Former Vice President Mike Pence has decided not to appeal a district court ruling, and will comply with the grand jury subpoena requesting documents and testimony related to attempts to overturn the 2020 election. His spokesperson confirmed that he will comply as required by law.
The United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has reached a tentative settlement of $144.5 million with the victims and relatives impacted by the devastating 2017 mass shooting at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. This agreement comes after an extended legal battle that held the U.S Air Force partially responsible for not entering shooter Devin Kelley's criminal history into a database which could have prevented his weapon purchase.
Donald Trump, the first former U.S. president to be indicted on criminal charges, has demanded that GOP lawmakers defund the Department of Justice (DOJ) and FBI. He called on Republicans in Congress to do so, saying that Democrats should not be allowed to “defund’til’s” the agencies.
FedEx has unveiled a massive cost cutting plan to consolidate its ground, air, and other operations by next year as part of an extensive company-wide reorganization. The Memphis-based delivery giant expects to realize permanent cost reductions of $3 billion from the reshuffle during fiscal 2025.
Real estate transactions in various areas of New Jersey have been reported for the period between March 27 and April 3. The data, provided by Real Estate Wire, a service powered by United Robots using machine learning technology, comes from Propmix—an aggregator of national real-estate data.
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen is scheduled to meet with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California on Wednesday, marking the first such meeting on U.S. soil since 1979. This development has sparked threats of retaliation from China, which claims self-ruled Taiwan as its own territory and has vowed to bring it under its control by force if necessary.
Masterflex SE (ETR:MZX) has announced an increase in its dividend from last year's comparable payment on the 13th of June to €0.20. This indicates that most of the company's earnings are being used for growth, with a projected payout ratio of 23% by next year.
Twitter added a warning to NPR's Twitter account on Tuesday, declaring it as “state-affiliated media,” a label that’s typically been reserved for foreign media outlets that represent the official views of the government. Several people on Twitter pointed out that news outlets like NPR are not state-affiliated media because they have editorial independence.
Denver voters have decided to block the development of the Park Hill Golf Course, a 155-acre site off Colorado Boulevard. The vote leaves the future of the property in limbo as its owners, Westside Investment Partners, return to square one and reevaluate their plans for new developments or alternatives.
In a highly contentious race, Cook County Commissioner Brandon Johnson has emerged victoriously in the 2023 Chicago mayoral runoff election. He defeated former Chicago Public Schools CEO Paul Vallas to take over from incumbent Lori Lightfoot as the city's next top executive.
Former President Donald Trump criticized the numerous legal battles he is facing, including his recent indictment on 34 counts of falsifying business records, during a primetime address at his Mar-a-Lago estate. The former president detailed investigations led by New York State Attorney General Letitia James and Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg as well as the Georgia grand jury's probe into alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
North Carolina Democratic state representative Tricia Cotham announced on Wednesday that she would switch political parties and become a Republican, a move that hands the GOP a veto-proof supermajority in the state House in the middle of the legislative session. The decision was made out of frustration and disagreements with the modern state Democratic Party.
Former President Donald Trump addressed a crowd of cheering supporters in the ballroom at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday night, condemning the "election interference" being brought by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg over alleged payments that were used as hush money to Stormy Daniels.
Former President Donald Trump took the opportunity to acknowledge and praise his teen son Barron during a post-indictment speech held at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday. The former president expressed pride in his children, specifically mentioning that eldest sons Donald Jr. and Eric are "doing great things." He went on to predict a bright future for 17-year-old Barron, stating he "will be great someday" as he is both "tall and smart!"
The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals sided with former President Donald Trump on Tuesday, ordering adult film star Stormy Daniels to pay an additional $121,972 in legal fees related to a defamation lawsuit she filed and lost against him. The decision comes after the court previously ordered Daniels to pay more than $500,000 for Trump's legal expenses.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in connection with a hush money scheme during the lead up to the 2016 election. The charges center around payments made to former Playboy model Karen McDougal and adult film star Stormy Daniels.
Judge Juan Merchan, who is poised to preside over the historic alleged hush-money prosecution of former President Donald Trump, has warned Trump to refrain from posting on social media, as it could foment civil unrest. The alert comes after Trump surrendered to authorities in New York City for an arraignment amid legal proceedings over 34 felony charges of falsifying business records, stemming from alleged hush money payments to porn actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 election cycle.
In a highly contested race in Joliet, incumbent Mayor Bob O'Dekirk faces his first major challenge since being elected in 2015. His opponent Terry D'Arcy is running on a platform focused on improving the city's quality of life, how resources are allocated and enhancing the overall perception of Joliet.
On Tuesday, voters from various districts in Illinois headed to the polls for key elections. In Downers Grove Village, three open seats on the board were up for grabs; in Tinley Park, two spots on the Parks Over Politics slate were contested; and residents of Northbrook and Glenview decided on their preferred candidates for four available positions within the West Northfield District 31 school board.
In a highly contested race for seats on the Elmhurst City Council, candidates Michael Bram, Jennifer Veremis, Karen Sienko, Bob Dunn, Michael Honquest, Mark Mulliner, Laura Vevers and Nardini faced off against each other. The election saw an intense debate over support for more condos and apartments downtown – a controversial issue that has divided residents.
The Lincoln-Way District 210 Board of Education (LW) has announced its official results for Tuesday's election, with unofficial tallies and unofficial vote tallies to be released throughout the night. Incumbent Richard LaCien Jr. is among those who filed for a seat on the seven-member board, along with Catherine Johnson, Tessa Quinlan, Gena Sambo, Caitlin Olejnik, Nathan Sandoval,Dana Bergthold Mark Bamman David Collins and Katarzyna A.Topor.
Naperville District 203 School Board has announced that there will be at least one new member of the board as a result of the Tuesday election. This vote count is unofficial due to some mail-in and provisional votes still outstanding.
In the race to represent the South Side's 5th Ward, which includes the University of Chicago and future site of the Obama Presidential Center, two candidates are at odds over gentrification near Jackson Park. Desmon Yancy, a community organizer backed by major progressive groups, is facing off against Martina "Tina" Hone, an attorney who most recently headed up engagement for outgoing Mayor Lori Lightfoot.
Chicago residents took to the polls on Tuesday, voting for their preferred candidates in several key races that could shape the future of the city. Among these contests were contentious battles for mayor and alderman positions across 14 wards.
Donald Trump and his family are currently at Mar-a-Lago, the former president's luxury residence in Florida. He is scheduled to take the stage tonight at 1:15 am BST (8:15 pm EST) to deliver remarks in response to his historic arrest earlier today.