Political

Trump’s Closing Arguments Evoke Political Battle in $370 Million Civil Fraud Trial

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NEW YORK, NY – Former President Donald Trump delivered both campaign speeches and a monologue in court on Thursday during the closing arguments of his $370 million civil fraud trial. The trial, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James, poses a significant threat to Trump’s business and brand as he seeks to bar him from doing business in the state. Trump’s decision to address the court reflects his eagerness to leverage the situation for his presidential campaign. Judge Arthur Engoron has already found Trump liable for fraud in the civil case and is set … Read more

Presidential Immunity: Nikki Haley Slams Former Trump Attorney’s ‘Ridiculous’ Argument on Assassination of Political Rivals

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Washington, D.C. – GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley criticized the notion that presidential immunity would protect assassinations of political rivals, calling it “ridiculous.” Speaking at the CNN GOP presidential debate, Haley emphasized the need for common sense when determining the boundaries of presidential immunity. Haley’s remarks were in response to arguments made by former President Trump’s attorney, John Sauer, before a panel of D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals judges. Sauer claimed that the president would be shielded from prosecution if they ordered the assassination of a political rival, as long as the president had not … Read more

Lloyd’s Underwriters Ordered to Pay Citgo Over $49 Million for Lost Oil Cargo Amid Political Turmoil in Venezuela

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NEW YORK – Lloyd’s underwriters and other insurers have been ordered to pay Citgo Petroleum Corp. more than $49 million to compensate for the loss of oil cargo during political unrest in Venezuela. The decision was made by a federal jury in New York. The dispute arose from the theft of oil cargo from a Citgo facility in Venezuela during a period of political turmoil in the country. Citgo argued that the insurers were liable under its policy for the lost cargo. The insurers, however, contended that the theft was not covered by the policy. … Read more

New Laws for 2024: Access to Menstrual Products, Political Contribution Refunds, and More

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St. Paul, Minnesota – The 2023 legislative session in Minnesota saw the passing of several new laws that will go into effect on January 1, 2024. These laws cover a range of topics, from access to menstrual products in schools to political contribution refunds. The summaries of all the laws passed can be found on the nonpartisan House Public Information Services website. One notable law requires school districts and charter schools to provide free access to menstrual products for students in grades 4 to 12. These products must be readily available in restrooms as part … Read more