In court documents made public on Wednesday, Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg indicated that, if former President Trump chooses to take the stand in his ongoing "hush money" trial, Bragg would cross-examine him on
Democrats are considering whether to help Speaker Mike Johnson as several House Republicans call for his removal as speaker. Ashley Etienne, former communicators director for Kamala Harris and Nancy Pelosi, and Brendan Buck, former aide to Speakers Ryan and Boehner, weigh in on how the House's leadership battle could end.
Alaka‘’i Todd won’t go so far as to say it’s the best homecourt advantage in volleyball. But it’s easy to see his appreciation as the sixth-year senior gazes around the 10,300-seat arena for one of the final times of his University of Hawaii volleyball career.
The lawyers tasked with swaying a jury in Donald Trump's favor during the second week of the historic criminal hush money trial in New York City are going down a "hard road." That's according to former federal prosecutor Harry Litman. He believes the defense is hamstrung because the 45th president won't let his reputation be tarnished. Even as sordid details of his conduct are slowly fogging the air in the trial that is expected to last six to eight weeks before a jury deliberates.ALSO...
Harvard law professor emeritus Alan Dershowitz says he has never seen a
Former President Donald Trump will not be in court in Manhattan on Wednesday or subsequent Wednesdays for his hush money trial. The trial will not have proceedings scheduled on Wednesdays to allow Judge Juan Merchan to deal with other court proceedings he has outside of the hush money trial. The procedure to mark one day […]
Indictment comes as Supreme Court set to consider whether Trump immune from federal 2020 election conspiracy case
Giuliani, Meadows hit again (First column, 2nd story, link) Related stories:Grand jury indicts 18 in alleged Arizona fake elector scheme to re-elect TrumpPresident took part in Michigan plot but not charged: OfficialAmid battle for Don's 'absolute immunity,' question resurfaces about assassinating rivalsIf convicted, what next?Michael Cohen says he's reformed. Will America buy it?
Trump's trial is putting journalism to the test Will the media meet the moment? Gavin Newsom targets another two states for GOP's draconian abortion laws This is how you make them pay. Cartoon: Gag order Can he be stopped? How the House met its 'Churchill or Chamberlain moment' As always, it’s about learning what we can from history. Trump's first criminal trial continues with testimony and gag order hearing This trial is a lot. We’ve got you covered. New polls show RFK Jr....
Martin Roberts says he's willing to take any risk in his pursuit of helping others after his near death experience when he underwent emergency heart surgery back in 2022.
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Biden expressed openness to debate Trump during a wide-ranging interview on Friday with radio host Howard Stern. Trump soon responded via the far-right social network Truth Social