The House Judiciary Committee has issued a subpoena to former New York County Special Assistant District Attorney Mark Pomerantz, who had previously led an investigation into former President Donald Trump's finances. Chairman Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, is seeking Pomerantz's testimony in order to investigate the prosecution of Trump by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Pomerantz had resigned from the Manhattan DA’s office in 2022 and publicly criticized Bragg for not charging Trump sooner. The subpoena is the latest development in the ongoing investigation into Trump's finances, and is a sign that the committee is taking the matter seriously.
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The White House released a report summarizing the 2021 U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan, which found that President Joe Biden was "severely constrained" by the conditions created by President Donald Trump. The report outlines the steps taken by the Biden administration to ensure a safe and orderly withdrawal, and calls for continued diplomatic engagement with the Afghan government and support for the Afghan people. It concludes that the Biden administration has taken steps to ensure a safe and orderly withdrawal from Afghanistan, but that the challenges faced by the country remain significant.
Fox News host Steve Doocy criticized former President Donald Trump for attacking the family of the judge overseeing his criminal case in Manhattan, noting that it was a bad look for the former president to do so. Judge Juan Merchan had previously warned Trump not to use social media to incite violence and the judge's daughter was targeted after she worked for a consulting firm that did work for the Biden-Harris campaign. The attack has raised concerns about the safety of those involved in the case and the potential for further violence.
Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer has officially repealed the state's abortion ban, which has been in place since 1931. This repeal is part of a larger trend of partisan struggles in state capitals across the country, which could have a greater impact on the future of America than the drama surrounding former President Donald Trump. These clashes between Democrats and Republicans over issues like abortion and guns could shape future voting laws and electoral maps, and foreshadow the great debates to come in the 2024 presidential election.
In response to his indictment by a Manhattan prosecutor, former President Donald Trump has called on Congress to "defund" federal law enforcement. Congressional Republicans have been quick to rally to Trump's defense, while Democrats argue that this is an attempt to undermine the rule of law. The debate over defunding federal law enforcement is likely to continue in the coming weeks, as Congress considers the implications of Trump's call to action.
Mike Pence has decided not to appeal a federal judge's order to testify in a special counsel investigation into Donald Trump's attempts to overturn the 2020 election. D.C. Chief Judge James Boasberg rejected Trump's argument that Pence should be immune from testifying, and Pence's decision to comply marks a historic moment in the investigation. It is unclear when Pence will testify or what information he will provide.
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled in favor of former President Donald Trump in his legal battle with adult film star Stormy Daniels, ordering her to pay nearly $122,000 in legal fees to Trump's attorneys. This ruling is a significant victory for Trump, who is currently facing criminal charges in New York, and serves as a warning to those considering filing a lawsuit against the former president. The civil litigation is unrelated to Trump’s criminal charges, but both involve Daniels, who was paid hush money during the 2016 presidential campaign to keep quiet about an alleged affair with Trump.
Former President Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in the first degree in a Manhattan court on Tuesday. In response, Trump urged Republicans in Congress to "defund" federal law enforcement, and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of seeking to interfere in the elections. If convicted, Trump could face up to four years in prison, with the trial expected to begin in the fall.