A state appeals court ruled that Donald Trump and his co-defendants in the New York civil fraud case have 10 days to post a $175 million bond, down from the $464 million judgment that was originally due Monday. The 11th-hour ruling from a panel of state Appellate Division judges is a major victory and relief… Continue reading N.Y. appeals court reduces Trump’s bond in his civil fraud case to $175 million, a victory for the former president
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Ron DeSantis Suggests That Donald Trump Shouldn’t Be Running For President
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has treaded cautiously around Donald Trump in the Republican presidential primary, careful not to suggest that Trump’s mounting legal troubles or his loss in 2020 make him the wrong choice for the GOP nomination. But in a local radio interview Tuesday, DeSantis came closer than ever to suggesting that Trump, the… Continue reading Ron DeSantis Suggests That Donald Trump Shouldn’t Be Running For President
Rosalynn Carter marks 96th birthday at home with the former president, butterflies and ice cream
ATLANTA — Rosalynn Carter will celebrate her 96th birthday at home Friday with her husband, former President Jimmy Carter, and other family members, while the surrounding community of Plains, Georgia, honors the former first lady’s years of public health advocacy. The latest milestone comes as Rosalynn Carter navigates dementia and the former president, now 98, continues… Continue reading Rosalynn Carter marks 96th birthday at home with the former president, butterflies and ice cream
Kristi Noem Way Overestimates Appeal Of Being Donald Trump’s Vice President
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) said Thursday that “of course” she’d consider being Donald Trump’s vice presidential running mate. The former president holds a commanding lead in the Republican race for 2024, but that may change as he goes on trial for four criminal indictments. The 91 criminal charges against him ― many for… Continue reading Kristi Noem Way Overestimates Appeal Of Being Donald Trump’s Vice President
Matt Gaetz Says Biden Impeachment A ‘Platform’ To Tarnish President Before 2024
WASHINGTON ― Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) this week described impeaching President Joe Biden as less an opportunity to remove Biden from office than a performance for the American people. Gaetz said that even if the House impeaches Biden, there’s little chance the Democratic-controlled Senate would convict and remove the president from office. “The purpose of… Continue reading Matt Gaetz Says Biden Impeachment A ‘Platform’ To Tarnish President Before 2024
Taiwan will not bow to threats, its vice president says on U.S. trip
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan will not be afraid nor back down in the face of authoritarian threats, the island’s vice president told supporters on a U.S. visit that Beijing has condemned, while reiterating a willingness to talk to China. William Lai, also frontrunner to be Taiwan’s next president at January elections, is in the United… Continue reading Taiwan will not bow to threats, its vice president says on U.S. trip
Trump Blasts DeSantis For Daring To Run For President: ‘He Should Have Waited’
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday said Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis should have waited his turn to run for president, and ridiculed his main 2024 rival’s lack of charisma. Trump told an audience in Windham, New Hampshire, that DeSantis made a mistake by challenging him for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination. “What he did wrong… Continue reading Trump Blasts DeSantis For Daring To Run For President: ‘He Should Have Waited’
Niger coup leaders refuse to let senior U.S. diplomat meet with nation’s president
A senior U.S. diplomat said coup leaders in Niger refused to allow her to meet Monday with the West African country’s democratically elected president, whom she described as under “virtual house arrest.” Acting Deputy Secretary of State Victoria Nuland also described the mutinous officers as unreceptive to U.S. pressure to return the country to civilian… Continue reading Niger coup leaders refuse to let senior U.S. diplomat meet with nation’s president
Niger President Bazoum calls for U.S. help in coup
“I call on the U.S. government and the entire international community to help us restore our constitutional order,” he said. “Fighting for our shared values, including democratic pluralism and respect for the rule of law, is the only way to make sustainable progress against poverty and terrorism. The Nigerien people will never forget your support… Continue reading Niger President Bazoum calls for U.S. help in coup
Former president pleads not guilty to 2020 election charges
Trump reiterates claims of political persecution before getting on plane Trump delivered brief remarks to reporters shortly before boarding his plane at DCA, calling today a “very sad day for America” and reiterating claims of political persecution. “If you can’t beat him, you persecute him or you prosecute him,” Trump said. He also criticized Washington,… Continue reading Former president pleads not guilty to 2020 election charges