🧵 1. Today at the Supreme Court: hearing arguments on ex-President Trump's immunity. Likely outcome? Some immunity but trial delays, reports Axios. #politics
🧵 1/ Iranian lawmaker hints Iran is prepared for nuclear weapon testing amid rising tensions with Israel. Military commanders suggest potential shift in nuclear program approach. #politics
🧵 1. US-led pier project in Gaza attacked by unknown gunmen while UN officials were on site, forcing delegation to take cover. IDF blames Palestinian terrorists for mortar attack. #politics
🧵 1. Dr. Fauci is set to testify on COVID-19 response and origins in a public hearing on June 3, revealing potential systemic failures. #politics
🧵 1. Mish Shedlock discusses the challenges in immigration policy talks, questioning options between border shutdowns and no controls, and the impact on demographics and fertility rates. #politics
Ariel Henry resigns as prime minister of Haiti, paving the way for a new government to take power
🧵 1. Senate approves $95B foreign aid pkg, bolstering Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. Bill passage praised by Ukrainian President Zelensky. #politics
🧵 1. DOJ seeks 3-year prison sentence for Binance founder Changpeng Zhao who pleaded guilty to money laundering & sanctions violations. #politics
#newsonleo #spain #politics Spanish prime minister Pedro Sanchez halts official duties and considers resignation following his wife being investigated for corruption.
#newsonleo #usa #politics #rip Donald Payne Jr., Democratic representative for 10th District of New Jersey in US Congress, has passed away at age 65. 1/
#newsonleo #croatia #politics Marija Selak-Raspudić, member of Croatian Parliament from MOST party, announced that she would not join her party's list on the upcoming European Parliament elections. 1/
#newsonleo #croatia #politics Peđa Grbin, leader of SDP, Croatia's main opposition party announced that SDP abandoned their plans to have Zoran Milanović, their former leader and current President, as candidate for new prime minister. 1/
Minnesota state senator arrested on suspicion of burglary
Police say a Minnesota state senator and former broadcast meteorologist has been arrested in the northwestern city of Detroit Lakes
#newsonleo #croatia #politics Law and Justice (PiP), party of firebrand MEP Mislav Kolakušić, who has just been elected to Croatian Parliament on the list of right-wing Fatherland Movement (DP), will compete for European Parliament on the separate ticket. 1/
🧵 1. Former President Trump arrived at a Manhattan courthouse today for the start of his 'hush money' trial, facing up to 34 felony counts. #politics
Today in #historyonleo
On April 22, 1994, former President Richard M. Nixon dies after suffering a stroke four days earlier. In a 1978 speech at Oxford University, Nixon admitted he had screwed up during his presidency but predicted that his achievements would be viewed more favorably with time. He told the young audience, “You’ll be here in the year 2000, see how I am regarded then.”
🧵 1. Trump cancels NC rally due to storm, calling into the event to prioritize safety as lightning flashed above. Supporters disheartened, but urged to leave immediately. #politics
#newsonleo #croatia #politics Croatian media report, based on sources within ruling HDZ party, that prime minister Andrej Plenković will be their lead candidate for European Parliament elections, creating speculations about "Plenxit" or an attempt to switch his national premiership for future post in European Commision.
🧵 1. Russia warns of deeper U.S. hybrid war through support for Ukraine, predicts Vietnam-style humiliation and fiasco for the United States in ongoing conflict. #politics
🧵 1. Trump leads Biden on handling inflation per NBC News poll. Focus shifts to jobs, tariffs. Biden targets Chinese imports and taxes in PA speeches. #politics
