Trump Media stock to start trading Tuesday as DJT

Donald Trump’s media company is set to make its debut on the stock market Tuesday, a development that could generate a windfall for the cash-strapped former president. His stake in the firm — Trump Media and Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social — is worth billions. But that is wealth on paper, and a number of things… Continue reading Trump Media stock to start trading Tuesday as DJT

Judge expected to set trial start date in Trump’s hush money case

Judge Juan Merchan is expected at Monday’s hearing to set a trial start date in the New York hush money case against former President Donald Trump. Monday’s hearing, scheduled for 10 a.m. ET, comes after the trial was postponed until at least mid-April. The trial was originally slated to begin on Monday, but Merchan delayed… Continue reading Judge expected to set trial start date in Trump’s hush money case

Pope skips homily at start of busy Holy Week during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square

ROME — Pope Francis decided at the last minute to skip his homily during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square, avoiding a strenuous speech at the start of a busy Holy Week that will test his increasingly frail health. Hobbled by bad knees and persistent respiratory problems, Francis also didn’t participate in the procession of cardinals… Continue reading Pope skips homily at start of busy Holy Week during Palm Sunday Mass in St. Peter’s Square

Rep. Ken Buck To Trump: ‘If You’re Innocent, Start Acting Like It’

Rep. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) slammed Donald Trump for attacking the criminal justice system, telling the former president “if you’re innocent, start acting like it.” The Colorado Republican appeared on CNN Thursday evening to discuss Trump’s legal predicament and the 2024 presidential race. Trump has continually attacked those involved in his four felony indictments. Many have… Continue reading Rep. Ken Buck To Trump: ‘If You’re Innocent, Start Acting Like It’

Trump Requests April Start Date For Federal Jan. 6 Trial… April 2026.

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump asked the judge overseeing his federal election interference trial to push back the start date well beyond the January date proposed by special counsel Jack Smith ― all the way to April 2026, nearly a year and a half after the next presidential election. The lawyers filed the request… Continue reading Trump Requests April Start Date For Federal Jan. 6 Trial… April 2026.

Georgia Case Against Trump Presents Problems From The Start, From Jury Selection To A Big Courtroom

ATLANTA (AP) — Putting 19 people on trial at the same time is a difficult assignment for any prosecutor — whether or not one of those defendants is a former president of the United States running to reclaim his old office. The sprawling racketeering indictment returned this week by a grand jury in Atlanta presents… Continue reading Georgia Case Against Trump Presents Problems From The Start, From Jury Selection To A Big Courtroom

Florida teachers start school year with uncertainty as new policies take effect

As the start of the school year approaches in Florida, some teachers say chaos and confusion have marked the days leading up to reopening as they navigate how to teach under new state policies. Teachers say they are going into classrooms less confident about their lesson plans, confused about changes to state laws and on high alert… Continue reading Florida teachers start school year with uncertainty as new policies take effect

Special Counsel Wants Trump Election Interference Trial To Start Jan. 2

Prosecutors have proposed a Jan. 2, 2024, start date for Donald Trump’s election interference trial, according to court documents released Thursday. That date, Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith said in a filing, would give enough time for both parties to review discovery and hash out any pretrial legal matters while still being expedient for… Continue reading Special Counsel Wants Trump Election Interference Trial To Start Jan. 2

The new liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is off to a tense start

When liberal judge Janet Protasiewicz won a seat on the Wisconsin Supreme Court this year, giving liberals their first majority in 15 years, it put an end to the bitterest and most expensive state Supreme Court races in U.S. history. But when Protasiewicz was sworn in last week, formally tipping the ideological balance of the… Continue reading The new liberal majority on the Wisconsin Supreme Court is off to a tense start

Ulez just the start and similar scheme needed for buildings, experts warn | Low emission zones

Imposing strict controls on car exhausts will only partially improve the quality of air people breathe in the UK, scientists have said. New measures to counter emissions of nitrogen oxides and other air pollutants will also be needed for buildings, heating plants and many other domestic and industrial sources in future. The warning follows the… Continue reading Ulez just the start and similar scheme needed for buildings, experts warn | Low emission zones