Political Roundup: New Trump Threat - McCarthy Back - Biden Toast

Special Counsel Urges Anonymity for Trump Trial Jurors

Special Counsel Jack Smith has submitted a motion, pressing for the concealment of prospective juror identities in the case concerning Donald Trump's alleged election meddling. This move is a response to Trump's recent critical remarks about court staff. Moreover, another motion points out that Trump has not yet presented evidence to support his "advice of counsel" defense for the trial, suggesting he should provide all related communications with his legal team.

🎙GOP Faces Challenges Amid Speaker Vacancy During Israel Crisis

The GOP's decision to oust McCarthy, coinciding with a conflict involving a key U.S. ally, may have repercussions in vital districts in the upcoming year, including in New York. Tom Doherty, a GOP strategist based in New York, commented, "The absence of a House Speaker at this juncture is certainly unfavorable." This leadership gap emerges as Israel responds to a sudden large-scale attack by Hamas, a U.S.-designated terrorist group. The current conflict has resulted in numerous casualties on both sides. The House, lacking a Speaker, is unable to approve emergency assistance to Israel, and it's uncertain if acting Speaker, Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), can access classified updates regarding the situation.

Fulton County Prosecutors Request Testimonies for 2020 Election Interference Trial

According to recent court filings, prosecutors in Fulton County are keen to have RNC Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, and former Wisconsin GOP chairman Andrew Hitt testify in the upcoming trial related to election interference charges against two associates of former President Trump in Georgia.

Biden Faces Immigration Pressure Amid Surge at Border

The Biden administration is grappling with heightened scrutiny due to record migration numbers, with both conservative and liberal voices criticizing its handling of immigration issues. Although Biden has maintained some Trump-era border policies, such as denying asylum to individuals crossing the border illegally without first seeking refuge in a transit country and leveraging foreign aid to assist other nations with deportations, officials assert that Biden's approach differs. They highlight the development of lawful parole initiatives for asylum seekers. While the White House did not comment upon Axios Latino's inquiry, it has earlier mentioned its collaboration with city and state leaders experiencing a high influx of migrants, along with extending $1 billion in assistance for managing this surge.

• Joe Biden: 42 percent favorable, 54 percent unfavorable, 2 percent haven't heard enough about him;

• Donald Trump: 37 percent favorable, 59 percent unfavorable, 3 percent haven't heard enough about him;

• Ron DeSantis: 24 percent favorable, 58 percent unfavorable, 18 percent haven't heard enough about him;

Poll Results: Is Trump Guilty In Jan 6 Riots Case?

⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️⬜️ Yes, He Is (1389)

🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩 No, He Is Not (28579)