Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is seeking an emergency protective order after confidential video recordings of key witnesses in her election interference case against former President Donald Trump were leaked to two news outlets. The videos include statements from lawyers Jenna Ellis, Sidney Powell, Kenneth Chesebro and bail bondsman Scott Hall, with Ellis saying a senior White House official insisted Trump had no plans to leave office despite losing the election. Willis's office believes the leak was intended to intimidate witnesses and is now seeking an emergency protective order to prevent further disclosure.
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Maryanne Trump Barry, the eldest sister of former President Donald Trump, has passed away at the age of 86. She was a retired federal judge who served on the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 3rd Circuit, appointed by then-President Ronald Reagan in 1983. Barry abruptly retired in 2019, ending a civil misconduct inquiry into whether she participated in fraudulent tax schemes with her brother and siblings. She will be remembered as a dedicated public servant and a loving sister.
Britney Spears is set to release her memoir, "The Woman in Me," which reveals shocking details about her life during her 13-year court-ordered conservatorship. It includes her admission that she had an abortion while dating Justin Timberlake, as well as her account of making out with dancer Wade Robson. The book also discusses how her life was controlled by others, including her medication, and is set to be released on March 30.
A new report has revealed that former President Donald Trump allegedly shared sensitive information about U.S. nuclear submarines with an Australian billionaire during a conversation at his Mar-a-Lago club. The news of Trump’s alleged disclosure has raised concerns among government officials and sparked a debate about the security of America’s nuclear submarine program. The FBI and prosecutors have twice questioned Trump about the incident, but it is unclear if any charges will be brought against him.
The second Republican primary debate of the 2024 election cycle saw the lowest viewership since the debates began in 2015, with 12.8 million viewers. The New York Times and NBC News have suggested that this drop in viewership could be due to a lack of interest in the other Republican candidates as Trump leads them in the polls. The RNC has expressed confidence in the debates and their ability to draw viewers, but the date and location of the third Republican primary debate has yet to be announced.
President Biden and Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy are set to meet in Washington, D.C. next Thursday, with the Biden administration considering sending long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems to Ukraine and pushing Congress to authorize $13 billion in military funding. The meeting is expected to be a key moment in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia, and a show of solidarity between the United States and Ukraine.
Paqui has announced the removal of their spicy "One Chip Challenge" tortilla chip from store shelves following the death of 14-year-old Harris Wolobah of Worcester, Massachusetts. The chip contains two of the world's spiciest peppers and is intended for adults only, with clear labeling. Harris' family remembers him as an intelligent, quirky and talented young man. Paqui has expressed their condolences to the family and is currently awaiting the results of an autopsy to determine the cause of death.
Donald Trump has decided to skip the first Republican National Committee debate next week and is reportedly seeking a sit-down interview with former Fox News host Tucker Carlson instead. Former Fox News host Tucker Carlson is currently en route to Europe, and Trump's decision to counterprogram the debate may draw attention away from the event. Trump is also facing his fourth criminal indictment and must turn himself in to Georgia authorities by Aug. 25.