Former President Donald Trump confirmed he plans to travel from Florida to New York City on Monday where he will appear in court on Tuesday following his indictment. “I will be leaving Mar-a-Lago on Monday at 12 noon, heading to Trump Tower in New York,” Trump wrote on Truth Social. “On Tuesday morning I will be going to, believe it or not, the Courthouse. America was not supposed to be this way!” In a previous Truth Social post, Trump targeted Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg who pursued the indictment following a years-long investigation into the former president. “The Corrupt D.A. has no…
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Nancy grew up in the South where her passion for politics first began. After getting her BA in journalism from Ole Miss she became an arts and culture writer for Athens Magazine where she enjoyed reporting on the eclectic music and art scene in Athens, GA. However, her desire to report on issues and policies impacting everyday Americans won out and she packed her bags for Washington, DC. Now, she splits her time between the Nation’s Capital and Philadelphia where she covers the fast-paced environment of politics, business, and news. In her off time, you can find Nancy exploring museums or enjoying brunch with friends.
A coalition of congressional Republicans are seeking to increase federal oversight of familial campaign contributions, including for spouses. Earlier this week, Rep. Tom Tiffany (R-Wis.) introduced the Oversight for Members And Relatives (OMAR) Act Thursday, named after progressive “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) to prohibit campaign compensation from certain committees from going to candidates’ spouses. “Regardless of political party, we should all be able to agree that running for political office shouldn’t be part of a family enrichment scheme,” Tiffany said in a press release shared exclusively with Fox News Digital. “Public officials should serve their constituents; they shouldn’t be serving…
Rep. Dan Kildee (D-Mich.) announced on Friday he had been given a “serious” cancer diagnosis by his doctors. The congressman said doctors discovered a small tumor in one of his tonsils and diagnosed him with squamous cell carcinoma. According to reports from The Hill, he will undergo surgery to remove the cancer. “A few weeks ago, after consulting with my doctors, I scheduled what I thought was a preventive scan for a swollen lymph node. The results, it turns out, were more significant. After additional testing, I’ve been diagnosed with squamous cell carcinoma, a serious but curable form of cancer,” Kildee…
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis rushed to former President Donald Trump’s defense after a Manhattan grand jury voted to indict him on Thursday. Gov. DeSantis said his state “will not assist” in any extradition request by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg amid what he called “questionable circumstances.” “The weaponization of the legal system to advance a political agenda turns the rule of law on its head,” DeSantis tweeted Thursday. “It is un-American.” https://twitter.com/GovRonDeSantis/status/1641575007552778243 DeSantis added: “Florida will not assist in an extradition request given the questionable circumstances at issue with this Soros-backed Manhattan prosecutor and his political agenda.” Trump’s primary residence…
The Arizona Democrat Party is reportedly suing to block a third-party organization from accessing the state’s presidential ballot in the 2024 election. The lawsuit targets No Labels, a centrist group established in 2010 that aims to give voters a “non-extreme” presidential option that has secured ballot access in three states, including Arizona. Early reports from The Washington Post indicate the lawsuit targets Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) alleging he erroneously accepted signature petitions from the group. https://twitter.com/AZSecretary/status/1637930448541351936 According to Fox News, Arizona Democrats also claim that No Labels, a registered 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization has failed to comply with federal election…
A prominent ex-producer at Fox News is breaking her silence on her recently filed lawsuit against the network. Abby Grossberg, who worked as a producer for Maria Bartiromo and Tucker Carlson among other top hosts on the network says Fox’s lawyers attempted to coerce her to testify in the network’s favor as it fights a $1.6 billion defamation suit against Dominion Voting Systems. Grossberg who was fired from the network last week is suing Fox, accusing the network of sexual harassment, anti-Semitism, and misogyny amongst her ex-colleagues. According to court documents obtained by The Hill, Grossberg is also alleging the…
An Army official confirmed to Fox News on Thursday all nine service members aboard the two Blackhawk helicopters that crashed Wednesday night near Fort Campbell, KY have died. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear (D) confirmed the crash on Twitter, saying multiple fatalities were expected. “We’ve got some tough news out of Fort Campbell, with early reports of a helicopter crash and fatalities are expected. @kystatepolice, @KentuckyEM and local officials are responding. We will share more information as available,” he wrote. “Please pray for all those affected.” https://twitter.com/CBSMornings/status/1641404137991536640 https://twitter.com/Spriter99880/status/1641374744153817091 Fox News has more: Two HH60 Black Hawks of the 101st Airborne Division…
The district attorney overseeing Alec Baldwin’s fatal “Rust” movie shooting is reportedly stepping down from the case. On Wednesday, Fox News reported New Mexico First Judicial District Attorney Mary Carmack-Altwies is excusing herself from the case to focus on “broader public safety needs” and has appointed Kari Morrissey and Jason Lewis to serve as “special prosecutors.” “Morrissey’s and Lewis’ extensive experience and trial expertise will allow the state to pursue justice for Halyna Hutchins and ensure that in New Mexico everyone is held accountable under the law,” Heather Brewer, spokesperson, First New Mexico Judicial District Attorney, said in a statement.…
The Manhattan grand jury weighing an indictment against former President Donald Trump will reportedly not meet again until late April, delaying any potential charges. A source close to the matter told POLITICO that the grand jury investigating the alleged hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels isn’t expected to hear evidence in the case for the next month largely due to a previously scheduled hiatus. However, District Attorney Alvin Bragg can adjust the schedule and ask the grand jury to reconvene if prosecutors want the panel to meet during previously planned breaks. POLITICO reports: The grand jury, which heard testimony in…
The ongoing search for former Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan’s ex-chief of staff is heating up. Federal authorities are now offering a combined $20,000 reward in the manhunt for Roy McGrath who has disappeared after failing to show up at his criminal trial in Baltimore earlier this month. According to Fox News, the increased reward comes two weeks after the FBI raided McGrath’s home in Florida on March 15. “A federal arrest warrant was issued by the United States District Court, District of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland, on March 13, 2023, after he was charged with Failure to Appear,” the FBI says. The Associated Press reports that the FBI…