The Department of Justice is briefing lawmakers on potential risks to national security after the discovery of classified documents at the homes of both former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden. Rep. Jim Jordan has suggested a double standard between the two cases, and the Department of Justice has not yet commented on the potential risks or what action they may take. The Senate Intelligence Committee has not yet commented on the letter from the Department of Justice and is awaiting the briefing.
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Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail on Saturday, taking aim at Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for his Covid-19 pandemic response and accusing him of "trying to rewrite history." Trump also suggested that he was the best candidate to win in 2024, and expressed his anger and commitment to winning the presidency again. His remarks come as speculation mounts over who will challenge him for the Republican nomination in 2024.
Former President Donald Trump will return to the campaign trail this Saturday with visits to two early-voting states, his first campaign events since announcing his 2024 White House bid more than two months ago. The New Hampshire Republican Party's chair, Steve Stepanek, said that the party is "thrilled" to have Trump as the keynote speaker and the events offer Trump an opportunity to reinvigorate his campaign. Trump has already made several visits to other key states, and Saturday's events will be his first since announcing his candidacy.
The Republican National Committee will decide the fate of its chairperson on Friday, with current Chair Ronna McDaniel facing a challenge from Trump attorney Harmeet Dhillon. Rebel factions inside the MAGA movement have lined up behind Dhillon, citing the need for “new blood” in the RNC. The outcome of the RNC chair election will be a major indicator of the direction of the Republican Party going into the 2024 presidential election, with the vote being held in a secret ballot at the committee’s winter meeting in Southern California.
The Biden administration is facing a humanitarian crisis as thousands of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela attempt to reach the U.S. by sea. The administration has announced new policies to open more legal options for migrants while also eliminating pathways for them to claim asylum at the border. However, some Democratic lawmakers have criticized the new policies, and it remains to be seen how effective they will be. Agents from Ohio have been sent to Florida to help with the influx of migrants.
Peaches Stergo, a 36-year-old Florida woman, was arrested by the Department of Justice on Wednesday for allegedly defrauding an 87-year-old Holocaust survivor of over $2.8 million over the course of four years. Stergo is facing charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and aggravated identity theft, and if convicted, could face up to 20 years in prison for each count of wire fraud and money laundering, and a mandatory two-year sentence for aggravated identity theft.
Three Florida high school students, represented by civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump, are threatening to sue Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state of Florida over a recently announced statewide ban on an Advanced Placement course on African American history. The students allege that the state is censoring public education by blocking the course while allowing other AP courses focused on white history. The students are hoping to reverse the decision and allow the course to be taught in Florida high schools through their lawsuit.
Walt Disney World's Splash Mountain water ride has officially closed its doors, with visitors and fans sharing sentimental tributes and some taking the opportunity to capitalize on the closure. The ride will be getting an upgrade with a new theme, though details have yet to be released. Fans have been sharing their memories and saying their goodbyes to the beloved attraction.