In a twist of legal maneuvering, the Daily Wire has reportedly obtained a gag order against its former host, Candace Owens, amid public negotiations for a debate between Owens and Ben Shapiro on Israel and antisemitism. The development was first brought to light by Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald. Owens, known for her outspoken nature, parted ways with the Daily Wire in March following disputes over her criticisms of U.S. financing of Israel and her comments regarding Israel’s military actions in Gaza, which she labeled as “genocidal.” The fallout set the stage for what was anticipated to be a heated…
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis found herself at the center of attention once again, but this time for an unintended wardrobe malfunction during a public speaking engagement over the weekend. The incident occurred at the “Cocktails & Conversation” event organized by the National Association of Black County Officials (NABCO) in Miami’s vibrant Overtown neighborhood. As Willis, renowned for her legal battles over election interference involving former President Donald Trump, took the stage as the special guest, an awkward moment unfolded. While adjusting her position on stage, Willis accidentally exposed her underwear, momentarily drawing attention away from the discussion. However,…
In a fiery exchange on MSNBC’s airwaves, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi clashed with anchor Katy Tur over the economic legacy of former President Donald Trump. The confrontation unfolded during a segment discussing job creation under President Joe Biden’s administration. Pelosi, emphasizing Biden’s job creation achievements, asserted, “[Biden] created 9 million jobs in his term in office. Donald Trump has the worst record of job loss of any President. So we just have to make sure people know.” However, Tur interjected, pointing out the context of major job losses during Trump’s tenure, attributing them largely to the Covid-19 pandemic. This comment…
In a significant development in the Mar-a-Lago case involving former President Donald Trump, a Florida U.S. District Judge has ordered the release of several pretrial motions submitted by Trump’s attorneys. Among these is a motion to dismiss filed in February, accusing special counsel Jack Smith of “selective and vindictive prosecution.” This move sheds light on the defense team’s strategy to argue that the steps taken by Smith, the FBI, and the National Archives to obtain classified documents violated Trump’s civil liberties. Investigative reporter Julie Kelly first noticed this development, noting previous instances where Judge Cannon ordered the unsealing of documents…
Former President Donald Trump has surged ahead of President Biden in CNN’s latest presidential survey, marking the widest margin in the survey’s history. In a direct matchup, Trump maintains a solid 49 percent support, while President Biden’s backing has slipped to 43 percent from 45 percent earlier this year. Assessing job performance, 55 percent of respondents now view Trump’s first term as successful, a significant increase from the 44 percent who deemed it a failure shortly after he left office. Conversely, just 39 percent see President Biden’s presidency as a success, with a staggering 61 percent labeling it a failure.…
The U.S. Supreme Court was abuzz with heated arguments on Thursday as former President Donald Trump’s immunity claims took center stage, with an attorney for the president engaging in a fiery exchange with Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson. In a dramatic moment captured in circulating audio, attorney D. John Sauer delivered a masterclass on presidential expectations around criminal culpability, invoking historical figures like Benjamin Franklin and President George Washington. Pushing back against Justice Jackson’s concerns about the potential for unchecked presidential wrongdoing, Sauer asserted that the concept of presidential immunity has been ingrained in American governance for over two centuries. Jackson’s…
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg could be treading on thin ice if he hinges his case against former President Donald Trump primarily on his ties to the National Enquirer, according to a CNN panel dissecting the ongoing trial. In the wake of the second day of arguments in Trump’s hush money trial, analysts like former Trump attorney Tim Parlatore cautioned against over-reliance on the Enquirer’s involvement. Prosecutors had sought to introduce David Pecker, the former publisher of the tabloid, who testified about a strategy known as “catch and kill” used to bury potentially damaging stories about Trump during the 2016…
Minnesota Democratic State Senator Nicole Mitchell, 49, found herself on the wrong side of the law after allegedly embarking on a lengthy journey to burglarize a residence hundreds of miles from her district. Reported by The New York Post, Mitchell, representing Woodbury, a suburb of the Twin Cities, was apprehended by authorities under suspicion of first-degree burglary in Detroit Lakes, a considerable 220 miles away from her constituency. The arrest was prompted by a homeowner reporting an ongoing break-in at the property, as per local media accounts. As of Monday afternoon, Mitchell, a former TV weather reporter and Air National…
Despite his ongoing legal battles, former President Donald Trump is poised for a significant financial windfall. With an expected acquisition of 36 million additional shares in Trump Media & Technology Group, his net worth could soar by over $1 billion. This impressive surge in wealth stems from an “earn out” provision in the merger deal that birthed Trump Media & Technology Group, the parent company of Truth Social. According to CNBC, this provision rewards Trump with additional shares based on the company’s stock performance, provided certain benchmarks are met. For Trump to qualify for the bonus shares, shares of Trump…
Sidney Powell, the firebrand attorney famed for her unyielding defense of former President Donald Trump’s claims of election malfeasance in 2020, has scored a legal victory. The Fifth District of Texas Court of Appeals, comprised of three Democratic judges, has unanimously dismissed all allegations of professional misconduct lodged against her by the State Bar of Texas. Powell, 68, a former federal prosecutor, rose to prominence for her involvement in high-stakes legal battles and her pivotal role on Trump’s legal squad. She’s been a vocal proponent of the belief that the 2020 United States presidential election was marred by widespread fraud.…
Four whistleblowers with the D.C. National Guard made a number of disturbing revelations when testifying before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday. The committee heard testimony from Command Sergeant Major Michael Brooks, who is now retired but continues to serve with the Compliance and Adjudication Division of the Office of Information and Communications, Technology, and Services of the Bureau of Industry and Security. “I served as the command senior enlisted leader of the D.C. National Guard from December 2017 to December of 2022. As the most senior noncommissioned officer in the organization, I reported directly to the commanding general ……
President Biden’s visit to a Sheetz gas station in Moon Township, Pennsylvania, on Wednesday received a subdued reception, with the mostly empty store offering a stark contrast to the enthusiastic crowds seen at recent stops by former President Trump. Arriving at the Sheetz location in the Pittsburgh area, Biden’s motorcade pulled up to find a quiet atmosphere. The president, sporting his signature aviators, entered the mostly empty store, where he briefly chatted with a child and greeted a small group of customers in line. At the counter, Biden paid for takeout bags with cash and posed for a picture with…
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) has released a trove of emails shedding light on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic. These emails, made public by Sen. Paul on Tuesday, reveal communications between key figures at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and EcoHealth Alliance, a nonprofit involved in global health research. The emails discuss the potential to map the genomes of over 700 coronaviruses and involve discussions about a collection of 15,000 samples from Wuhan. Notably, some of these discussions were conducted using personal email accounts, raising concerns about transparency and accountability. In response to these revelations, a subpoena was issued…
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis faces escalating scrutiny over her office’s handling of funds and legal proceedings, with her recent attempt to dismiss an open records lawsuit adding fuel to the controversy. Willis, who leads the prosecution against former President Donald Trump and others in a high-profile election interference case, is embroiled in a legal battle regarding the disclosure of communications within her office. Just the News filed a complaint earlier this year, alleging that Willis’ office violated the Georgia Open Records Act by withholding records detailing interactions with White House and Department of Justice officials. In response to…
Special counsel Jack Smith suffered a devastating blow in his cases against former President Donald Trump on Monday, this time at the hands of the judge overseeing Trump’s hush money case. Manhattan Judge Juan Merchan warned President Trump at the start of his trial that he could be placed under arrest if he fails to appear without providing a reason. The order essentially locks the Republican leader into appearing every single day until his first criminal trial is over, a process that could stretch weeks, a month, or even longer depending on the amount of evidence and number of witnesses.…
In a highly anticipated trial revolving around allegations of hush money payments, former President Donald Trump is pursuing an unusual legal strategy by seeking permission to participate personally in sidebar conversations, a departure from typical courtroom proceedings. As jury selection looms, attention is riveted on the trial, not only due to its prominent defendant but also because of the unprecedented legal tactics being employed. Trump’s legal team underscored his request to join sidebar discussions, typically reserved for private exchanges between the judge and attorneys, during Monday’s proceedings. Such conversations often involve sensitive matters not meant for public disclosure, and traditionally,…
In a recent interview, Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV), who is set to retire in November, hinted at withholding his support for President Biden in the upcoming election. When asked by MSNBC’s Katy Tur about endorsing Biden, Manchin suggested that Biden needs to take action on certain issues, particularly immigration. Manchin expressed concern over the administration’s handling of the border situation, stating, “I think he needs to move. I really do. I think the people want [him] to say, we made a mistake at the border, a big mistake at the border, but he’s willing to fix it.” He referenced a…
A former employee of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has come forward with allegations of potential misuse of federal funds, stirring controversy over the handling of anti-gang resources in the pursuit of politically motivated trials. Congressman Jim Jordan (R-OH) revealed the whistleblower’s claims, indicating that they are under investigation by the House Oversight Committee following findings of “inconsistencies” in the reporting of federal funds by Willis’s office. The allegations add fuel to the ongoing scrutiny surrounding Willis’s prosecution efforts, particularly in cases related to former President Donald Trump. According to Jordan, the whistleblower has provided vital information to both…
Special Counsel Jack Smith has ignited controversy with statements suggesting he may bypass a potential adverse ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court concerning crucial obstruction charges against former President Donald Trump. The controversy revolves around a statute central to numerous cases stemming from the January 6 Capitol breach. On Monday, Smith filed a legal brief addressing whether a former president can face criminal prosecution for actions taken while in office. At the heart of the matter is whether former President Trump is entitled to presidential immunity from criminal prosecution for official acts performed during his tenure. Smith argued that a…
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has turned its focus to Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis amid allegations of financial mismanagement, a situation that coincides with her prominent role in investigating former President Donald Trump. The DOJ has initiated an inquiry into Willis’s handling of federal grant funds following whistleblower allegations of financial irregularities. The probe comes at a critical juncture, intersecting with Willis’s high-profile investigation into Trump’s actions during the 2020 Georgia election. The inquiry centers on the alleged misuse of a $488,000 grant earmarked for gang prevention efforts in Fulton County. Whistleblower Amanda Timpson, who claims she was…
Former President Donald J. Trump is back in the spotlight after sharing a letter from adult film actress Stormy Daniels, dated 2018, in which she denies having had an affair with him. Trump posted the letter on Truth Social, his social media platform, early Wednesday, prompting questions about its potential impact on ongoing investigations into allegations of hush money payments. In the letter, addressed “To Whom It May Concern,” Daniels unequivocally denies the affair, refuting previous speculation that her denial was motivated by financial compensation. She states, “I am denying this affair because it never happened,” challenging the narrative that…
If Biden is intent on convincing Americans that Bidenomics is the key to turning the struggling economy around, then he’s got his work cut out for him. The U.S. Labor Department on Wednesday released its monthly inflation data showing consumer prices heading in the wrong direction, according to CNN. Prices across the board rose 3.5% in March based on the consumer-price index, a measure of goods and services prices across the economy. The figure was higher than economists had predicted and outpaced February’s 3.2% increase and represents a 0.4% month-over-month increase based on this time last year. “To put that…
The Arizona Supreme Court’s recent decision to reinstate a 160-year-old law, effectively imposing a near-total ban on abortions, has ignited a fierce debate over reproductive rights and legal precedent. The pre-statehood statute criminalizes performing or assisting in obtaining an abortion, with exceptions only in cases where the woman’s life is at risk. The ruling overturned a lower court’s interpretation that a more recent 15-week ban superseded the historic ban, prompting significant backlash from abortion rights advocates, Democrats, and even some within the Republican Party. One unexpected critic of the court’s decision is Kari Lake, a Republican Senate candidate in Arizona,…
National Public Radio (NPR) is facing scrutiny following revelations from one of its senior editors, Uri Berliner, who has exposed what he perceives as the network’s government-funded bias and concerted efforts against former President Donald Trump. In a revealing conversation with Bari Weiss on her podcast, “The Honestly Pod,” Berliner shed light on what he describes as NPR’s transformation into a “knee-jerk,” “activist,” and “scolding” newsroom with a rigidly progressive agenda. Despite NPR’s liberal leanings, Berliner noted a shift in the organization’s approach during the Trump administration, particularly in its coverage of Trump’s presidency. According to Berliner, NPR actively sought…
The Fulton County District Attorney’s Office, under the leadership of Fani Willis, is embroiled in yet another scandal as text messages recently disclosed in court shed light on inappropriate conduct by an investigator involved in a high-profile case. The revelation emerged within the context of Willis’ extensive RICO case against the YSL (Young Slime Life) rap collective in Atlanta, which includes prominent figure Jeffrey “Young Thug” Williams. The group faces accusations ranging from involvement in the drug trade to murder and other violent offenses. Willis has framed YSL as a criminal organization, mirroring legal tactics she employed against former President…