Friday April 19, 2024
Politics
Alternate Juror Selection Begins in Trump's New York Hush-Money Trial

The search for alternate jurors in Donald Trump's criminal hush-money trial is underway in New York.

Trump Taps Small Donors and Major Backers in Bid to Boost Campaign Funds Amid Hush Money Trial

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is using his hush money trial to squeeze his loyal army of small donors and personally lobby major backers as he scrambles to reduce a major fundraising.

Bipartisan Cooperation Pushes Foreign Aid Bills Through GOP-led House Rules Committee

The GOP-led House Rules Committee used Democratic support to advance a series of foreign aid bills.

"Biden Administration Finalizes New Title IX Rules, Bolstering Protections against Sex and Gender Discrimination and Expanding LGBTQ Rights"

New Biden administration Title IX rules finalized Friday strengthen protections against sex and gender discrimination.

Jury Selected in Trump's New York Criminal Trial Within Three Days of Selection Process

Twelve jurors and one alternate were seated in the first three days of jury selection in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial.

Iran's Non-public Accusation Against Israel May Indicate De-escalation of Tensions

Iran did not immediately blame Israel for the attack publicly – a potential sign that the two countries do not want to continue escalating tensions.

"Vote Advances Legislation to Fund Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan; Following Israel's Retaliatory Strike on Iran"

The vote now puts the legislation to fund Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on a likely track of passing the House. The vote comes after Israel carried out a strike on Iran early Friday in retaliation.

"Israel Conducts non-Nuclear Strike inside Iran, Heightening Regional Tension, says US Official"

Israel has carried out a strike inside Iran, a US official says. The target is not nuclear, the official adds.

"Israel Under Pressure from US, Europe to Moderate Response to Iran Attack"

Israel has been under pressure from the U.S. and Europe to moderate its response. Israel faced the challenge of delivering a blow that would punish Iran for the attack.

"Second Russian Missile Strike Within a Week Claims More Civilian Lives Near Dnipro"

For the second time in a week, a Russian strike has killed and wounded dozens of civilians.

House Schedules Vote on Speaker Johnson's $95 Billion Foreign Aid and Weapons Package; GOP Support Crucial

The House was set to vote on advancing House Speaker Mike Johnson’s $95 billion foreign aid and weapons package. The head of the GOP-majority chamber expected to rely heavily on votes.

House Overcomes Obstacles to Pass Foreign Aid to Israel, Ukraine, and Taiwan Amidst Republican Defections

The House on Friday cleared a key procedural hurdle in passing foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.

"US Alerts G7 Foreign Ministers of Last Minute Israeli Drone Activity in Iran, Italian Foreign Minister Reveals"

The U.S. told the Group of Seven foreign ministers on Friday that it received “last minute’ information from Israel about a drone action.

Florida Places Abortion Measure on Ballot After State Supreme Court Upholds Strict Ban; Similar Move Planned in Arizona

They’ve already placed an abortion measure on the ballot in Florida, where the state Supreme Court upheld one of the nation’s most restrictive bans on the procedure. They plan to in Arizona.

Trump Leverages Hush Money Trial to Boost Fundraising Efforts from Small Donors and Major Backers

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump is using his hush money trial to squeeze his loyal army of small donors and personally lobby major backers as he scrambles to reduce a major fundraising.

Brentwood Woman Files Ethics Complaint Against Representative Gino Bulso Over Alleged Conflict of Interest

A Brentwood woman this week filed an ethics complaint against Rep. Gino Bulso. She alleges the lawmaker and practicing attorney violated conflict of interest rules.

"Speaker Mike Johnson Overcomes Conservative Pushback on Foreign Aid Plan, Draws Support from Former Conservative Leader"

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson fends off another conservative rebellion over his four-part foreign aid plan. Johnson is garnering support from former speaker — and infamous conservative pugilist —

"High Voter Turnout in Michigan's Largest Democratic County Could Determine Autumn Election Outcome"

Michigan's biggest and most diverse county — is a Democratic stronghold. Turnout there could sway the election this fall.

Vigil Planned to Mark 25th Anniversary of Columbine High School Shooting Tragedy

The vigil will mark the 25th anniversary of the Columbine shooting. 12 students and one teacher were killed in the shooting.

Jury Selection for Trump's Criminal Trial Expected to Conclude Today

Lawyers in Donald Trump's criminal trial are expected on Friday to wrap up the painstaking process of selecting a jury.