News: First Trump official given date to report to jail for post-2020 election-related crimes

Monday, March 11, 2024

First Trump official given date to report to jail for post-2020 election-related crimes

March 11, 2024

Netanyahu dismisses Biden's warning over "innocent lives being lost" in Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza
Biden traveling to New Hampshire amid push in swing states
Trump seeks delay of New York "hush money" trial as Supreme Court weighs presidential immunity

Tensions are rising between President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the war in Gaza. Over the weekend, Mr. Biden said the country's approach to the conflict was "hurting Israel more than helping."

Netanyahu rejected Mr. Biden's criticism, telling Politico that his military policies are supported by a majority of Israelis. Nancy Cordes joins "America Decides" anchor Robert Costa from the White House.

Meanwhile, former President Donald Trump said in an interview that he believes TikTok is a national security threat, but he doesn't support banning it. A bill that could lead to just that is gaining momentum in Congress. Nikole Killion joins "America Decides" from Capitol Hill with more.

Top Trump White House adviser Peter Navarro ordered to report to federal prison by March 19

Peter Navarro Sentenced For Contempt Of Congress Conviction

Former President Donald Trump's White House trade adviser, Peter Navarro, has been ordered to report to federal prison in Miami by March 19, following his conviction on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress, his lawyers revealed in a court filing on Sunday.

Navarro was found guilty by a jury last year of defying a subpoena for documents and testimony from the now-defunct House select committee that investigated the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. After refusing to comply with the congressional request, the House of Representatives held him in contempt and referred the matter to the U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C., for prosecution.

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