On Friday, former President Donald Trump posted a nearly $92 million bond in a New York court. The bond will prevent magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll from receiving the penalty during President Trump’s appeal. His attorney expressed confidence, saying the current verdict will be overturned.
Trump-endorsed candidate Michael Whatley has been elected as the new chairman of the Republican National Committee. The committee also elected President Trump’s daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, as co-chair.
Following the 2024 State of the Union address, President Joe Biden hit the campaign trail to eight battleground states. Responding to controversy surrounding his statement on illegal immigrants, President Biden said technically, they’re not supposed to be here. He also didn’t deny the possibility of a one-on-one debate with President Trump.
Amid crisis in the Gaza Strip, Washington is working to build a maritime corridor along with other nations to speed up deliveries of humanitarian aid into the war-torn region. And the Israel Defense Forces says it struck the source of a round of rocket strikes in Gaza. On Friday in Jerusalem, thousands took to the streets to honor security forces and first responders on the battlefield.
