Political Roundup: Trump Wallops Biden But Gets Backstabbed - GOP Civil War

🔥 GOP Resistance: McHenry's Moment Thwarted? 🔥

In a surprising twist, efforts to bolster Speaker Pro Tempore Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.) met staunch Republican resistance this Thursday. Despite Rep. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) expressing early morning support for such a resolution amidst his ongoing struggle to consolidate backing for his Speaker campaign, opposition within the party swiftly surfaced.

Jordan's aspiration to clinch the gavel stumbled significantly on Wednesday's second ballot, with an even larger faction of Republicans withdrawing their support compared to Tuesday's vote. This internal strife, coupled with the escalating conflict in Israel and the impending shutdown, fueled discussions about vesting McHenry with interim legislative authority. However, with Jordan set to engage with dissenters, the timeline for the next Speakership vote hangs in the balance.

⚖️ No Reprieve for Trump: Civil Suit Pushes Forward ⚖️

On Wednesday, a federal judge rebuffed former President Trump's bid to postpone a civil lawsuit accusing him of complicity in the infamous Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol siege. Despite being indicted on related federal criminal charges, Trump's legal team's August plea to defer the civil case, citing significant case overlap, was struck down.

U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta dismissed Trump's motion for a stay with a concise order, deeming the appeal "unwarranted."

👩‍⚖️ Sidney Powell's Unexpected Plea 👩‍⚖️

In a dramatic courtroom turn, Trump-affiliated lawyer Sidney Powell conceded to six misdemeanor charges in the Georgia 2020 election interference saga. Her guilty plea on Thursday, part of a deal with prosecutors, marks her as the second defendant to do so in this extensive case.

Powell's admission came before Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee, mere days ahead of her anticipated trial next week.

🗳️ 2024 Election Showdown: Trump Edges Ahead 🗳️

In a nail-biting precursor to the 2024 presidential race, former President Trump is narrowly outpacing President Biden in seven crucial battleground states, per a fresh Bloomberg/Morning Consult poll. Voters from Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin have pushed Trump ahead by 4 percentage points.

This slight lead can be primarily attributed to growing voter discontent with Biden's economic strategies. The pulse of these states is poised to be a decisive factor in the forthcoming election. 🇺🇸✨

• 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)