Roger Ver, a Bitcoin millionaire and evangelist, is one of the first early adopters of the so-called cryptocurrency. (Photo by Danny Lee/South China Morning Post via Getty Images) South China Morning Post | South China Morning Post | Getty Images The Justice Department filed tax fraud charges this week against a prolific Bitcoin investor named…
A law firm that has long defended Donald J. Trump’s campaign and businesses from employment lawsuits has suddenly asked to withdraw from a years-long lawsuit involving what it calls an “irreparable breakdown in the attorney-client relationship.” . The firm — LaRocca, Hornik, Greenberg, Rosen, Kittridge, Carlin and McPartland — has represented Mr. Trump’s political activities…
California Rep. Devin Nunes, ranking member of the House Intelligence Committee, speaks during an impeachment hearing on Nov. 13, 2019, in Washington. Andrew Harrer | Bloomberg | Getty Images Shares of Trump media jumped more than 9% on Wednesday, just hours after the company said it was asking Republican committee chairmen in the House of…
Former President Donald Trump returns from a lunch break at Manhattan Criminal Court as jury selection continues April 18, 2024 in New York. Jabin Botsford | Reuters The New York attorney general’s office on Friday asked a judge to effectively void a $175 million bond posted by former President Donald Trump in order to receive…
President Biden and his team hope to avoid further escalation that would lead to a larger war in the Middle East, advising Israel that its successful defense against Iranian airstrikes represents a major strategic victory that may not require another round of retaliation, US officials said. The interception of almost all of the more than…
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in the hallway outside a courtroom in New York City, U.S., on March 25, 2024, where he attends a hearing in his criminal trial over allegations related to hush money payments to a porn star. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Donald Trump’s lawyers have asked a judge for a “significant”…
The United States would stop funding the main U.N. agency that provides aid to Palestinians in Gaza under a spending deal set to take effect soon, according to two people familiar with the plan. The ban, part of a sweeping spending bill negotiated by lawmakers and the White House that is expected to be approved…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu watches as the U.S. Secretary of State makes statements to the media after their meeting at the Kirya, the headquarters of the Israeli Ministry of Defense, in Tel Aviv on October 12, 2023. Blinken came as a sign of solidarity after Hamas meeting There was a surprise stampede in Israel…
