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First Trump allies surrender in Georgie election subversion case

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The first of former President Donald Trump’s co-defendants in Georgia’s high-profile criminal case, which accuses Trump and his associates of subverting the 2020 election results, surrendered at an Atlanta jail.

County records and an official statement confirmed this pivotal moment in the ongoing legal saga.

John Eastman, former lawyer to Trump, and Scott Hall, a Republican poll watcher, both voluntarily surrendered to the county sheriff’s office. Their actions precede Trump’s scheduled surrender, set for two days from now, in response to his fourth criminal indictment this year.

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Donald Trump, currently the front-runner for the Republican 2024 White House nomination, has consistently dismissed all the prosecutions as politically motivated, persistently asserting, albeit falsely, that his 2020 loss to Democratic President Joe Biden resulted from electoral fraud.

John Eastman, in a statement, expressed his intention to surrender, having agreed to a $100,000 bond agreement the day before. He remarked, “I am here today to surrender to an indictment that should never have been brought. It represents a crossing of the Rubicon for our country, implicating the fundamental First Amendment right to petition the government for redress of grievances.”

Scott Hall, the Republican poll watcher from Georgia’s Fulton County, was booked by the county’s sheriff’s office on Tuesday and remains in custody, as indicated by jail records. He had previously consented to a $10,000 bond arrangement, which entails reporting to pre-trial supervision every 30 days.

In the 41-count Georgia indictment unveiled last week, Trump and 18 other defendants face charges of racketeering and various other crimes related to their concerted efforts to reverse Trump’s electoral loss in the state to Joe Biden. Prosecutors are pushing for a trial to commence in March, although the complexity of the case and the sheer number of defendants may potentially lead to delays.

Mark Meadows, Trump’s former chief of staff, recently sought to have the case moved to federal court and dismissed on the grounds of immunity from prosecution for actions taken during his federal tenure. Meadows had also requested a delay in his surrender until after a hearing in federal court on Monday. However, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis rejected this request and informed Meadows’ legal team that she would seek his arrest if he did not surrender by Friday afternoon, according to court records.

It is anticipated that Trump and other defendants will raise similar arguments, potentially causing further delays as their legal teams engage in pretrial litigation with prosecutors.

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U.S. halts TSMC chip shipments to China

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The U.S. has ordered TSMC to stop shipping advanced AI and GPU chips to China starting Monday.

 

This decision follows concerns that TSMC chips were found in Huawei’s AI processors, potentially violating export controls. TSMC has informed its Chinese clients that shipments are now suspended. Huawei, already on the U.S. trade blacklist, faces further challenges in developing AI technology. The U.S. is also targeting other companies involved in shipping these chips to China as part of a broader effort to limit China’s access to advanced tech. TSMC has confirmed it will follow all export regulations.

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Trump’s plans to shakeup the Pentagon military leadership

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President-elect Trump’s return may spell big changes for the Pentagon.

Trump has hinted at removing military officials he deems “woke” or disloyal, creating unease within the Defense Department.

Some of Trump’s former generals have labeled him unfit for office, but he’s doubling down on loyalty as a top priority.

Senate Armed Services Committee chair Jack Reed warns that Trump could “destroy” the Pentagon by removing generals who stand by the Constitution.

Military leaders could face dismissal if they don’t align with Trump’s stances on issues like NATO or domestic deployments.

This loyalty push may reshape America’s military approach under Trump’s leadership.

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Judge grants request to pause Trump’s federal Jan. 6 case

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Special Counsel Jack Smith moves to vacate pretrial deadlines as DOJ weighs next steps after Trump’s Election Day victory.

U.S. District Court Judge Tanya Chutkan on Friday granted Special Counsel Jack Smith’s request to pause proceedings in former President Donald Trump’s federal Jan. 6 case.

The decision halts upcoming pretrial deadlines, allowing the Department of Justice (DOJ) time to consider next steps after Trump’s recent electoral win.

Smith’s motion filed on Friday highlighted the unprecedented situation, noting, “as a result of the election,” the DOJ seeks to vacate remaining deadlines to “assess this unprecedented circumstance.”

Judge Chutkan agreed, instructing the prosecution to submit a status report on December 2 with its proposed course of action.

The request marks a pivotal step, likely steering toward a halt in prosecution, given the DOJ’s longstanding policy against prosecuting a sitting president.

Trump’s victory, making him the first convicted felon elected to the White House, has prompted DOJ officials to deliberate on how best to close Smith’s two federal cases against him.

Had Trump lost the race against Vice President Harris, the former president could have faced potential prison time.

However, this Election Day win likely shields him from criminal consequences while in office.

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