Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News have reached a settlement in the $1.6 billion defamation case, with Fox News paying $787.5 million to settle the lawsuit. The case was filed in 2021 after Fox News repeatedly promoted false claims about Dominion's voting machines rigging the 2020 election. The resolution of the case is a major victory for Dominion, who sought to hold Fox News accountable for its false claims.
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The high-stakes trial between Dominion Voting Systems and Fox News is set to begin in Delaware state court on Tuesday, testing the bounds of the First Amendment. Ex-Fox News producer Abby Grossberg has recently found more evidence relevant to the case and will turn it over to the court. The outcome of the trial could have a major impact on the future of the First Amendment and the way news outlets report on political matters.
Key takeaways: The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH), has subpoenaed former Manhattan prosecutor Mark Pomerantz as part of its investigation into…
The House Judiciary Committee, led by Chairman Jim Jordan, will hold a field hearing in Manhattan on Monday to discuss crime in the city. The hearing is seen as a way for House Republicans to curry favor with former President Donald Trump, and to discredit Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's criminal case against him. It will include victims of violent crime and is expected to draw a lot of attention, as it is sure to be a contentious event.
Thomas Peterffy, the wealthiest man in Florida, has announced that he and a group of his friends are withholding their support for Governor Ron DeSantis due to his stance on abortion and book banning. This decision is a major blow to DeSantis’s campaign, as Peterffy’s financial support has been a major source of funding for the Republican party in the past. It is likely that more wealthy donors will follow Peterffy’s lead and withhold their support from candidates who do not align with their values.
Former President Donald Trump’s Fundraising Spikes After Grand Jury Indictment, New FEC Filings Show
Former President Donald Trump’s Fundraising Spikes After Grand Jury Indictment, New FEC Filings Show
Former President Donald Trump's main campaign committee raised $14.4 million in the first quarter of 2023, with donations spiking at the end of March due to his indictment. His joint fundraising committee raised an additional $4.4 million, for a total of $18.8 million. The filings suggest that the former President’s fundraising pace is similar to post-midterm weeks, and provide insight into the state of the race for the White House and Congress. It remains to be seen how the fundraising and spending of the various candidates and committees will evolve over the coming months.
Donald Trump has seen a surge in donations since being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury, raising a combined $18.8 million in the first quarter of 2023. His campaign has suggested that his legal woes have energized his base and helped him to raise more funds for his 2024 White House run. The former president's fundraising figures are likely to be closely watched as the 2024 presidential election draws closer.
Former President Donald Trump received a warm welcome from gun-rights activists at the National Rifle Association's annual meeting in Indianapolis on Friday, where he vowed to defend and expand gun-rights if he is elected in 2024. Mike Pence, who recently agreed to stop challenging a subpoena for him to testify in an investigation of Trump's actions before and during the insurrection in Washington, was met with boos. Trump promised to be a "loyal friend and fearless champion" of gun-rights if elected in 2024, in a speech seen as a way to rally support for his potential candidacy.