U.S. sues Binance over mishandled funds, securities law violations

The world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance and its founder Changpeng Zhao are accused of misusing investor funds. In a lawsuit filed by the SEC, Binance is also accused of operating as an unregistered exchange and violating a slew of U.S. securities laws. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Securities and Exchange Commission lawsuit lists thirteen charges against the firm. Binance is a Cayman Islands limited liability company founded by Zhao.

Former Gov. Christie to enter 2024 presidential race

A familiar face is entering the 2024 presidential race. Former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie is gearing up for another run for the White House after being a candidate in 2016. He’ll be launching his campaign in New Hampshire. Christie is putting himself forward as the only potential candidate willing to aggressively take on Donald Trump. Christie was a longtime friend and adviser, but broke with Trump over his refusal to accept the results of the 2020 election. Christie has since emerged as a leading and vocal critic of the former president.

Don’t Rule Out Manchin For 2024 Senate Bid, Allies Say

Allies of Senator Joe Manchin [D-WV] say reports of his political death in West Virginia have been “greatly exaggerated”. Veteran Democrat strategist David Axelrod made headlines this week when he called Manchin a “dead man walking in west Virginia.” He and other analysts believe the centrist Democrat has little chance of winning a fourth term, especially if he’s challenged by te state’ popular Republican Jim Justice.

Former President Trump Kicks Off Campaign Events

The former President is kicking off his 2024 campaign with two stops along the East Coast. More from Correspondent Bernie Bennett.

Former President Donald Trump kicked off his 2024 White House bid with a stop Saturday in New Hampshire before heading to South Carolina, appearances in early-voting states marking the first campaign events since announcing his latest run more than two months ago.

Those states hold two of the party’s first three nominating contests, giving them enormous power in selecting the nominee.

Mr. Trump and his allies hope the events will offer a show of force behind the former president after a sluggish start to his campaign. In recent weeks, his backers have reached out to political operatives and elected officials to secure support for Mr. Trump at a critical point when other Republicans are preparing their own expected challenges.

Bernie Bennett reporting.

Another religious freedom battle — this one in Minnesota

Another religious freedom battle — this one in Minnesota

VERBATIM: Despite several recent Supreme Court rulings that found government cannot treat religious institutions WORSE than everybody else, Minnesota lawmakers has passed a bill that bars Christian schools from a program that helps high school students earn college credit at no cost. The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty is taking the state to court, stating that the new restriction is “not only patently anti-religious; it is also against the law.” Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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