Trump wants $480 million New York fraud case dropped for the 'greater good'

Trump says he wants Kari Lake to helm Voice of America

President-elect Donald Trump announced that he wants ally Kari Lake to serve as the next director of the Voice of America, a federal network that's part of the U.S.

NBC News - 51m

Supreme Court Won’t Decide Nvidia Securities Fraud Case After All

In an unsigned order, the justices dismissed the case against the tech giant as “improvidently granted,” meaning they had concluded that it had been a mistake to take it up.

The New York Times - 13h

Max Fried to sign with Yankees: New York picks up ace lefty on eight-year, $218 million deal

Fried has been one of the best southpaws in the game since his 2017 MLB debut

CBS Sports - 1d

New York to Close Giant Family Shelter to Protect Migrants From Trump

The imminent closure reflects concern from New York City officials that President-elect Donald J. Trump will target the shelter because it sits on federal land.

The New York Times - 1d

Trump wants $480 million New York fraud case dropped for the 'greater good' — attorney general says no

The civil case accused President-elect Donald Trump and others of falsely inflating his asset values to boost his stated net worth and get financial perks.

CNBC - 1d

New York prosecutors say Trump's conviction in "hush money" case should stand

Manhattan prosecutors say Donald Trump's election in November shouldn't mean his conviction in May needs to be vacated.

CBS News - 1d

N.Y. attorney general refuses to drop $486 million judgment against Trump

New York Attorney General Letitia James has rejected Donald Trump's request to walk away from her office's $486 million civil fraud judgment against the president-elect.

NBC News - 1d

New York AG will continue to pursue $454 million civil fraud judgment against Trump

Donald Trump's impending inauguration does not impact his $454 million civil fraud judgment, the New York attorney general's office told Trump's lawyer Tuesday.

ABC News - 1d

After withdrawing as attorney general nominee, Matt Gaetz lands a talk show on OANN television

Former congressman Matt Gaetz, who withdrew last month as President-elect Trump's nominee to be U.S. attorney general, has landed a job with the One America News Network

ABC News - 1d

Most in New York survey want Hochul challenger

More than half of registered voters in New York said that they would prefer a different gubernatorial candidate to Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) according to a new Siena College New York State Poll. The ...

The Hill - 1d

Trump taps San Francisco attorney for assistant AG position at DOJ

President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday he will nominate Bay Area attorney Harmeet Dhillon for a position at the U.S. Department of Justice.

CBS News - 2d

Trump says Mark Paoletta will return as general counsel at OMB

Politico - 2d

How the New York Mets can justify paying one player $765 million

Earlier this year, Steve Cohen laid out his principles as the owner of the New York Mets, saying it was a “philanthropic” endeavor, in an interview with CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin.

NBC News - 2d

What's next for Mets after Juan Soto agrees to $765 million deal? How New York needs to build around superstar

The Mets got their slugger, but their winter can't be done yet

CBS Sports - 2d

Juan Soto and the New York Mets have agreed to a $765 million, 15-year contract, a person familiar with the deal told AP

ABC News - 3d

Juan Soto Is Said to Be Joining New York Mets on 15-Year, $765 Million Megadeal

The former Yankees slugger will become the highest-paid player in the history of baseball.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump says he'll act on the "first day" on some Jan. 6 cases

Trump said of the Jan. 6 defendants and convicts, "I'm going to be acting very quickly," he told NBC News' "Meet the Press."

CBS News - 3d

Democratic attorneys general are itching to challenge Trump’s agenda

Without question, Democratic attorneys general will be important national actors over the next four years.

The Hill - 3d

Trump says some parts of Project 2025 are ‘very good’ but he’s ‘never seen it’

President-elect Donald Trump discusses the conservative policy blueprint “Project 2025,” during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.

NBC News - 3d

Trump says he wants DACA recipients to be able to remain in U.S.

President-elect Donald Trump tells Kristen Welker how he plans to address mixed-immigration-status families during his second term during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.

NBC News - 3d

Chinese entrepreneur sued for fraud invests $30 million in Trump crypto venture

A $30 million investment in Donald Trump's new crypto venture made by a Chinese billionaire accused of fraud by the SEC is sparking concerns from government watchdogs.

ABC News - 5d

Michigan attorney general offers tips to fight porch pirates

Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel (D) is offering tips to the state’s residents to fight off “porch pirates,” with an increase in online shopping and package deliveries around the winter ...

The Hill - 5d

Harassment case against Lizzo dropped

The singer cannot be sued as an individual, a judge has ruled.

BBC News - 5d

Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s New York Penthouse Is Listed for $9.95 Million

The celebrated couple bought the co-op overlooking Central Park in the early 1980s and used it as a pied-à-terre — and for big, splashy parties.

The New York Times - 5d

Pete Hegseth's attorney discusses controversies plaguing Trump pick

Former Fox News host Pete Hegseth is continuing to make his case for the defense secretary role to senators on Capitol Hill amid allegations of financial and sexual misconduct, as well as alcohol ...

CBS News - 6d

Fetterman says Trump should be pardoned of New York conviction

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said President-elect Trump deserves a pardon in a Thursday appearance on “The View” shortly after President Biden pardoned his son Hunter Biden. “I think that it’s ...

The Hill - 6d

Amazon sued by DC attorney general for allegedly excluding neighborhoods from Prime delivery

Amazon's actions caused more than 48,000 Prime members to get slower delivery than the rest of the capital city, Attorney General Brian Schwalb claimed.

CNBC - Dec. 4

The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare has been shot and killed outside a New York City hotel, AP source says

ABC News - Dec. 4

Trump attorneys urge judge to dismiss hush money case citing Hunter Biden pardon

NBC News’ Vaughn Hillyard reports on President-elect Trump’s legal team urging Judge Juan Merchan to dismiss the New York City hush money case citing Hunter Biden’s pardon.

NBC News - Dec. 4

Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon in motion to dismiss New York criminal case

Donald Trump's attorneys mentioned Hunter Biden in a filing arguing the New York criminal case against the president-elect should be dismissed.

CBS News - Dec. 3

Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky pleads guilty in fraud case

Cryptocurrency lender’s former chief reaches agreement with prosecutors in criminal case

Financial Times - Dec. 3

Jurors Set to Weigh Daniel Penny’s Fate in Choking Case That Divided New York

Prosecutors in Daniel Penny’s manslaughter trial finished closing arguments Tuesday. The trial has touched on fears about crime and the city’s failure to help its most troubled residents.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

'Realistic' green policies good for the U.S., Aramco CEO says, with Trump to return to White House

Trump has pledged to "end Biden's delays in federal drilling permits and leases that are needed to unleash American oil and natural gas production."

CNBC - Dec. 3

Police won't say if they have leads in JonBenét case but say it's 'obvious' they want to solve it

A week after the premiere of a Netflix docuseries on the unsolved death of JonBenét Ramsey, police maintained their dedication to finding the little girl’s killer but refused to say whether they ...

NBC News - Dec. 3

EU births drop to new low as strains on younger generations mount

Dearth of children expected to heap pressure on state finances