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Columnist’s Lawyer Raises Alarming Claim: Trump’s Hopes to Create Chaos during Defamation Case Verdict

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Kansas City, Missouri – The lawyer representing a columnist warned a judge on Wednesday that former President Donald Trump hopes to “sow chaos” as the jury considers defamation damages. This comes after a battle lasting years, starting in February 2016 when the columnist accused Trump of sexual assault. The columnist claimed that Trump defamed her by publicly calling her a liar. The lawyer argued that Trump’s strategy is to “inflame his supporters, encouraging them to harass and intimidate” the columnist and her legal team. This warning came in response to Trump’s request to disclose the … Read more

President’s Son Hunter Biden Will Comply with Subpoena if Properly Issued, Lawyer Says

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WASHINGTON — Hunter Biden’s attorney has indicated that he will comply with a new subpoena issued by House Republicans in the ongoing investigation into his business dealings. The attorney’s letter, obtained by NBC News, stated that if a “new” and “proper” subpoena is issued, Mr. Biden will comply with a hearing or deposition. The letter was addressed to House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer and House Judiciary Committee Chair Jim Jordan. Hunter Biden’s lawyer, Abbe Lowell, argues that the subpoenas issued to his client so far have been “legally invalid.” Lowell points out that they … Read more

Judge Upholds Wisconsin Election Official’s Position, Rejecting Republicans’ Attempted Ouster

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MADISON, Wis. – In a recent ruling, a judge in Wisconsin has affirmed the legality of the state’s top elections official’s position, dealing a blow to Republicans who have sought to remove her. The bipartisan Wisconsin Elections Commission came to a deadlock in June over the reappointment of Meagan Wolfe as the administrator of elections. While three Republican commissioners voted in favor, the three Democrats abstained, effectively preventing the nomination from reaching the state Senate, where Republicans could have fired her. The commission requires a four-vote majority for any actions. Wolfe has been the target … Read more

New Mexico Lawsuit Seeking to Remove Trump from Ballot Dismissed: Plaintiff Plans Appeal

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SANTA FE, N.M. – Former President Donald Trump will remain on the ballot in New Mexico after a lawsuit seeking to remove him was dismissed. The lawsuit, which invoked the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, alleged that Trump’s role in the January 6th insurrection rendered him ineligible for reelection. However, U.S. District Judge Matthew Garcia ruled that there was insufficient evidence to show that the plaintiff, John Anthony Castro of Texas, was a legitimate political competitor to Trump. The 14th Amendment stipulates that individuals who have taken an oath of office in the U.S. … Read more