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Atlanta DA Fights Trump’s Bid to End Election Interference Probe

Wall Street Journal Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis said there was no basis in Georgia law for the former president’s request to disqualify her. https://www.wsj.com/articles/atlanta-da-fights-trumps-bid-to-end-election-interference-probe-3061d7a3

Basquiat’s ‘The Nile’ Takes $67 Million for Seller Valentino

Wall Street Journal Christie’s wants the fashion designer to take top Basquiat honors this week, but Sotheby’s and collector Peter Brant are selling another Basquiat masterpiece on Thursday. https://www.wsj.com/articles/in-battle-of-basquiats-valentino-gets-67-million-for-masterpiece-the-nile-c2f91be

Russian State Duma to consider withdrawal from CFE Treaty, gas exports on Tuesday

Disclaimer: TASS is Russian government propaganda, and not a reliable news source. The bill providing for the denunciation of the CFE Treaty was submitted to the State Duma by Russian President Vladimir Putin on May 10 https://tass.com/politics/1617921

First Italian-French SAMP/T air defence system is already in Ukraine

Pravda Ukraine Ukraine has received the first Italian-French SAMP/T anti-aircraft missile system, which is a long-range air defence system. Source: Italian news outlet La Stampa Quote: “An Italian-French anti-aircraft missile system has arrived in Ukraine, and 20 local specialists will be engaged in its maintenance. https://www.pravda.com.ua/eng/news/2023/05/16/7402361/

Ghanaian ex-president gets opposition party’s nod in comeback bid

Fox News Former Ghanian President John Mahama, who has received the main opposition party’s nomination to run for president next year, said Monday that he thinks the current administration has failed citizens of the West African nation. A day after clinching the National Democratic Congress (NDC) ticket in the party’s presidential primary, Mahama accused the…

NJ Gov. Murphy nominates immigration lawyer for state Supreme Court seat

Fox News Gov. Phil Murphy has nominated Michael Noriega to be the next justice on the state Supreme Court, who if confirmed would be the first former public defender to sit on New Jersey’s top court. Noriega, 45, of Fanwood, is a longtime immigration lawyer and criminal defense attorney. He would replace Barry Albin, who…

Senegalese police officer dead after clash with protestors gathered over opposition leader’s arrest

Fox News A police officer died and several demonstrators were injured Monday during clashes between security forces and supporters of Senegalese opposition leader Ousmane Sonko in his hometown, according to an interior ministry statement and media reports. The unrest in Ziguinchor, a town in southern Senegal, came a day before the expected start of Sonko’s…

Why Elon Musk Picked NBCU’s Linda Yaccarino to Lead Twitter

Wall Street Journal Twitter’s next CEO, Linda Yaccarino, is well-known for her tight relationship with ad agencies and her hard-nosed negotiating tactics. WSJ’s Suzanne Vranica explains what she can bring to the social media company. https://www.wsj.com/articles/elon-musk-picked-nbcus-linda-yaccarino-to-lead-twitter-heres-why-36d6b92d

Durham report: FBI displayed ‘markedly different’ treatment of Clinton, Trump campaigns

Fox News The FBI and Justice Department jumped to investigate former President Trump’s campaign despite a lack of sound evidence, a “notable departure” from the way it resisted efforts to investigate claims against Hillary Clinton’s campaign, according to Special Counsel John Durham’s final report on the probe into alleged election collusion between Trump and Russia.…

Georgia Prosecutor Rebuts Trump’s Effort to Scuttle Elections Case

New York Times The prosecutor, Fani Willis, responded dismissively to a motion filed by Donald Trump’s lawyers that accused her of bias and sought to have her disqualified. https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/15/us/trump-fani-willis-georgia-investigation.html