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Trump seeks to delay classified documents trial until after 2024 election

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On Monday, former President Donald Trump requested a significant delay before facing trial for allegedly hoarding military secrets at his Mar-a-Lago estate

Trump argued that proceeding with the trial while he remains a presidential candidate would make it nearly impossible to impanel an impartial jury.

“Proceeding to trial during the pendency of a Presidential election cycle wherein opposing candidates are effectively (if not literally) directly adverse to one another in this action will create extraordinary challenges in the jury selection process and limit the Defendants’ ability to secure a fair and impartial adjudication,” attorneys for Trump and his personal aide and co-defendant, Walt Nauta, said in a court filing Monday night.

This request presents a crucial test for U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon, who is considering special counsel Jack Smith’s push for a December 2023 trial, citing the strong public interest in beginning proceedings as soon as possible.

The defence filing categorically states that December is too soon for a trial and urges Judge Cannon not to set a trial date at this point.

Trump’s legal team explicitly opposes a trial during the upcoming presidential election season, which is expected to kick off later this year.

If Trump secures the Republican nomination, his defence argues for a delay of almost a year beyond the prosecution’s proposed timeline.

This legal strategy aligns with Trump’s customary approach of protracting legal matters in the hopes of changing the legal landscape.

However, in this instance, the objective is to delay a criminal trial that could potentially result in a lengthy prison sentence if he is convicted, marking the first-ever prosecution of a former president.

Furthermore, if Trump were to win the election, he would possess legal and constitutional tools to disrupt the prosecution’s efforts.

He has previously asserted the power to self-pardon, an untested exercise of presidential authority.

Additionally, as president, he would have the ability to appoint leaders within the Justice Department, who could potentially terminate any ongoing criminal proceedings.

In their late-night submission, Trump’s defence attorneys did not address these scenarios directly but highlighted a series of potential conflicts and proceedings that they argue would make it nearly impossible to adequately prepare for a trial in the coming months.

These complications include a civil trial scheduled for October in New York involving New York Attorney General Letitia James’ attempt to impose significant restrictions on Trump and his businesses for alleged widespread fraud.

Another issue is a criminal trial set for March 2024 on state charges related to hush money payments to porn star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 presidential election.

 

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Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing immediately

Trump orders Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, raising concerns over arms race and global safety

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– Trump ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing, risking global tensions and retaliation from other nations.
– Proliferation concerns are rising as nuclear states modernise arsenals and the New START Treaty nears expiration.
US President Donald Trump has ordered the Pentagon to resume nuclear weapons testing immediately, aiming to align with testing programs from other countries according to the conversation.Resuming explosive nuclear tests would likely trigger retaliatory responses from nuclear-armed nations like Russia and China, worsening the arms race and increasing global risks.

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The potential for worldwide radioactive fallout remains high, even for underground tests. The Comprehensive Nuclear Test Ban Treaty, signed by 187 states, prohibits such testing, yet the US remains a signatory without ratification, bound not to violate the treaty’s intent.

Nuclear weapon testing, once crucial for understanding weapon effects and military planning, has diminished. Since World War II, nuclear tests have largely focused on developing new designs. Significant environmental and health concerns led to a moratorium on atmospheric testing in the early 1960s and the Partial Test Ban Treaty in 1963.

Many countries, including the US, stopped explosive testing in the 1990s. Technological advancements allowed nations to develop nuclear weapons without the need for actual explosions.

Proliferation Risks

Nuclear proliferation continues, with all nine nuclear-armed states investing heavily in modernising their arsenals. This raises concerns about lowered thresholds for using such weapons.

Recent conflicts involving nuclear threats have escalated, and the number of nuclear weapons operationally available has begun to rise again. Russia has tested advanced nuclear weapons, while China is rapidly expanding its military capabilities.

The New START Treaty, which confines the nuclear capabilities of the US and Russia, is set to expire soon, with no successor treaty negotiations underway.

The Doomsday Clock has moved closer to midnight this year, highlighting the heightened dangers facing the world today.

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US–China trade talks are a handshake, not a deal

Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

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Trump and Xi unofficially extend tariff truce, with US concessions and Chinese commitments on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.


Presidents Trump and Xi extend their tariff truce in an informal meeting, with US cuts and Chinese promises on soybeans, fentanyl, and rare earths.

Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX cautions this is unofficial and deeper issues between the two super powers remain.

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Markets cautious as rate cut hopes fade

Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.

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Central banks ease rate cut hopes amid inflation and wobbling tech stocks; markets adjust to Fed’s new stance.


Central banks pull back on rate cut expectations as tech stocks wobble and inflation pressures persist. Markets adjust cautiously to the Fed’s new tone.

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