Former President Trump adviser Peter Navarro must report to prison on Tuesday after the Supreme Court rejected his bid to remain free while he appeals his conviction for contempt of Congress.
The big picture: Navarro will be the first high-ranking Trump official to serve prison time over actions related to the Capitol riot.
Dozens of House Republicans are already raising objections to keeping huge swaths of the federal government from shutting down before the legislation has even been released.
Why it matters: It places new pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) to capitulate to conservative demands as negotiators try to hammer out agreements on outstanding issues.
The first charter flight carrying dozens of U.S. citizens escaping violence in Haiti arrived in Miami on Sunday.
The big picture: The travelers arrived from Cap-Haïtien one day after the U.S. State Department announced plans for the flight from the port city following an emergency declaration by Ariel Henry, who has resigned as prime minister, due to gang violence.
The big picture: The complaint is part of a lawsuit originally filed against Adams in November under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which created a one-year window to sue over sexual assault claims regardless of the date of the allegation. Adams has denied the allegation.
President Biden's campaign released a new ad Monday centered on former President Trump's "bloodbath" remarks from acampaign rally over the weekend.
Why it matters: The Biden campaign is zeroing in on Trump's incendiary rhetoric as it seeks to present him as a fundamental threat to democracy if he is re-elected — and capture independent voters who might be alienated.
Why it matters: The carcinogen is linked to more than 40,000 deaths per year in the U.S., and chrysotile asbestos is still used in certain types of gaskets, car brakes, and other materials, per the EPA.
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan said Monday that he is withdrawing his name from consideration for a third-party ticket with the centrist political group No Labels.
Why it matters: He's the latest lawmaker to turn down running with No Labels in November, as the group says it is continuing with plans to possibly launch a unity ticket to take on former President Trump and President Biden.
Lawyers for former President Trump and his co-defendants said in a court filing on Monday it is "impossible" for them to secure a $464 million bond to appeal New York's fraud case against them.
Why it matters: If Trump and others can't secure the bond as required by New York law, they may be unable to appeal the damages and interest they were ordered to pay.
Why it matters: Between his loyal base of followers and outsized influence in major industries, Musk's endorsement would likely carry some weight ahead of what is expected to be a close presidential race.
President Biden doesn't speak frequently with Barack Obama — but behind closed doors, he talks about him a lot.
Why it matters: Biden often measures himself against the man he served as vice president, current and former aides say. It's a complex relationship in which there is a rivalry — particularly on Biden's side.
