The PGA Tour and LIV Golf, a Saudi-backed upstart league, have proposed a surprise deal which has raised concerns from top Democrats in the Senate and House. Hanan Elatr Khashoggi, the widow of Jamal Khashoggi, has spoken out on the matter, saying that her late husband would agree that the people of Saudi Arabia shouldn't be penalized. The Treasury Department is now tasked with investigating the deal to determine whether it should be allowed to go through.
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Former President Donald Trump has suggested that he may soon be charged in the Department of Justice's investigation into his handling of classified documents. He has denied any wrongdoing and accused the Justice Department of targeting him for political reasons, while noting that Hillary Clinton was not charged for having classified information on her private email server. Three of his lawyers were recently seen leaving the Justice Department after meeting with special counsel John Durham, who is leading the investigation.
New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu announced on Monday that he will not be seeking the Republican presidential nomination in 2024, citing the already-crowded field of contenders and Donald Trump's strong standing in the polls. Sununu has been a vocal critic of Trump and the Republican Party, and his decision to not run for president could be seen as a sign that he is attempting to influence the future of the Republican Party from the sidelines. His decision not to run for president could be seen as a sign that he is attempting to remain in the state and continue his work as governor.
Henry Kissinger is celebrating his 100th birthday on Saturday, having outlived many of his political contemporaries who guided the United States through the Vietnam War. Despite his age, Kissinger remains in good health and is still active in public life, having recently written an article for The Atlantic. He has received numerous awards and honors, including the Nobel Peace Prize and the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and his legacy will continue to be remembered for generations to come.
Trump's team was aware of the scheduled visit and held a dress rehearsal ahead of time.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a landmark six-week abortion ban into law, despite polls showing him as having the best chance to defeat Donald Trump in the GOP race. The law is one of the strictest in the nation and is expected to be challenged in court, but it remains to be seen how DeSantis' "anti-woke" agenda will affect his presidential ambitions.
Former President Donald Trump embraced Micki Larson-Olson, a QAnon supporter who served a prison sentence for her involvement in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol riot, during a campaign stop in New Hampshire on Thursday. The embrace has been met with criticism from some who believe it sends a message of support for the insurrection, while Trump's supporters argue that he was merely showing his appreciation for a supporter. The appearance came the same day former Vice President Mike Pence testified before a federal grand jury as part of an investigation into Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
Federal prosecutors are considering charging Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, with three tax crimes and a charge related to a gun purchase. The investigation into Hunter Biden began in 2018 and has been looking into whether he failed to file his taxes, wrongly claimed deductions, or lied about being on drugs when purchasing a gun. The case is still ongoing and no charges have been filed yet, but if Hunter Biden is charged and convicted, he could face jail time.