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Ocasio-Cortez on Trump’s legal cases: ‘This is about corruption and criminality’ — full interview Democratic Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez tells CNN’s Jake Tapper that Donald Trump “should be treated equally under the law,” even if it means seizing his assets in New York if he can’t post a $464 million bond.

The former chair of the Republican National Committee has finally said that President Joe Biden is the rightful winner of the 2020 presidential election — more than three years after the fact.NBC News quickly hired McDaniel as a political analyst. The decision caused alarm among some current and former anchors at the news organization.McDaniel previously questioned the validity of Biden’s 2020 win and referred to investigations of the January 6 Capitol riot as “persecution of ordinary citizens who engaged in legitimate political discourse.” She’s been no friend to the press, either.But in her first appearance as an analyst on NBC…

In August, Chicago will play a key role in President Joe Biden’s reelection bid as he’s set to accept the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination in the populous Midwestern city.But if last week’s primary vote count in Chicago is any indication, Biden will have to continue working to engage voters — especially young voters — in what will be a tough reelection bid against former President Donald Trump.Given its strong Democratic tilt, Biden is basically assured of winning Cook County — which includes Chicago and many of its suburbs — by an overwhelming margin this November. In the 2020 election, Biden…

Prominent Bitcoin (BTC) advocate and MicroStrategy Inc. chair Michael Saylor shared a chart on Saturday, March 23 comparing Bitcoin’s performance with traditional assets like the S&P 500, Nasdaq, gold, silver, and bonds. Saylor took it as an opportunity to assert Bitcoin’s supremacy in the investment landscape. According to the chart, Bitcoin has grown 432% in that time, compared to 56% for the S&P 500 and 50% for Nasdaq. Conversely, silver and bonds have performed dismally, losing 13% and 19% of their value, respectively, while gold registered a modest 7% gain. #Bitcoin is Winning. pic.twitter.com/3ESQRHKEDa — Michael Saylor⚡️ (@saylor) March 23,…

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on Sunday defended accusing Israel of genocide against the Palestinian people and advocating for cuts to US military aid until humanitarian relief flows freely in Gaza. Her decision to use the term genocide, as she did during a floor speech on Friday in the House chamber, was “taken with extraordinary gravity,” she said. While she has openly condemned the violence in Gaza amid Israel’s war against Hamas, Ocasio-Cortez has typically been cautious about labeling Israel’s treatment of the Palestinians as genocide — a distinction in line with her tendency to use more conciliatory rhetoric on Israel than…

Fictional stories have the ability to mirror reality, to reveal universal truths about living and society that expose the deepest crevices of humanity. But documentaries hold just as much power — they offer an even deeper dive into the real world, presenting stories that are both informative and engaging across a multitude of genres. From historical retellings that reflect on politics and religion to true crime exposés that reveal our darkest secrets, documentaries bring incredible everyday moments to life. And the best documentaries perform this task on a masterful level. Whether you’re a long-time fan of documentaries or just starting…

The underperforming energy sector has been recovering. The sector relative strength has risen from last place to number six. Since 2000, this level of improvement has led to higher prices over the next four weeks in seven of eight cases. The internal readings such as breadth are improving within the sector; the advance-decline has hit a new high. These positive developments are occurring in the bullish March-April time frame. April has brought higher prices in this sector about 65% of the time for an average gain of over 4%. From March 23rd through June 9th, price has risen 72% of…

The bank’s equities division, which helps hedge funds execute trades, has been plagued by a culture of “persistent harassment and discrimination,” Bloomberg reported after interviewing 22 people who “worked in or closely with the equities division.”The report recounts numerous examples of a toxic boys’-club environment where women were rated by their appearances, objectified, and subjected to lewd discussions and unwanted advances. Some kept quiet out of fear of retaliation. Others who spoke up about their experiences said they were dismissed by a corporate culture that valued a small “in crowd” and ignored others. Business Insider reached out to Citigroup for…

A 2025 budget proposal backed by 170 House Republicans would nix a universal free school lunch program.The Republican Study Committee budget is a glimpse at GOP priorities should they win in November.Only nine states provide free school lunch to all students right now. There’s no such thing as a free lunch. That’s the future that some Republicans appear to want at least.The Republican Study Committee, a congressional caucus that contains around three-fourths of Republicans in the House of Representatives, released its 2025 fiscal year budget report this week. The budget is unlikely to pass any time soon but offers a…

In anticipation of the forthcoming Bitcoin (BTC) halving event, thousands of outdated Bitcoin mining machines in the U.S. are being prepared for shipment to destinations abroad. According to Bloomberg, SunnySide Digital — a wholesaler in the crypto mining industry — is sending approximately 6,000 older Bitcoin mining machines to a warehouse it operates in Colorado Springs. The company plans to refurbish and resell these machines to buyers overseas, especially in regions with cheaper energy costs. SunnySide Digital CEO Taras Kulyk said the decision is a natural response to the halving event. Buyers are seeking locations where electricity expenses are minimal.…