Biden positions Trump as main 2024 rival after NH win
Biden moves to frame Donald Trump as his clear 2024 opponent after Trump’s NH victory, aiming to sharpen contrasts with the former president’s GOP hold. Biden, 81, sees a rematch as the easiest path to re election and a validate rion of his decision to run again.
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Republicans weigh declaring Trump presumptive 2024 nominee
The RNC may approve a draft resolution declaring Donald Trump our presumptive 2024 nominee, signaling greater party control though Trump lacks required delegates. The move comes as Nikki Haley remains in the race amid Biden facing headwinds and a bruising election ahead.
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Navarro Sentenced to Four Months for Jan 6 Contempt
Peter Navarro, former White House trade adviser under Donald Trump, was sentenced to four months in prison after being convicted of contempt of Congress for defying a House Jan 6 committee subpoena. Judge Amit Mehta rejected executive privilege as a defense and Navarro indicated an appeal.
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Trump testifies briefly in defamation trial
Former President Donald Trump testified for under three minutes in the civil case brought by E. Jean Carroll. He said a false accusation and defended himself and the presidency, drawing a judge’s admonition and prompting a “this is not America” remark to spectators.
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Economy grows 3.3 percent in fourth quarter amid resilient consumer spending
The Commerce Department reports GDP rose 3.3 percent from October to December, slower than the prior quarter but indicating sustained growth. Consumers drove expansion with 2.8 percent spending on goods and services while inflation eased to 1.7 percent. Analysts foresee potential Fed rate cuts in 2024.
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Alabama to carry out first U.S. nitrogen gas execution
The U.S. Supreme Court allowed Alabama to proceed with a nitrogen gas death, set to execute Kenneth Eugene Smith at a south Alabama prison. Smith’s 58 years old, with previous lethal injection halted for IV issues, and critics call the method experimental while officials claim humanity.
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