Trump lawyer in Jack Smith case draws conservative backing after DOJ praise rattles ‘elite’ legal conference
President Donald Trump’s former defense lawyer received swift backing from conservative legal figures online after facing pushback at a recent American Bar Association (ABA) conference for praising the Trump Department of Justice. Attorney John Lauro, who defended Trump in special counsel Jack Smith’s 2020 election case, said the DOJ was “in a better place” under […]
Cornyn clashes with progressive Rep Greg Casar in heated airport face-off over DHS shutdown
Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, and Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, got into a heated exchange Monday afternoon over Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding after the progressive lawmaker attempted to interrupt the senator’s news conference. “Why don’t you tell the Democrats to vote to pay these poor people,” Cornyn told Casar, referring to Transportation Security Administration […]
Marine Veteran Indicted on Charges of Sending Secrets to China
A Marine Corps veteran has been indicted on charges connected to providing secret U.S. defense information to a person believed to be in China.[#item_full_content]
Kennedy Center Votes for 2-Year Shutdown, Names New President
The Kennedy Center’s board of directors voted on Monday to shut down operations for two years following this summer’s July 4 celebrations.[#item_full_content]
Trump Slams UK Over Hesitation to Deploy Ships
President Donald Trump on Monday criticized the United Kingdom for what he described as reluctance to deploy warships to help the U.S. secure the Strait of Hormuz, saying he was taken aback by the hesitation from one of Washington’s closest allies.[#item_full_content]
Whistleblower: Mueller Team Broke Rules to ‘Get’ Trump
An FBI agent assigned to former special counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into alleged ties between Donald Trump’s 2016 campaign and Russia has accused members of the probe team of misconduct, political bias, and unprofessional behavior.[#item_full_content]
Iran’s Araghchi Denies Contact With US Envoy, Calls Reports ‘Deception’
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said Monday he has had no recent communication with U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff and labeled claims that the two sides exchanged messages as “deception.”
Trump Kennedy Center’s board votes unanimously to approve $257M renovations and two-year closure
Plans to shutter the Trump Kennedy Center were made official through a board of trustees vote on Monday afternoon, setting up a two-year renovation process that some Democratic lawmakers believe should have required more congressional input. The board unanimously approved the changes, according to a source familiar with the vote, The source also said the […]
Rare Marine Artillery Mishap Sent Debris Onto Interstate
The Marine Corps has concluded that a highly unusual artillery malfunction caused a shell to detonate over Interstate 5 during a California event last year, causing debris to hit a California Highway Patrol vehicle.
President Urges Trump Kennedy Center Closure for Renovation
President Donald Trump on Monday pressed the board of the Donald J. Trump and the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts to approve a politically charged plan to shut down the institution for two years.[#item_full_content]
