The gay Republican staged a 40-minute “debate” with an AI-generated version of Democrat Ghazala Hashmi after she refused to face him. The post In a Desperate Move, Virginia’s John Reid Debates AI Opponent appeared first on Metro Weekly.
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Federal workers across South Florida are struggling to get by and feeling disheartened as the federal government shutdown continues amid a battle between politicians. Several.
New York Attorney General Letitia James issued Trump a warning Friday that she would “not be deterred” or “distracted” after leaving a federal courtroom and pleading not guilty to charges of bank fraud, charges that critics say were politically motivated due to James’ previous spat with President Donald Trump.James is charged with fraud relating to allegations that she misrepresented her income and assets on a loan document, with the Trump administration launching its criminal probe into James back in May. James previously prosecuted Trump for fraud in 2022, winning a $454 million judgement over allegations that Trump and his real estate company had inflated the value of its assets to receive more favorable loan agreements.Leaving the courtroom in New York City Friday, James was met with cheers by dozens who had gathered to voice their support for her.Speaking to her supporters, an animated James fired off at the Trump administration for using the Justice Department as “a vehicle of retribution,” and declared that her prosecution would not push her to silence.“There’s no fear today, no fear! No fear!” James shouted. “No fear, because I believe that justice will rain down like water, and righteousness like a mighty stream! And I’m here to say that my work, my job and all that I do, I’ve stood up for the rights of New Yorkers and Americans and I will not be deterred! I will not, will not be deterred!”The Trump administration’s targeting of James has drawn further scrutiny for a high-ranking DOJ official posting a photo of themselves standing outside her New York home in August, posting the image on social media with a threatening message, and before she was indicted on fraud charges.
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An aggressive redistricting effort in the state could net the Democratic Party as many as three additional House seats next year.
Representative Maxine Waters slammed President Donald Trump’s pardon of Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, calling it a corrupt favor to a “crypto criminal.” United States Representative Maxine Waters has strongly criticized US President Donald Trump for his decision to pardon Binance founder and former CEO Changpeng “CZ” Zhao. Trump pardoned Zhao on Thursday, saying people told him “what he did is not even a crime.” Waters, the top Democrat on the House Committee on Financial Services, hit back later Thursday, claiming in a statement that “Trump is doing massive favors for crypto criminals who have helped line his pockets.”“Trump’s pardon of Binance founder Changpeng Zhao-who pleaded guilty to enabling money laundering and facilitating suspicious transactions with child abusers, drug dealers, and terrorists-is an appalling but unsurprising reflection of his presidency,” Waters said. Trump said his decision to pardon Zhao followed “a lot of people” telling him CZ wasn’t guilty. Read more.
German economy minister arrives in Ukraine, pledges energy support
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Last month, President Trump said he would use revenue generated by tariffs to bail out American soybean farmers affected by the trade war with China. They were expecting around $13 billion, but the administration is only offering a quarter of that amount. As Lana Zak reports, farmers are facing growing financial strain.
The Trump administration has demolished the White House East Wing. Crew started working earlier this week to make room for a 90, 000 square foot ballroom.