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How the Supreme Court stepping into the Trump immunity fray could affect a Jan. 6 trial
(WASHINGTON) -- When the U.S. Supreme Court announced it would decide whether former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal prosecution in the federal government's election subversion case, many court experts considered it a major win for his team -- because it means a trial could be substantially delayed again…
Senate passes $95B foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan: What’s next?
(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate on Tuesday night passed a package to deliver $95 billion in foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan -- a bipartisan win months in the making.The package was approved 79-18.Thirty-one Republicans joined with 48 Democrats to pass the legislation. That's nine more Republicans than supported the…
George Santos ends long shot comeback bid for Congress after being expelled
(WASHINGTON) -- Disgraced former Rep. George Santos has suspended a long shot comeback bid to represent New York's 1st Congressional District, he said on Tuesday, insisting that his challenge to incumbent Republican Rep. Nick LaLota would "all but guarantee" a Democrat takes the seat in November."I don't want my run…
FTC bans noncompete agreements for many Americans but legal battle looms that would delay change
(WASHINGTON) -- The Federal Trade Commission narrowly voted on Tuesday to ban noncompete agreements in a move that could affect up to 30 million Americans -- one out of every five workers -- in jobs ranging from executives to minimum wage earners.While the ban was celebrated by labor unions, pro-business…
Trump ‘ripped away’ abortion rights nationwide, Biden argues as he urges women to back him
(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Tuesday called out rival Donald Trump by name, blaming the former president in a high-profile speech in Florida for the spread of abortion bans since the end of Roe v. Wade as he encouraged women voters to back him in November -- and rebuke…
DOJ announces $138M settlement with Larry Nassar’s victims over claims of FBI misconduct
(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Justice on Tuesday announced it has reached a $138.7 million settlement deal with victims of the disgraced former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar to resolve their claims of wrongdoing against the FBI in its failures to investigate allegations of sexual abuse.“For decades, Lawrence Nassar abused…
Abortion could dominate the 2024 election in Florida. Will that help Democrats flip the state?
(WASHINGTON) -- For decades, with only a few exceptions, Florida has been one of the most closely fought states in presidential elections -- famously helping George W. Bush beat Al Gore in 2000 by just 537 votes.Some of the state's other big races were often just as close. But Florida…
Melania Trump announces push to woo gay conservatives during Mar-a-Lago fundraiser, organizer says
(WASHINGTON) -- Former first lady Melania Trump at a fundraiser on Saturday announced a major voter outreach initiative to garner conservative gay and lesbian support for former President Donald Trump’s 2024 bid -- in an effort to boost his standing with a group that, more broadly, voted against him in…
Melania Trump announces push to woo gay conservatives during Mar-a-Lago fundraiser, organizer says
(WASHINGTON) -- Former first lady Melania Trump at a fundraiser on Saturday announced a major voter outreach initiative to garner conservative gay and lesbian support for former President Donald Trump’s 2024 bid -- in an effort to boost his standing with a group that, more broadly, voted against him in…
Supreme Court appears to favor Oregon city in dispute over homeless camping ban
(WASHINGTON) -- A majority of Supreme Court justices on Monday appeared sympathetic to an Oregon city making it a crime for anyone without a permanent residence to sleep outside in an effort to crack down on homeless encampments across public properties.The case, City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, carries enormous…