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Hunter Biden lawyers plan to sue Fox News over alleged efforts to defame the first son

“For the last five years, Fox News has relentlessly attacked Hunter Biden and made him a caricature in order to boost ratings and for its financial gain," Hunter Biden attorney Mark Geragos said in a statement. "The recent indictment of FBI informant Smirnov has exposed the conspiracy of disinformation that has been fueled by Fox, enabled by their paid agents and monetized by the Fox enterprise. We plan on holding them accountable.”

Congress

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House Democrat accused of stealing $5 million from FEMA posts edited photo without expensive ring

Cherfilus-McCormick's official House portrait shows the congresswoman wearing a flashy yellow diamond ring, but the photo that was posted on Christmas does not feature the jewelry. A Community Notes on the post flags the missing ring.

Courts & Law

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Maduro, his wife plead not guilty to federal conspiracy, drugs, weapons charges

"I am a decent man. I am still the president of my country," Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro said at his arraignment.

Politics & Policy

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Trump jokes of fleeing to Russia after learning of $200K bond in Georgia case

As he did with myriad Russia-related allegations, Trump has contended that the indictment, as well as the three others he faces, are part of a broader political witch hunt designed to derail his political future.

All Things Trump

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Vivek Ramaswamy says GOP donors have been telling all candidates to stay away from Trump indictment

Ramaswamy says he refuses to "abide by being a disciple of the donor class."

Courts & Law

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Three men face federal charges in connection with Ahmaud Arbery's death last year in Georgia

"Three Georgia men were indicted today by a federal grand jury in the Southern District of Georgia and charged with hate crimes and the attempted kidnapping of Ahmaud Arbery," according to the Justice Department. 

Middle East

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Netanyahu's possible ouster marks major shift in Israeli political scene

Known as a strong voice for Israel, Netanyahu came under increasing public scrutiny after he was indicted in 2019 for corruption.

Accountability

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You Vote: With threat of contempt against the Clintons if they don't show for deposition, what now?

Comer made the threat in a letter to the couple's attorney, which comes after the attorney sent a letter to the committee last week outlining why the two Clintons should not be required to appear.

Courts & Law

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Appeals court denies Hunter Biden's attempt to delay June gun trial

Hunter Biden was indicted in September on three charges that stem from his purchase of a firearm in 2018: one count of unlawful possession and two counts of false statements. Previous attempts to dismiss the case, or delay the trial, have also been thwarted by various courts.

Politics & Policy

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Trump isn't the only ex-world leader in legal jeopardy

While his indictments are unprecedented in American history, legal woes for an ex-head of state are far from unique around the world.