President Donald Trump’s interim agreement with Iran has drawn criticism from several Republicans over a planned $300bn reconstruction fund and concerns about Tehran’s nuclear programme. The 14-point memorandum commits both sides to end military operations and gives them 60 days to negotiate a final deal.
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The U.S. Justice Department and Michael Flynn have reached a financial settlement in Flynn’s lawsuit alleging wrongful prosecution, though the settlement terms were not disclosed. Flynn, who was charged in 2017 with making false statements to the FBI and later pardoned by President Trump, claimed the government targeted him politically due to his association with Trump’s 2016 campaign. Following the settlement, Flynn condemned what he called a "brazen attempt to weaponize federal law enforcement" and praised current Justice Department leaders for their accountability efforts.
Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina has invited more than 20 Jewish students from across Florida to attend the third GOP presidential debate in Miami. The students will have the opportunity to listen to the remaining candidates make their case to voters and prove their worth in a primary campaign dominated by President Trump. The debate, hosted by NBC News and broadcast live on October 15th, is sure to be an interesting and informative event for the students in attendance.
Mike Pence has announced the suspension of his 2024 presidential campaign, citing lack of fundraising and the Republican Party's shift away from his conservative ideals. His decision was made at the Republican Jewish Coalition in Las Vegas, and was met with a standing ovation from the crowd. This leaves the field of Republican candidates wide open for the 2024 presidential election.
The Supreme Court rejected an appeal from John Eastman, former legal adviser to Donald Trump, who sought to shield his emails from investigators of the Jan. 6 Capitol assault. Justice Clarence Thomas, who had previously shown support for Trump's legal arguments, recused himself from the case, though the reason for his recusal is unclear. Eastman had served as a law clerk to the justice, and emails obtained by the House panel showed that Ginni Thomas, the justice's wife, corresponded with the conservative lawyer.
Seven Republican presidential candidates met at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California for the second nationally televised debate of the 2024 GOP election. The debate was marked by disagreements and scuffles, with former South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley and biotech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy clashing over immigration policy. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie and Vice President Mike Pence also had a memorable moment. No candidate was able to dominate the stage, leaving the race for the GOP nomination wide open with less than four months to go before the first ballots are cast. The next debate is scheduled for October in Las Vegas.
Seven Republican candidates will take the stage Wednesday night at the Reagan Presidential Library for the second primary debate, without former President Donald Trump who is speaking in Detroit. Moderated by CBS News' Norah O'Donnell, Major Garrett, and Nancy Cordes, the debate will be broadcast live on CBS and streamed on CBSN.
Former President Donald Trump, who was the front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential primary, will not be present at the debate.