South Carolina Republican Representative Nancy Mace has been in the spotlight for reaffirming her support for former President Donald Trump, in spite of a federal jury finding him liable for sexual abuse and defamation against E Jean Carroll, resulting in an $83m verdict. Mace, speaking on ABC News, has defended her stance, emphasizing her choice as a political one, unrelated to her personal history as a rape survivor. She has highlighted the distinction between a civil case verdict and a criminal conviction, while pointing out the legal processes still available, such as Trump posting a $91.6m bond to appeal the judgment.

The discussion with ABC host George Stephanopoulos turned tense as Mace was questioned about her continued support for Trump, especially considering her own background and Trump’s recent legal challenges, which also include a $454m civil fraud case ruling against him. Mace criticized Stephanopoulos for what she perceived as an attempt to shame her, asserting her support is based on strong voter backing in South Carolina and labeling Stephanopoulos’s approach as politicizing sensitive issues. The interview garnered reactions, including from E Jean Carroll, who supported Stephanopoulos’s line of questioning.

Aside from Mace’s political stance, the articles briefly touch upon other global issues including criticisms by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against US President Joe Biden over the war in Gaza, evacuation of US embassy staff from Haiti amid rising violence, Portugal’s election results, and warnings from Airbus’s CEO about Europe’s preparedness for conflict. Additionally, the European Environment Agency has called for immediate action against climate risks, illustrating a wide array of significant global and domestic challenges, alongside a more lighthearted mention of a humorous incident involving actress Emma Stone at the 2024 Oscars.