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Rudy Giuliani has filed an emergency motion seeking to delay a court-ordered appearance Tuesday before a Georgia grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump's conduct after losing the 2020 election . Giuliani, a former New York City mayor who was a personal attorney for Trump, was among the then-president's closest advisers as he sought unsuccessfully to overturn the election in Georgia and other states. In asking for the delay, Giuliani cites two letters by a doctor who said he is not cleared for travel following an invasive procedure. Robert Costello, an attorney for Giuliani, told CBS News in July that earlier this summer Giuliani was hospitalized briefly for heart surgery in which he received two stents. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis countered in a filing Monday that her office has reviewed records showing that in mid-July Giuliani purchased with cash tickets for late July air travel to Rome and Zurich, Switzerland. Willis' office also filed … [Read more...] about Rudy Giuliani seeks delay of testimony before Georgia grand jury investigating Trump

Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to appear before a special grand jury in Georgia investigating former President Trump's behavior after losing the 2020 election. Giuliani, a former New York City mayor who was an attorney for Trump, was instrumental in Trump's failed efforts to overturn the election in Georgia and other states. A notice filed Wednesday by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who is overseeing the special grand jury in Atlanta, indicates Giuliani has been ordered to appear on Aug. 9. Willis wrote that Giuliani failed to appear at a July 13 hearing in New York City where he would have had an opportunity to contest the order to appear. Robert Costello, an attorney for Giuliani, did not immediately reply to a request for comment. On July 14, the day after Giuliani failed to appear, Costello wrote in an email to CBS News, "I understand that Mr. Giuliani has received a subpoena but I haven't seen it yet." Willis petitioned the judge overseeing the panel in early … [Read more...] about Rudy Giuliani ordered to appear in Georgia Trump investigation

Mike Pence–backed candidate for Wisconsin Rebecca Kleefisch has gained a slight edge over Donald Trump 's pick Tim Michels, according to the latest polls. A survey by Emerson College Polling found that 36 percent of Republican primary voters in Wisconsin favored Kleefisch, a former lieutenant governor, over Michels, while the Trump-backed millionaire businessman received the support of 34 percent of voters. Other candidates lagged behind, with Timothy Ramthun receiving 8 percent of support among Republican voters, Kevin Nicholson 6 percent and Adam Fischer only 1 percent. Some 14 percent of voters were still undecided, but a majority of voters—41 percent— said to be leaning toward voting for Kleefisch, while 39 percent were leaning toward supporting Michels' candidacy. Another Round for Trump vs. Pence The face-off between Kleefisch and Michels on Tuesday is the latest political battle between Trump and Pence , who are once again supporting different candidates in the … [Read more...] about Trump vs. Pence: Tim Michels chances against Rebecca Kleefisch—GOP polls

For the first time since 2000, LSU was not ranked in the USA Today sports AFCA football preseason coaches poll . The poll, which uses a panel of 65 head coaches from Football Bowl Subdivision schools, had Alabama ranked No. 1 in the country. The Crimson Tide were followed by Ohio State, Georgia, Clemson and Notre Dame. LSU received votes for the poll, but after going 11-12 over the last two years, the Tigers missed the top 25 as they enter their first season under head coach Brian Kelly. The last time LSU didn't make the poll during the preseason was Nick Saban's first year. There are a lot of uncertainties surrounding LSU's team. While there's talent on the roster, it has to choose a starting quarterback, figure out the offensive line and learn about a secondary reconstructed through transfers during preseason practice. AFCA preseason coaches poll Top 25 1. Alabama 2. Ohio State 3. Georgia 4. Clemson 5. Ohio State 6. Michigan 7. … [Read more...] about LSU football misses preseason coaches poll top 25 for first time since 2000

SKY SPORT The White Ferns stunned hosts England to win the T20 cricket bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games At Edgbaston, Birmingham: England 110-9 (Nat Sciver 27 off 19, Amy Jones 26 off 32; Hayley Jensen 3-24, Sophie Devine 2- 11, Fran Jonas 2-22) lost to White Ferns 111-2 in 11.5 overs (Devine 51no off 40, Melie Kerr 21no off 15) by eight wickets What a difference three days makes. On Thursday, the White Ferns could only muster 71-9 in an embarrassing loss to England and it looked like they would be making up the numbers in the top four of the Commonwealth Games Twenty20 cricket tournament. On Sunday, just 13 hours after taking reigning world champions Australia to the final over in their semifinal at Edgbaston in Birmingham , they returned, restricted England to 110-9 and chased it down with eight wickets in hand and just over eight overs to spare. After going four white-ball tournaments without a top-four finish and losing all but two of their … [Read more...] about White Ferns stun hosts England to win T20 cricket bronze medal at Commonwealth Games