Donald Trump called for the prosecution of ex-White House aide and witness for the January 6 Committee Cassidy Hutchinson.
Pro-Trump Lawyer Arrested on Bench Warrant
“Stefanie Lambert, a Michigan lawyer who has championed dubious claims of election fraud, was arrested in Washington, D.C., Monday afternoon because of a bench warrant,” the Detroit News reports.
“The arrest ended an 11-day saga of uncertainty that played out after Oakland County Circuit Court Judge Jeffery Matis issued a warrant because Lambert failed to appear for a hearing related to four felony charges she’s facing in Michigan.”
Tuberville Says GOP Should Have Vetted Britt’s Speech
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) said GOP leadership should have more carefully reviewed the claims in Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL)’s response to President Biden’s State of the Union address as she faces criticism for sharing a story of sexual violence from two decades ago as an attack on Biden, The Hill reports.
Trump Rules Out Vivek Ramaswamy as Running Mate
“Donald Trump has ruled out Vivek Ramaswamy as his running mate and is instead eyeing the entrepreneur for a Cabinet job, as the Republican presidential nominee sizes up a possible administration,” Bloomberg reports.
“Trump personally told Ramaswamy he won’t be his vice presidential pick, according to people briefed on the discussion, but is considering him for posts including Homeland Security secretary. Some Trump allies see Ramaswamy as ideal for the job because they say he excels at public speaking and, as an Indian-American son of an immigrant, could neutralize criticism of sweeping immigration restrictions.”
Israel and Hamas Negotiating Again
“Israel and Hamas for the first time in months are negotiating details of a possible deal to release Israeli hostages and for a temporary ceasefire in Gaza,” Axios reports.
Capitol Rioter Later Interned on Capitol Hill
“In the three years since the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol, Isabella DeLuca gained a right-wing following and burnished her résumé with two internships in the offices of GOP members of Congress,” Politico reports.
“On Monday, the political social media influencer was criminally charged for storming the Capitol and helping to force the evacuation of the very chamber from which she would later draw a modest salary.”
Lawmakers Reach Spending Deal
Congressional negotiators have come to an agreement with the White House on Homeland Security funding, the final piece of the FY2024 spending package, Punchbowl News reports.
Leadership and key committee aides are working right now to finalize text in hopes of releasing it in the coming days.
Trump Says Jews Who Support Democrats ‘Hate Israel’
“Donald Trump accused Jews who vote for Democrats of hating their religion and Israel, reviving and escalating a claim he made as president that Jewish Democrats were disloyal,” the New York Times reports.
“He made his remarks in an interview published online on Monday with Sebastian Gorka, a former White House aide for Mr. Trump who now hosts a conservative talk radio program. Mr. Gorka asked Mr. Trump about criticism that prominent Democrats — including President Biden and Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader — had levied against Benjamin Netanyahu, the right-wing prime minister of Israel.”
Said Trump: “I actually think they hate Israel… Any Jewish person that votes for Democrats hates their religion.”
He added: “They hate everything about Israel, and they should be ashamed of themselves because Israel will be destroyed.”
Netanyahu to Consider Rafah Invasion Alternatives
“Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has agreed to send a senior delegation to Washington in the next few days to discuss an alternative strategy to an Israeli ground invasion of Rafah,” Axios reports.
Trump Loses Bid to Block Testimony
“Donald Trump on Monday lost a bid to block testimony from Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels at his upcoming trial on charges stemming from hush money that Cohen, his former lawyer and fixer, paid Daniels, a porn star, before the 2016 election,” Reuters reports.
CNN: Stormy Daniels says she was scared for her life after hush money deal with Trump went public.
Democrats Are Meddling in Republican Primaries
New York Times: “The strategy has become more popular in recent years, especially as Republican primary races have tilted ever more to the right.”
Peter Navarro Must Report to Prison
Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro must report to prison Tuesday after Chief Justice John Roberts shot down his last-ditch bid to remain free while appealing his contempt of Congress conviction, The Hill reports.
It will make him the first key Trump adviser to serve jail time over efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Senators to Get Briefed on TikTok
“Members of the Senate Commerce and Intelligence committees will get a classified briefing on Wednesday about TikTok and the House-passed bill to force its sale, according to two aides with direct knowledge of the briefing,” Punchbowl News reports.
Behind Trump’s Campaign Cash Crunch
“Donald Trump’s reelection campaign has begun to see see warning signs that the small-dollar donors who fueled Trump’s last run for the White House have slowed down donations to the former president in 2024,” CNBC reports.
“Since late last year, members of Trump’s team have been warned by Republican Party advisers that their small-dollar donor base could be shrinking.”
“Some have even been told there may not be much that the former president or his campaign can do to win these donors back.”
New Sexual Assault Allegations Against New York Mayor
“New York City Mayor Eric Adams pushed back Monday against newly detailed sexual assault allegations stemming from his time as a transit cop,” Politico reports.
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Trump’s Empty Pockets Make Him an Overseas Mark
Tim O’Brien: “Donald Trump, the self-described multibillionaire and ‘king of debt,’ said he doesn’t have enough cash on hand to appeal a $454 million civil fraud judgment against him. Embarrassing, of course. But his empty pockets also raise the possibility that his collection of urban real estate, golf courses and snake oil may be headed for a brutal financial squeeze.”
“Trump’s predicament is also the latest reminder that his financial challenges make him a national security threat — something that has been a reality ever since he was elected president in 2016. He’s always been willing to sell his name to the highest bidder. There’s no reason to believe that Trump, whose businesses collected millions of dollars from foreign governments and officials while he was president, won’t have a for-sale sign out now that he’s struggling with the suffocating weight of court judgments.”
Biden and Netanyahu Talk for First Time in a Month
“President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke on Monday, their first interaction in more than a month, as the divide has grown between allies over food crisis in Gaza, conduct of war,” the AP reports.
“The call comes after Republicans in Washington and Israeli officials were quick to express outrage after Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer sharply criticized Netanyahu’s handling of the war in Gaza and called for Israel to hold new elections. They accused the Democratic leader of breaking the unwritten rule against interfering in a close ally’s electoral politics.”
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