The special counsel overseeing the investigation into former President Donald Trump's attempts to remain in power has subpoenaed Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner to testify before a federal grand jury. The investigation is looking into Trump's role in inciting the Capitol insurrection on Jan. 6, as well as his attempts to remain in office after losing the election. It is unclear if executive privilege will be invoked to block their testimony, or if they will provide any new information to the investigation.
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Key takeaways: The Republican Study Committee has endorsed a proposed budget for this fiscal year that includes Social Security privatization, benefit cuts, and raising the…
A train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, has revealed a cost-cutting strategy in the rail industry that has decreased the number of workers significantly. This has raised concerns about safety and led to criticism of the Biden administration from Republicans. The administration has promised to review safety regulations and take action to prevent future derailments, but it remains to be seen if this will lead to any real changes.
Montana Senator Jon Tester has announced his intention to seek a fourth term in the U.S. Senate, a key race for Democrats to maintain their slim majority in 2024. Tester, a 66-year-old farmer, has held the seat since 2007 and is the only statewide elected Democrat in Montana, a state that typically elects Republicans by double-digit margins. He has been a vocal advocate for veterans, and has pushed for legislation to reduce the cost of health care and prescription drugs.
President Joe Biden spoke in Poland on Tuesday, praising the democracies of the world for coming to Ukraine's defense against Russia's year-long invasion. This has sparked a divide among Republican 2024 presidential hopefuls over the US role in Ukraine, with some believing the Biden administration has done too much and others believing the US has not done enough. Biden alluded to his potential re-election bid in his speech, and the debate over the US role in Ukraine is likely to continue as the 2024 presidential race heats up.
Emily Kohrs, a 30-year-old Fulton County resident, was selected to be the foreperson of the special grand jury investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and his Republican associates illegally meddled in Georgia’s 2020 election. In an interview, Kohrs declined to name any specific names, but mentioned that the list of recommended indictments is “not a short list” and “might” include the former president. The grand jury’s investigation is ongoing, and Kohrs’ experience provides a unique insight into its significance.
A special grand jury in Fulton County, Georgia has been investigating former President Donald Trump and his allies for their attempts to interfere in the 2020 election. Emily Kohrs, the grand jury's foreperson, has revealed that the jury recommended indictments of multiple people on a range of charges in its final report. Judge Robert McBurney has made sure not to include any names of people who could be indicted in the report, which is expected to be released in the coming weeks.
Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.) announced his resignation from Congress on June 1 to become the president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, a philanthropic group that funds nonprofit organizations in the Ocean State. He has served as a House impeachment manager during former President Trump's second impeachment process and has been a vocal advocate for gun control. The Rhode Island Foundation is looking forward to Cicilline's leadership, as board chairperson, John J. Kelly, commented on his commitment to public service, deep roots in Rhode Island, and passion for the Foundation's mission.