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E. Jean Carroll receives $5.6M from Trump in sex abuse, defamation case: Court filing
A federal judge recently ordered Trump to pay Carroll, rejecting his last-ditch efforts while noting that he “has been stalling this case for years.”
Supreme Court Justice Barrett says ‘the threat level is really high’ in budget testimony
Supreme Court Justices Amy Coney Barrett and Elena Kagan are testifying about the high court’s budget request, which includes higher spending for security.
Sen. Tim Scott wants to hear from Warsh on data centers and artificial intelligence
Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., will host Kevin Warsh before the Senate Banking Committee on Wednesday for his first time testifying as Fed chairman.
Business declares war on Pentagon stock buyback, dividend restrictions moving in Senate
The provision was pushed by Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., and was included in the National Defense Authorization Act on a bipartisan basis.
U.S. completes latest round of strikes against Iran, while Tehran targets Gulf neighbors
The U.S. has completed a third consecutive night of strikes against Iran, as Tehran targets U.S. military facilities in the region.
Trump to claim declassified intel reveals 2020 election interference: MS NOW
Trump said he will make a “Speech to the Nation on Thursday evening, at 9 P.M. Eastern,” without providing further details.
Judge says Trump sued IRS for ‘improper purpose’; refers his lawyer to bar
A Florida federal judge in a blistering order on Monday said that President Donald Trump had sued the Internal Revenue Service “for an improper purpose” — to gain the appearance of “judicial legitimacy” for a controversial settlement with the Justice Department, which the president effectively controls. Read more Trump calls for Congress to pass Clarity […]
Trump calls for Congress to pass Clarity Act crypto bill to honor Lindsey Graham
The Senate Banking Committee approved the bill 15-9 in May, with two Democrats joining Republicans to advance the legislation.
Trump recommends Lindsey Graham’s sister serve as interim senator for South Carolina
The death of Sen. Lindsey Graham ignited a scramble among South Carolina Republicans to prepare for a special primary election to replace him on the GOP ticket.
Trump: U.S. should be reimbursed for guarding Strait of Hormuz
The Strait of Hormuz is a major oil-shipping route and the epicenter of the U.S. and Israel’s ongoing war with Iran.