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Former President Donald Trump is now back under the gag order imposed by federal Judge Tanya Chutkan for the 2020 election interference case — and already lashing out at her over it. But he could already be in violation, and prosecutors have the tools to go after him.

That's the view of former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance, who broke down the implications on MSNBC's "The Beat" alongside former acting Solicitor General Neal Katyal.

The nation's top Marine has been hospitalized due to a "medical emergency," officials say, leaving a three-star ranked leader to take charge thanks to a stalled confirmation process led by Sen. Tommy Tuberville over the Corps' abortion policy.

Gen. Eric Smith suffered a health scare on Sunday night, leaving Lt. Gen. Karsten Heckl, deputy commandant for combat development and integration, to lead in his stead, according to a report by Marine Corps Times.

Former President Donald Trump's son Eric has already been deposed ahead of testifying in the civil fraud case against the Trumps in New York State. But the answers he gave are not going to satisfy anyone, argued New York Times reporter Susanne Craig on Monday's edition of MSNBC's "Deadline: White House."

This comes after Eric, who has done most of the actual work heading up the Trump Organization and who, along with his father and brother, stands to face millions in fines and the dissolution of his business, tried to downplay his actual role in the financial aspects of the company.

Former senior prosecutor at the Justice Department and former FBI general counsel Andrew Weissmann pointed to Donald Trump's appeal of the gag order in the 2020 election case, calling it "chilling."

The gag order is under appeal, and Judge Tanya Chutkan had paused it while deciding whether or not it would be fully paused pending appeal. In a filing last week, special counsel Jack Smith explained that pausing the gag order is a dangerous move as he already went on a rant against his former chief of staff, Mark Meadows. It comes at a time when Meadows was reportedly given immunity in the same case.

If Republicans get their way to support interests abroad — the IRS budget will take a hit worth billions of dollars.

On Monday, the House Rules Committee proposed a $14 billion package to help bolster Israel's military as it continues warring with Hamas, and the monies would be slashed from the Internal Revenue Service to stop its efforts to probe deep-pocketed tax cheats, according to the Washington Post.

A 59-year-old supporter of Donald Trump has been arrested for threats against Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis and Fulton County Sheriff Pat Labat, Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Tamar Hallerman posted on social media Monday.

Arthur Ray Hanson II, of Huntsville, Alabama, was indicted for the threatening voicemails sent related to Trump's racketeering case in which he, along with 18 others, were charged in a wide-reaching conspiracy to overthrow the election in Georgia in 2020.

"Last Week Tonight" host John Oliver began his Sunday show attacking the new Republican Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson (R-LA).

Among the most hilarious things Oliver discovered was Susan Collins saying the most Susan Collins thing she could say.

Donald Trump used his First Amendment rights to claim he was having his First Amendment rights violated by President Joe Biden's administration.

In one of his many rants on social media Sunday, Trump claimed, The Corrupt Biden Administration just took away my First Amendment Right To Free Speech. NOT CONSTITUTIONAL!"

Donald Trump finally revealed what Michael Cohen said that made him think he was declared "innocent" during his New York fraud trial this week.

In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump ranted against Attorney General Letitia James and Judge Arthur Engoron, two of his top foes, whom he has called everything from "crazy" to "racist."

Politico reports that Judge Tanya Chutkan will not pause her gag order while Donald Trump is appealing it.

Reporter Kyle Cheney posted the update on social media Sunday, explaining there was a temporary hold on it while motions were filed. Now, it's gone, putting Trump back under the gag. ABC News reporter Katherine Faulders also confirmed the report.

Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis (FL) might be campaigning for higher office, but as the governor, he's helping ensure his friends are making top salaries in government.

CNN.com reported Sunday that as DeSantis works to remake the state in his far-right image, he's firing people and appointing his friends and allies to the jobs instead.

Making fun of a transgender bodybuilder is not presidential, according to former first lady Melania Trump. Her husband relayed the story in a Sioux City, Iowa rally on Sunday.

Donald Trump told the supporters who gathered at the event a number of rambling stories, including that he is suffering under $100 million in legal bills. But when it came to issues of LGBTQ equality and human rights, Trump said he's not allowed to make fun of a transgender bodybuilder. However, making fun of a transgender swimmer appears to be acceptable.