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Trump put down a $3 million retainer for attorney Christopher M. Kise, a sum that The New York Times called "unusually high." The competency of Trump's current legal team has been questioned by his advisors and others. Christopher M. Kise, formerly the solicitor general of Florida, agreed to defend Trump with an "unusually high" $3 million retainer, The New York Times reported on Friday, citing two unnamed sources familiar with the matter. With Trump facing numerous legal battles, his legal team has also been at the center of controversy since the 2020 election and the January 6 insurrection. A former Trump attorney, Eric Herschmann, has called into question the competency of some attorneys on the team, The Times reported.
Disney CEO, Bob Chapek, said Disney was a "lightning rod for clicks" amid its long-running dispute with Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis. Disney has been involved in a dispute with DeSantis over Florida's "Don't Say Gay" education bill. Chapek said he "stood firm" against political attacks on Disney, though didn't directly reference DeSantis. Disney has been involved in a public dispute with DeSantis over Florida's controversial "Don't Say Gay" bill, which bans teachers from encouraging "classroom discussion about sexual orientation or gender identity in primary grade levels." Representatives for Disney did not immediately respond to Insider's request for further comment, which was made outside normal working hours.
Hurricane Dorian could hit Florida early next week as a Category 4 storm with winds of 140 mph. Hurricane Dorian is building strength on its way to the Bahamas and Florida this weekend. The National Hurricane Center (NHC) expects the storm to hit Florida early next week as at least a Category 3 hurricane. Sustained wind speeds could even reach 140 mph, which would make Dorian a Category 4. Read More: Hurricane Dorian is moving toward Florida.
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