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The vetoed measure, known as the "ESG Rule," was passed by the House of Representatives in February and would have prevented the Department of Labor from considering environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors when making investment decisions for retirement plans. The measure was supported by Republicans who argued that the ESG Rule was an example of government overreach and would put retirement savings at risk.

The hush money probe has been ongoing for months and is now in its final stages. Trump has predicted that he will be arrested, but it is unclear if that will happen. Costello's testimony is seen as an attempt to undercut Cohen's earlier statements and to protect Trump from potential charges. Costello's testimony is seen as a last-ditch effort to save Trump from indictment.