In a move that shakes up the political scene, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. nominates Nicole Shanahan as vice president for his White House bid, while the political world mourns the loss of former US Senator Joe Lieberman.
Nicole Shanahan, a 38-year-old lawyer, tech entrepreneur, and philanthropist, has been nominated as vice president by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for his White House campaign. Shanahan’s journey from a difficult childhood in California to prominence in tech and philanthropy highlights her resilience and diverse background. Despite not being a seasoned politician, her experiences, including founding and selling a startup, philanthropic efforts in reproductive research and criminal justice reform, and her high-profile relationships, notably a reported affair with Elon Musk while married to Google co-founder Sergey Brin, have catapulted her into the political limelight for the upcoming election.
Former US Senator Joe Lieberman, recognized for his centrist policies and as the first Jewish vice-presidential nominee from a major party, has passed away at the age of 82. Lieberman’s nearly vice-presidential win in the 2000 election with Al Gore marked a significant moment in his extensive political career, which included over a decade in the Connecticut State Senate and a bid for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2004. Known for his bipartisan approach, Lieberman was even considered as a vice-presidential candidate for Republican John McCain in 2008. His support for various causes such as abortion rights, environmental protection, and gun control, along with his endorsement of the military invasion of Iraq post-9/11, underscored his dedication to public service.
In legal news, Donald Trump’s attorneys are set to argue for the dismissal of an election interference case in Georgia, contending that Trump’s false claims about the 2020 election being stolen are protected by the First Amendment. This comes after a judge allowed Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis to proceed with the case, amid a new gag order preventing Trump from discussing the case due to his comments about the judge’s daughter. Separately, a California judge has decreed that Trump’s former attorney, John Eastman, be disbarred for his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results, adding to the legal challenges faced by Trump, including this case in Georgia and a hush money trial in New York.
