President Biden regrets dropping out of the presidential race, believing he would've defeated Trump. He blames Democratic elites, particularly Nancy Pelosi, for pressuring his withdrawal. Although he defended Harris publicly, he admits campaign mistakes and some gaffes. Biden also expressed dissatisfaction with Attorney General Garland's handling of prosecutions related to Trump and his son, Hunter.
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Harvey Weinstein requested Manhattan Supreme Court Judge Curtis Farber to expedite his upcoming sex assault trial due to his deteriorating health. The judge rescheduled the trial to begin on April 15. Weinstein, who remains incarcerated, highlighted his medical issues, including cancer and diabetes, stressing the hardships of his detainment at Rikers Island.
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House Republicans have proposed a spending bill to avoid a government shutdown, increasing defence funding while cutting nondefence spending. The bill faces opposition from Democrats, who seek equal funding for defence and domestic programs. With President Trump's backing, Republicans aim for a Tuesday vote, risking a Senate filibuster and potential shutdown if it fails.
Hampton Dellinger, head of the US office of special counsel, has sued President Trump, alleging his firing was illegal. Dellinger, appointed for a five-year term, argues that special counsels can only be removed for cause. His dismissal is part of Trump’s broader effort to restructure federal agencies. The lawsuit challenges the administration's push to bypass civil service protections and dismantle key oversight bodies.
Vivek Ramaswamy admitted that DOGE became a tech project and hence Elon Musk is the best to handle it but insisted that he had no fallout with Elon Musk or Donald Trump and they both supported his next step to run as Ohio governor. Host Charlamagne the God said he did not believe Ramaswamy's explanation. “I think you either got pushed out, or you know that it’s going to implode. I think that you know Elon is going to crash and burn," Charlamagne said.
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