This is Yahoo News’ succinct update on the criminal and civil cases against former President Donald Trump. Here are the latest developments: 🚨 What happened today On the first day of Trump’s first criminal trial, prosecutors asked Judge Juan Merchan to fine Trump $3,000 for three social media posts attacking witnesses who will testify in […]
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Israeli war cabinet mulls several retaliatory options on Iran
The Israeli war cabinet has weighed several possible responses to Iran’s unprecedented attack on the country, according to a media report. Some of the options are minor in nature, while others are more intensive, Israeli television station Channel 12 reported on Monday afternoon, saying Israel seeks a response that is painful to Iran without sparking […]
Corruption trial of suspended Miami-Dade commissioner stalls as court mulls judge’s actions
The long-anticipated public corruption trial of a decorated cop who parlayed 17 years of policing into decades of public service at the highest levels of Miami-Dade County government, was delayed at least a week as an appeals court mulls the interaction between the suspended commissioner and the judge overseeing the trial. Late last week as […]
Xavier Becerra reportedly mulls cabinet exit to run for California governor
Xavier Becerra, the health and human services secretary, is reportedly considering leaving his post to run for California governor. Becerra has discussed in private conversations his desire to leave Washington in November and join an already crowded field of candidates to succeed Gavin Newsom as governor, Politico reported, citing anonymous sources. Becerra’s office did not […]
Bavaria mulls cannabis-free Oktoberfest beer party
Munich’s beer-soaked Oktoberfest may be declared a “cannabis-free” zone, even though the drug was just legalised. Marijuana was part-decriminalised across Germany on 1 April – but the rules have met resistance, especially among conservatives. Bavaria’s leader says his state won’t become a “stoner’s paradise”. Millions of litres are consumed by millions of people at Oktoberfest’s […]
Russia mulls labelling Pugacheva, queen of Soviet pop, a ‘foreign agent’
By Guy Faulconbridge MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russian prosecutors have asked the justice ministry to consider labelling Alla Pugacheva, the queen of Soviet pop music, as a “foreign agent”, a move that would officially designate Russia’s most famous star a foe of the Kremlin. Pugacheva, known across generations for hits such as the 1982 song “Million Scarlet […]
Judge mulls over Trump hush money trial after documents dump delay
A New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money case is weighing when, or even whether, the former president will go on trial after a postponement due to a last-minute document dump. The presumptive Republican presidential nominee arrived in court for a hearing scheduled in place of the long-planned start of jury selection in […]
Exclusive-Boeing mulls shedding Airbus work in potential Spirit Aero deal
By Mike Stone, David Carnevali and Allison Lampert (Reuters) – Boeing is looking at how Spirit AeroSystems could shed or sharply reduce its ties to Airbus, as the supply-chain giant’s work for the European planemaker poses complications in rival Boeing’s attempt to acquire its former subsidiary. The U.S. planemaker is exploring offloading or redeploying specific […]
Ethiopia Mulls Dropping Somaliland Recognition After Uproar
(Bloomberg) — Ethiopia is considering scrapping a plan to recognize the breakaway state of Somaliland, amid international pressure to defuse regional tensions over the proposal, according to people familiar with the matter. Most Read from Bloomberg Landlocked Ethiopia signed an initial agreement with Somaliland in January that would make it the first nation to recognize […]
Rick Scott Sits Down With Trump As He Mulls Entering Race To Succeed Mitch McConnell
Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) on Monday held a meeting with former President Donald Trump as he is reportedly mulling entering the race to succeed Mitch McConnell (Ky.) as GOP Senate leader. McConnell, 82 last week announced his decision to leave the post in November, putting an end date to his tenure as the longest-serving Senate […]
Utah governor mulls measure that would fund firearms training for teachers
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Gun violence prevention advocates who gathered Monday at the Utah State Capitol called on Gov. Spencer Cox to veto legislation that they said could place children in harm’s way by training more teachers to carry firearms on campus. The bill funding tactical training for Utah educators who want to defend […]
Moscow mulls resolution supporting library
Mar. 2—In light of recent news from the Idaho Legislature, Moscow officials have written a resolution confirming their support for the local library. The Moscow City Council on Monday will vote on the resolution that states the city provides “its support and full confidence in the Board of Trustees and Library Director of the Latah […]