- Reuters
US Supreme Court tackles rioter's obstruction case, with Trump implications
The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday considers a Pennsylvania man's bid to avoid an obstruction charge related to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol - a case with possible implications for the federal prosecution of Donald Trump for his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss. The justices are set to hear arguments in Joseph Fischer's appeal of a lower court's ruling rejecting his attempt to escape a federal charge of corruptly obstructing an official proceeding - the congressional certification of President Joe Biden's victory over Trump that the rioters sought to prevent. Trump faces the same charge in a criminal case brought against him last year by Special Counsel Jack Smith.
- The Telegraph
Cass Review should be warning about ‘running ahead’ of evidence, says Chris Whitty
The landmark Cass Review into gender identity services for children should be a warning about “running ahead of the evidence”, Prof Sir Chris Whitty has said.
- Reuters
Futures ease as bond yields stay elevated amid Middle East tensions
Wall Street closed sharply lower in the previous session, pressured by a jump in Treasury yields and concerns about the rising geopolitical tensions between Iran and Israel. Meanwhile, Israelis awaited word on how Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would respond to Iran's first-ever direct attack, as international pressure for restraint grew over fears the conflict could escalate. Several policymakers including Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell are slated to speak later in the day, and investors will be watching for clues on where the central bank stands on policy easing.
