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Reuters
25-06-2025
- Politics
- Reuters
Trump nominee Bove faces Senate panel following claim he was willing to defy courts
WASHINGTON, June 25 (Reuters) - Justice Department official Emil Bove is expected to face sharp questions from Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday as he appears before a U.S. Senate panel on his nomination by Republican President Donald Trump to serve on a federal appeals court. Trump last month nominated Bove, formerly one of his personal lawyers, to serve as a life-tenured judge on the Philadelphia-based 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, citing his experience as a terrorism prosecutor and work to end the "weaponization" of the legal justice system against Trump and his supporters. Bove's appearance before the Republican-led Senate Judiciary Committee is likely to include questions from Democrats about his tumultuous tenure in Justice Department leadership over the last several months, including his decision to drop a corruption case against New York Mayor Eric Adams and claims he was willing to defy court orders against the Trump administration. A whistleblower complaint made public on Tuesday from a former Justice Department official, Erez Reuveni, alleged that Bove suggested to colleagues in March, in profane terms, that the government may disregard court orders blocking Trump from using emergency powers to deport migrants. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has called Reuveni's claims false. Bove defended Trump in three criminal cases he faced while out of office, including at a New York trial that led to Trump's conviction on charges he falsified records to pay hush money to a porn star. Trump allies have prized loyalty to the president in addition to conservative legal credentials in picking federal judges, as they seek to further reshape a federal judiciary that has blocked or slowed many Trump administration policies. Republicans hold a 53-47 majority in the Senate, meaning Bove would not need to earn Democratic support to be confirmed. Bove, now the principal deputy assistant attorney general, will likely also face questions about his demand for the FBI to turn over a list of agents who worked on investigations into the January 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol and his order to dismiss the case against Adams, a Democrat who cultivated ties to Trump. Bove cited Adams' upcoming reelection campaign and his need to assist with Trump's immigration agenda, a justification that prompted 11 prosecutors in Washington and New York to resign rather than fulfill the order.
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Jimmy Kimmel, Kerry Washington, Ayo Edebiri Join ‘No Kings' Protests Against Trump Administration: ‘Love One Another. It Really Is as Simple as That'
Hollywood is joining the fight. On Saturday, cities across America marched against the Trump administration, participating in what has become known as the 'No Kings' protests. With an acute focus on fighting back against Donald Trump's aggressive deportation raids, the movement coincides with the president's controversial military parade in Washington meant to celebrate the Army's 250th anniversary. The date also happens to land on Trump's birthday. More from Variety Trump Lawyers Confirm They Are in 'Active Settlement Discussions' With Paramount Over President's '60 Minutes' Lawsuit Federal Appeals Court Pauses Judge's Order to Return Control of National Guard to California in Late Night Ruling PBS, NPR Could Lose $1.1 Billion in Funding After Trump's Rescission Bill Narrowly Passes House Along with thousands of U.S. citizens, industry leaders also stepped out to protest. Jimmy Kimmel joined the 'No Kings' rally in the South Bay Area of Northern California. He shared a photo on Instagram of himself and his parents at the protest, writing, 'A huge, inspiring and yes – peaceful – turnout in the South Bay. I met many people who love this country and still believe it to be a force for good. I am grateful to see so many Americans take action to stand up for our friends and neighbors, most of all, my parents. I know how fortunate I am to have been born into a family that taught me to care about others and that the most important words ever spoken are 'Love one another.' It really is as simple as that.' Kerry Washington also took to Instagram to support the 'No Kings' movement. Posting pictures of herself with fellow posters, she wrote, '#NoKings, just some QUEENS I found marching, speaking up, and fighting for Democracy.' Eight-time Oscar nominee Glenn Close, who joined the protests in Bozeman, Mont., shared a lengthy Instagram video explaining her thoughts about the day. She opened by saying she was 'outraged' by the killings of Minnesota lawmakers Rep. Melissa Hortman and Sen. John Hoffman, which took place early Saturday, adding that her 'heart goes out' to their families. She continued, 'One could've thought, at a day when millions of people are willing to go into the street and peacefully demonstrate for the America that we know and love, for the America that our families have gone to war for over generations, that this would happen. That the underbelly of violence and conspiracy and all the weapons that are hiding in so many cellars across the country, finally, they'll think they can come out and take matters into their own hands and make it harder for us to regain our democracy. But we must not, not, not be afraid. We must not.' 'The White Lotus' star Natasha Rothwell shared a photo of herself holding a protest sign with a short but poignant message: 'You Are Trash.' Ayo Edebiri shared a photo on her Instagram Stories of a protest sign that read, 'I love you & I have your back! Stay brave!' Mary Elizabeth Ellis, who plays the Waitress on 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia,' shared a photo of the Los Angeles protests on Instagram and wrote, 'Felt great to peacefully protest this administration in the streets today with fellow Los Angelenos. LA always shows up.' See some more celebrities participating in the 'No Kings' protests below. Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Yahoo
16-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shakira Says Being an Immigrant in the United States Means ‘Living in Constant Fear': ‘The Treatment of All People Must Always Be Humane'
Shakira is speaking up for immigrants living in the United States. In a recent interview with BBC News, Shakira was asked what it's like living in the U.S. as an immigrant. The four-time Grammy winner gave a somber but honest response. More from Variety Jimmy Kimmel, Kerry Washington, Ayo Edebiri Join 'No Kings' Protests Against Trump Administration: 'Love One Another. It Really Is as Simple as That' Trump Lawyers Confirm They Are in 'Active Settlement Discussions' With Paramount Over President's '60 Minutes' Lawsuit Federal Appeals Court Pauses Judge's Order to Return Control of National Guard to California in Late Night Ruling 'It means living in constant fear,' she said. 'And it's painful to see.' She continued, 'Now, more than ever, we have to remain united. Now, more than ever, we have to raise our voices and make it very clear that a country can change its immigration policies, but the treatment of all people must always be humane.' Immigration has been top of mind for many Americans as President Donald Trump's aggressive deportation tactics tear through homes and communities. The backlash against the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as the Trump administration, began last week with protests in Los Angeles. The fight went nationwide on Saturday with the 'No Kings' protests, seeing thousands of Americans marching against Trump. Earlier in the same interview, Shakira spoke about her own experience immigrating to the United States and how American musicians came to influence her upbringing and musical style. 'I was only 19 when I moved to the U.S., like many other Colombian immigrants who come to this country looking for a better future,' she explained. 'I got into poetry and started reading a little bit of Leonard Cohen and Walt Whitman and Bob Dylan, trying to understand how the English language works within songwriting. I think that's how I got good at it.' Best of Variety New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week 'Harry Potter' TV Show Cast Guide: Who's Who in Hogwarts? 25 Hollywood Legends Who Deserve an Honorary Oscar
Hamilton Spectator
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Hamilton Spectator
The Latest: Federal appeals court to hear arguments in Trump's bid to erase hush money conviction
Federal appellate judges will hear President Donald Trump's quest to erase his criminal conviction on Wednesday — one of the ways he's trying to get last year's hush money verdict overturned. A three-judge panel is set to consider Trump's efforts to get the New York case moved from state court to federal court, where he could then try to have the verdict thrown out on presidential immunity grounds. Billionaire Elon Musk stepped back from his explosive feud with Trump, writing on X that he regrets that some of his posts went 'too far.' An appeals court is allowing Trump tariffs to continue pending court challenges, extending a similar ruling made after another federal court ruled that he overstepped his presidential authority. And the Justice Department says Trump he has the authority to abolish national monuments meant to protect historical and archaeological sites across broad landscapes, including two in California created by his predecessor at the request of Native American tribes. Here's the latest: Trump hails appeals court ruling in favor of his tariffs as a 'great' win for the US Trump commented on the ruling on Wednesday on his social media site, saying, 'A Federal Appeals Court has just ruled that the United States can use TARIFFS to protect itself against other countries. A great and important win for the U.S.,' he wrote. Veterans are divided over the Army's big parade, being held on Trump's birthday Until recently, the Army's long-planned birthday celebration did not include a big parade . Trump's addition, featuring hundreds of military vehicles and aircraft and thousands of soldiers, has divided veterans. Some liken it to the military chest-pounding commonly seen in North Korea, a step toward authoritarianism or a perverse birthday party for Trump. Others see it as a once-in-a-lifetime accounting of the Army's achievements and the military service of millions of soldiers over centuries. The parade is not about Trump, they say, but the public seeing the faces of soldiers when so few Americans serve. The Army expects up to 200,000 people could attend and says the parade will cost an estimated $25 million to $45 million. Trump, speaking at Fort Bragg this week, said Saturday would be 'a big day' and noted 'we want to show off a little bit.' ▶ Read more about veteran reactions to Saturday's parade Appeals court lets Trump administration keep collecting tariffs while challenges continue The decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit extends a similar ruling it made after another federal court struck down the tariffs May 28, saying Trump had overstepped his authority. The case involves 10% tariffs the president imposed on almost every country in April and bigger ones he imposed and then suspended on countries with which the United States runs trade deficits. It also involves tariffs Trump plastered on imports from China, Canada and Mexico to pressure them to do more to stop the illegal flow of immigrants and synthetic opioids across the U.S. border. In declaring the tariffs, Trump had invoked emergency powers under a 1977 law. But a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled he had exceeded his power. The tariffs upended global trade, paralyzed businesses and spooked financial markets. Elon Musk backs off from feud with Trump, saying he regrets social media posts that 'went too far' Early Wednesday morning, he posted 'I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.' Musk's break with a president whom he spent hundreds of millions of dollars to elect appeared to put an end to his influence in the White House and prompted concerns about effects on his companies. As a major government contractor, Musk's businesses could be particularly vulnerable to retribution, and Trump has already threatened to cut Musk's contracts. Musk earlier deleted a post in which he claimed without evidence that the government was concealing information about the president's association with infamous pedophile Jeffrey Epstein . Meanwhile, other posts that irritated Trump, including ones in which Musk called the spending bill an 'abomination' and claimed credit for Trump's election victory, remained live. On Sunday, Trump told NBC's Kristen Welker that he has no desire to repair their relationship and warned that Musk could face ' serious consequences ' if he tries to help Democrats in upcoming elections. A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments in Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction Trump's quest to erase his criminal conviction heads to a federal appeals court Wednesday. It's one way he's trying to get last year's hush money verdict overturned. A three-judge panel is set to hear arguments in Trump's long-running fight to get the New York case moved from state court to federal court, where he could then try to have the verdict thrown out on presidential immunity grounds. The Republican is asking the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to intervene after a lower-court judge twice rejected the move. As part of the request, Trump wants the federal appeals court to seize control of the criminal case and then ultimately decide his appeal of the verdict, which is now pending in a state appellate court. The Manhattan district attorney's office, which prosecuted Trump's case, wants it to stay in state court. ▶ Read more about Trump's bid to erase his conviction Error! Sorry, there was an error processing your request. There was a problem with the recaptcha. Please try again. You may unsubscribe at any time. By signing up, you agree to our terms of use and privacy policy . 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Winnipeg Free Press
11-06-2025
- Politics
- Winnipeg Free Press
The Latest: Federal appeals court to hear arguments in Trump's bid to erase hush money conviction
Federal appellate judges will hear President Donald Trump's quest to erase his criminal conviction on Wednesday — one of the ways he's trying to get last year's hush money verdict overturned. A three-judge panel is set to consider Trump's efforts to get the New York case moved from state court to federal court, where he could then try to have the verdict thrown out on presidential immunity grounds. Billionaire Elon Musk stepped back from his explosive feud with Trump, writing on X that he regrets that some of his posts went 'too far.' An appeals court is allowing Trump tariffs to continue pending court challenges, extending a similar ruling made after another federal court ruled that he overstepped his presidential authority. And the Justice Department says Trump he has the authority to abolish national monuments meant to protect historical and archaeological sites across broad landscapes, including two in California created by his predecessor at the request of Native American tribes. Here's the latest: Trump hails appeals court ruling in favor of his tariffs as a 'great' win for the US Trump commented on the ruling on Wednesday on his social media site, saying, 'A Federal Appeals Court has just ruled that the United States can use TARIFFS to protect itself against other countries. A great and important win for the U.S.,' he wrote. Veterans are divided over the Army's big parade, being held on Trump's birthday Until recently, the Army's long-planned birthday celebration did not include a big parade. Trump's addition, featuring hundreds of military vehicles and aircraft and thousands of soldiers, has divided veterans. Some liken it to the military chest-pounding commonly seen in North Korea, a step toward authoritarianism or a perverse birthday party for Trump. Others see it as a once-in-a-lifetime accounting of the Army's achievements and the military service of millions of soldiers over centuries. The parade is not about Trump, they say, but the public seeing the faces of soldiers when so few Americans serve. The Army expects up to 200,000 people could attend and says the parade will cost an estimated $25 million to $45 million. Trump, speaking at Fort Bragg this week, said Saturday would be 'a big day' and noted 'we want to show off a little bit.' Appeals court lets Trump administration keep collecting tariffs while challenges continue The decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit extends a similar ruling it made after another federal court struck down the tariffs May 28, saying Trump had overstepped his authority. The case involves 10% tariffs the president imposed on almost every country in April and bigger ones he imposed and then suspended on countries with which the United States runs trade deficits. It also involves tariffs Trump plastered on imports from China, Canada and Mexico to pressure them to do more to stop the illegal flow of immigrants and synthetic opioids across the U.S. border. In declaring the tariffs, Trump had invoked emergency powers under a 1977 law. But a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of International Trade ruled he had exceeded his power. The tariffs upended global trade, paralyzed businesses and spooked financial markets. Elon Musk backs off from feud with Trump, saying he regrets social media posts that 'went too far' Early Wednesday morning, he posted 'I regret some of my posts about President @realDonaldTrump last week. They went too far.' Musk's break with a president whom he spent hundreds of millions of dollars to elect appeared to put an end to his influence in the White House and prompted concerns about effects on his companies. As a major government contractor, Musk's businesses could be particularly vulnerable to retribution, and Trump has already threatened to cut Musk's contracts. Musk earlier deleted a post in which he claimed without evidence that the government was concealing information about the president's association with infamous pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Meanwhile, other posts that irritated Trump, including ones in which Musk called the spending bill an 'abomination' and claimed credit for Trump's election victory, remained live. On Sunday, Trump told NBC's Kristen Welker that he has no desire to repair their relationship and warned that Musk could face ' serious consequences ' if he tries to help Democrats in upcoming elections. A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments in Trump's bid to erase his hush money conviction Trump's quest to erase his criminal conviction heads to a federal appeals court Wednesday. It's one way he's trying to get last year's hush money verdict overturned. A three-judge panel is set to hear arguments in Trump's long-running fight to get the New York case moved from state court to federal court, where he could then try to have the verdict thrown out on presidential immunity grounds. The Republican is asking the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals to intervene after a lower-court judge twice rejected the move. As part of the request, Trump wants the federal appeals court to seize control of the criminal case and then ultimately decide his appeal of the verdict, which is now pending in a state appellate court. The Manhattan district attorney's office, which prosecuted Trump's case, wants it to stay in state court.
