Ohio State University has agreed to pay about $100 million to 279 former students who said they were sexually abused by former campus doctor Richard Strauss. The deal would resolve nearly all remaining federal claims tied to the decades-old abuse allegations.
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Minnesota has sued the Trump administration’s DOJ and DHS for obstructing investigations into three shootings involving federal officers during Operation Metro Surge, alleging withheld evidence and blocked access to critical information. The lawsuit claims violations of the Administrative Procedure Act and the 10th Amendment, with state officials denied access to key evidence and identities of involved federal agents. Separately, the DOJ has requested classified records related to former CIA Director John Brennan amid a grand jury investigation into his role in the 2016 Russia interference assessment, drawing criticism from Brennan’s legal team and political allies.
The NBC News Politics Desk's latest evening newsletter provides an overview of the current U.S. political landscape, focusing on President Donald Trump's tariff plans, legislative efforts, and internal Republican Party dynamics. It highlights House Speaker Mike Johnson's controversial stance on federal courts and the potential impeachment of judges, reflecting efforts to unify House Republicans. Additionally, the newsletter discusses the recent Wisconsin election's support for voter ID policies and the economic debates surrounding Trump's tariffs, offering insights into the intersection of politics and economic policy.
In recent U.S. political developments, President Trump has been influenced by figures like Elon Musk and Stephen Miller to consider measures against judges who rule unfavorably on his executive actions, raising concerns about judicial independence. Trump is seeking support from Republican lawmakers for a 70-page resolution outlining his priorities in border security and defense, but faces opposition from some House Republicans over spending cuts. House Speaker Mike Johnson and Representative Jim Jordan are involved in discussions about the judiciary, with Johnson considering eliminating certain federal courts and Jordan advocating for defunding parts of the judicial branch, highlighting internal Republican debates as the House prepares to vote on the resolution.
House Republican leaders have requested documents and communications from the White House regarding Hunter Biden's decision not to comply with a congressional subpoena for a deposition, as part of the House's impeachment inquiry into President Biden. The letter to White House counsel Edward Siskel asks for documents and communications between White House staff and Hunter Biden or his lawyers, as well as any records sent or received by any other person or entity. The White House is expected to respond to the request in the coming days.
The House of Representatives is set to vote on Wednesday to formally launch an impeachment inquiry into President Biden, which will put Republicans in districts he won in 2020 on the record. The inquiry, which is being led by Republicans on the House Oversight, Judiciary and Ways and Means Committees, has so far uncovered no wrongdoing by the president. The vote is expected to pass, with Republican leaders only able to afford to lose a handful of members, and the outcome of the inquiry remains to be seen.
Key takeaways: Rep. Mike Johnson (R-La.) was elected as the next House Speaker, ending a tumultuous period for the Republican party. Johnson is well-liked within…
Democrats are urging Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) not to launch a primary bid against President Joe Biden in 2024, as it could weaken the Democratic Party's chances of winning the election. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) and Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) are attempting to unite the divided factions of the House Republican Conference, seen as a sign of desperation. Sen. Peter Welch (D-Vt.) said that the focus should remain on defeating Trump in the next election and Phillips should not be a distraction from that goal.