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South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, a longtime Trump ally and hawkish national-security voice, died suddenly at 71 from an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease. Tributes poured in from leaders worldwide, and Gov. Henry McMaster is expected to appoint a replacement for the remainder of Graham’s term, with a November election to fill the seat.
Former NYC mayor Rudy Giuliani is recovering from pneumonia and, after being on mechanical ventilation, is now breathing on his own; he has a history of restrictive airway disease linked to 9/11 and remains in hospital in critical but stable condition.
Republican Congresswoman Elise Stefanik has dropped out of the New York governor race and will not seek re-election to Congress, citing family reasons and strategic considerations amid primary challenges, and will focus on her family life instead.
The Senate confirmed Herschel Walker, a former NFL player and Trump ally, as the U.S. ambassador to the Bahamas, marking the first such appointment in nearly 15 years, amidst a party-line vote.
Joe Gruters, a Florida state senator and close Trump ally, was elected unopposed to lead the Republican National Committee, with Trump’s endorsement, as the party prepares for the 2024 elections and beyond.
Senator Marsha Blackburn of Tennessee announced her candidacy for governor, aiming to become the state's first female governor, leveraging her conservative stance and alliance with Trump, in a race expected to be competitive within the Republican primary scheduled for August 2026.
Steve Bannon, a key ally of Donald Trump, criticized the legal actions against him and Trump as 'lawfare' after his release from federal prison for contempt of Congress. Bannon is now facing a state conspiracy trial in New York related to the WeBuildTheWall charity, accused of misusing funds. He has pleaded not guilty, and his defense argues the funds were legitimate reimbursements. The trial is set for December but may be postponed. Bannon's comments suggest a shift in strategy, claiming 'the hunted are about to become the hunters.'
Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and Trump ally, faces potential jail time for contempt of court if he fails to comply with a federal judge's order to turn over his possessions in a defamation case involving two Georgia poll workers. Legal analyst Glenn Kirschner suggests jail is a possibility, though Fordham law professor Cheryl Bader believes it's unlikely initially. Giuliani, who owes significant damages for false election fraud claims, has been ordered to transfer assets including his apartment and luxury items. He is currently fundraising to cover legal expenses.
Steve Bannon, a close ally of former President Donald Trump, must surrender to prison by July 1 to serve a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena from the House committee investigating the Capitol insurrection. Despite plans to appeal to higher courts, a federal judge ruled that Bannon's legal challenges lack merit. Bannon claims the case is politically motivated and vows to continue his fight.
A federal judge has ordered Stephen K. Bannon, a former adviser to Donald Trump, to surrender by July 1 to begin serving a four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress after refusing to comply with a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee. Bannon's appeal was recently denied, and his legal issues may continue with a separate fraud trial scheduled later this year.
Roger Stone reportedly made threatening remarks about Democratic congressmen Eric Swalwell and Jerry Nadler, saying that one of them "has to die before the election" in 2020. Stone, a close ally of Donald Trump, has a history of controversial statements and associations with far-right groups. Stone denied the reported remarks, calling them "total nonsense" and claiming they were manipulated. Aides to Nadler and Swalwell did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Rudy Giuliani continues to make false assertions on right-wing channel Newsmax, despite facing multiple defamation lawsuits. After being sued by two Atlanta poll workers for $148 million, Giuliani went back on the channel to defend his statements and criticize the lawsuits. The second lawsuit seeks an injunction to prevent Giuliani from making further false claims. Giuliani complains about not being allowed to defend himself during the trial, despite being ruled liable for defamation in a previous judgment. He maintains that his initial allegations are true and refuses to apologize. The channel encourages viewers to donate to Giuliani's legal defense fund.
Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro has been found guilty on two counts of criminal contempt of Congress for refusing to testify to the House Jan. 6 Committee. Navarro, who advocated for overturning the 2020 election and made false allegations of voter fraud, claimed executive privilege as a defense, but the court ruled against him. He faces a potential prison sentence of 30 days to one year for each charge, as well as a maximum fine of $100,000. Navarro plans to appeal the ruling and has expressed his desire for the case to go to the Supreme Court.
Bernie Kerik, a former New York City police commissioner and ally of former President Donald Trump, met with special counsel investigators in an exclusive meeting. Kerik's attorney spoke to CNN about the meeting, but no details about the nature or purpose of the meeting were disclosed.