Donald Trump walked out of an NBC Meet the Press interview after making false claims about the 2020 US presidential election being rigged, falsely accusing the California gubernatorial race of being rigged, and facing questions about funding for January 6 insurrectionists.
The Trump administration has appointed Elias Irizarry, convicted of trespassing during the January 6 Capitol riot, to a policy role in the Pentagon. Officials defended the hire, while critics questioned it. Irizarry expressed remorse for his actions.
The Trump Presidential Library stated it found no direct messages sent by Donald Trump from his Twitter account during his presidency, despite thousands of tweets and evidence suggesting otherwise. This comes amid legal battles over the Presidential Records Act.
Australia is preparing for an imminent El Niño, with the Bureau of Meteorology and other agencies forecasting its development in the coming months. The World Meteorological Organization noted a 90% chance of El Niño forming in the Pacific before November.
A Jan. 6 Capitol rioter, Elias Irizarry, who pleaded guilty to entering a restricted building, has been hired for a sensitive role in the Pentagon's Special Operations and Low Intensity Conflict office, raising concerns among insiders.
Donald Trump is reportedly reconsidering a $1.8bn fund for allies after facing legal challenges and political backlash, including from within his own party. The fund, intended to compensate victims of politicized prosecutions, has been temporarily blocked by a judge and criticized as a "Maga slush fund."
The US Justice Department is removing news releases about Jan 6 prosecutions, labeling them 'partisan propaganda.' This follows a journalist's observation, with the department confirming the action. A $1.776 billion fund for 'unjustly investigated' Trump allies has also been announced.
The Department of Justice is removing news releases about January 6th riot prosecutions, labeling them 'partisan propaganda.' This move by the Trump administration aims to rewrite the history of the Capitol assault. A new fund is also being established to compensate Trump allies.
The Justice Department confirmed removing news releases about Jan 6 criminal cases, calling them "partisan propaganda." This follows actions by the Trump administration to reshape the narrative and establish a fund to compensate those targeted by federal investigations, drawing criticism.
The US Justice Department has launched an "anti-weaponisation fund" with nearly $1.8 billion to compensate individuals claiming unfair targeting by the federal government. The fund, part of a settlement from Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS over leaked tax information, faces criticism from Democrats and legal experts who deem it a "slush fund" for political allies and January 6th rioters.
Donald Trump's administration is reportedly creating a $1.8 billion "Anti-Weaponization Fund" to compensate allies, following a lawsuit against the IRS. The fund, described as secretive and controlled by Trump, also requires the IRS to drop audits of Trump and his family. Critics decry it as bald self-dealing and corruption.
Senator Bill Cassidy lost his Louisiana Republican primary after facing criticism from Donald Trump supporters for voting to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial. He failed to advance to a runoff, highlighting Trump's continued influence in the party.
In Louisiana's Republican primary, Representative Julia Letlow, endorsed by Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s PAC, defeated Senator Bill Cassidy. Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in 2021, came last. Letlow and John Fleming will advance to a runoff.
Republican Senator Bill Cassidy lost his primary in Louisiana, failing to advance to a runoff after Donald Trump endorsed challenger Julia Letlow. Cassidy's defeat highlights the risks for Republicans who break with Trump.
