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Legal Experts: Expect More Delays Following SCOTUS Hearing on Trump’s Immunity
The Supreme Court may delay rendering an opinion in the case until as late as July 3.
Dozens of Dems Say They’ll Vote Against Motion to Vacate Speaker Mike Johnson
The Democratic House conference hasn't formed an official position on how members should vote on such a measure.
Watchdog Group Calls Out GOP Senators Over Harlan Crow, Leonard Leo Defenses
Leonard Leo has chosen to ignore a Senate Judiciary Committee subpoena given to him earlier this month.
Judge Rejects Trump Lawyer’s Gag Order Defense: “You’re Losing All Credibility”
Prosecutors seek a $1,000 fine for each of the 10 times Trump has seemingly violated the court-imposed gag order.
3 Republicans Now Back Motion to Vacate Speaker of the House Mike Johnson
“Mike Johnson’s Speakership is over,” Georgia GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said on Sunday.
Will Trump’s First Criminal Trial Hinge on the Testimony of His Former Friend?
The former publisher of the National Enquirer hasn’t spoken to Trump since receiving immunity in the Michael Cohen case.
As Opening Statements Happen on Monday, Trump Mocks Speediness of Trial
“There’s nothing else to clarify. ... We’re going to have opening statements on Monday morning,” Judge Merchan said.
US Vetoes Palestine’s Bid to Become a Full Member of the UN
The resolution's failure “will not defeat our determination,” said Palestine's permanent observer at the United Nations.
$50 Million “Mystery Loan” to Trump Warrants Inquiry, Watchdog Group Says
Even though Trump included the loan in publicly released financial disclosures, there's no evidence it ever existed.
US Is Lobbying Against UN Palestinian Statehood Resolution, Leak Reveals
Full UN membership is crucial for a two-state solution or another outcome allowing for Palestinian self-determination.