New York court finds Trump guilty of swindling banks, insurers while building real estate empire
Beyond mere bragging about his riches, Trump, his company and key executives repeatedly lied about them on his annual financial statements, reaping rewards such as favourable loan terms and lower insurance costs, Engoron found.
Republicans face growing urgency to stop Trump as they enter the second presidential debate
Former Vice President Mike Pence, South Carolina Senator Tim Scott and Ramaswamy are similarly looking for breakout moments. Ramaswamy seized the spotlight frequently in Milwaukee, but was criticised by many candidates who sought to expose his lack of political experience.
Shutdown looms as US Senate, House pursue opposed strategies to prevent funding gridlock
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday told reporters he would seek approval from his splintered Republicans on a bill that also would temporarily fund the government. But he intends to attach tough border and immigration restrictions that are unlikely to win support from enough Democrats in the House or Senate to become law.
Time running short to fund government as shutdown showdown in US Congress persists
Hundreds of thousands of federal workers will be furloughed and a wide range of services, from economic data releases to nutrition benefits, will be suspended beginning on Sunday if the two sides do not reach agreement. In Washington, the National Zoo says it would have to curtail its farewell party for three giant pandas before they return to China.
Rupert Murdoch son Lachlan succeeds father as chairman of Fox, News Corp after mogul’s exit
The news comes just months after Murdoch, 92, scrapped a plan that would have reunited his media empire by merging Fox and News Corp, after several top shareholders rejected the proposal on the grounds that it would fail to realise the full value of the company.
Ex-White House’s chief medical advisor Fauci raked in millions from Covid pandemic, earns sky-high pension
Fauci is estimated to be collecting a federal pension that rivals a presidential salary, Andrzejewski added, calling it “the largest federal retirement package in history.”
Sikh leader’s murder: Canada caught between US and China as PM Trudeau fends off India allegations
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced on Monday that Canada was “actively pursuing credible allegations” that Indian agents had potentially been involved in the murder of Canadian citizen Hardeep Singh Nijjar in June.
Trump draws Republican and pro-lifers’ anger for calling rival DeSantis’s abortion ban ‘a terrible mistake’
But Trump’s direct attack on DeSantis, whom he’s long treated as his chief rival, could give the Florida governor new fodder as he tries to regain momentum in his campaign and solidify his second-place standing.
Assassination scare as gunman is arrested at Democratic presidential aspirant Robert F. Kennedy Jr event
Kennedy thanked his private security detail in a tweet: Kennedy’s father, US Sen Robert F. Kennedy, was assassinated on June 5, 1968, at the Ambassador Hotel, less than two miles east of the Wilshire Ebell Theatre.
In admitting he ignored his lawyers, Trump may have undermined his defence of 2020 election cases
Trump has continued to make false claims that the election was stolen from him through widespread voting fraud. Asked why he dismissed the views of lawyers in the White House and his campaign that he had lost the election, Trump responded: “Because I didn’t respect them.”
