Explore the ongoing funding battle in Congress over Ukraine, the Supreme Court's oral arguments in the Purdue Pharma case, and the use of speech as evidence in the DC election interference case against former President Trump.
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The White House is urging Congress to provide additional funding for Ukraine to prevent the collapse of their military and economy.
The Supreme Court is considering whether to overturn a bankruptcy agreement with Purdue Pharma that includes compensation for opioid crisis victims but shields the Sackler family from civil claims.
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White House Urges Congress for More Ukraine Funding
The White House has sent an urgent letter to Congress asking for additional funding for Ukraine's war effort against Russia. The letter warns that without congressional action, Ukraine will run out of resources by the end of the year, potentially causing the collapse of the Ukrainian military and economy. Congress has already allocated around $111 billion in assistance to Ukraine, but about 99% of that funding has been used up. However, there is a funding debate in Washington, with Republican lawmakers insisting that any additional funding for Ukraine should be paired with immigration reform.
Supreme Court Hears Opioid Settlement Case
The Supreme Court has heard oral arguments in the case of Harrington versus Purdue Pharma, which focuses on a bankruptcy deal with the pharmaceutical company responsible for the OxyContin drug. The bankruptcy agreement, worth around $6 billion, includes compensation for victims of the opioid crisis, but also shields the Sackler family, owners of Purdue Pharma, from civil claims. The Biden administration is asking the Supreme Court to overturn the agreement, arguing that it is not legal. The justices appeared uncomfortable with nullifying the agreement due to the support it has received from victims and their families.
Federal Judge Rejects Trump's Bid to Delay Election Interference Case
A federal judge in Washington, D.C. has ruled against former President Trump in his bid to delay the election interference case against him. The judge rejected Trump's claim of presidential immunity, stating that he is not immune from prosecution for his actions related to the election. The judge also dismissed Trump's argument that his First Amendment rights were being violated. With the ruling, Trump's defense strategy of delay has been dealt a significant setback, and he may be facing a trial in the coming months.
The White House calls on Congress to continue funding Ukraine, the Supreme Court hears opening arguments in Purdue Pharma’s massive opioid settlement case, and a DC judge rules against former President Trump in his bid to delay the election interference case in Washington. Get the facts first with Morning Wire.
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