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☆ Trump ally Bannon to ask court to overturn contempt of US Congress conviction
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Andrew Goudsward | Companies Need To Integrate Climate Reporting Across Functions To Comply With California S New Law | Henry Engler | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

His lawyers and federal prosecutors are set to argue before a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit. Bannon was sentenced by Nichols in October 2022 to four months in prison and a $6,500 fine. Bannon, an influential right-wing media provocateur, served as Trump's chief White House strategist during 2017 before a falling out between them that was later patched up. Trump supporters assaulted police, stormed barricades and swarmed the Capitol in a failed bid to prevent congressional certification of Biden's victory. The House committee disbanded at the end of 2022 without getting information from Bannon.

Persons: Steve Bannon, Donald Trump, Bannon, Trump, Carl Nichols, Nichols, Democrat Joe Biden, Andrew Goudsward, Will Dunham, Scott Malone Organizations: White House, U.S . Capitol, U.S, U.S ., Appeals, District of Columbia Circuit, Democratic, Prosecutors, District, White, Democrat, Republican Trump, Capitol, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, WASHINGTON

☆ US House Republican spending plan hits new snag as shutdown looms
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( David Morgan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

Lawmakers said they expect the Louisiana Republican to unveil a continuing resolution or "CR" to avert a partial government shutdown as late as Saturday. Johnson can afford to lose no more than four Republican votes from his slim 221-212 House majority on legislation opposed by Democrats. But he is under pressure from Republican hardliners to lumber any CR with spending cuts and policy riders Democrats uniformly reject. "If there's any kind of CR, there has to be spending reductions," Representative Chip Roy, a prominent conservative, told reporters. House Republicans are trying to pass a full slate of 12 appropriations bills for fiscal 2024, which began on Oct. 1.

Persons: Julia Nikhinson, Mike Johnson, Joe Biden, Biden, Chuck Schumer, Johnson, Chip Roy, Tom Cole, Cole, We've, Steve Womack, Republican centrists, Kevin McCarthy, McCarthy, It's, Ralph Norman, David Morgan, Nandita Bose, Susan Heavey, Scott Malone, David Gregorio, Mark Porter Organizations: U.S, Capitol, Congress, REUTERS, Rights, . House, White, Treasury, Lawmakers, Louisiana Republican, Democratic, Republican, House Republicans, Internal Revenue Service, District of, Food and Drug Administration, Amtrak, Biden, Republicans, Caucus, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Louisiana, Washington, District of Columbia

☆ Joe Manchin's exit makes it harder for Democrats to defend US Senate majority
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Republican former President Donald Trump beat Democratic President Joe Biden here by 39 points in 2020. OHIOLiberal Democratic Senator Sherrod Brown is seeking a fourth six-year term in a state, like West Virginia, that increasingly is Republican. There are at least four Republicans seeking their party's nomination, including State Senator Matt Dolan. Trump won the state by 16 points in 2020 and Tester is the only Democrat in the state's congressional delegation. Biden captured Michigan by just three points over Trump and the open Senate seat has attracted several aspirants from Democratic and Republican benches.

Persons: Joe Manchin, Julia Nikhinson, Joe Manchin's, Jim Justice, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, Alex Mooney, Sherrod Brown, Trump, Matt Dolan ., John Tester, Tim Sheehy, Bob Casey, Biden, Republican David McCormick, Kyrsten Sinema, Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake, Debbie Stabenow, Elissa Slotkin, Republican Peter Meijer, Richard Cowan, Scott Malone, Daniel Wallis Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Supreme, WEST, Democrat, Republican, Democratic, Republican Party, U.S, OHIO Liberal Democratic, Biden, Navy, Senate, ARIZONA Independent, Trump, Democratic U.S, U.S . House, Capitol, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, West Virginia, Matt Dolan . MONTANA, MICHIGAN, Michigan

☆ US Senate Democrats tee up bill to avert government shutdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Kevin Wurm/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer on Thursday took a procedural step to allow the Democratic-majority chamber to pass a stopgap government funding bill before a Nov. 17 deadline to avert a partial government shutdown. THE TAKEDisputes within the fractious House of Representatives Republican majority have prevented that chamber from voting on a stopgap funding measure known as a continuing resolution, or CR. If House Republicans fail to start that process in time, Senate Democrats could pass a bill of their own, which would need House approval, to head off the fourth partial government shutdown in a decade. WHAT'S NEXT* Democrats and Republicans in both chambers will continue negotiations on finding a path forward ahead of the deadline, in the hopes of averting a shutdown. Reporting by Makini Brice and Katharine Jackson; Editing by Scott Malone and Alistair BellOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Kevin Wurm, Chuck Schumer, Kevin McCarthy, Republican Mike Johnson, Joe Biden, McCarthy, Makini Brice, Katharine Jackson, Scott Malone, Alistair Bell Organizations: U.S, Capitol, REUTERS, Rights, Democratic, Republican, Republicans, United, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, United States

☆ Winners and Losers From the Third Republican Debate - The New York Times
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( New York Times Opinion | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +13 min

Welcome to Opinion’s commentary for the third Republican presidential debate, held in Miami on Wednesday night. The debate didn’t answer the question of whether she can really cut into DeSantis’s more conservative bloc of support. He deserves praise for his substantive, competent answers, but there’s not much of a market for that in the Republican primaries. In a debate dominated by a neoconservative revival, Ramaswamy — in both style and substance — was the only Trumpist on the stage. primary voters relished his attacks on the Republican National Committee and the debate moderators.

Persons: Jamelle, Nikki Haley, Haley, Gail Collins, Michelle Cottle, yapping, Ross Douthat I’m, Ramaswamy, David French Neoconservatism, Sarah Isgur, Sarah Longwell, DeSantis, Daniel McCarthy, Dick Cheney, —, Haley couldn’t, Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump, There’s, Ross Douthat, he’s, David French, He’s, Vivek Ramaswamy, Sarah Isgur DeSantis, Sarah Longwell DeSantis, Kim Reynolds, Jamelle Bouie Chris Christie, It’s, David French Christie, Trump, Christie isn’t, Sarah Isgur It’s, Christie —, Christie, there’s, Bouie, Tim Scott, Scott, I’ve, we’re, David French I’m, Reagan, platitudes, hasn’t, Sarah Longwell Tim Scott, Daniel McCarthy He’s, Ross, David French Ramaswamy, Ramaswamy —, cheekily Organizations: Trump Republican, Trump, Republican, Gov, Federal Reserve, White, Republican Party, MAGA, Republican National Committee, Nazi Locations: Miami, Iowa, New Hampshire, Ukraine, Iran, Israel, China, hawkish, Iraq, Afghanistan, Russia, Haley, Florida

☆ Opinion: The Republican debater with only one gear – ‘D’ for ‘dislikeable!’
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-09 | by ( Opinion Todd Graham | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +9 min

CNN —Whether it was due to a less crowded debate stage or the experienced bench of moderators, the third Republican presidential debate held in Miami on Wednesday night was easily the smoothest debate yet. Usually, his moments of brilliance are –— as Senator Tim Scott would probably understand — sandwich-boarded by acts of self-flagellation. He was flat-out great in justifying our support of Ukraine, a debate Christie can win against anyone. As the resident expert of ‘letting little things get to me,’ I understand Haley’s Mr. Hyde. I wrote after the last debate that Haley makes poor decisions when something (or someone) gets under her skin.

Persons: Todd Graham, he’s, Chris Christie Mandel Ngan, Chris Christie, Christie, —, Tim Scott, Donald Trump, policymaking, Nikki Haley Mandel Ngan, Nikki Haley, Haley’s Dr, Jekyll, I’ve, Haley, Hyde, ’, Haley rehashes, Vivek Ramaswamy, Haley doesn’t, she’s, Ramaswamy, ”, “, Ron DeSantis Joe Raedle, Ron DeSantis, DeSantis, Hugh Hewitt, ” Lawless, Hewitt, Tim Scott Mandel Ngan, Mike Johnson’s, Scott, It’s, valueless, it’s, Vivek Ramaswamy Mandel Ngan, Vivek Ramaswamy’s, I’ll, Haley’s, Jill Biden Organizations: Southern Illinois University, Facebook, Twitter, CNN, Getty, New, MAGA, NBC, South, “ Locations: Miami, AFP, New Jersey, Ukraine, China, Florida, Mexico, South Carolina, United States

The passage of an abortion rights constitutional amendment in Ohio, and Virginia Democrats' capture of both legislative chambers after abortion-focused campaigns, showed that Republicans' long campaign to end abortion rights has become a liability ahead of the 2024 elections, strategists from both parties said. "Republicans have to stop pushing policies that make people believe they are trying to ban abortion. SEEKING A MIDDLE PATHThis year, Virginia Republicans, led by Governor Glenn Youngkin, leaned hard into plans for a 15-week abortion ban should they win control of the legislature. MAJORITY OF AMERICANS AGAINST ABORTION BANSOpinion polls show the majority of Americans support legal abortion in all or most cases. Abortion rights could also appear directly on 2024 ballots in states including Arizona and Florida, as they did in Ohio on Tuesday.

Persons: Nickolas Lentz, Evelyn Hockstein, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, John Feehery, Feehery, Glenn Youngkin, Mike Johnson, Trump, Roe, Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley, Karen Finney, Marjorie Dannenfelser, Gabriella Borter, Tim Reid, Scott Malone, Grant McCool Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Democrats, Virginia Democrats, Republicans, Republican Party, Republican, Democratic, Virginia Republicans, U.S, Reuters, Court, NBC, SBA, Thomson Locations: Dewitt , Michigan, U.S, Ohio, Virginia, Florida, Arizona, Washington, Los Angeles

☆ US House Republicans will subpoena president's son, brother to appear
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, arrives at federal court to plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges of willfully failing to pay income taxes in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., July 26, 2023. House Republicans launched an impeachment inquiry in September, following months of probes. Neither Hunter Biden nor James Biden could immediately be reached for comment. In addition to the subpoenas to Hunter Biden and James Biden, the committee is issuing a subpoena to Rob Walker, a former business partner of Hunter Biden. Hunter Biden, 53, has publicly discussed his past substance abuse and never held a position in the White House or on his father's campaign.

Persons: Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, Jonathan Ernst, Joe Biden's, James Biden, Biden, Barack Obama's, Devon Archer, Archer's, Karine Jean, Pierre, Donald Trump, Rob Walker, Tony Bobulinski, Trump, Mike Johnson, Makini Brice, Steve Holland, Chris Reese, Scott Malone, Matthew Lewis Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Republican, Democrat, House Republicans, White, Biden, Senate, Thomson Locations: Wilmington , Delaware, U.S, Washington

Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) speaks with reporters at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S. September 27, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - U.S. Republican Senator Tommy Tuberville said on Tuesday he would continue his blockade of hundreds of military promotions over the Defense Department's abortion policy, but was nearing some compromises including allowing promotions of essential nominees. Tuberville, a first-term senator closely aligned with former Republican President Donald Trump, has been blocking quick confirmation of high-level military promotions since February to protest the Pentagon's policy of covering travel costs for abortions for service members and their dependents. Tuberville said Republicans planned to meet again and consider options including unspecified lawsuits and overturning the Pentagon policy in a larger defense bill. Tuberville's blockade ended decades in which the Senate has routinely approved large numbers of military promotions at once.

Persons: Tommy Tuberville, Jonathan Ernst, Donald Trump, Tuberville, Joe Biden, Roe, Wade, Patricia Zengerle, Scott Malone, David Gregorio Our Organizations: U.S, Capitol, REUTERS, Rights, Republican, Defense, Democratic, Pentagon, Military, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S

Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, arrives at federal court to plead guilty to two misdemeanor charges of willfully failing to pay income taxes in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., July 26, 2023. REUTERS/Jonathan Ernst/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Nov 8 (Reuters) - The Republican-controlled U.S. House Oversight Committee said on Wednesday it has subpoenaed President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, and brother, James Biden, to appear for depositions, in an escalation of its impeachment inquiry into the Democrat. In addition to the subpoenas to Hunter Biden and James Biden, the committee has issued a subpoena to Rob Walker, a former business partner of Hunter Biden. The committee has also asked four other members of Biden's family to appear, as well as another former business partner, Tony Bobulinski. Hunter Biden, 53, has publicly discussed his past substance abuse and never held a position in the White House or on his father's campaign.

Persons: Hunter Biden, Joe Biden, Jonathan Ernst, Joe Biden's, James Biden, Biden, Barack Obama's, Abbe Lowell, Hunter, Lowell, Devon Archer, Karine Jean, Pierre, Donald Trump, Rob Walker, Tony Bobulinski, Trump, Mike Johnson, Makini Brice, Steve Holland, Scott Malone, Matthew Lewis Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Republican, Democrat, House Republicans, White, Wednesday, Biden, Senate, Thomson Locations: Wilmington , Delaware, U.S, Washington

☆ G.O.P. Debate Fact-Check: Israel, Abortion and the Economy Dominate
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( Michael Crowley | ) www.nytimes.com time to read: +1 min

Debate Fact-Check: Israel, Abortion and the Economy Dominate Five Republican presidential candidates, again minus Donald J. Trump, looked to highlight their records while criticizing one another in an effort to stand out from the field — sometimes using questionable claims. Share full articleImage The five candidates delivered pointed criticism of one another — in addition to President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump — in an effort to stand out to voters as the first nominating contests draw near. Credit... Scott McIntyre for The New York TimesFive presidential candidates appeared onstage Wednesday at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts in Miami for the third Republican primary debate. This time, they delivered pointed criticism of one another — in addition to President Biden and former President Donald J. Trump — in an effort to stand out to voters as the first nominating contests draw near. In the process, they employed facts that were occasionally true, sometimes misleading and occasionally downright false.

Persons: Donald J, Trump, Biden, Scott McIntyre, Adrienne Arsht, — Organizations: Republican, Trump, The New York Times, Adrienne, Adrienne Arsht Center, Performing Arts, Trump — Locations: Credit, Miami

☆ Rashford sees red as Man United give up two-goal lead to lose in Copenhagen
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

"The red card changes everything," a beleaguered Ten Hag told TNT Sports. "We controlled the game until the red card. The night marked the first Champions League loss for United in which they led by two or more goals. It was their first defeat after taking a two-goal lead in all competitions since a 5-3 loss to Leicester City in September 2014. The defeat spoiled a feel-good return to Copenhagen for Hojlund, who was born in the Danish capital and whose younger brothers Emil and Oscar both play for Copenhagen.

Persons: Marcus Rashford, Rasmus Hojlund, Erik, Hojlund, Scott McTominay's, Kamil Grabara, Rashford, Elias Jelert, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Harry Maguire's, Diogo Goncalves, Andre Onana, Bruno Fernandes, Lukas Lerager, Rasmus Falk's, Roony Bardghji, Emil, Oscar, Lori Ewing, Toby Davis Organizations: COPENHAGEN, Manchester United, League, FC Copenhagen, United, Hag, TNT Sports, Galatasaray, Bayern Munich, Copenhagen, of, Champions League, Man City, Leicester City, Thomson Locations: Copenhagen, Hojlund

☆ Republican US House Speaker Johnson nears choice on avoiding gov't shutdown
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-08 | by ( David Morgan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Newly elected Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) addresses the U.S. House of Representatives after he was elected to be the new Speaker at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, U.S., October 25, 2023. Despite signs of some bipartisan talks between the chambers, Johnson has been focused on finding a solution that his 221-212 House Republican majority can accept. The choice will test Johnson's effectiveness as the top Republican in Congress, just two weeks after he was chosen following nearly a month of Republican infighting. Johnson, 51, a relative novice in leadership politics with few political enemies, continues to enjoy goodwill within the fractious House Republican caucus. "The four corners are talking," said Schumer, using a term that refers to Johnson, Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell, House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and himself.

Persons: Mike Johnson, Elizabeth Frantz, Johnson, David Joyce, Andy Harris, you've, Mike Simpson, Kevin McCarthy, Harris, Chuck Schumer, Schumer, Mitch McConnell, Hakeem Jeffries, David Morgan, Scott Malone, David Gregorio Our Organizations: U.S . House, U.S, Capitol, REUTERS, Rights, Republican, Democratic, Senate, Committee, Republicans, Louisiana Republican, House Democratic, New York Democrat, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Louisiana

WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — A group of South Pacific leaders was due to travel to the stunning island of Aitutaki on Thursday to discuss climate change and other regional concerns. The forum culminates in a leaders' retreat Friday on Aitutaki, a beautiful island renowned for its picturesque lagoon. Albanese told reporters that Australia had gotten a positive reception in a region where climate change looms as an existential threat for many low-lying islands. Political Cartoons View All 1237 ImagesAlbanese's predecessor Scott Morrison was criticized for dragging his feet on climate change while championing Australia's lucrative coal and gas exports. “I am proud of the hard work and items before you today covering climate change, gender, fisheries, nuclear issues, and trade, among others,” Puna told forum attendees.

Persons: Anthony Albanese, Albanese, Scott Morrison, Henry Puna, ” Organizations: South Pacific, Forum, Australia Locations: WELLINGTON, New Zealand, Aitutaki, Cook, Henry, ” Puna, ” New Zealand

☆ As shutdown looms, US House Republicans search for stopgap solution
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( David Morgan | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

House Speaker Mike Johnson, the top Republican in Congress, described the closed-door debate as "positive." House Republicans are focused on passing full-year appropriations bills for transportation, housing, urban development and financial services. The chamber has passed seven partisan Republican bills of the 12 spending measures needed. "What we need is bipartisan solutions," Representative Pete Aguilar, chair of the House Democratic conference, told reporters. Another option on the House Republican table would be to negotiate with the Democratic-led Senate on a "clean" CR that can pass both chambers quickly.

Persons: Mike Johnson, Nathan Howard, Everybody's, Brian Babin, Johnson, Dusty Johnson, Pete Aguilar, Eli Crane, Crane, Mike Garcia, David Morgan, Scott Malone, Stephen Coates, Leslie Adler Organizations: Republican, U.S, Capitol, REUTERS, Rights, . House, Democratic, Republicans, Democrats, Internal Revenue Service, House Democratic, Social Security, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Israel, Ukraine, Mexico

☆ Biden approval falls to lowest level since April -Reuters/Ipsos
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Jason Lange | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

U.S. President Joe Biden boards a vehicle after arriving at Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Delaware, U.S., November 6, 2023. REUTERS/Leah Millis/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsWASHINGTON, Nov 7 (Reuters) - U.S. President Joe Biden's popularity slipped this month to its lowest level since April, a Reuters/Ipsos poll showed, the latest data point raising concerns about the Democrat's re-election bid next year. Biden is widely expected to face a November 2024 rematch with former President Donald Trump, the frontrunner for the Republican nomination. The share of poll respondents who rated "war and foreign conflicts" the No. The Reuters/Ipsos poll gathered responses online from 1,019 adults, using a nationally representative sample.

Persons: Joe Biden, Leah Millis, Joe Biden's, Biden, Donald Trump, Jason Lange, Scott Malone, Alistair Bell Organizations: Delaware Air National Guard Base, REUTERS, Rights, Reuters, Republican, Thomson Locations: New Castle , Delaware, U.S, Israel, Russia, Ukraine

☆ Hunter Biden prosecutor to testify behind closed doors to House Republicans
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

File photo: U.S. President Joe Biden's son, Hunter Biden, arrives to appear in a federal court on gun charges in Wilmington, Delaware, U.S., October 3, 2023. House Republicans allege that the Justice Department improperly interfered with an investigation into Hunter Biden, whose brushes with the law are a central focus of their impeachment inquiry into President Biden. Weiss has headed an investigation into Hunter Biden since 2019. Originally nominated during Republican President Donald Trump's administration, he was allowed to remain in place under Biden. Weiss has charged Hunter Biden, 53, with crimes related to owning a firearm while using illegal drugs.

Persons: Joe Biden's, Hunter Biden, Mike Segar, David Weiss, Biden, Weiss, Mr, Donald Trump's, Trump, impeaching Biden, Makini Brice, Andrew Goudsward, Scott Malone, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, Republican, Internal Revenue Service, Republicans, Justice Department, Department, FBI, IRS, Trump, Thomson Locations: Wilmington , Delaware, U.S

☆ Banking chiefs say market vulnerable to 'geopolitical escalation', regulatory push
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-07 | by ( Selena Li | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/3] UBS Chairman Colm Kelleher looks on during the Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit, in Hong Kong, China November 7, 2023. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu Acquire Licensing RightsHONG KONG, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Top global banking chiefs on Tuesday said they are concerned the financial sector's next crisis may come from rising geopolitical uncertainty which could test financial market resiliency, while the industry remains vulnerable to regulatory tightening. The trigger for the next global financial crisis is likely to come from the geopolitical or political space, said Morgan Stanley (MS.N) Chairman and CEO James Gorman. Gorman was among more than a dozen top executives of international firms speaking at the Global Financial Leaders Investment Summit hosted by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority. REGULATION "WAY TOO FAR"The global banking bosses also took the stage of the Asia summit to voice their concerns in an unusually aggressive joint effort to push back on a set of stricter banking rules.

Persons: Colm Kelleher, Tyrone Siu, Morgan Stanley, MS.N, James Gorman, Gorman, " Gorman, Christian, Goldman Sachs, David Solomon, Solomon, Morgan Stanley's Gorman, Selena Li ， Kane Wu, Xie Yu, Scott Murdoch, Summer, Tom Hogue, Christopher Cushing, Lincoln Organizations: UBS, Global Financial, Investment, REUTERS, Tyrone, Investment Summit, Hong Kong Monetary Authority, Deutsche Bank, Christian Sewing, UBS Group, Thomson Locations: Hong Kong, China, HONG KONG, Israel, Gaza, Russia, Ukraine, Asia, U.S

Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., November 6, 2023. Trump's testimony wrapped up in midafternoon. Over roughly four hours on the witness stand, Trump often avoided direct answers, instead bragging about his properties and his wealth. New York state lawyers said in their lawsuit that the estimates misled lenders and insurers, earning him more than $100 million and exaggerating his wealth by $2 billion. At one point when Trump was on the stand, Engoron asked Kise to take Trump to the back of the courtroom and "explain the rules."

Persons: Donald Trump, Eduardo Munoz, Arthur Engoron, Trump, Engoron, Christopher Kise, Ivanka, Letitia James, Alina Habba, I've, James, Kise, Eric, Donald Jr, Michael Cohen, Trump's, Jack Queen, Luc Cohen, Andy Sullivan, Scott Malone, Lisa Shumaker, Grant McCool Organizations: U.S, Trump Organization, Court, REUTERS Acquire, Companies Trump Organization, Trump, Republican, New, Deutsche Bank, Mar, Thomson Locations: New York, Manhattan, New York City, U.S, midafternoon, Doral, Florida, Springs, United States

☆ Trump's free speech defense may fall short in election subversion trial
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Andrew Goudsward | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +6 min

Trump’s defense lawyers, in a flurry of legal motions, have argued that the case by Special Counsel Jack Smith "attempts to criminalize core political speech and political advocacy." At trial, legal experts say Trump will likely not be allowed to argue to a jury that his conduct was protected by his First Amendment right to free speech because such legal questions are resolved by the judge. Those claims complement his political case as an anti-establishment crusader whose movement is opposed by powerful foes seeking to silence him. Criminal defendants can use the defense to argue they sought legal opinions and did not intend to break the law. Three former Trump lawyers have already pleaded guilty in Georgia, including Kenneth Chesebro, who drafted memos crafting the fake elector scheme.

Persons: Donald Trump, Octavio Jones, Jack Smith, Trump, Democrat Joe Biden, Trump . Trump, Jonathan Turley, Mike Pence, “ He’s, ”, Ty Cobb, “, Arthur Engoron, Mr Kise, Engoron, Christopher Kise, Tanya Chutkan, Kristy Parker, ” Trump, William Barr, Kenneth Chesebro, Andrew Goudsward, Scott Malone, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: U.S, Republican, Florida Freedom Summit, Gaylord, Convention, REUTERS, Rights, Democrat, Trump ., George Washington University, Trump, Protect Democracy, Capitol, Prosecutors, Thomson Locations: Florida, Kissimmee , Florida, U.S, Washington, New York, Georgia

☆ Proxy firm ISS recommends vote in favour of Brookfield-led consortium's Origin Energy bid
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Scott Murdoch | Thomson Reuters | Scott Murdoch Has Been A Journalist For More Than Two Decades Working For Thomson Reuters | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsSYDNEY, Nov 7 (Reuters) - Proxy advisory firm Institutional Shareholder Services (ISS) has recommended investors vote in favour of a Brookfield-led consortium's $10.5 billion bid for Australia's Origin Energy (ORG.AX). Brookfield and EIG Partners has offered A$9.53 per share for Origin Energy. AustralianSuper, which holds a 15.03% stake, has said it believes the consortium's bid substantially "undervalues" Origin and will vote against the offer. Brookfield will take ownership of Origin's energy markets business if the vote is in favour of the bid, while EIG's MidOcean Energy will gain a 27.5% stake in Australia Pacific LNG (APLNG). In that scenario, EIG will own Origin and sell the energy markets business to Brookfield, meaning remaining shareholders, including AustralianSuper, will own only APLNG.

Persons: Dado Ruvic, Scott Murdoch, Paul Simao Organizations: Brookfield, REUTERS, Rights, Services, Origin Energy, EIG Partners, Shareholders, Energy, Australia Pacific LNG, Thomson Locations: Brookfield, Australia, Sydney

[1/10] Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., November 6, 2023. You’ve made it important, but it wasn’t," Trump said of the estimates. New York state lawyers argued in their lawsuit that the estimates misled lenders and insurers, earning him $100 million and exaggerating his wealth by $2 billion. Trump's crowded legal calendar threatens to take him off the campaign trail for much of next year. The trial was originally scheduled to run through early December but could wrap up sooner as the state calls its final witnesses this week.

Persons: Donald Trump, David Dee Delgado, Trump, Judge Arthur Engoron, Engoron, Letitia James, “ I’m, Trump's, Mr Kise, Christopher Kise, James, Eric, Donald Jr, Michael Cohen, Ivanka, Jack Queen, Luc Cohen, Andy Sullivan, Scott Malone, Lisa Shumaker, Grant McCool Organizations: U.S, Trump Organization, Court, REUTERS Acquire, New York, Trump, New York Democrats, Republican, Thomson Locations: New York, Manhattan, New York City, U.S, Doral, Florida, York, Lago, glower, New

☆ Donald Trump to testify in New York fraud case that threatens his business
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( Jack Queen | Companies Need To Integrate Climate Reporting Across Functions To Comply With California S New Law | Henry Engler | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

[1/2] Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York State Supreme Court in the Manhattan borough of New York City, U.S., October 25, 2023. Dave Sanders/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo Acquire Licensing RightsNEW YORK, Nov 6 (Reuters) - Donald Trump returns to a New York courtroom on Monday, where he will take the witness stand in a civil fraud trial that threatens to diminish the real-estate empire that built his reputation before he entered politics. New York Attorney General Letitia James is seeking $250 million in fines, as well as restrictions that would prevent Trump and his sons Eric and Donald Jr from doing business in their home state. Judge Arthur Engoron has already canceled business certificates for companies that control large portions of his business, though that order is on hold during appeal. Trump's daughter Ivanka is due to testify on Wednesday, though she is not a defendant in the case.

Persons: Donald Trump, Dave Sanders, Trump, Letitia James, Eric, Donald Jr, Judge Arthur Engoron, Michael Cohen, James, Ivanka, Jack Queen, Andy Sullivan, Scott Malone, Nick Zieminski Organizations: U.S, Trump Organization, Court, New York, Trump, New York Democrats, Republican, Thomson Locations: New York, Manhattan, New York City, U.S, York, Lago, Florida, glower, New

The Senate, which Democrats control 51-49, has also been struggling to pass bills funding the government through Sept. 30, adding to calls for a stopgap "continuing resolution" to avert a shutdown. Further complicating matters is a Republican majority so narrow that House Speaker Mike Johnson can afford to lose no more than four party votes on legislation Democrats oppose. "He hasn't decided how that would be structured - if that would happen," House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, the No. 2 Republican, told reporters in the U.S. Capitol on Friday. The House passed two of three Republican spending bills on their agenda last week, covering congressional operations and the environment.

Persons: Leah Millis, We've, Tom Cole, Hakeem Jeffries, Jeffries, Mike Johnson, Jeff Lewis, Johnson, Kevin McCarthy, hasn't, Steve Scalise, Frank Lucas, Jason Lange, David Morgan, Richard Cowan, Scott Malone, Jonathan Oatis Organizations: U.S . Capitol, REUTERS, Rights, U.S, Congress, Republicans, Democratic, House Democratic, Republican, Caucus, University of California, Capitol, Fox News Sunday, Reuters, Thomson Locations: Washington , U.S, Los Angeles

☆ US Senate Republicans unveil border plan as House Ukraine bill looms
▼ + stars: | 2023-11-06 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

2 Senate Republican John Thune told reporters that Johnson's plan has "a lot" of support among Republicans in the Senate, adding: "It'd be strong." The Republican-controlled House passed HR-2 in May, but the bill has gone nowhere in the Democratic-led Senate. Among other things, the Senate Republican proposal would resume construction of a border wall -- former President Donald Trump's signature goal -- in addition to deeming large numbers of migrants ineligible for asylum. Republican border provisions face broad opposition from Democrats in Congress and from President Joe Biden. He told reporters that a bill linking Ukraine aid to border security would come soon.

Persons: San Nicolas de los, Daniel Becerril, Mike Johnson, Republican John Thune, Lindsey Graham, Tom Cotton, James Lankford, Donald Trump's, Joe Biden, Johnson, David Morgan, Scott Malone, Deepa Babington Organizations: REUTERS, Rights, U.S, Senate Republicans, Republican, Republicans, Democratic, Democrats, Internal Revenue Service, Thomson Locations: U.S, Nuevo Leon, San Nicolas, San Nicolas de los Garza, Mexico, Ukraine, Republican, Israel

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