Politics

The judge overseeing a criminal case against former President Donald Trump in New York has placed a gag order on Trump, limiting public comments about individuals connected to the case. This move comes after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg requested the restriction, citing Trump’s “threatening, inflammatory, denigrating” remarks.

Judge issues gag order on Trump in New York hush money case

Six people are presumed dead after the major bridge collapse in Baltimore, and former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel is out at NBC News just days after joining the network.

6 workers presumed dead in Baltimore bridge collapse

Justices, including conservative justices who oppose abortion, cast doubt on plaintiff's ability to sue to block FDA mifepristone approval.

SCOTUS casts doubt on plaintiff’s ability to sue FDA over mifepristone approval

Just days after she was hired, former RNC chairperson Ronna McDaniel is out at NBC News, according to Puck News.

Report: Days after hire, Ronna McDaniel forced out at NBC News

The Arizona Agenda, a state politics newsletter, created a deepfake video of Kari Lake, highlighting challenges of distinguishing content.

Controversial deepfake Kari Lake video shows ease of AI disinformation

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill on Monday that sets age limits for social media use in the state. Under the new law, children under 14 are prohibited from creating social media accounts, and those aged 14 and 15 will need parental consent to join platforms.

Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill restricting social media for kids

A major bridge collapses in Baltimore after being struck by a ship -- sending multiple people into the water. And, Homeland Security raids the homes of hip-hop mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs as part of an ongoing investigation. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Tuesday, March 26, 2024.

Major bridge collapses in Baltimore after ship collision; search and rescue underway

The DOJ launched the ERPO Resource Center. While the center was praised for preventing gun tragedies, it also faces GOP backlash.

DOJ launches resource center to keep guns out of hands of high-risk individuals

Republicans admit they don't have the votes to impeach Biden so they are exploring sending criminal referrals to the Justice Department.

Republicans don’t have the votes to impeach Biden, eye criminal referrals

Multiple attacks on political candidates have occurred in Mexico as the country's largest election campaign nears its end.

Mexican president asks US to send $20B to Latin America, legalize migrants

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump vowed to reverse dozens of the Biden administration's environmental rules and policies at a meeting with top U.S. oil executives, where he also asked them to raise $1 billion for his presidential campaign, the Washington Post reported on Thursday.

Appeals court drops Trump’s bond to $175M, extends deadline 10 days

The U.S. Department of Energy is allocating billions of dollars in federal funding to cut industrial emissions.

US Energy Dept. announces billions for projects to cut industrial emissions

NBC News is facing criticism from within its own ranks following the recent addition of former Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel to its team. Chuck Todd, a prominent political reporter and former moderator of “Meet the Press,” expressed strong disapproval of the network’s decision during Sunday’s program, hosted by Kristen Welker.

Chuck Todd blasts NBC News for hiring former RNC chair Ronna McDaniel

Vice President Kamala Harris has indicated that the United States may consider “consequences” should Israel proceed with its plans to expand military operations into the city of Rafah, amid the ongoing conflict with Hamas. In an interview with ABC News, Harris underscored the Biden administration’s opposition to an invasion of Rafah, labeling any significant military action in the area as a grave error.

Kamala Harris says Israeli operation in Rafah would be a ‘huge mistake’

The U.S. responds to Vladimir Putin's claims after dozens are killed in a terrorist attack at a Russia concert hall, and—NBC News' Chuck Todd calls out his own network for a recent hiring during 'Meet the Press.'

Suspects in Russia concert hall attack appear in court

Democrats in the U.S. Senate have introduced legislation to enhance the powers of ICE to arrest undocumented immigrants charged with violent crimes.

Senate Dems want to boost ICE’s power to arrest undocumented immigrants

A Georgia lawmaker proposed a bipartisan bill to ban the use of deepfakes in politics, citing the need to prevent election deception.

Georgia lawmaker creates deepfake of colleague to garner support for AI bill

According to multiple members of Congress, the Oversight Committee's impeachment hearing could be described as a “clown show."

‘Clown show’: Congress surprised its approval rating is high as 12%

Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee signed the ELVIS Act, pioneering legislation to protect artists from AI impersonations.

Tennessee’s new ELVIS Act protects musicians from AI impersonations

Former President Trump and the GOP are the favorites to win the races for the White House and for both chambers of Congress a little more than five months before Election Day, according to a forecast model released Wednesday by Decision Desk HQ and The Hill.

Frank Luntz: Why seizing Trump properties would elect him in 2024

Assange, facing 18 charges, argued his extradition to the US was politically motivated and sought permission to review his case.

Possible plea deal could help WikiLeaks’ Julian Assange avert espionage charges

U.S. Sen. Bob Menendez will not seek re-election this year in New Jersey’s Democratic primary but is keeping the door open to an independent run, announced his office following a 14-count federal bribery indictment. Menendez posted a nine-minute video to social media on Thursday, March 21.

New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez won’t seek reelection as Democrat

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrives in Israel amid growing tension between the two countries

Blinken arrives in Israel for tense talks on Gaza

Sen. Thom Tillis released a voice mail from a TikTok user who threatened to shoot him and cut him into pieces.

Sen. Thom Tillis receives death threat over TikTok bill