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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Faces Tough Decisions on Pending Bills as Deadline Approaches

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Atlanta, Georgia – Georgia Governor Brian Kemp faces a series of crucial decisions as he approaches the May 7 deadline for signing or rejecting bills. Since taking office in 2019, Kemp has proven himself willing to veto measures, having already vetoed 14 bills in 2023 alone. Additionally, he has flexed his power by freezing over $200 million in state budget spending in the past year. Now, as the deadline looms, Kemp must carefully consider a number of pending measures that have landed on his desk. Among the measures awaiting Kemp’s decision is a budget that … Read more

Judge to Rule on Trial Delay as Ex-President Faces $454 Million Bond Deadline

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NEW YORK – Former President Donald Trump arrived at a crucial hearing in a Manhattan court, where his lawyers argued for a delay in the hush money case. Trump, who is facing a 34-count indictment related to falsifying business records, sat between his attorneys as the trial looms. In addition to the upcoming trial, the ex-president also has a looming deadline to cover a $464 million bond in a separate fraud case. The prosecution alleges that the delay requested by Trump’s legal team is a strategic move and a “red herring.” The defense argues that … Read more

March 25 Deadline Looms for Parties to Contest Judge McAfee’s Ruling in Trump’s Election Interference Case

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Atlanta, Georgia – Parties involved in the Trump election interference case are facing a March 25 deadline to appeal Judge Scott McAfee’s ruling. The ruling allows Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to continue overseeing the case. Both Willis and the defense attorneys have the option to pursue an appeal for different reasons. According to Georgia law, either side must first seek McAfee’s permission to appeal his ruling within the next 10 days. McAfee is then required to respond to the request. This puts the deadline for seeking permission to appeal at March 25. If … Read more

Judge Sets Deadline for Explanation on Alleged Perjury by Key Trump Witness, Impacting Financial Fraud Trial

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NEW YORK, NY – Lawyers involved in the $370 million civil financial fraud trial surrounding the former President Donald Trump have been given a Wednesday deadline to address the potential perjury of a key witness. Judge Arthur Engoron set the deadline after reports emerged that former Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg may be negotiating a guilty plea for perjury. This development could further damage Trump’s defense in the case, as Weisselberg had served as a key witness in the trial. Engoron expressed interest in whether Weisselberg’s testimony during the trial could now be called into … Read more