Judge to Hear Motions to Dismiss in Trump Documents Case

Defendants will argue a move to dismiss based on ‘insufficient pleading’; a co-defendant separately raises a motion to dismiss alleging selective prosecution. FORT PIERCE, Fla.—After the prosecution and defense rested their cases in former President Donald Trump’s trial in Manhattan, his attorneys and those of co-defendant Walt Nauta will appear in southeast Florida on May

Vince Fong Wins California Special Election to Complete Former Speaker McCarthy’s Term

Vince Fong will face off against Tulare County Sheriff Mike Boudreaux again in November to win the full two-year term. California Assemblymember Vince Fong won a special election on Tuesday to replace ousted former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) until the end of his term next January. The Associated Press announced the result on Tuesday

Oregon Votes: Presidential Primaries Decided, Congressional Battles Shaping Up

Voters chose candidates for six Congressional races, including three that could decide control of the U.S. House this fall. Oregon Primary election day 2024 polls closed at 8:00 p.m. on May 21. Elections officials across the state immediately began to report early partial returns. At 10:00 p.m., The Epoch Times reported on races, with some

Georgia Incumbents Prevail in House Primaries, Runoffs in June

Three primaries will advance to a runoff election slated for June 18. ATLANTA, Ga.—Georgia’s voters had a chance to change who occupies four of its seats in the House of Representatives during the state’s May 21 general primary as candidates fight to usurp three incumbents and fill one vacancy. While several congressional primaries were decided

House Ways Subcommittee Field Hearing on ‘More Opportunity and Prosperity’ in the Rust Belt

The House Ways and Means Committee Tax Subcommittee holds a field hearing on “Creating More Opportunity and Prosperity in the American Rust Belt” at 4:00 p.m. ET on May 20. Witnesses: Drew Whiting CEO, Erie Downtown Development Corporation Shafron “Shay” Hawkins President and CEO, Opportunity Funds Association Jason Spore Own… Original News Source Link –

Jack Smith’s Appointment Violated the Constitution, Some Legal Experts Argue

Days before Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed special counsel Jack Smith to investigate former President Donald Trump, experts who had been following the Justice Department investigations questioned its necessity. Mr. Smith was appointed on Nov. 18, 2022. Would the appointment of an “independent” lead prosecutor undermine the Justice Department’s own appearance of independence from politics?