Tom Howell Jr.
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Trump freed from election fraud charges; special counsel extends prohibition on prosecution
A federal judge on Monday granted special counsel Jack Smith's request to dismiss the federal election fraud case against President-elect Donald Trump, bringing an end to the criminal charges that accused Mr. Trump of trying to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Published November 25, 2024
Jack Smith moves to dismiss election interference case against Trump
Special counsel Jack Smith on Monday moved to dismiss his election subversion case against President-elect Donald Trump, citing the election and precedents that dictate a sitting president cannot be criminally prosecuted. Published November 25, 2024
Trump’s pick for FCC chair says fighting censorship is his No. 1 priority
President-elect Donald Trump's pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission said Monday he wants to "smash the censorship cartel" to rebuild trust in media sources and ensure broadcasters serve the public interest. Published November 25, 2024
Macy’s says an employee hid up to $154M in delivery expenses, delays earnings report
Macy's says an employee hid up to $154 million in expenses through false accounting entries for delivery expenses. Published November 25, 2024
Judge delays Trump sentencing, sets December deadline for dismissal motions
New York Supreme Court Judge Juan Merchan is postponing President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing and ordered lawyers to submit motions in December on whether the case should be dismissed. Published November 22, 2024
Raffensperger certifies Georgia’s election for Trump, four years after certification nightmare
Georgia's chief election official has certified the state's election results and congratulated President-elect Donald Trump, reveling in a routine process after the 2020 contest roiled his office. Published November 22, 2024
Biden sanctions major Russian bank
The White House cracked down on Russia Thursday by targeting over 50 people in its financial sector and Gazprombank, the largest remaining bank not sanctioned by the U.S. Published November 21, 2024
MTG to lead House panel working with Elon Musk on cutting costs, regulations
House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer plans to put Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene in charge of a subcommittee that will work closely with President-elect Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency. Published November 21, 2024
Biden turns 82, extending record as oldest president
President Biden turned 82 on Wednesday, sparking well-wishes from Washington allies and solidifying his record as the oldest sitting U.S. president in history. Published November 20, 2024
Trump’s attorneys urge N.Y. judge to dismiss hush money conviction
Lawyers for President-elect Donald Trump demanded Wednesday the immediate dismissal of his New York hush money conviction as the judge weighs whether to impose a sentence as planned, delay proceedings or toss out the case completely. Published November 20, 2024
Sen. Rick Scott lobbies for Lara Trump to fill expected Senate vacancy
Sen. Rick Scott of Florida thinks his home-state Gov. Ron DeSantis will select Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, to fill the seat left by Sen. Marco Rubio, who is set to become secretary of state. Published November 20, 2024
RFK Jr. targets corporate influence at health agencies, vows to examine root causes of disease
President-elect Donald Trump wants to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. "go wild on health." Published November 19, 2024
Manhattan DA Bragg agrees to Trump sentencing delay
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg said Tuesday he will agree to a delay in President-elect Donald Trump's sentencing, but he will object to any attempt to dismiss the incoming leader's criminal convictions. Published November 19, 2024
Walmart exec says Trump tariffs might hike prices
A top Walmart official on Tuesday said the retail behemoth might have to raise prices on some items if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his tariff plans. Published November 19, 2024
Trump says he’ll work with ‘fair’ press, but has ‘upper hand’
President-elect Donald Trump on Monday said he'll work with a "free, fair and open" press as he aims to fulfill his campaign promise to solidify America. Published November 18, 2024
‘Morning Joe’ hosts reveal shock visit to patch things up with Trump
MSNBC hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski opened their program Monday with quite the revelation: They visited Mar-a-Lago to "restart communications" with President-elect Donald Trump after years of antipathy. Published November 18, 2024
Trump celebrates victory, toasts Cabinet picks at Mar-a-Lago gala
President-elect Donald Trump said he'll select North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum to run the Department of the Interior and joked his presidential term should start early during a celebration gala late Thursday at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Published November 15, 2024
Trump to nominate RFK Jr. as Health and Human Services secretary
President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday announced that he will nominate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to head the Department of Health and Human Services. Published November 14, 2024
Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, open to filling Rubio’s Senate seat in Fla.
Republican National Committee co-chair Lara Trump said Thursday she would "seriously consider" filling the seat left vacant by Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida if he joins President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet. Published November 14, 2024
Christian conservative group presses Trump to yank Matt Gaetz’s nomination
A Christian conservative group says President-elect Donald Trump's pick of Rep. Matt Gaetz for U.S. attorney general is a clear mistake and should be withdrawn, dubbing the Florida firebrand "neither morally nor professionally qualified." Published November 14, 2024
