The prospect of a lengthy July 4th address from Donald Trump, even under the oppressive conditions of 107-degree heat, has certainly sparked a lot of commentary and, frankly, a good deal of wishful thinking. It seems many are hoping the extreme weather might have a particularly impactful effect on the former president’s ability to deliver his planned oration. The idea of a significantly long speech, especially one delivered in such sweltering temperatures, brings to mind historical parallels, with some folks bringing up the unfortunate experience of William Henry Harrison, who succumbed to illness shortly after a lengthy inauguration speech in inclement weather.… Continue reading
Donald Trump continues to receive a substantial annual pension from the Screen Actors Guild—American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (SAG-AFTRA), totaling $77,808 in the most recent disclosure. This payout, alongside a smaller pension from AFTRA, continues despite his resignation from the union in 2021 following threats of expulsion related to his actions surrounding the January 6th Capitol insurrection. Federal labor laws guarantee vested members retirement benefits, including pensions, even after they cease their membership, allowing Trump to collect these payments years after his departure from the entertainment union.
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Beatrice Keul, a former Miss Switzerland and Miss Europe contestant, claims in an interview that vulnerable young women at Donald Trump’s 1990s pageants were steered towards Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking network. Keul alleges she witnessed fellow contestants being singled out and pressured into private meetings with unknown men by Epstein and another individual in the modeling industry, describing the environment as a “playground” where powerful men “knew exactly what they wanted.” While there is no evidence Trump was aware of or facilitated these actions, he has consistently denied all sexual assault allegations. The article notes that Trump and Epstein were friends and that Trump’s campaign states he has been “totally exonerated on anything related to Epstein.”
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The president’s latest financial disclosure report details significant income from various sources, including hundreds of millions from crypto token sales and royalties. Major revenue streams also consist of substantial earnings from his golf and club properties, such as Mar-a-Lago and Trump National Doral. The report further reveals substantial investments in leading technology companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Nvidia, alongside significant royalty income from ventures capitalizing on his name and political brand. Liabilities, including judgments from legal disputes with E. Jean Carroll, are also noted.
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On Monday, the Supreme Court delivered significant setbacks to Donald Trump by rejecting his appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case, blocking his attempt to fire a Federal Reserve official, and crucially, upholding the counting of late-arriving mail ballots. This last ruling thwarts a key strategy of the Trump-GOP to invalidate votes and potentially rig elections. Despite these losses, Trump secured a victory, gaining the power to dismiss independent regulators. Discussions with former Senate Judiciary Committee counsel Lisa Graves delve into the implications of these rulings, particularly how they impact election integrity and empower the court and Trump at Congress’s expense, while also exploring potential countermeasures for a future Democratic Congress.
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The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear President Donald Trump’s appeal of a $5 million verdict that found him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll, leaving the judgment in place. This decision follows a jury’s finding that Trump sexually assaulted Carroll in 1996 and a subsequent jury’s awarding her an additional $83.3 million for defamation. Trump expressed surprise and vowed to continue fighting what he called a “Weaponization and Lawfare Case.” Carroll’s attorney stated that this ruling affirms the jury’s verdict and ends Trump’s efforts to avoid accountability.
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Despite a majority of Americans supporting the impeachment of Donald Trump, Democratic congressional leaders remain committed to a poll-tested, “popularist” doctrine that prioritizes perceived electability over bold policy. This strategy, characterized by a reluctance to pursue controversial but potentially popular initiatives, has led to political incoherence and a failure to capitalize on opportunities. Recent polls indicate that public support for Trump’s impeachment is substantial and growing, even without a concrete push from Congress, suggesting a missed political opening. Democratic leaders, however, dismiss impeachment as a distraction from “kitchen-table issues” and a motivator for the MAGA base, a perception the article argues is a misreading of political dynamics.
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Beatrice Keul, a former Miss Switzerland and Miss Europe contestant, has detailed her alleged 1993 sexual assault by Donald Trump, claiming he threatened her with “bad things can happen if you speak out” afterward. Keul has faced subsequent threats to her safety since coming forward, but maintains she will not be silenced, stating her purpose is to “save lives.” Her account, which includes alleged unwanted touching and a forceful encounter in a hotel suite, aligns with broader accusations of sexual misconduct against Trump from numerous women, including a jury’s finding of sexual abuse against E. Jean Carroll. Despite Trump’s denials of all allegations and assertions of never having met some accusers, Keul believes more survivors will share their stories.
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The Supreme Court has declined to hear former President Donald Trump’s appeal of a $5 million jury verdict finding him liable for sexually assaulting and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. This decision upholds the jury’s finding that Trump sexually abused and defamed Carroll nearly three decades ago. Trump’s lawyers had argued that improper evidence was allowed during the trial, but their efforts to overturn this specific verdict have now been exhausted.
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The Supreme Court declined to hear former President Donald Trump’s appeal of a $5 million jury verdict that found him liable for sexually assaulting and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. This decision upholds the jury’s finding that Trump sexually abused and defamed Carroll nearly three decades ago, with all of Trump’s subsequent appeals of this particular verdict having failed. Trump is also appealing a separate $83.3 million defamation verdict in Carroll’s favor from another jury.
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