5 things to know for May 22: Presidential race, Economy, SpaceX, Ukraine, Meta fine
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Trump spends more than a quarter of campaign donations on legal fees: Ex-president’s court cases have drained $76mn from his election coffers since January last ...
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Quick Glance: Court Hearing on Gag Order Violation Amid Trump-Cohen Feud
- Judge Juan Merchan will determine whether to penalize Donald Trump for repeated breaches of the gag order preventing the former president from publicly discussing witnesses or jurors in the criminal hush money case.
- Prosecutors are urging Merchan to impose a $1,000 fine on Trump for each violation and to caution him that future infractions can result in not just additional fines but also potential incarceration.
- Responding to Trump's social media activity, Cohen, a pivotal prosecution witness, accused Trump of desperation on Twitter, with Trump's legal team justifying his responses as campaign-related.
- Regarding the gag order infringements, the jury will not be presented with arguments. Merchan specified that if the arguments are not wrapped up by 11 a.m., they will pick up the discussion on the infringements at a later time.
Alabama: Voters to decide primary runoffs in new Congressional District: Alabama voters have cast their ballots to decide party nominees for the state’s 2nd ...
apnews.com/article/alabama-2nd-congressional-district-primary-election-3c71c050841f20d751226463731868c7
Kennedy Family Endorses Biden Against RFK Jr.: President Joe Biden will accept endorsements from at least 15 members of the Kennedy political family as he aims ...
time.com/6968479/kennedy-family-endorse-joe-biden-rfk-jr/
GOP lawmaker: You can’t call ‘for the eradication of Jews and think everything is going to be just okay’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4613351-gop-lawmaker-you-cant-call-for-the-eradication-of-jews-and-think-everything-is-going-to-be-just-okay/
Republicans are starting to worry about RFK Jr.: Even Donald Trump acknowledged Monday that the independent candidate "probably hurts both" Biden and ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/22/republicans-are-starting-to-worry-about-rfk-jr-00153763
Quick Glance: Trump Uncertain About Impact of RFK Jr. on Election
- While publicly expressing confidence, Trump is unsure how independent presidential candidate RFK Jr. will influence the election.
- An NBC News poll revealed Kennedy has a stronger negative impact on Trump than Biden, as Republicans view him more favorably.
- Kennedy attracts voters from both major parties and faces criticism from both sides, creating a dynamic election campaign.
- Democrats fear Kennedy's fame and political stances may jeopardize support for Biden, while Republicans criticize his environmental and anti-corporate positions.
Pro-Israel groups target progressive lawmakers in primaries: The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) and other pro-Israel groups are ramping up ...
thehill.com/homenews/4606301-pro-israel-groups-target-progressive-lawmakers-primaries/
U.S. news organizations urge Biden, Trump to commit to debates: A dozen leading U.S. news organizations collectively urged U.S. President Joe Biden and former ...
reuters.com/world/us/us-news-organizations-urge-biden-trump-commit-debates-2024-04-15/
Quick Glance: News Organizations Encourage Biden and Trump to Commit to Debates
- Twelve news organizations called on presidential candidates Joe Biden and Donald Trump to commit to debates, emphasizing their significance since 1976 in every campaign.
- Highlighting the importance of debates, the organizations urged the candidates to discuss their visions for the nation's future before the American people.
- While Trump is willing to debate his rival, Biden has not yet committed to further debates, and formal invitations have not been issued yet.
- The Trump campaign pushed for an earlier debate schedule, criticized moderator selection, and raised concerns about the fairness and impartiality of the debates.
GOP vice presidential hopefuls look for Trump’s golden ticket: Former President Trump may be handing a golden ticket to whomever he picks as his running mate for ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4606184-gop-vice-presidential-hopefuls-look-for-trumps-golden-ticket/
RFK Jr. will appear on Hawaii ballot, third state to include him: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will appear on Hawaii’s presidential ...
cnn.com/2024/04/19/politics/rfk-jr-will-appear-on-hawaii-ballot-third-state-to-include-him/
Arizona House Speaker finds himself in eye of abortion rights tornado: Arizona state House Speaker Ben Toma (R) is facing a reckoning as he tries to navigate the ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4606398-arizona-house-speaker-finds-himself-in-eye-of-abortion-rights-tornado/
Bill Barr says he's backing Trump 2024 because 'far left' is a greater threat: 'Heavy-handed bunch of thugs'
nypost.com/2024/04/21/us-news/bill-barr-backs-trump-2024-warns-far-left-more-of-a-threat/
Trump fundraising intensifies, Democrats post big hauls and other first-quarter takeaways
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/fundraising-takeaways-trump-democrats-squad/
Trump’s extreme rhetoric is a mainstay of his 2024 campaign. Much of it could become a reality if he wins another term
cnn.com/2024/04/13/politics/trump-rhetoric/
Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ in November
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/barr-vocal-trump-critic-says-he-will-support-republican-ticket-november/
Trump endorses Dave McCormick for Senate in Pennsylvania: Former President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed the Senate campaign of Republican Dave McCormick in ...
cnn.com/2024/04/13/politics/trump-dave-mccormick-senate-pennsylvania/
Trump wins Puerto Rico primary unopposed: Former President Trump secured 23 more delegates for the GOP convention on Sunday with a victory in the Puerto Rico ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4610112-trump-wins-puerto-rico-primary-unopposed/
Senate Kills GOP’s Push to Impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas: The Senate voted 51-49 that two impeachment articles House Republicans brought against DHS Secretary ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/alejandro-mayorkas-impeachment-articles-voted-down-senate-1235006230/
Republican Party an ‘unprecedented dumpster fire’: Democratic strategist: A veteran Democratic strategist painted a dark picture for Republicans on Monday ahead ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4582402-republican-party-an-unprecedented-dumpster-fire-democratic-strategist/
Summer Lee’s primary race tests fallout for critics of the US’s Gaza policy: Lee, a Democrat and one of the first US legislators to call for a Gaza ceasefire ...
aljazeera.com/news/2024/4/21/progressive-democrat-faces-first-major-test
Trump campaign asks for more presidential debates: Trump skipped all of the GOP primary debates.
axios.com/2024/04/11/trump-debates-2024-biden
Abortion could dominate the 2024 election in Florida. Will that help Democrats flip the state?
abcnews.go.com/Politics/abortion-dominate-2024-election-florida-democrats-flip-state/story
RFK Jr. anxiety rises among Senate Democrats: Senators in both parties are warning that Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may end up tipping the presidential election to ...
thehill.com/homenews/senate/4591164-rfk-jr-anxiety-rises-among-senate-democrats/
U.S. voters take Trump's hush money charges seriously: Poll: 64% of registered voters described the charges as at least "somewhat serious."
axios.com/2024/04/10/trump-hush-money-voters-poll
These Mormon women are rejecting Trump, fraying GOP support in a key state: In this swing state, every voting bloc can make a difference. That includes Maricopa ...
npr.org/2024/04/14/1242051595/trump-arizona-mormon-lds-republican-voters
Biden wins Alaska Democratic primary: President Biden has won the Alaska Democratic presidential primary, according to a projection from Decision Desk HQ ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4591112-biden-wins-alaska-democratic-primary/
Why Biden and Democrats are talking so much about freedom: When Vice President Kamala Harris rushed to Arizona late last week after the state Supreme Court ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/abortion-democrats-freedom-messaging/
Democrats nervous Trump wooing centrists from Biden: Democrats are growing increasingly nervous that former President Trump will woo centrist voters away from ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4583813-democrats-nervous-trump-wooing-centrists-from-biden/
Sununu and Stephanopoulos spar over Trump: The ABC host repeatedly challenged Sununu over his support for Trump, given all his past chastisements of him.
politico.com/news/2024/04/14/sununu-stephanopoulos-trump-00152133
Quick Glance: N.H. Governor Supports Trump Despite Controversy
- New Hampshire Republican Governor Chris Sununu stated his backing for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, despite acknowledging Trump's role in the Capitol insurrection of January 6, 2021.
- Sununu emphasized that his support for Trump is more about the Republican administration and values rather than the individual candidate, expressing that a significant percentage of Americans favor Trump's return to the presidency.
- Addressing the possibility of Trump facing legal challenges, Sununu highlighted the preference for focusing on substantial issues over legal matters in the Republican Party, accepting Trump as a symbol of the desired cultural change within the party.
- When questioned about his personal stance on Trump, Sununu reiterated his alignment with the majority of Americans who continue to support Trump's presidential candidacy despite concerns over his past actions and potential legal issues.
Ted Cruz angles for a bipartisan rebrand: Cruz rose to fame as a right-wing fighter, but he hopes to highlight his unsung accomplishments as he faces Rep ...
texastribune.org/2024/04/10/ted-cruz-bipartisan-senate-reelection/
N.Y. trial’s focus on tawdry scandal could underscore Trump’s weakness with women
washingtonpost.com/elections/2024/04/15/trump-trial-scandal-access-hollywood/
Quick Glance: Trump's Sex Life Unveiled as Hush Money Trial Begins
- The opening day of Donald Trump’s criminal trial delved deep into his tabloid-fodder sex life, as lawyers and the judge debated how many salacious details jurors should eventually hear as they decide whether he broke the law to cover up hush money payments.
- The historic first trial of a former U.S. president began Monday in a storied courthouse that has seen a host of high-profile cases over the years, from rap stars to movie moguls, but never one with such potential consequences for the nation and the world.
- Despite Trump's open contempt for the trial, he was not disruptive in court but rather disinterested. However, Trump's lawyers managed to prevent jurors from being informed about specific allegations of sexual misconduct from 2016.
- Prosecutors plan to highlight Trump's relationship with adult-film actress Stormy Daniels and other women in court to show that he paid hush money to protect his political image.
Republican Jewish Coalition backs primary challenge to Virginia Rep. Bob Good: A major Republican Jewish group became the latest notable organization to back a ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4613009-republican-jewish-coalition-backs-primary-challenge-to-virginia-rep-bob-good/
GOP Senate candidate attacks NYT reporter over article on his upbringing: Pennsylvania Republican Senate candidate Dave McCormick posted several times online ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4605979-gop-senate-candidate-attacks-nyt-reporter-over-article-upbringing/
Democratic Sen. Jon Tester hopes to secure another win in deep-red Montana : Tester is the last Democrat holding statewide office as Republicans have dominated ...
npr.org/2024/04/19/1245283053/tester-montana-sheehy-trump-senate-race
The evolution of Mike Johnson on Ukraine: From backbencher to House speaker, Mike Johnson has done a dramatic turnabout on aid to Ukraine ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/21/ukraine-aid-mike-johnson-house-speaker/
Trump knocks Pence after abortion policy criticism: Former President Trump went after former Vice President Mike Pence early Wednesday for criticizing his recent ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4584811-trump-knocks-pence-after-abortion-policy-criticism/
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
- Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.
- Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.
- Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.
- The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
Trump defends judge in classified documents case — again: Trump has repeatedly attacked judges and legal teams in his other criminal cases.
axios.com/2024/04/11/judge-trump-classified-docs-criminal-case
House Republican infighting getting worse after foreign aid vote: Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-Tex.) said he serves “with some real scumbags,” while others fought over ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/22/house-republicans-infighting-foreign-aid/
Pennsylvania race previews Democrats’ plan to focus campaign on democracy: The bid to oust Republican Rep. Scott Perry has centered on his involvement in Donald ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/22/scott-perry-democrats-pennsylvania-primary-democracy/
Trump seeks to give boost to RFK Jr.: Former President Trump and his allies are actively trying to give Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s campaign a boost ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4589352-trump-seeks-to-give-boost-to-rfk-jr/
Quick Glance: RFK Jr. Consultant Terminated for Comments on Removing Biden
- Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent presidential campaign has ended its contract with a consultant who urged people to vote for him to 'get rid of Biden', even if it means electing Donald Trump.
- Campaign manager Amaryllis Fox announced the decision in response to a supporter's request to distance the campaign from consultant Rita Palma.
- Palma misrepresented her role in the campaign, leading to an immediate termination of her contract, as stated by Fox.
- The consultant falsely claimed to be the New York State Director of the campaign at an event unaffiliated with the campaign, resulting in her dismissal.
Primary in Pennsylvania is here: A 2024 election guide from ballot issues to House races
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/23/2024-pennsylvania-primary-election-guide/73383956007/
One poll question summarizes eight years of Donald Trump: Asked who they trust for information about Ukraine, Republicans were most likely to point to the former ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/15/poll-ukraine-news-trump-honesty/
What to know about Trump's hush-money trial: The presumptive Republican nominee for president will juggle a six-week trial in New York with campaigning.
bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-68309680
Trump’s influence looms large over congressional Republicans: On national security, Ukraine, abortion and the border, congressional Republicans and 2024 ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/12/donald-trump-congress-republicans-mike-johnson-fisa-ukraine-abortion/
Trump fundraising picks up, with help from big donors: Trump’s takeover of the Republican National Committee was a financial boon to the RNC, too.
politico.com/news/2024/04/15/trump-fundraising-picks-up-with-help-from-big-donors-00152418
With or without Biden, Democrats are stuck with Kamala Harris: There is one certainty in 2024’s tumultuous campaign: If Biden goes, Harris stays.
thehill.com/opinion/campaign/4581043-with-or-without-biden-democrats-are-stuck-with-kamala-harris/
Ex-Ford foundation member calls Liz Cheney 'only person on this planet' worthy of top award after snub he says was over Trump
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/pulitzer-winner-calls-liz-cheney-only-person-planet-worthy-award-ford-rcna147360
Tax debt shadows Steve Garvey as he runs for Senate : Garvey, the Republican Senate hopeful and former baseball star, has amassed dozens of tax liens totaling ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/tax-debt-shadows-steve-garvey-as-he-runs-for-senate-00152699
Trump takes aim at a remaining House Republican who voted to impeach him : Of the 10 House Republicans who voted to impeach Donald Trump after the Jan. 6, 2021 ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/17/trump-dan-newhouse-republican-challenger/
Republicans who voted to oust Kevin McCarthy face new ad onslaught: Three House Republicans who voted to oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy are facing a new ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/republicans-voted-oust-kevin-mccarthy-face-new-ad-onslaught-rcna148237
How a hush money scandal tied to a porn star led to Trump’s first criminal trial: It was the kind of tawdry tale Donald Trump might’ve shrugged off before his ...
apnews.com/article/donald-trump-michael-cohen-stormy-daniels-e40532d3bce7768e296fdaf9591ef05b
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
- The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.
- Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.
- The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.
- A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
Nikki Haley's next move is going to a think tank after becoming major Trump critic
abcnews.go.com/Politics/nikki-haleys-move-tank-after-becoming-major-trump/story
Trump's next rally arena: a Manhattan courthouse: The presumptive GOP nominee will stand trial Monday in the first criminal trial of a former president ...
npr.org/2024/04/13/1244289886/trumps-next-rally-arena-a-manhattan-courthouse
Trump thrills supporters in ‘freezing,’ wind-blown Lehigh Valley campaign rally: Former President Donald Trump appeared Saturday evening at the Schnecksville ...
pennlive.com/politics/2024/04/trump-thrills-supporters-in-freezing-wind-blown-lehigh-valley-campaign-rally.html
Inside Congress Live, Apr 09, 2024 - Live Updates - POLITICO: Live updates and analysis from POLITICO’s Congress team
politico.com/live-updates/2024/04/09/congress/mccarthy-on-gaetz-00151412
Start your week smart: Foreign aid package, surveillance bill, Memphis shooting, VW union vote, USC graduation drama
cnn.com/2024/04/21/us/5-things-april-21-trnd/
Wisconsin's 'Mad City' is a rational choice for Biden's appeal to youth: It is not much of an exaggeration, if it is one at all, that college towns are to the ...
npr.org/2024/04/13/1244457067/biden-youth-vote-election-student-debt
Washington becomes latest state that could leave Biden off their November ballot: Democrats have pitched provisional ballot access in WA, OH and AL
abcnews.go.com/Politics/washington-latest-state-leave-biden-off-november-ballot/story
Why Trump has refused to endorse a national abortion ban in US: The Republican presidential nominee made a four minutes-long articulation of his views on ...
indianexpress.com/article/explained/explained-global/trump-abortion-ban-us-9266472/
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
- Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.
- The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.
- Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.
- The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
What Donald Trump wants in his next vice president — and who he’s considering: Donald Trump knows what sort of vice president he wants, has an ever-changing list ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/04/12/trump-vice-president-running-mate/
Off-duty S.C. cop charged in fatal shooting of driver fleeing from fight: An off-duty Summerville Police Department officer has been charged with murder in the ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/-duty-sc-cop-charged-fatal-shooting-driver-fleeing-fight-rcna147750
1 dead after shuttle bus crashes at a Honolulu cruise ship terminal: HONOLULU — One person died and multiple people were injured when a shuttle bus collided with ...
nbcnews.com/news/us-news/1-dead-shuttle-bus-crashes-honolulu-cruise-ship-terminal-rcna147696
WA GOP endorses Semi Bird for governor at Trump-dominated convention: The Washington state GOP convention in Spokane was a Trump show. It was also a Semi Bird ...
seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/wa-gop-endorses-semi-bird-for-governor-at-trump-dominated-convention/
New federal grants aimed to support elections. Many voting officials didn't see a dime
npr.org/2024/04/23/1246372144/election-funding-dhs-grants
Trump Lashes Out at ‘Impeacher’ Dan Newhouse by Backing Jerrod Sessler: Known for holding a grudge, the former president made his first endorsement against a ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-lashes-out-at-impeacher-foe-dan-newhouse-by-backing-his-opponent-jerrod-sessler
Democrats seek to hold Alaska House seat in maverick state: Democrats are bracing for a tough fight in Alaska, where Rep. Mary Peltola (D) is seeking to win ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4591123-democrats-seek-to-hold-alaska-house-seat-in-maverick-state/
In race for his Senate seat, Joe Manchin endorses West Virginia Democratic Mayor Glenn Elliott
apnews.com/article/west-virginia-joe-manchin-glenn-elliott-8b8ad1cb4989b4dc253b7cf95932285e
Bob Graham, longtime US senator and 2-term Florida governor, dies: Bob Graham, a former US senator and two-term Democratic governor who was one of Florida’s most ...
cnn.com/2024/04/16/politics/bob-graham-dies/
Democratic Senate candidates rout GOP in fundraising: The early fundraising advantage is a boost to the party in its uphill climb to keep control of the chamber.
axios.com/2024/04/16/2024-democrat-campaign-funding-spending-republicans
No Labels was ‘this/close’ to a Christie-led ticket: Former 2024 presidential candidate Chris Christie (R) signaled to the political organization No Labels that ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4594977-no-labels-was-this-close-to-a-christie-led-ticket/
Edmundo Gonzalez, Venezuela's low-profile and last-minute opposition candidate: As time was running out, Venezuela's opposition chose low-profile former diplomat ...
reuters.com/world/americas/edmundo-gonzalez-venezuelas-low-profile-last-minute-opposition-candidate-2024-04-20/
The Memo: Democratic dissent over Israel grows, deepening Biden’s dilemma: President Biden is facing deepening political trouble as criticism of Israel’s assault ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4587005-the-memo-democratic-dissent-over-israel-grows-deepening-bidens-dilemma/
Murphy backs Alsobrooks in Maryland Democratic Senate primary: Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) endorsed Angela Alsobrooks in Maryland’s Democratic Senate primary on ...
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Networks press Biden and Trump for televised debate: The New York Times and CNN reported on the letter earlier Tuesday
axios.com/2024/04/09/trump-biden-debate-tv-networks
Election 2024 latest news: Biden to mark Earth Day with Va. event; Trump is on trial in N.Y.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/04/election-2024-campaign-updates/
Ohio GOP leaders reject Democrats' plan to get President Joe Biden on November ballot
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/04/16/ohio-rejects-joe-biden-ballot/73351358007/
Joe Biden’s potential exclusion from Ohio’s ballot would be first in modern presidential history
cleveland.com/news/2024/04/joe-bidens-potential-exclusion-from-ohios-ballot-would-be-first-in-modern-presidential-history.html
2024 Presidential Election Live Updates: Biden Heads to Pennsylvania
nytimes.com/live/2024/04/16/us/election-biden-trump
Democrats seek to seize control of deadlocked Michigan House in special elections
apnews.com/article/michigan-election-majority-democrats-house-deadlocked-77f6261041701e9839c9ce2069d7c24b
Progressives seek to neutralize AIPAC’s spending threats: The group’s promised flood of cash hasn’t yet arrived, but progressives are trying to defend against — ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/17/democrats-aipac-election-spending-00152616
How Donald Trump’s mug shot became a defiant and divisive 2024 symbol: The photo has become an iconic image for the former president’s supporters ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/interactive/2024/mugshot-trump-2024-election-campaign/
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