Republican senator avoids asking questions about Putin’s praise of Trump
New York Attorney General Leticia James has filed a motion for contempt of former President Donald Trump for failing to comply with a court order to hand over documents in her ongoing civil investigation. Her office asks him to pay $ 10,000 a day every day until he hands over the paperwork.
Meanwhile, in Manhattan District Attorney’s criminal investigation into Mr. Trump’s business relationship, investigators are reviewing “unexplored evidence.”
In a new interview with the Washington Post, Donald Trump insisted he did not regret urging his supporters to come to Washington, DC, on January 6, 2021 – and even said that he himself would have gone to the Capitol if the secret services had not abstained from it.
“The secret services said I could not go,” the newspaper quoted him as saying. “I would be there in a minute.”
The interview comes after the House of Representatives voted 220-203 to refer former Trump White House aides Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino to prosecute on charges of criminal contempt of Congress for refusing subpoenas and testifying before the elected commission investigating the January 6 uprising.
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A former Trump aide who fantasizes about child abuse has been sentenced to 12 years
Ruben Verastigui, a former campaign aide to former President Donald Trump, was sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Justice Department for possession of child pornography.
Verastigi, who was publicly caught calling sexual abuse of babies his “absolute favorite”, pleaded guilty to possession of 162 videos and more than 50 images of child pornography on his phone in July 2021.
“Verastigi indicated his preference for babies, saying they were his ‘absolute favorite’ and asked for another member of the group to have videos of raped babies. The other member of the group immediately sent Verastigi a video of a raped baby, to which Verastigi responded enthusiastically. The other member of the group then sent Verastigi many other videos of child pornography, “the statement said.
He was sentenced to 151 months in prison and five years of controlled release. He will subsequently have to register as a sex offender for 15 years.
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The panel on January 6 may seek an interview with Trump “in the not too distant future”
The House Election Commission, which is investigating the January 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, may soon consider interviewing former President Donald Trump, the chairman said.
“We will talk about the possibility of an interview with Trump in the not too distant future,” Mississippi spokeswoman Benny Thompson said Thursday in a speech to a reporter.
Andrew Feinberg has the latest from Washington, DC.
Oliver O’Connell April 8, 2022 05:01
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Manhattan prosecutor’s Trump investigation into Trump examines “unexplored evidence”
Manhattan District Attorney’s criminal investigation into Donald Trump’s business relationship continues and investigators are reviewing “unexplored evidence” as Alvin Bragg’s office is under closer scrutiny following the sudden departure of prosecutors and the expiration of the grand jury. to hear evidence.
His statement on April 7 assured him that “the investigation is ongoing” and “follow the facts without fear or favor”, despite growing public pressure.
Alex Woodward has the latest.
Oliver O’Connell April 8, 2022 04:15
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Trump said the Secret Service stopped him from marching to the Capitol on Jan. 6
Former President Donald Trump has said he wanted to join a mob of supporters of the Ellipse march on the road to attack the Capitol on January 6, 2021, but has been prevented from doing so by his bodyguards.
Oliver O’Connell April 8, 2022 3:30 p.m.
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New York AG has filed a motion to detain Trump for $ 10,000 in daily fines
New York Attorney General Leticia James has asked the state’s Supreme Court to hold Donald Trump in disrespect for failing to provide evidence as part of her investigation into his family’s business, with $ 10,000 in daily fines for each day. he refused to comply. court order.
“The judge’s order was crystal clear: Donald J. “Trump must comply with our summons and hand over the relevant documents to my office,” she said in a statement on April 7. “Instead of obeying a court order, Mr. Trump is trying to avoid it. We seek immediate court intervention because no one is above the law. “
Alex Woodward has the latest.
Oliver O’Connell April 8, 2022 02:45
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The refusal to share Trump’s Mar-a-Lago documents with Congress suggests the Justice Department is investigating
This is the clearest assumption so far that the issue is under investigation, CNN noted.
Gustav Kilander reports from Washington, DC.
Oliver O’Connell April 8, 2022 02:00
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Ted Cruz criticizes Marjorie Taylor Green’s “pro-pedophile” insult to fellow Republicans
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has criticized fellow Republican and Georgia spokeswoman Marjorie Taylor Green for saying three Republican senators are “pro-pedophiles” after announcing their support for Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson’s confirmation before the Supreme Court.
When Mr. Cruz was asked if he supported Ms. Green’s mood, he laughed and said, “No, I think that’s stupid.”
Oliver O’Connell April 8, 2022 01:15
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Despite the governor’s veto, the Kentucky GOP may ban transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Bechair has vetoed a bill passed by the Republican-led U.S. law banning transgender student athletes from participating in sports for girls and women, arguing it may be unconstitutional discrimination against women and transgender women.
Oliver O’Connell April 8, 2022 00:30
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Ted Cruz has been accused of hypocrisy for attacking Mr T.’s decision to disguise himself
The decision of the former wrestler and actor to continue to disguise himself after his second intensive booster vaccine against Covid-19 angered Senator Ted Cruz, who called it “strange”.
As one person commented, “It’s weird that you have problems with someone making their own medical choices.”
Greig Graziosi has a story.
Oliver O’Connell April 7, 2022 11:45 p.m.
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The GOP may block Disney’s copyright on the Don’t Say Gay account line.
A number of Republican lawmakers have signaled that they could block Disney from renewing the copyright on Mickey Mouse’s iconic animated film as punishment for the company’s position on Florida’s Don’t Say Gay bill.
Representative Jim Banks, chairman of the Republican Research Commission, circulated a letter to the GOP group telling Disney CEO Bob Chapek his intention to oppose any future expansion of Disney’s copyright.
Bevan Hurley has the story.
Oliver O’Connell April 7, 2022 11:15 p.m.
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