Former President Donald Trump is scheduled to sit for a deposition Thursday in the Lower Manhattan offices of New York State Attorney General Letitia James, related to a lawsuit seeking $250 million in damages from Trump, his children and the Trump Organization. In August 2022, Trump refused to answer questions in a deposition for the case, citing his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination. It is unclear if Trump will answer questions in this upcoming deposition, or if he will continue to invoke his Fifth Amendment rights.
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Former President Donald Trump has filed an appeal in federal court in Washington, DC, seeking to block former Vice President Mike Pence from testifying before a grand jury investigating Trump's role in the efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The Biden administration has said it is committed to transparency and accountability, and that it will cooperate with any investigations into the Trump administration. It is unclear how the appeal will affect the investigation.
Fox News has settled a defamation lawsuit with Venezuelan businessman Majed Khalil, after former Fox Business host Lou Dobbs accused him of playing a role in rigging the 2020 election. The two sides have now settled the case amicably, with Fox News declining further comment. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of fact-checking and accuracy in reporting.
Trump Appeals Judge’s Order for Pence to Testify to Grand Jury Investigating 2020 Election Aftermath
Trump Appeals Judge’s Order for Pence to Testify to Grand Jury Investigating 2020 Election Aftermath
Former President Donald Trump has appealed a judge’s order that former Vice President Mike Pence must testify to a federal grand jury investigating the 2020 election aftermath. Trump has attempted to block Pence from testifying by claiming executive privilege, but this is considered a long shot given his past court losses. The outcome of the appeal could have a significant impact on the investigation, as Pence's testimony could provide valuable insight into the events leading up to the insurrection.
Jim Trusty, an attorney for former President Donald Trump, has stated that he expects the Trump legal team to seek a motion to dismiss the historic New York City indictment over the $130,000 hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. Glenn Kirschner, a former U.S. Army prosecutor and legal analyst for MSNBC, has criticized House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) for attempting to probe the indictment, and Trusty has suggested that the Trump legal team will argue that the indictment is "overreaching" and "unconstitutional." It is yet to be seen if the motion to dismiss will be granted.
Former Attorney General William Barr has said that Donald Trump is unlikely to win the 2024 general election due to his current legal troubles, with Trump lawyer James Trusty calling the case "unjustified" and "an abuse of prosecutorial power." Trump's legal team has turned over additional materials, including a laptop, to investigators, and Barr believes that Trump's legal troubles will weaken his chances in the general election. Trump's legal team is continuing to fight the charges against him, and the outcome of the case will have a major impact on his chances in 2024.
A U.S. District Judge appointed by former President Donald Trump has suspended the FDA's approval of abortion pills, sparking outrage among Congressional Democrats. Chuck Schumer has urged Republicans to speak out against the ruling, while President Joe Biden has said his administration will file an appeal. Republicans in Congress have yet to respond to the ruling.
House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan has requested testimony from Matthew Colangelo, a former Manhattan prosecutor, as part of an investigation into the prosecution of former President Donald Trump. The subpoena is the latest move by Republicans to investigate the Manhattan District Attorney's office, with the committee previously requesting documents from the New York State Attorney General's office. It is unclear how Colangelo will respond to the subpoena, but the investigation is likely to continue.