Washington — Prosecutors trying to prove that New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez wielded his political influence in exchange for bribes cannot show jurors evidence that they argue is “critical” to their case, a federal judge ruled Friday. U.S. District Court Judge Sidney Stein said prosecutors could not use text messages from 2019 that allegedly show
Perspectives on abortion vary widely among candidates and voters. Michelle and Jerry Shelfer have first-hand experience with trauma from abortion. The husband and wife met 40 years ago and obtained an abortion the first time Ms. Shelfer became pregnant. Raised in a secular Jewish home, Ms. Shelfer told The Epoch Times having an abortion was
As the November election approaches, former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan has intensified his efforts to court voters in the traditionally blue state. Mr. Hogan’s latest ad emphasizes independence from party lines, positioning himself as a candidate committed to the interests of Maryland rather than the Republican party’s agenda. His move highlights the critical role Maryland
Will the 2024 DNC mirror the 1968 protests? Will the 2024 Democratic National Convention mirror the 1968 protests? 06:07 The Democratic Party plans to nominate President Biden and Vice President Harris virtually before its scheduled convention in late August to meet an Aug. 7 ballot certification deadline in Ohio, CBS News has learned. The move
Actor Robert DeNiro, an outspoken critic of former President Donald Trump, ranted against the presumptive Republican presidential nominee in downtown New York City on Tuesday while announcing he will work with the Biden-Harris campaign. While calling Trump a “clown,” “buffoon,” and likening the real estate mogul to a “dictator,”… Original News Source Link – Epoch
After six weeks and more than 20 witnesses, lawyers on both sides of Donald Trump’s criminal trial are delivering their closing arguments Tuesday, making their final cases to the jury before deliberations over a verdict begin this week. Prosecutors began their presentation Tuesday afternoon, and said they will need about four hours. Todd Blanche, Trump’s
Justice Department speaks about sentencing of Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape Justice Department speaks about sentencing of Paul Pelosi attacker David DePape 03:00 The man convicted in the 2022 hammer attack on Paul Pelosi apologized and was again sentenced to 30 years in prison Tuesday, as the sentencing hearing in his case was reopened due