7 jurors selected after day 2 of Trump hush money trial
Apr 17, 2024
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Former federal prosecutors Jeffrey Toobin and Jessica Roth, along with jury consultant Alan Tuerkheimer, discuss the jury selection and pace of the Trump hush money trial. Residents in a Texas county share thoughts on how the trial could impact their support for the former president.
Former president remains cautious about jury fairness post-trial.
House Republicans divided over potential challenge to Speaker Johnson's leadership.
Senator Menendez may shift blame to his wife in bribery trial defense.
US plans new sanctions on Iran amidst escalating tensions with Israel.
Deep dives
Marjorie Taylor Greene introduces resolution to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson
Republican Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene garners support from Representative Thomas Massey for her motion to vacate Speaker Mike Johnson. Massey accuses Johnson of betraying conservative causes, triggering a potential challenge to Johnson's speakership. Johnson counters this move, asserting that he will not resign, pointing out the disruption it could cause within the House Republicans.
Tension within GOP over potential motion to vacate Speaker Johnson
The House Republican caucus faces internal turmoil as tensions rise over Marjorie Taylor Greene's resolution to remove Speaker Mike Johnson. Greene's supporters, including Representative Massey, stand firm against Johnson, signaling a potential challenge to his leadership. Johnson defends his position, vowing not to resign and highlighting the negative impact such a motion could have on the party.
Senatorial trial strategy to potentially blame his wife
Newly unsealed court documents reveal that Senator Bob Menendez may adopt a legal strategy of blaming his wife in his upcoming bribery trial. Menendez's team suggests that he may accuse his wife of withholding information or leading him to believe that no illegal activities were occurring. This twist in the case points to a possible defense tactic aimed at diverting blame and raising questions about his wife's involvement in the alleged bribery scheme.
Growing uncertainty over Speaker Johnson's leadership
Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership within the House Republican caucus faces uncertainty as Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene's motion to vacate gains traction. The prospect of a challenge to Johnson's speakership intensifies as Greene rallies support and seeks to remove Johnson from his position. Johnson's resilience against this move and appeals for party unity underscore the brewing conflict within the GOP.
Israel's response to Iran's attack and US sanctions plan
Amid escalating tensions between Israel and Iran following Iran's missile and drone attack, the US plans to impose new sanctions on Iran. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan announces the upcoming sanctions as part of the US response to the attack. Israel contemplates a strategic military response, balancing the need for deterrence with regional dynamics and the impact of potential retaliation from Iran.
Senator Menendez's defense strategy and upcoming trial
New revelations in Senator Bob Menendez's upcoming bribery trial suggest a possible defense strategy of implicating his wife in the alleged bribery scheme. Menendez's court documents indicate a willingness to blame his wife for withholding information and portraying her as a contributing factor to the situation. This development sheds light on the complexities of the legal defense and the potential dynamics within the trial proceedings.
House Republicans divided over Speaker Johnson's future
The Republican caucus in the House of Representatives grapples with divisions over the future of Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership. Marjorie Taylor Greene's resolution to vacate Johnson's speakership triggers internal strife, with Representative Thomas Massey supporting the effort. Johnson faces challenges to his position, emphasizing his commitment to staying on as Speaker amidst growing discontent within the GOP.
US response to Iran's aggression and potential military actions
As tensions escalate between the US, Israel, and Iran following Iran's recent attack, the US announces plans for new sanctions on Iran. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan outlines the upcoming sanctions as part of a coordinated response with allies. Israel weighs military options in response to Iran's aggression, balancing strategic considerations and potential consequences of further hostilities in the region.
The second day of the former president’s criminal hush money trial ended with the selection of seven jurors. Five more are needed, plus alternates. While he left court, he was asked if he believed that the jury could be fair. "I’ll let you know after- after the trial, depending on what happens,” he responded. Former federal prosecutors Jeffrey Toobin and Jessica Roth, along with jury consultant Alan Tuerkheimer, discuss the jury selection and the pace of the trial so far. Plus, Gary Tuchman traveled to one county in Texas that has voted Trump the last two elections and asks residents if this criminal trial could affect their support for the former president.
