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Trump Withdraws National Guard from Chicago, LA, and Portland After Legal Losses

Originally Published 11 days ago — by ABC7 Chicago

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President Trump has announced he is temporarily withdrawing efforts to deploy National Guard troops to Chicago, Los Angeles, and Portland due to legal challenges, including a Supreme Court ruling that blocked the deployment in Illinois, highlighting ongoing legal and political battles over federal intervention in U.S. cities.

"Judges Deny Trump's Attempts to Dismiss Criminal Cases"

Originally Published 1 year ago — by Reuters.com

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Former President Donald Trump faced twin legal setbacks as judges rejected his calls to dismiss criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election and retaining classified records after leaving office. The cases in Georgia and Florida represent just some of the legal entanglements facing Trump, who has been criminally charged in four cases as he challenges Democratic President Joe Biden in the upcoming election. Despite his claims of political motivation and presidential immunity, the legal proceedings are moving forward, with the first-ever trial of a sitting or former U.S. president set to begin in New York on April 15.

"Bayer's Shares Plunge to Decade-Low After $1.5bn Roundup Verdict and Drug Setback"

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Fortune

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Bayer AG experienced its largest drop in market value ever, losing about €7.6 billion ($8.3 billion), as its shares fell by as much as 19% in Frankfurt trading to the lowest level in over a decade. The German company faced major setbacks, including the discontinuation of a key drug study due to lack of efficacy and a significant trial loss against its weed killer Roundup, resulting in a $1.5 billion verdict. These challenges increase pressure on the new CEO, Bill Anderson, to outline a turnaround plan, potentially including a breakup of the conglomerate.