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Brazilian police have recommended indicting former President Jair Bolsonaro and 36 others for a coup plot aimed at preventing Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva from taking office. This follows a two-year investigation into Bolsonaro's role in the election-denying movement and the January 2023 riots by his supporters.
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MSNBC hosts Joe Scarborough and Mika Brzezinski met with President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago, their first in-person meeting in seven years. The meeting aimed to 'restart communications' despite their previous criticisms of Trump. They discussed contentious issues, including abortion and political retribution, amidst backlash from their audience and colleagues.
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Donald Trump has nominated Pam Bondi, former Florida Attorney General, to lead the U.S. Justice Department. This decision follows the withdrawal of Matt Gaetz amid allegations of sexual misconduct. Bondi's close ties to Trump and her history as a loyal supporter make her a significant pick for the role.
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Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi has been nominated by Donald Trump for the position of Attorney General. Bondi, a long-time Trump ally, has a controversial history, including ethical questions regarding campaign donations and her handling of Trump University complaints. Her confirmation is expected to be swift.
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Mark Zuckerberg and Donald Trump are mending their previously strained relationship as Zuckerberg seeks to influence tech policy in the incoming administration. Their recent dinner at Mar-a-Lago highlights Zuckerberg's desire to engage with Trump's team on issues like artificial intelligence and content moderation, amid a backdrop of shifting dynamics in the tech industry.
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Three Trump associates in Wisconsin face 11 felony charges related to a fake elector scheme from the 2020 election. The Wisconsin Department of Justice filed additional charges just days before their court appearances, alleging forgery to defraud Republican electors. The defendants are expected to plead not guilty.
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A recent Justice Department report found no evidence that the FBI instigated the January 6 Capitol riot. The report, released nearly four years after the event, examined the agency's intelligence failures and the presence of informants during the protests, concluding that the FBI acted appropriately in its preparations.