House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) has urged Americans to remain peaceful and respectful of the legal process in response to former President Donald Trump's potential indictment in a hush-money investigation in New York. He dismissed the investigation as politically motivated and said that President Trump does not believe he should be indicted. McCarthy's comments were a stark contrast to Trump's call to action, and instead urged Americans to not protest the potential indictment.
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South Carolina Republicans Nikki Haley and Tim Scott addressed a Christian conservative forum in the early voting state, as former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis both vie for the Republican nomination for the 2024 election. The forum was an opportunity for presidential hopefuls to make their case to a crucial voting bloc, but the Republican party is aware that a fight between Trump and DeSantis could divide their 222-member conference and distract them from their goal. It remains to be seen how the party will handle the battle and its effect on their chances in the 2024 election.
Republican lawmakers have come to the defense of former President Donald Trump after he posted on social media about the Manhattan district attorney's investigation into him. Trump's post has been met with criticism from his supporters, and a spokesperson for Trump later clarified that the post was shared without any notification of an indictment beyond media reports. Other Republicans, including potential 2024 presidential candidates, have expressed their support for the former president.
Donald Trump has announced that he expects to be arrested on Tuesday due to "illegal leaks" from the Manhattan District Attorney's office. The investigation is related to the payoff of Stormy Daniels to keep her from discussing an affair she had with the former president. Trump's supporters have called for protests in response, but the Manhattan District Attorney's office has not commented on the situation.
This filing from the Capitol Police's general counsel Thomas DiBiase reveals that only one of the more than 40 clips aired by Fox News' Tucker Carlson was approved beforehand. The filing also states that the Capitol Police had not been informed that the surveillance video would be passed on to Carlson, and that House Republicans had ignored requests from the Capitol Police to review and approve any Jan. 6 security footage that would be made public. This highlights the need for transparency and accountability when it comes to the media's access to sensitive information.
Mike Pence defended a joke he made about Pete Buttigieg at the Gridiron Dinner, claiming that Buttigieg "can't take a joke". The White House had called the joke "homophobic", but Pence shrugged off the criticism, noting that the dinner is a roast. His remarks have been met with mixed reactions, with some applauding his sense of humor and others criticizing him.
Vice President Kamala Harris has responded to Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' comments about Russia's war in Ukraine, emphasizing the importance of standing up for the values of democracy and freedom, and for the sovereignty and territorial integrity of other nations. She said that it is in America’s interest to ensure that other nations have the same opportunities for prosperity and security. Harris' remarks demonstrate the Biden administration's commitment to defending the sovereignty of other nations and standing up for the values of democracy and freedom.
U.S. Border Patrol Chief Raul Ortiz debunked a claim made by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) that agents had found an “explosive” near the southern border in January, confirming that the object was actually a piece of a plastic water bottle. All of the Democrats on the panel opted to boycott the hearing, arguing that Republicans were using the field hearing to “score political points” and spread misinformation. The incident highlights the ongoing political tensions between Republicans and Democrats in Congress.