First thing Thursday morning, a woman identified only as Juror No. 2 told Judge Juan Merchan that, upon reflection, she feared she could no longer be an impartial participant in Donald Trump’s historic hush money jury. Her change of heart came after Fox News host Jesse Watters devoted a significant amount of airtime to discussing biographical details about her and why they might make her a problem for Trump. Her identity was as good as public, the juror told Merchan. (He eventually excused her.)...
Political expert and veteran newsman Jonathan Alter was sitting in the courtroom Monday with a good view of the jury and the back of Donald Trump and his lawyers. Speaking to MSNBC, Alter explained that the "split screen" between this view and that of his political opponent is not a good one for Trump. President Joe Biden's campaign is hosting "kitchen table" events to discuss voters' concerns and hopes for the future. Trump, however, is sat at the defense table. Hosts Chris Jansing and...
A conviction would prove, once and for all, that Trump is not the normal politician that many in the media act like he isGet Margaret Sullivan’s latest columns delivered straight to your inboxDonald Trump, who once bragged that he could shoot someone on Fifth Avenue and not lose any voters, has gotten away for years with unimaginable amounts of malfeasance.He grifted and insulted and lied his way into the White House, embarrassed the nation while president, refused to accept his defeat to Joe...
Late-night hosts discuss the second day in Donald Trump’s criminal trial, from naps to jury selection to the actual allegations of covering up hush moneyLate-show hosts talked jury selection, courtroom sketches and gag orders from the second day of Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York. Continue reading
Piedmont highs approach 90° on what will be our hottest day of the year so far this Thursday afternoon, but cooler and rainier days aren't far away.
Trump’s presidential campaign wants other Republicans to pay up, if they use the former president’s name, image or likeness in any fundraising solicitations.
Trump’s presidential campaign wants other Republicans to pay up, if they use the former president’s name, image or likeness in any fundraising solicitations.
President Biden is earning laughs with jokes that hit Donald Trump in the gut. As Trump's only going concern continues to spiral, and the prospect of a criminal conviction looms, President Biden took a moment to point out that Trump's tax plans for the rich may soon not apply to Trump. — Read the rest
Kelly Slater, an 11-time world champion, may have surfed his final heat on the World Surf League's Championship Tour during the Western Australia Margaret River Pro. Although there has been no official announcement, Slater expressed deep emotion following his defeat by world No. 1 Griffin Colapinto in the Round of 32, which also eliminated him []
In 2023 actor Sophia Bush made headlines when she filed for divorce one year after a storybook wedding. By the fall it was public knowledge that she was in a new relationship. With a woman. The internet seemed to be foaming at the digital mouth for a scandal, but to those who knew her, it was clear she’d never been more herself. Here, in her own words, Bush speaks to the power of finally learning to listen to her intuition. In April of 2022 I was close to calling off my wedding. Instead of...
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Well, that was fast. Juror #2, the oncology nurse who lived on the Upper East Side of Manhattan, was dismissed from the jury in former President Donald Trump's bookkeeping case when the trial resumed on Thursday. Then, soon thereafter, prosecutors booted another juror from the case.