This podcast discusses updates on the House Speaker vote, a federal gag order against Donald Trump, an offering made by a Vatican Cardinal to exchange himself for children held by Hamas, and more.
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Jim Jordan has gained the endorsement of several Republican holdouts for the House Speaker vote, highlighting the importance of having a speaker to work on resolutions and funding for Israel.
A federal judge has issued a partial gag order on Donald Trump, restricting him from making disparaging remarks about potential witnesses or prosecutors in the federal election interference case.
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GOP Coalescing Around Jim Jordan for House Speaker Vote
The House of Representatives is expected to vote on the House Speaker, with current House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan gaining the endorsement of several Republican holdouts. Jordan expresses confidence in securing the speakership, highlighting the importance of having a speaker to open the house and work on resolutions and supplemental funding for Israel. The vote is scheduled for tomorrow.
Partial Gag Order Issued Against Donald Trump in Election Interference Case
A federal judge overseeing the federal election interference case against Donald Trump has issued a partial gag order. Trump is prohibited from making disparaging remarks about potential witnesses or the prosecutors. However, he is not restricted from criticizing Washington, D.C. or the government in general. The trial is set for March 2024.
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Updates on House Speaker Vote, Gag Order, Troop Deployment, and More