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Justice Merchan prepares to preside over Donald J. Trump's trial, facing challenges from the former president's attacks on the legal system.

The upcoming trial marks the first prosecution of a former U.S. president, promising unprecedented levels of contention and scrutiny. [ more ]

Donald J. Trump will be the first former U.S. president criminally prosecuted, facing 34 felony counts tied to hush-money payments.

The trial will involve salacious sex scandals and corporate document details, part of a broader scheme to influence the 2016 presidential election. [ more ]

Trump backs 15-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest, and emergencies

Such bans are broadly unpopular, despite some Republicans supporting them [ more ]

Whatley celebrates major changes at RNC, aligning with Trump

RNC undergoes leadership shakeup and merges with Trump campaign [ more ]

Donald J. Trump won North Dakota Republican caucuses over Nikki Haley.

Ms. Haley faces challenges in winning state contests, with Trump leading in polls nationally and on Super Tuesday states. [ more ]

Former President Donald J. Trump's dominance in the Republican presidential primary in South Carolina is expected to be a determining factor for the state's former governor Nikki Haley.

The speed of the race call can influence the perception of momentum and inevitability for the winning candidate, as well as provide insights into the future direction of the race. [ more ]

Former President Trump supports legal protection for frozen embryos and IVF treatments.

Alabama Supreme Court ruling on frozen embryos highlights divisions in the Republican Party. [ more ]

Donald Trump unable to secure $500 million bond in civil fraud case, requests pause or reduced bond amount.

Trump faces financial crisis if court does not intervene in $454 million judgment. [ more ]

The judge declined Trump's request to block E. Jean Carroll from collecting $83.3 million defamation judgment.

Judge found Trump's delay tactics as his own fault due to dilatory actions. [ more ]

E. Jean Carroll is considering how to use the $83.3 million in defamation damages she was awarded against Donald J. Trump. She plans to do something good with the money and will splurge on premium dog food for her pets.

Carroll sued Trump for defamation after he called her a liar when she accused him of sexually assaulting her. Trump has said he will appeal the verdict, but Carroll does not assume he is finished with her. [ more ]

Attorneys in the E. Jean Carroll vs. Donald J. Trump defamation trial have little information about the anonymous jurors.

The judge ordered that the jurors remain anonymous to protect them from influence attempts or harassment by Trump's supporters. [ more ]

The trial of E. Jean Carroll's defamation lawsuit against Donald J. Trump has been postponed for an additional day and will resume on Thursday.

The trial was initially delayed because a juror reported flu-like symptoms and needed to get a Covid test. [ more ]

Donald J. Trump faces significant financial challenges with judgments totaling over $537 million against him.

There are questions about the liquidity of Mr. Trump's assets, with his lawyers only offering a $100 million bond while he appeals the $454 million judgment. [ more ]

Former President Donald J. Trump dominating the Republican nominating contest is leading to a coronation rather than a competition.

Despite concerns from some Republican opponents, Trump's grip on the Republican Party remains strong, shown through victories in early nominating contests and support from party officials. [ more ]

Donald J. Trump faces a $454 million judgment and must secure a bond to prevent immediate collection by the attorney general.

Failure to secure the bond by March 25 could result in potential seizure of Trump's properties such as Trump Tower or 40 Wall Street. [ more ]

A New York judge has found Donald J. Trump liable for conspiring to manipulate his net worth and has ordered him to pay a penalty of over $350 million.

The judge imposed a three-year ban preventing Trump from serving in top roles at any New York company, including his own, and applied the same punishment to his adult sons for two years. [ more ]

Former President Donald J. Trump will campaign in Las Vegas on Saturday

The Nevada primary will be on Tuesday, Feb. 6 [ more ]

If Donald J. Trump wins decisively in the New Hampshire primary, he will be on track to win the Republican nomination without a serious contest.

Mr. Trump holds a dominant, 50-plus-point lead in the polls with just seven weeks to go until the heart of the primary season.

New Hampshire is the only state where there is a possibility of shaking up the race enough to put additional states into play. [ more ]

Donald J. Trump argues that American presidents should have complete immunity from prosecution, even for acts that cross the line.

Trump's statements contradict legal arguments made by his lawyer in his current federal indictment case.

The appeals court panel expressed skepticism about Trump's immunity arguments and may rule against him. [ more ]

Tensions arise within CNN over coverage of former President Donald J. Trump

Debate within CNN over broadcasting Trump's remarks [ more ]

Former President Donald J. Trump falsely claims that Nikki Haley is counting on Democrats to win the Republican primary in New Hampshire.

Registered Democrats cannot vote in the state's Republican primary, only voters who are not affiliated with a party can. [ more ]

Donald J. Trump is positioning himself as the inevitable nominee for the Republican presidential nomination.

Ron DeSantis's campaign received a boost after a second-place finish in Iowa, while Nikki Haley took third place.

The campaign has shifted from Iowa to New Hampshire, with high-profile events planned by Trump, DeSantis, and Haley leading up to the first-in-the-nation primary. [ more ]

Gov. Ron DeSantis's second-place finish in the Iowa caucuses is seen as a disaster given his investment in the state.

His ability to stay in the nominating contest is called into question due to low campaign cash and tough tests ahead. [ more ]

The federal lawsuit targeted California Secretary of State Shirley Weber but was aimed at Donald J. Trump.

The case sought to prevent Trump from being placed on the California ballot and potentially force him to testify about the January 6 attack on the Capitol. [ more ]

Fulton County district attorney Fani T. Willis addressed criticism of her judgment in hiring a lawyer she was allegedly romantically involved with for the case against Donald Trump.

Willis spoke at a church service and did not directly address the allegation, but defended the lawyer's credentials and suggested that the accusations were part of the difficulties she faces in her role. [ more ]

Maine's secretary of state was targeted in a swatting call, following her decision to bar Donald J. Trump from the state's ballot.

Authorities are investigating the incident and providing special attention to appropriate locations. [ more ]

Trump's lawyers plan to ask the government for new information in his trial on charges of mishandling classified documents.

They intend to question the relevance of the documents to national defense and downplay their impact on national security. [ more ]

The Oregon Supreme Court has ruled that former President Donald J. Trump can remain on the state's primary election ballot for 2024, pending a decision from the U.S. Supreme Court on a similar challenge in Colorado.

More than 30 lawsuits have been filed in various states claiming that Trump is ineligible to serve as president due to his involvement in the insurrection on January 6th. Trump's campaign has argued that the 14th Amendment does not apply to him and has criticized the lawsuits as partisan and antidemocratic. [ more ]

The Iowa caucuses are focused on the influence and future of Donald J. Trump in the Republican Party.

Republicans in Iowa are grappling with their decisions and feeling ambivalent and anxious about their choices. [ more ]

Former President Trump has openly suggested that there could be violence if the Supreme Court rules against him or if the federal case against him proceeds.

Trump's language and warnings of violence carry added significance because they are tied to court cases involving his role in the January 6 attack on the Capitol. [ more ]

Former President Donald J. Trump will participate in a live town-hall event on Fox News at the same time as the fifth Republican presidential primary debate.

Mr. Trump has previously snubbed presidential debates and scheduled his own counterprogramming events, but this has not affected his popularity in Iowa.

This will be Mr. Trump's first live appearance on Fox News in nearly two years, following similar town halls with Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis. [ more ]

The 2024 campaigns in Iowa were affected by a snowstorm and many events were called off.

Former President Donald J. Trump appeared in court and argued for immunity from criminal prosecution. [ more ]

Courtroom artists are using traditional mediums like chalk pastels and watercolors to capture scenes from camera-free trials.

Mixed media artist Isabelle Brourman is using her sketches to create a unique art project centered around high-profile trials. [ more ]

Gov. Ron DeSantis criticizes former President Trump for refusing to participate in presidential primary debates.

DeSantis calls Trump a coward for boasting about debating Hillary Clinton while denigrating military service. [ more ]

Vivek Ramaswamy's defense of Donald J. Trump at the debate included far-right conspiracy theories.

Ramaswamy claimed that the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol was an inside job and that the 2020 election was stolen by big tech. [ more ]

Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida plans to pursue legislation that would supersede the Affordable Care Act if elected president.

He echoes former President Donald J. Trump's comments and wants to lower healthcare prices and protect people with pre-existing conditions. [ more ]

Donald J. Trump's defense team presents evidence on his business operations in his fraud trial.

The defense argues that the assets in question had no objective value and that varying valuations are common in real estate.

Expert witnesses, including Donald Trump Jr., provide positive testimonials about Trump Organization properties and Trump's abilities as a businessperson. [ more ]

Lawyers for Trump are calling for a mistrial in the civil fraud case against him, claiming political bias from the judge and his law clerk.

Trump's lawyers argue that the gag orders placed on him and his legal team are unconstitutional.

The filing will likely be rejected by the judge, but Trump's lawyers are expected to appeal. [ more ]

Ron DeSantis is touring Iowa to boost his struggling presidential campaign.

Despite checking all the boxes, DeSantis still trails Trump in state polls. [ more ]