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Here’s the latest for Thursday, June 23: Supreme Court strikes down New York gun law; Former Justice Department officials testify in Jan. 6 hearing; FDA bans Juul e-cigarettes; Bloodhound gets steak treat after dog show win.
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The Daily BeastSecret Service Have Been Gossiping About Trump’s SUV Outburst for a Year: CNN
BRENDAN SMIALOWSKIDays after the Secret Service pushed back on the stunning testimony that former President Donald Trump violently freaked out during a Jan. 6 presidential SUV ride, CNN reported on Friday that accounts of Trump lunging at his Secret Service agents have spread around the agency for the past year.According to two Secret Service sources, stories similar to ex-Trump aide Cassidy Hutchinson’s account—which she testified under oath was told to her by former Trump staffer and current S
- USA TODAY
Two former White House aides say top Secret Service official defending Trump on Jan. 6 has history of lying
Two Trump White House aides publicly question whether a top Secret Service official is lying to protect the former President
- The Guardian
Mark Meadows’ associate threatened ex-White House aide before her testimony
It was the second warning Cassidy Hutchinson had received before her deposition, cautioning her against cooperating with the panel
- Business Insider
Trump thinks announcing a 2024 run now could distract from the January 6 hearings, a report says. Some Republicans worry he could hurt them in the midterms.
Trump could announce a 2024 run as early as this month, but some worry it would distract from the GOP's midterm messaging railing against Biden.
- HuffPost
Trump Likely To Announce Run Soon Because He's A 'Freaking Toddler,' Says Ex-GOP Official
“We all know from past experiences Donald Trump doesn’t care about anybody else but Donald Trump,” said Kurt Bardella.
- Motley Fool
Stimulus Update: Up to 23 Million People Will Soon Get $1,050 Checks. Are You One of Them?
Americans have been eager to receive more COVID-19 stimulus money in their bank accounts, especially as inflation has surged and the price of gas has reached new records. The federal government hasn't stepped up to the plate to provide it, but that doesn't mean more money isn't coming. In one state, a budget compromise reached recently will result in residents receiving payments of up to $1,050.
- INSIDER
Former Trump White House senior counselor Kellyanne Conway says Ron DeSantis has done a 'remarkable' job as Florida's governor
Conway told David Axelrod that DeSantis "has been really smart to focus on his own reelection" and "not get too involved with too many other races."
- HuffPost
A Small Town’s July 4 Parade Has Been Upended By Right-Wing Culture Warriors
The parade’s planning committee selected a local retired Marine to be grand marshal. Then the threats came pouring in.
- Ukrayinska Pravda
Explosions also heard in Russian Kursk
IRYNA BALACHUK - SUNDAY, 3 JULY 2022, 09:03 Explosions have been heard overnight in the Russian city of Kursk, and the oblast's governor has reported that air defence systems were in operation. Source: Roman Starovoit, Governor of Kursk Oblast, on Telegram; Russian state-controlled news outlet RT with reference to local residents Details: Residents of Kursk reported that they had heard the sounds of explosions during the night.
- TheStreet.com
Mark Zuckerberg Has an Original Idea to Get Rid of Employees
The CEO of social media giant Meta is pessimistic about the economy and is looking for ways to keep his company profitable.
- The Hill
Trump’s ex-lawyer Cipollone is at eye of hurricane for Jan. 6 panel
House investigators examining last year’s attack on the U.S. Capitol have set their sights on a figure they deem crucial to discerning former President Trump’s actions through the long hours of the riot: Trump’s former lead attorney. Pat Cipollone, who served as White House counsel for the final half of Trump’s tenure, has emerged in…
- Miami Herald
Cuba’s most powerful general, who controlled much of the island’s economy, is dead
Cuba’s most powerful general, Luis Alberto Rodríguez López-Calleja, who controlled most of the island’s economy and was set to become a key player in a future political transition, died suddenly Friday morning, the Communist Party newspaper Granma said.
- WJAX
Florida says Ben & Jerry’s change ‘step in right direction’
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis praised Ben & Jerry’s parent company for a decision that will allow sales of ice cream in Israel.
- TheStreet.com
Mark Zuckerberg Makes a Dark Prediction
The mood has changed at the headquarters of Meta Platforms , parent of Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, in Menlo Park, California. For months now, many economists have been anticipating a sharp downturn in the economy due to aggressive monetary policy by the Federal Reserve and central banks around the world to combat record price increases everywhere. The Russian war in Ukraine has further exacerbated the supply chain problems caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Northwest Florida Daily News
LETTER: Did Supreme Court decision awaken a sleeping giant?
With this one decision the Supreme Court has done something that Democrats could not seem to do themselves. Bring together a unified Democratic Party.
- Rock Hill Herald
Judge approves loan between 2 Tepper companies to finance failed project’s bankruptcy
As much as $90 million in the failed NFL team South Carolina headquarters is owed to creditors, including $41 million in claims by the city of Rock Hill and York County.
- GOBankingRates
How Many Hours Can You Work and Still Collect Social Security?
As the name would imply, Social Security retirement benefits were meant to be paid out to beneficiaries after they stop working. Discover: 20 Best Places To Live on Only a Social Security Check Also...
- INSIDER
NY AG blasts Cushman & Wakefield for blowing Trump-probe subpoena deadline; asks judge to 'enforce' compliance
The real estate services giant is late in turning over all documents relating to its work with Donald Trump. Letitia James says they're heel-dragging.
- Portsmouth Herald
Azzi: Listen to Cassidy Hutchinson — and the 'mournful wail of millions'
That a young woman should be placed in a position where she would feel vulnerable, scared, and nervous for speaking truth to power is unforgivable.