Morning Wire Trump Sentencing Delayed & Moderna’s Next Vaccine | Afternoon Update | 7.2.24
Jul 2, 2024
The sentencing for Trump in a hush money case has been postponed to September 18th, stirring discussions about presidential immunity. Rudy Giuliani faces disbarment over false fraud claims, while new satellite imagery reveals China's increased surveillance presence in Cuba. Meanwhile, the U.S. supports Moderna in developing a bird flu vaccine despite low risk for Americans. Legal victories against vaccine mandates emerge alongside a mistrial in a murder case, all while Hurricane Beryl looms over Jamaica.
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Trump Sentencing Postponed
- Former President Trump's sentencing in the New York hush money case has been postponed to September 18th.
- Trump's legal team is challenging the conviction, citing recent Supreme Court rulings on presidential immunity.
Giuliani Disbarred
- Rudy Giuliani, former New York mayor and Trump legal advisor, has been disbarred in New York state.
- A Manhattan appeals court formally disbarred him after his law license was suspended last year.
Chinese Presence in Cuba
- New satellite images reveal a suspected expansion of a Chinese presence in Cuba, including electronic eavesdropping stations.
- This raises concerns about U.S. adversaries' growing presence in the Americas.