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Trump’s Criminal Trial, Explained
Figures from Donald Trump’s past have sworn an oath that could threaten his future.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump falsely claims he won Minnesota in 2020
Former President Donald Trump reiterated a false claim on Friday that he won Minnesota in 2020, despite Democratic candidates carrying it for over 40 years.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump’s Trial Menu: What’s for Lunch?
Over the course of the last several weeks, Donald J. Trump and his legal team have lunched on fast food, sandwiches and pizzas.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Forget the Maga caps – check out Trump’s new Courtroom Collection! | Fiona Katauskas
Who says (alleged) crime doesn’t pay?. See more of Fiona Katauskas’s cartoons here Continue reading...The Guardian - World -
Drama at Trump trial as judge reprimands witness and clears court
"You don't roll your eyes at me," Justice Merchan barks at witness Robert Costello, in a dramatic moment in court.BBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Indiana judge rules tacos and burritos are, in fact, sandwiches
The ruling stems from a legal battle that started in 2022, when a developer, unveiled plans to open “The Famous Taco Mexican Grill” on a strip mall in Fort Wayne, Indiana.NBC News - Top stories -
FBI testimony about search of Menendez's home continues at trial
The FBI seized 11 one-ounce gold bars, two one-kilogram gold bars and $486,461 from the New Jersey Democrat's home.CBS News - Politics -
Matt Gaetz and Other Republicans Flock to Trump’s Trial
On Thursday, an entourage of about 20 accompanied the former president to court. Among them were many lawmakers.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Cohen Wavers on Recollection of Key Conversation With Trump at Trial
The cross-examination by Donald Trump’s legal team has put the former fixer’s credibility under greater scrutiny.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
A tense day at the Trump trial: From the Politics Desk
Michael Cohen returned to the witness stand for a tense cross-examination by Donald Trump’s defense attorneys. Closing arguments could come next week.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Why the Manhattan Trial Is Probably Helping Trump
The casual observer may see persecution, not just prosecution.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
House conservatives try to plan Trump trial visit
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Closing arguments expected soon in Trump criminal trial
Former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial is getting back underway in Manhattan Monday with more testimony from former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen. The case is expected to wrap up soon after Cohen's time on the stand. CBS News ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump's VP Contenders Echo His Claims on Election Fraud, Debate Drug Tests
Republicans angling to serve on the former president’s 2024 ticket are repeating many of his controversial or unsupported assertions.The Wall Street Journal - World - Donald Trump -
George Conway hits Trump for 'amazing lie' about courthouse security
Conservative attorney George Conway said Monday that former President Trump’s description of the security outside the Manhattan courthouse is an “amazing lie.” In remarks to reporters on Monday, Trump compared the scene outside the courthouse — ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump team still considering calling witnesses in New York trial
Donald Trump's criminal trial continues Thursday with more testimony from the former president's former lawyer Michael Cohen. Cohen is the prosecution's last witness, with the defense still considering calling additional witnesses to the stand. ...CBS News - Top stories - New York -
Trump trial Day 18 takeaways: Fireworks on the stand as finish line nears
Much of Thursday's court proceedings in Donald Trump's hush money trial were consumed by the defense cross-examining Michael Cohen, his former attorney and fixer.NBC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Swalwell slams GOP lawmakers for going to see Trump trial
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) went after his GOP colleagues who traveled to New York City to appear at former President Trump’s criminal trial this week. The California Democrat specifically took it to his colleagues who skipped a hearing Thursday ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
House Republicans may be humoring Trump at his trial, but it's no laughing matter
Donald Trump seems to believe that every trial he loses must be corrupt, just as he believes that every election he loses must be fraudulent.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Bob Good says Republicans went to Trump trial because of gag order
Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) said he and fellow Republicans went to former President Trump’s hush money trial in New York City due to a gag order the former president is under. “And they’ve got this gag order against him,” Good said on Fox Business's ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trials of Trump and Menendez in Manhattan Create Unprecedented Court Drama
Manhattan is playing host to two of the biggest political trials in American history. The courthouses are just 500 feet apart.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump suggests White House owes him apology for ‘sham trial’
Former President Trump said Friday evening he thinks the “inner halls” of the White House should apologize for the New York hush money case Trump faces, and that the case should be dropped. “There is virtually universal agreement of the fact that ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
As Trump Trial Nears Its End, the Law May Give Prosecutors an Edge
The former president’s defense appeared to chip away at Michael Cohen’s credibility, but legal experts said the case is still the prosecution’s to lose.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump turns trial into circus as Biden tries to focus minds on economy
As a slew of Republicans went to the hush-money trial to show their fealty to their boss, the president tried to rise above it. Donald Trump last week turned his New York fraud trial into a political circus and a platform for his election campaign ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
Defense in Trump trial calls first witnesses during chaotic day in court
Robert Costello, a witness called by former President Donald Trump's defense team, was severely admonished by the judge over his behavior on the stand.CBS News - Politics - Donald Trump -
Prosecutors Poised to Conclude Trump Case as Trial Enters Final Days
Monday’s court session will begin early, with the cross-examination of Michael D. Cohen continuing. Lawyers have been told to have their closing arguments ready by Tuesday.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Outside the Trump Trial: Sock Puppets, Sex Pills and Smutty Balloons
The city serves up a cast of supporting characters who flock to a park outside Manhattan Criminal Court, where Donald Trump is on trial, and grab the spotlight.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Iran’s President Dies, and Warrants Sought for Israel, Hamas Leaders
Plus, the Trump trial enters its final days.The New York Times - Top stories - Iran -
Trump's criminal trial in New York could come to a close this week
Donald Trump's former fixer Michael Cohen is set to retake the stand on Monday in the former president's criminal hush-money criminal trial in New York where the defense will continue its cross examination of the key witness. NBC’s Laura Jarrett ...NBC News - Politics - New York -
Michael Cohen faces sharp questioning at Trump trial to end the week
Michael Cohen, the key witness in the case against former President Donald Trump, faced questions from defense attorneys taking aim at his credibility.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump’s trials may help, not hurt, his shot at the White House
Trump’s legal woes have not had the negative impact many had predicted — and Democrats may have hoped.The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Michael Cohen returning to stand as Trump trial hits homestretch
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former personal lawyer, will likely wrap up his testimony Monday in the former president's criminal trial. CBS News investigative reporter Graham Kates has more.CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Takeaways from Michael Cohen's fourth day of Trump trial testimony
Michael Cohen, Donald Trump's former attorney and "fixer," is back on the stand Monday for what is expected to be his last day of testimony at the former president's "hush money" criminal trial. CBS News' Robert Costa breaks down the latest in the ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump trial devolves into chaos as judge admonishes defense witness
NEW YORK — Former President Trump’s hush money trial devolved into chaos as it barreled toward a close on Monday, with the judge clearing his courtroom after admonishing a witness for improper decorum. Earlier, the dramatic day saw prosecutors ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Trump Trial Day 19 Takeaways: Cohen Finishes Testimony as Defense Begins
The judge became furious with a defense witness, a former Hells Angels leader turned up and Michael D. Cohen kept his cool.The New York Times - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Michael Cohen trouble, judicial fireworks: 5 takeaways from the Trump trial
The prosecution rested its case Monday in the New York criminal trial of former President Trump. Michael Cohen, Trump’s former attorney-turned-enemy, was the last witness for the prosecution. Much of last week was dominated by Cohen’s testimony. ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Fireworks erupt in court during defense witness testimony at Trump trial
Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's trial rested their case on Monday after a chaotic fourth day of testimony by Michael Cohen, whose turn on the stand came to an end as Trump's defense team began calling their own witnesses. Fireworks ...CBS News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump-linked dark-money group spent $90m on racist and transphobic ads in 2022, records show
Revealed: Citizens for Sanity was one of top political spenders last election cycle and is back for 2024 with more extreme messaging. Sign up for The Stakes, our free US elections newsletterA dark money group with ties to Trump’s inner circle ...The Guardian - World - Donald Trump -
Trump trial updates: Cohen faces Trump team grilling over past lies, recollections
Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.ABC News - Top stories - Donald Trump -
Trump lawyer yells at Michael Cohen in cross-examination over call about Stormy Daniels
Donald Trump is charged in the case with falsifying business records related to a hush money payment Michael Cohen made to porn star Stormy Daniels.CNBC - Business - Donald Trump