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Trump hit with new charges in classified docs case

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2 years ago

July 28, 2023

Former US President Donald Trump is facing new charges in a classified documents case related to Mar-a-Lago, his private resort.

The revised indictment accuses Trump of pressuring an employee to delete security camera footage from Mar-a-Lago. The charges include three new counts, one for wilful retention of defense information and two for obstruction. Additionally, Mar-a-Lago staff member Carlos de Oliveira has also been indicted in connection with the case.

The court documents reveal alleged efforts between Trump’s close aide, Walt Nauta, and Carlos de Oliveira to obstruct the Justice Department’s investigation. They are accused of conspiring to delete surveillance footage from security cameras after the Department of Justice issued a subpoena seeking footage of the basement where confidential documents were supposedly kept.

According to the court documents, de Oliveira texted another employee, the director of information technology, instructing them to delete the server as per Trump’s request. When the employee expressed that he lacked the authority to do so, de Oliveira allegedly pressured him into complying. The indictment describes a scene where Nauta and de Oliveira navigated through bushes and foliage to reach the IT room.

The updated indictment also alleges that Trump knowingly discussed a top-secret document with biographers visiting Mar-a-Lago. The document supposedly contained plans for a potential attack on “Country A,” identified by outlets as Iran. Trump allegedly showed this document to one of his guests during the interview.

The charges are being led by special prosecutor Jack Smith, who also met with Trump’s lawyers for a separate investigation into alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. Trump’s legal team received no indication of the timing for any indictment related to that case.

Trump dismissed the fresh charges in an emailed statement from his 2024 presidential campaign, claiming that they were part of an “illegal witch hunt” led by Jack Smith. These new charges add to Trump’s growing list of legal troubles, including facing trial for a hush-money case, civil charges in a defamation case, and the possibility of charges from Georgia prosecutors related to the alleged election result overturn effort.

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SpaceX IPO could make Elon Musk’s Mars dream a trillion-dollar reality

SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.

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53 minutes ago

December 12, 2025

Harvey Vargas

SpaceX’s upcoming IPO could raise $25 billion and value the company over $1 trillion, igniting investor excitement for Mars missions.

Investors are buzzing as SpaceX gears up for a potential IPO, aiming to raise more than $25 billion, possibly as soon as June. The offering could value the company at over $1 trillion, fueling Musk’s ambitious plans for Mars and beyond.

Despite the high-risk nature of space ventures, demand from retail investors is expected to be strong. Experts predict this IPO could become historic, with the company’s market value potentially soaring past $2 trillion once it launches.

Musk’s unconventional management style hasn’t slowed investor enthusiasm, even amidst regulatory hurdles. The funds raised could also support groundbreaking innovations, including energy-efficient space data centers.

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Russia shoots down 280+ Ukrainian drones as Zelenskyy pushes new peace plan

Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.

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59 minutes ago

December 12, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Russia claims 280 Ukrainian drones shot down; Zelenskyy finalizes a new peace proposal amid rising tensions and military clashes.

Russia’s Defence Ministry claims it has shot down over 280 Ukrainian drones, with 40 intercepted near Moscow, some targeting the city directly. Emergency services responded to debris, and temporary flight restrictions were enforced at Moscow’s airports amid the attacks.

Meanwhile, President Zelenskyy revealed his team is finalizing a revised 20-point peace proposal, introducing new ideas on territorial control. Ukrainian and American officials are set to consult online, focusing on security guarantees rather than the detailed points of the plan.

As tensions rise, both military clashes and diplomatic efforts continue to shape the future of the conflict. Keep up with the latest updates and expert analysis on these unfolding events.

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Disney invests $1B in OpenAI to generate Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar videos

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.

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December 12, 2025

Harvey Vargas

Disney invests $1 billion in OpenAI for AI-generated videos featuring iconic characters, enhancing fan interactions and launching in 2026.

Disney is taking AI to the next level, investing $1 billion in OpenAI to create a licensing deal that allows users to generate videos featuring more than 200 characters from Disney, Marvel, Star Wars, and Pixar. This partnership could redefine how fans interact with their favorite characters.

The deal will let users stream short AI-generated videos directly on Disney+, and ChatGPT will also produce images of Disney’s licensed characters. However, the agreement excludes talent likenesses or voices, keeping human performances separate.

Set to launch in 2026, the collaboration also gives Disney warrants to purchase additional OpenAI equity and use AI tools for product development, opening doors to new creative opportunities.

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