After holding an unnecessary hearing Friday on the lawfulness of special counsel Jack Smith’s appointment, U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon is holding more hearings this week in Donald Trump’s classified documents case. At one of them, on Monday, she’ll consider whether to stop the former president from making dangerous statements about law enforcement. The judge […]
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Kansas sues Pfizer over ‘misleading statements’ about COVID vaccine
The state of Kansas filed a lawsuit on Monday against pharmaceutical company Pfizer, alleging the company made “misleading claims” about the effectiveness of the COVID-19 vaccine and the risks associated with the shot. The suit, filed by Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach (R) in the District Court of Thomas County, claims Pfizer misled Kansas residents […]
The first debate between Biden and Trump won’t feature opening statements in what will be a stricter forum compared to 2020
CNN and The New York Times gave a glimpse at how Biden and Trump may face off in their first debate. According to CNN, no pre-written statements or props will be permitted onstage. The first debate is poised to be much more structured and less chaotic than in the past. In 2020, the first presidential […]
Amber Alert issued in Northern California for mom took 3-year-old, made ‘self-harm statements’
We’ve dropped the paywall on this article delivering critical public safety information in this developing story. Please consider a digital subscription to The Bee to support local journalists. An Amber Alert was issued Friday after a 3-year-old child was abducted by his mother in Nevada County, authorities said. The California Highway Patrol and Nevada County […]
Lawyers offer dueling narratives of addiction and recovery in opening statements
WILMINGTON, Del. — In a cadence that at times evoked a fish gasping for air, a lead prosecutor for the special counsel, Derek Hines, worked Tuesday to hammer into place the government’s narrative that Hunter Biden was a high-functioning drug addict who lied to friends and family and ultimately broke the law when he checked […]
Key takeaways from opening statements as 1st witness is called in felony gun case
Opening statements in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial concluded Tuesday in Wilmington, Del., where President Biden’s 54-year-old son is facing three felony charges over whether he lied about his addiction to crack while applying to purchase a firearm six years ago. He has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors allege that Hunter Biden falsely claimed he was […]
Key takeaways from opening statements as first witness is called in felony gun case
Opening statements in Hunter Biden’s federal gun trial concluded Tuesday in Wilmington, Del., where President Biden’s 54-year-old son is facing three felony charges over whether he lied about his addiction to crack while applying to purchase a firearm six years ago. He has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors allege that Hunter Biden falsely claimed he was […]
Lawyers begin opening statements in Hunter Biden’s federal firearms case
Lawyers are making opening statements on Tuesday in the federal gun case against President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, in a trial that is expected to feature evidence from his exes and highly personal details about his struggle with addiction. Hunter Biden has been charged with three felonies stemming from a 2018 firearm purchase when he was, […]
Opening statements set to begin in Hunter Biden gun trial following jury selection Monday
WILMINGTON, Del. — Opening statements will begin Tuesday morning in the federal criminal trial of Hunter Biden. Opening statements are expected to begin shortly after 9 a.m. ET, with prosecutors from special counsel David Weiss‘ office expected to lay out their case against President Joe Biden‘s son in federal court in Wilmington, the largest city […]
Harvard Announces It Will Stop Releasing Political Statements
On Tuesday, Harvard officials announced that the university would adopt a formal stance of ideological neutrality on political events and other controversial issues. The decision comes after months of tumultuous campus protests over the war between Israel and Hamas. Earlier this month, a faculty-led working group published a report that strongly recommended adopting a neutral […]
Judge Cannon denies special counsel request to bar Trump from making statements about law enforcement
The federal judge overseeing former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case denied the special counsel’s motion requesting that Trump be barred from making statements that could pose a significant risk to law enforcement. Trump’s lawyers argued that the special counsel violated Local Rule 88.9, which says both parties must “meet and confer” before flings motions […]
Judge nixes bid to restrict Trump statements that could endanger officers in classified records case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s classified documents case in Florida on Tuesday denied prosecutors’ request to bar the former president from making public statements that could endanger law enforcement agents participating in the prosecution. U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon said in her order that prosecutors on special counsel Jack Smith’s team didn’t […]