Judge says jurors’ identities in Georgia election case will remain secret
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee on Monday granted District Attorney Fani Willis’ request to restrict identifying jurors in the Georgia 2020 election interference case. In a two-page order, McAfee imposed strict limits regarding the identities of jurors or prospective jurors in any trial in the case, in which former President Trump and 18 […]
Trump urges judge to reject Special Counsel’s request to limit comments
Trump’s legal team on Monday filed a request to reject Special Counsel Jack Smith’s motion for limits on what the former President and his lawyers can say about witnesses and others in the federal 2020 election interference case. In a 25-page filing U.S. District Court in DC, the Trump team asserted that such restrictions would […]
Ford says “significant gaps” remain in UAW strike talks
The Ford Motor Company on Sunday said that despite progress, “significant gaps” remain before the automaker can close a deal with striking United Auto Workers members. The UAW’s strike began at midnight September 15 when contract agreements to cover the union’s 145,000 members could not be reached, leading to the first-ever nationwide UAW strike being […]
Senate to move first on stopgap funding, hoping to pressure House
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) on Monday planned on having his chamber move first on a stopgap funding measure, putting more pressure on the House to avoid a government shutdown. Schumer took the procedural step on Thursday to allow the Senate to vote on the short-term stopgap measure this week. The vote is scheduled […]
Zelensky says Abrams tanks have arrived in Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Monday said the first of the promised U.S. Abrams battle tanks had arrived in Ukraine amid its 19-month-long war against Russia. “Good news from Defense Minister [Rustem] Umerov. Abrams are already in Ukraine and are preparing to reinforce our brigades,” Zelensky announced on social media. “I am grateful to our […]
Bob Menendez on indictment: “Remember, prosecutors get it wrong sometimes”
Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) on Monday vowed to return to Washington this week, despite being indicted on bribery and corruption charges. “I understand how deeply concerning this can be,” the Senator said during a news conference in Union City, New Jersey. “However the allegations leveled against me are just that—allegations.” On Friday, Menendez was indicted […]
House to vote on appropriations Tuesday amid looming shutdown
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) said Monday that Representatives will vote on an appropriations measure that would open debate on four fiscal 2024 spending bills. The vote is set to occur just four days before a midnight September 30 deadline to fund the federal government or endure a government shutdown. Prospects of avoiding a shutdown […]
Several new laws in California aim to bolster LGBTQ+ protections
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) signed several bills into law over the weekend bolstering LGBTQ+ protections in that state. The new legislation includes more support for vulnerable youth, including timelines for cultural competency training for public school teachers and staff as well as the creation of a new advisory task force aimed at meeting […]
Growing call from fellow Democrats for Bob Menendez to resign
Fellow Democrats over the weekend called for indicted Sen. Bob Menendez (D-NJ) to resign. Federal prosecutors charged Menendez with bribery Friday—his second corruption related prosecution in the past decade. Shortly before noon on Monday the Senator defended himself against the allegations during a news conference in Union City, New Jersey. The indictment, filed in the […]
Writers and Hollywood studios reach tentative deal
The Writers Guild of America and Hollywood studio execs reached a tentative contract deal Sunday night, potentially ending a months-long strike. “The WGA and AMPTP have reached a tentative agreement. This was made possible by the enduring solidarity of WGA members and extraordinary support of our union siblings who stood with us for over 146 […]
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