A juror who was seated on the jury for former President Donald Trump’s Manhattan “´hush money” trial earlier this week was excused on April 18, after saying she had concerns about her ability to be fair and impartial—and fears that her identity might be made public. New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan called attorneys up to confer shortly after taking the bench, saying that the woman—also known as “Juror 2”—had slept on the decision overnight before informing the court that she wished to be dismissed.
The House Rules Committee has met to discuss a series of bills to provide foreign aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. House Republicans on Wednesday released the text for the measures, which have already sparked criticism among conservatives over their alleged failure to address national security concerns and increasing illegal immigration at the Southern border.
President Joe Biden will return to Philadelphia in the final stop of his three-day tour of the crucial battleground state of Pennsylvania, where he will announce the endorsement of the Kennedy family. More than 15 members of the Kennedy family, who have previously criticized Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s independent bid for the White House, will endorse President Biden at a campaign event in Philadelphia. Many believe Mr. Kennedy’s third-party challenge poses a bigger problem for President Biden than for President Trump.
Topics in this episode include:
- Johnson Pushes Aid Bill Despite Ouster Threat
- House GOP Introduce Border Funding Bill
- Senate Dismisses Mayorkas Impeachment
- Fmr Judge on Speedy Mayorkas Impeachment Dismissal
- Red Flags in Failed Senate Border Deal
- Narrative Around Border for November Elections
- Polish President Meets Privately With Trump in New York
- Trump Campaign Wants GOP Fundraisers Using His Name to Pay
- Biden Visits Veteran Uncle’s Memorial
- Biden to Receive Endorsement From Kennedy Family
- Jury Selection Resumes: Trump in Court
- Manhattan da Wants to Bring Up Past Trump Cases
- Hunter Biden Appealing Gun Charge Ruling
- Us, UK Issue New Sanctions on Iran
- EU Leaders Back New Iran Sanctions After Israel Attack
- IDF Says It Killed Terrorists in Northern Gaza Raid
- AZ Lawmakers Vote Against Repealing Abortion Ban
- Mayorkas Requests Funding for DHS
- Senate Hearing: DHS Funding Request
- DHS Requests $60.8 Billion
- Watch: Senate Hears DHS Request
- Protesters at Senate DHS Meeting
- Mayorkas Bounces Back, Requests Funding for DHS
- Trump Trial Juror Excused Following Exposure Concerns
- Manhattan DA Wants to Bring Up Past Trump Cases
- Biden and Johnson Team Up Behind Aid, TikTok Ban
- House GOP Introduce Border Funding Bill
- State of House GOP: Is a Johnson Ouster Likely?
- House to Vote on Foreign Aid Bills Soon
- Maui Fire Response Plagued With Problems: Report
- Hawaii Ag Releases Report on Deadly Maui Wildfire
- Suspected Laken Riley Killer Was Paroled Illegally: Senator
- Bill to Protect Privacy Rights Passed by House
- IMF: U.S. Gov’t Debt Affects World Financial Stability
- 6 Arrested, 3 Sought in Canada’s ‘Largest Gold Heist’
- S. Warns China Against Helping Russia
- China’s First Quarter GDP Growth Under Doubt
- Mexico Lessens Incentives for Chinese Automakers
- Lawmakers Examine New Foreign Aid Bills
- House Probes Foreign Aid Bills
- Lawmakers Spotlight Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan Aid Bills
- House Committee Assessing Foreign Aid Plan
- Ballerinas Gather in NYC to Break Guinness World Record
- New Research Dates Woodhenge, Stonehenge to Same Period
- Notre Dame Cathedral May Reopen by the End of Year
- Juror Excused Over Fear Media Revealed Her Identity
- Prosecution Plans to Discredit Trump With Prior Cases
- Prosecution Pushes for Gag Order Sanctions
- Trump Campaign Wants GOP Fundraisers Using His Name to Pay
- Kennedy Clan to Endorse Biden at Philly Event
- Henson: Bills Like ‘Kids Online Safety Act’ Are Essential
- Idaho Stabbing Defense Leans on Phone Data for Alibi
- 911 Outages Impact Multiple States
- Officer Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Gold Star Families
- Flames Engulf School Bus in South Jersey
- Toyota Recalls 55K Vehicles for Door Issues