In a half-hour speech delivered from Scranton, Pa., Mr. McCarthy seized the themes that President Biden was addressing in a prime-time address. He turned them on their head against Democrats in a remarkable attempt at political jujitsu aimed at muddying the waters about Mr. Trump’s conduct and handling of sensitive government information.
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Eastman Testified in Trump Probe
A Georgia grand jury is investigating interference in the 2020 election by John Eastman, the lawyer who developed former President Donald Trump’s strategy to overturn Joe Biden’s election victory.
Trump Hires New Attorney for Legal Battle with the DOJ
Mr. Kise is expected to make his debut at a hearing scheduled for Thursday by Judge Cannon. An individual who has knowledge of the matter says, Mr. Kise has a deal to join Mr. Trump’s team and will leave Foley & Lardner to do so. In the past, he has successfully argued cases before the U.S. Supreme Court. As a longtime GOP activist, he served on the transition teams of former Republican Gov. Rick Scott and current GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Biden using Student Loan Debt Forgiveness to Buy Votes
On Wednesday, President Joe Biden said the government would forgive $10,000 in student loans for many debt-stricken college graduates, which could boost Democrats’ support in the November congressional elections.
Polio Spreading in New York
Covid-19 and monkeypox thrived in New York. Now polio could be silently spreading, officials warn, even though it is mainly asymptomatic but can lead to paralysis and death.