The Democratic National Committee has chosen Chicago to host the 2024 Democratic National Convention, in an effort to maintain their momentum in the Midwest. The decision is seen as a strategic move to energize the party’s base and attract new voters in the region, and is a demonstration of President Biden’s commitment to organized labor. The Republican National Convention has already chosen Milwaukee to host their 2024 convention.
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The Department of Justice has opened an investigation into the recent leaks of a trove of US intelligence documents that were posted on social media. The documents, which are labeled "Top Secret," contain sensitive information that could be used to undermine US security. A senior US official has said that the government's "working theory" is that the documents are real, although some of them could have been altered. The investigation is ongoing and the US government is taking the matter seriously to ensure that the security of its classified information is not compromised.
Former Attorney General William Barr has said that Donald Trump is unlikely to win the 2024 general election due to his current legal troubles, with Trump lawyer James Trusty calling the case "unjustified" and "an abuse of prosecutorial power." Trump's legal team has turned over additional materials, including a laptop, to investigators, and Barr believes that Trump's legal troubles will weaken his chances in the general election. Trump's legal team is continuing to fight the charges against him, and the outcome of the case will have a major impact on his chances in 2024.
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones to be Reinstated to Legislature After Protest Against Gun Violence
Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones to be Reinstated to Legislature After Protest Against Gun Violence
Tennessee state Rep. Justin Jones (D) and his colleague, Rep. Justin Pearson (D), were expelled from the House of Representatives on Thursday after protesting gun violence in response to a mass shooting. The Nashville Metropolitan Council will hold a special meeting Monday to discuss an interim replacement for Jones' seat and is expected to vote to reinstate him, showing support for his stance on gun control. This decision is a victory for gun control advocates in the state, demonstrating the council's commitment to standing up for its constituents.
Janet Protasiewicz has been elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, giving liberals their first majority on the state’s highest court in 15 years. This election has been closely watched by both Democrats and Republicans, as the outcome will have big ramifications in and out of the state. The court’s new liberal majority will determine the future of several pivotal issues, including abortion rights, gerrymandered legislative maps, and election administration.
Abby Grossberg, a former Fox News producer, has accused the network of pressuring her into giving false testimony in a defamation case. In her first television interview with NBC News, Grossberg said she was “bullied, intimidated and coerced” into protecting the network in order to keep her job. Grossberg was fired from Fox News earlier this month after filing a lawsuit against the network, and the full interview is set to air Thursday on “NBC Nightly News with Lester Holt.”
A grand jury in New York has concluded its activities without voting on an indictment related to hush money payments to Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. The grand jury is not expected to meet this week, and is expected to reconvene in the coming weeks to consider possible charges against former President Donald Trump. Witnesses such as Michael Cohen, who pleaded guilty to campaign finance violations related to the payments, have testified before the grand jury.
Joe Tacopina, Donald Trump's lawyer, appeared on NBC News' "Meet the Press" to discuss the former president's attacks on Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. When asked about the post featuring a baseball bat with Bragg's name on it, Tacopina said he is not Trump's social media consultant, and Bragg said the post was ill-advised. Tacopina emphasized that his job is to focus on the facts and the law, as Bragg weighs criminal charges against the former president.