Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced the suspension of his presidential campaign on Sunday, surprising his campaign workers. He explained that the voters had been "really clear" that they were not ready for him to run at this time, and his campaign strategy, staff, and the GOP electorate had all been factors in his decision. This marks an official and swift end to Scott's months-long presidential quest.
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Maryanne Trump Barry, the eldest sister of former President Donald Trump, has passed away at the age of 86. She was a retired federal judge who served on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, appointed by then-President Ronald Reagan in 1983. Barry abruptly retired in 2019, ending a civil misconduct inquiry into whether she participated in fraudulent tax schemes with her brother and siblings. She will be remembered as a dedicated public servant and a loving sister.
Donald Trump Jr. is set to return to the witness stand on Monday as lawyers of former President Donald Trump begin presenting their case in the $250 million civil fraud trial. Allen Weisselberg, the Trump Organization's former chief financial officer, has been called to the stand and is expected to be recalled by prosecutors. The trial poses threats to the Trump family's real estate empire and is expected to continue for at least several more days.
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has unexpectedly dropped out of the 2024 presidential race, citing low polling numbers and a lack of support from voters. His campaign staff were caught off guard by the announcement, which came shortly after a fundraising email was sent out. With Scott's departure, the race for the Republican nomination is now wide open.
Pro-Palestinian activists and voters are withholding their support from President Biden for not doing enough to protect civilians in Gaza from Israel's deadly bombardment, potentially leading to a president who has no interest in protecting Palestinians. Former President Trump and those running against him have not mentioned the thousands of residents of Gaza killed in Israeli attacks, and the situation is dire with over 11,000 people killed and 1.6 million displaced. Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu has mentioned a potential hostage deal with Hamas, but has not given any further details.
A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request to postpone the May 2024 trial date in the special counsel's classified documents case. The Justice Department argued that the trial should not be delayed due to the "public interest in the prompt resolution of this case". The trial is expected to focus on the handling of sensitive government records by Trump and his administration, and the judge left open the possibility of pushing back the trial date at a later date.
Sarah Silverman, guest host of The Daily Show, praised former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley for her composure during the debate, which featured businessman Vivek Ramaswamy attacking her daughter. Governor Ron DeSantis spoke out against the use of children in political warfare, saying it is "out of bounds" and that he keeps his own conduct "out of it for sure."
FBI Director Christopher Wray has expressed concerns about the fairness and transparency of the selection process for the new FBI headquarters in Greenbelt, Maryland, which was announced by the General Services Administration (GSA) on Thursday. Wray has raised questions about a potential conflict of interest in the final stage of the process. The GSA has said that the selection was conducted in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations, and is expected to be completed by 2026, featuring a state-of-the-art security system, conference center, fitness center, and cafeteria.