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Judge Holds Trump in Contempt for Violating Gag Order, and Warns of Jail

Justice fined Trump $1,000 for violating gag order again, warned of potential jail time for future attacks on rule of law. [ more ]

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Why Does Trump Face Felony Charges? Prosecutors Say He Was Hiding Other Crimes.

Former President Donald J. Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records related to a hush-money payment, potentially concealing other crimes. [ more ]

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Trump, Venting About Lawyer in His Criminal Trial, Seeks More Aggression

Donald J. Trump is expressing frustration towards his lead lawyer for not being aggressive enough in his Manhattan criminal trial. [ more ]

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Hope Hicks Takes the Stand: 5 Takeaways From Trump's Criminal Trial

Hope Hicks testified on Mr. Trump's Access Hollywood tape impact and emotional state during trial, marking dramatic trial events. [ more ]

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Hope Hicks Takes the Stand: 5 Takeaways From Trump's Criminal Trial

Hope Hicks testified on Mr. Trump's Access Hollywood tape impact and emotional state during trial, marking dramatic trial events. [ more ]

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What's Left to Restrain Donald Trump?

Trump's legal team argues for immunity for acts including assassination of political opponents. [ more ]

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Mass deportations, detention camps, troops on the street: Trump spells out migrant plan

Donald Trump plans massive deportation of undocumented migrants if re-elected, utilizing military and police with creation of detention camps along the southern border. [ more ]

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Trump Again Vows Mass Deportations and Won't Rule Out Political Violence

Former President Trump discussed deploying military for deportations, potential political violence, and states' role in enforcing abortion bans if re-elected. [ more ]

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Trump held in contempt of court in New York trial for gag order violations

Judge in hush money trial finds Trump in contempt for violating gag order multiple times, warns of potential jail time. [ more ]

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Adult film star Stormy Daniels expected to testify against Trump in New York trial

Stormy Daniels is expected to testify in the criminal trial against former President Donald Trump, alleging he paid her and another woman off to protect his electoral prospects during the 2016 presidential election. [ more ]

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Trump and His One-Time Confidante Meet Again, This Time in a Courtroom

Hope Hicks testifies against former president Donald J. Trump at his criminal trial, displaying unease and emotional discomfort. [ more ]

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The Tight Line Trump Has a Judge Walking

The trial of Donald Trump in New York revolves around falsifying business records related to hush-money payments, characterized as election interference by prosecutors. [ more ]

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Trump is held in contempt, fined $9,000 at New York hush money trial

Judge fined Trump $9,000 for violating gag order in criminal trial, threatened jail if continued. Gag order aimed to prevent influencing witnesses and jurors. [ more ]

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Trump Acknowledges He Wanted to Go to the Capitol on Jan. 6

Former President Trump acknowledged trying to go to Capitol on Jan 6, 2021 despite being discouraged by Secret Service. [ more ]

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Trump, Repeating 2020 Election Lies, Will Not Commit to Accepting 2024 Results

Former President Trump refuses to commit to accepting election results and continues to spread falsehoods about the 2020 election. [ more ]

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With Jail Threat Looming, Trump Team Holds Breath After Stormy Daniels' Testimony

Trump faces dilemma in hush-money trial as Stormy Daniels testifies [ more ]

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Trump reveals plans to surveil pregnant women and deport millions if re-elected

Donald Trump warned of potential criminal prosecutions for Joe Biden if he does not receive legal immunity after leaving office. [ more ]

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Donald Trump makes it very clear that he'll stop at nothing in his second term

Donald Trump plans to reshape presidency by wielding power relentlessly against enemies and using loyalists to deconstruct the administrative state. [ more ]

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How Far Trump Would Go

Donald Trump reflects on being too nice during his first term and expresses willingness to adopt a more aggressive approach if re-elected. [ more ]

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Tapes Take Trump Jurors Into the Heart of Hush-Money Deals: 5 Takeaways

Keith Davidson faced rigorous cross-examination in Donald J. Trump's trial, with prosecutors focusing on recordings involving Michael D. Cohen regarding hush money payments to Stormy Daniels. [ more ]

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The Words That Have Defined This Week in Donald J. Trump's Trial

The core of Trump's trial involves faking financial documents to hide hush money payments to Stormy Daniels, potentially leading to Trump facing jail time. [ more ]

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Trump Firm's Ex-Finance Chief Was Key to Hush-Money Deal, Witness Says

Allen H. Weisselberg's role in Trump Organization hush-money case highlighted during trial. [ more ]

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These Aren't Civilians': Trump Says He's Willing to Deploy the Military to U.S. Cities to Conduct Mass Deportations

Trump's return to power could lead to an imperial presidency, reshaping America with extreme measures. [ more ]

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Here's the latest on the trial.

Defense portrayed Stormy Daniels' former lawyer as a serial extortionist of celebrities in Donald J. Trump's trial. [ more ]

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Trump's Team Paints Stormy Daniels's Ex-Lawyer as a Shakedown Artist

A text message from a lawyer confirmed a transaction that allegedly saved Trump's candidacy by silencing Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election. [ more ]

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Access Hollywood' Tape Rattled Trump's Campaign, Hicks Recalls in Testimony

The Access Hollywood tape significantly impacted Trump's campaign and led to the Stormy Daniels payment and subsequent charges. [ more ]

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Trump's Criminal Trial Speeds Along, With Few Key Witnesses Remaining

Donald J. Trump's criminal trial in Manhattan includes key witnesses like Stormy Daniels and Michael D. Cohen, with Trump facing 34 felonies related to reimbursements.

The trial is progressing swiftly, with potential testimony from Stormy Daniels and Trump facing probation or up to four years in prison if convicted. [ more ]

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In Trump Trial, the Next Major Witness Is a Mystery

Focus shifted from sex scandals to financial transactions in the Donald J. Trump trial. [ more ]

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Tim Scott Fund-Raiser Includes Trump-Resistant Donors as V.P. Race Heats Up

Senator Tim Scott is hosting a fund-raising event with potential donors to bolster his chances of being selected as Donald Trump's running mate. [ more ]

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Is 2024 Election Denialism a Trump VP Litmus Test?

Vice-presidential candidate loyalty crucial in Trump's camp, exemplified by Tim Scott's careful balancing act for a spot in 2024. [ more ]

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Opinion | The One Thing Trump Knows He Wants in a Running Mate

Trump's litmus test for running mate: refusal to accept the 2024 election results, hinting at contesting outcome and potential political violence. [ more ]

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Exclusive: Donald Trump Says Political Violence Depends' on Fairness' of 2024 Election

Former President Trump raises the possibility of political violence if he loses the 2024 election in an exclusive interview with TIME. [ more ]

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Opinion | Jail for the Chief? There's a Better Punishment.

Justice Juan Merchan found Donald Trump in contempt of court with potential jail sanctions for violating orders, emphasizing the importance of upholding the rule of law. [ more ]

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Hope Hicks Reluctantly Confronts the Man She Totally Understands' in Court

Donald Trump's Manhattan criminal trial features a significant testimony by long-time aide Hope Hicks. [ more ]

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Every Dollar Counts': Prosecutors Use Quotes From Trump's Books Against Him

Prosecutors can't force Trump to testify but can use his written words against him, highlighting financial focus and attitude towards women. [ more ]

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Trump Wants to Prosecute Biden. He Also Thinks Presidents Deserve Immunity.

Former President Trump's argument for immunity from charges highlights the irony of his own threats to use the legal system for political revenge. [ more ]

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The Wildest Things Trump Said at His Private Mar-a-Lago Donor Retreat

Trump compared the Biden administration to the Nazi secret police. [ more ]

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The Time the Trump Campaign Blamed Microsoft for His Antisemitic Tweet

Republican-led bill targets anti-Zionist protests on college campuses. [ more ]

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Republican Senators Are a Bigger Threat to the Constitution Than Trump

Trump wants absolute immunity, challenging US founders' intentions, with key Senate Republicans supporting, posing danger to American democracy. [ more ]

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Opinion | Trump Embraces Lawlessness, but in the Name of a Higher Law

Mr. Trump is viewed as a threat to democracy, but some see him as embodying the outlaw hero persona, exposing injustices in the system. [ more ]

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Jail threat hangs over Trump as he returns to the campaign trail

Trump faces legal challenges while campaigning for a second term, risking jail time for violating gag order. [ more ]

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Biden and Democrats Seize on Trump's Striking Interview

Biden campaign attacking Trump over concerning abortion stance. [ more ]

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Here's the latest on the trial.

Stormy Daniels could testify against Donald J. Trump, giving insight into the hush-money agreement and potential risks and benefits for prosecutors. [ more ]

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Here's the latest.

Stormy Daniels testified in a criminal trial about her encounter with Donald Trump at a golf tournament and subsequent interactions, including a dinner invitation. [ more ]

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Says Americans Are Voting Out of Fear'

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. aims to win the presidential election as an independent candidate, seen as a potential spoiler by major parties due to his unique strategy. [ more ]

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Hope Hicks Takes the Witness Stand in Trump Hush-Money Trial

Hope Hicks, a former adviser to Donald Trump, testified in Trump's criminal trial, confirming communication with him in 2022. [ more ]

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Delay, Delay, Delay

Donald Trump may run for president without facing legal penalties despite believed crimes [ more ]

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At a Dinner, Trump Assailed Climate Rules and Asked $1 Billion From Big Oil

Former President Trump urged oil industry executives to donate $1 billion to support his presidential campaign in exchange for rolling back environmental rules. [ more ]

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Trump Flaunts His Corruption

Trump's blunt approach in revealing the relationship between special interests and politicians may have improved transparency in American politics. [ more ]

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Joe Biden, the Ultimate D.C. Veteran, Has Never Seen a Campaign Like This

Incumbency provided Joe Biden with a significant advantage in previous elections, but the 2020 presidential campaign is shaping up to be different. [ more ]

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Trump's most revealing quotes yet on what he'll do if he wins in 2024

Trump open to using National Guard for deportations nationwide. [ more ]

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Merchan, Denying a Mistrial, Chides Trump's Lawyers for Their Missteps

Justice Merchan denied mistrial request in Trump's case after criticizing defense tactics and allowing graphic evidence introduction. [ more ]

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Pro-Trump PAC Joins TikTok Amid Fight Over Its Chinese Ownership

The super PAC supporting Donald Trump has joined TikTok to share his agenda to win the election, amid controversies over the platform's ownership. [ more ]

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At Trump's Trial, a Decade's Worth of Celebrity Sleaze Is Exhumed

The testimony at Donald Trump's trial sheds light on the celebrity-obsessed digital media environment that boosted his political prominence. [ more ]

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Trump and DeSantis Meet for First Time Since Bruising Primary

Trump and DeSantis met for the first time post-primary, focusing on fundraising and political ambitions, despite past tensions. [ more ]

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The Cases Against Trump: A Guide

Keeping track of Donald Trump's legal cases requires attention due to 91 felony counts across state and federal courts, impacting his potential prison sentence and business empire.

A newsletter named The Decision offers updates on Trump's legal troubles, detailing key cases, gravity of charges, and potential outcomes. [ more ]

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Jurors in Trump Trial Hear Witness Tie the President to the Payment

Prosecutors presented evidence linking Trump to hush-money payment, including falsified records.

Trump's former corporate controller testified on falsified records and lack of retainer agreement. [ more ]

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After Large Rallies, Trump Is Greeted at Courthouse by a Single Fan

Donald Trump holds campaign rallies in Michigan and Wisconsin, followed by a court appearance with limited supporter presence in Lower Manhattan. [ more ]

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Why Having Kennedy on the Ballot in Texas May Worry Ted Cruz

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. may impact the Texas election by potentially aiding the Democratic challenger against Senator Ted Cruz. [ more ]

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How Trump Prosecutors Used C-SPAN to Inform Jurors of Sex Assault Claims

By using C-SPAN videos, prosecutors introduced Trump's reactions to assault allegations, aiming to build a case about his hush-money trial [ more ]

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