The House Judiciary Committee and its chairman, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), on Monday filed a response to a motion filed by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. Bragg had sued to halt a congressional subpoena from Jordan that sought for the testimony of Mark Pomerantz, a former Manhattan prosecutor who led an investigation into the finances…
Rep. Jordan Files Response to Bragg’s Motion Amid Probe Into Trump Indictment
De Blasio Argues ‘MAGA Extremism’ Will Be Florida’s Achilles Heel
During a debate that pitted Florida against New York, former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio claimed that “MAGA extremism” will ultimately undermine the Sunshine State, even as it attracts tens of thousands of former New Yorkers. The Democrat predicted many skilled Floridians would leave the state due to policies such as a newly…
‘Soros-Funded’ DAs to Blame for ‘Violent Crime Spree’ Sweeping the Nation: House GOP
NEW YORK—Rising crime around the United States can be attributed to the “soft-on-crime” policies of Democrat district attorneys funded by George Soros, according to Republicans on the House Judiciary Committee. While in New York City on April 17 for a field hearing on “Victims of Violent Crime in Manhattan,” committee members shared their perspectives on…
Alvin Bragg Has Given New York City Over to ‘Lawlessness’: Democratic Councilman
Democratic New York City Councilman Robert Holden took aim at Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s leadership—or perceived lack thereof—at a New York field hearing of the House Judiciary Committee on April 17. “I’m here to address the lawlessness that has taken over the city in recent years as a result of the failed progressive policies…
Trump Attorney Reveals Former President’s Immediate Legal Priority in Bragg Case
Former President Donald Trump’s attorney Jim Trusty said that the former president’s legal team is focusing on dismissing the indictment after he was arrested and charged late last month by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. “I think the motions to dismiss have to be a priority because they amputate this miscarriage of justice early on,”…
NY Judge Rules State’s ‘Red Flag’ Gun Law Is Unconstitutional
A judge in New York has ruled that the state’s extreme risk protection order law, which allows law enforcement to temporarily seize a person’s firearms, is unconstitutional. Extreme risk protection order (ERPO) laws, often referred to as “Red Flag” laws, allow courts to order the seizure of a person’s firearms if a police officer, district…
Trump Lied in Reimbursement Payments to Lawyer, Manhattan DA Says
Former President Donald Trump was charged with falsifying business records because he repeatedly issued checks to a lawyer for one purpose when the payments were actually for another reason, Manhattan’s district attorney said on April 4. Trump paid Michael Cohen, his lawyer at the time, in 2017 in monthly installments. The payments were ostensibly made…
Trump Suggests Manhattan DA Case Be Moved to Staten Island
Former President Trump on Tuesday suggested his criminal case over a payment made during the 2016 election cycle be moved from Manhattan to Staten Island. “Very unfair venue, with some areas that voted 1 percent Republican. This case should be moved to nearby Staten Island … would be a very fair and secure location for…
Trump Accuses Manhattan DA of Illegally Leaking Indictment Ahead of Arraignment
President Donald Trump late Tuesday accused Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg of having illegally leaked the contents of the indictment ahead of his arraignment. Trump was indicted by a grand jury in New York City, becoming the first-ever U.S. president to be criminally charged. The indictment against Trump, confirmed on March 30, remains under seal. “Wow! District Attorney…
Stormy Daniels Eager to Testify in Trump Trial
Adult film actress and stripper Stormy Daniels, whose alleged hush money payments are likely at epicenter of Donald J. Trump’s indictment, has publicly volunteered to “take the stand” in the prosecution of the former president. “Fingers crossed that I do,” she said in an interview on Times Radio. “I have nothing to hide. I look…
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