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U.S. Supreme Court justices in Trump case signal some support for presidential criminal immunity

The court’s six-to-three conservative majority seemed disinclined to fully grant Donald Trump’s request, but several justices showed interest in a narrower form of immunity

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 7 minutes ago

Trump's New York trial is a political spectacle unseen in America since Watergate -- David Shribman

With his many legal entanglements, Donald Trump has transformed legal peril into political gold, and a presidential election may hang in the balance

The Globe and Mail - Top Stories - 7 minutes ago

Trump Trial Day 4: DA Bragg's legal strategy is filth by association

The Trump hush money trial is exactly what it appears to be: a politically motivated case brought by a corrupt prosecutor to fulfill a campaign promise to nail Biden's rival.

Fox News - Opinion - 9 minutes ago

GOP Senate candidates in critical races soften abortion stances, falling in line with Trump

In key 2024 battleground states, some Senate Republican candidates are shifting their stances on abortion rights in an attempt to blunt Democrats’ previous success running on the issue and to embrace similar messaging outlined by former President Donald Trump.

Washington Examiner - Top Stories - 9 minutes ago

Trump vs. Biden Polls: Kennedy Now Threatens Both Candidates -- Initially RFK Jr. was helping Trump build leads over Biden. Now the independent seems to be drawing votes equally from both major-party candidates.

Initially RFK Jr. was helping Trump build leads over Biden. Now the independent seems to be drawing votes equally from both major-party candidates.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 30 minutes ago

'Daily Show' Bit Lays Bare A Damning Contradiction Of Trump

The former president's dueling narratives are exposed by Jordan Klepper, Ronny Chieng and Michael Kosta.

Huffington Post - Entertainment - 1 hour ago

Canada sanctions Iran's defence minister, others after missile attack on Israel

Canada is targeting Iran's defence minister with a new round of sanctions imposed after the country's retaliatory attack on Israel earlier this month.

CBC News - Politics - 1 hour ago

Supreme Court seems poised to allow Trump Jan. 6 trial, but not immediately -- The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared ready to reject Donald Trump's sweeping claim that he is immune from prosecution on charges of trying to subvert the 2020 election, but in a way that is likely to significantly delay his stalled federal trial in the nation's capital.

The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared ready to reject Donald Trump’s sweeping claim that he is immune from prosecution on charges of trying to subvert the 2020 election, but in a way that is likely to significantly delay his stalled federal trial in the nation’s capital.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 1 hour ago

Federal judge denies Trump's bid for new trial in E. Jean Carroll case -- A federal judge rebuffed his request for a new trial in the civil suit that ended with an $83.3 million judgment for her.

A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump's request for a new trial in the civil suit brought by the writer E. Jean Carroll, who was awarded an $83.3 million judgment.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

What it's like to watch Trump's "hush money" trial from inside the courtroom -- There are no cameras allowed in the court where he's being tried. -- Apr 24

There are no cameras allowed in the court where Trump is being tried on 34 felony counts stemming from a "hush money" payment before the 2016 election.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 hours ago

U.S. Supreme Court justices in Trump case signal some support for presidential criminal immunity -- Yesterday

The court’s six-to-three conservative majority seemed disinclined to fully grant Donald Trump’s request, but several justices showed interest in a narrower form of immunity

The Globe and Mail - World - 4 hours ago

The former publisher of the National Enquirer testified at Donald Trump's hush money trial about going to great lengths to help shield his old friend from potentially damaging stories.

The former publisher of the National Enquirer testified at Donald Trump’s hush money trial about going to great lengths to help shield his old friend from potentially damaging stories.

AP News - Politics - 5 hours ago

Trump trial hears about tabloid 'catch-and-kill' tactics

The BBC's Nada Tawfik runs through the most significant moments in Thursday's testimony.

BBC News - Top Stories - 8 hours ago

Dem Rep. Lofgren: Supreme Court Looked Like 'Partisan Hacks' During Trump Immunity Argument

Representative Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) said Thursday on CNN's "The Lead" that the Supreme Court acted like "partisan hacks" during the oral arguments on Donald Trump's claim that he is immune from prosecution. | Clips

Breitbart - Politics - 8 hours ago

Trump hush money trial highlights: David Pecker returns to testify about Playboy playmate payouts

Latest news and live updates on Day 7 of the Trump hush money trial as testimony against the former president continues.

NBC News - Politics - 8 hours ago

Recapping Trump's day at Supreme Court, trial -- The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday regarding whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for actions taken while he was in office. And in Trump's New York criminal trial, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker was back on the stand. Rebecca Roiphe, Michael George and Katrina Kaufman have the latest.

The Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday regarding whether former President Donald Trump is immune from prosecution for actions taken while he was in office. And in Trump's New York criminal trial, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker was back on the stand. Rebecca Roiphe, Michael George and Katrina Kaufman have the latest.

CBS News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Supreme Court Poised to Agree with Trump: Former Presidents Are Immune from Some Prosecutions

A majority of Supreme Court justices sympathized with Donald Trump's attorneys' arguments that a president does enjoy some level of immunity.

Breitbart - Politics - 9 hours ago

Trump Had a Good Day in One Court

Forced to listen to David Pecker in Manhattan, the Supreme Court offered hope in Washington.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Celebrity stories buried and disputes over payments: What you missed on Day 7 of Trump's trial

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker returned to the witness stand, detailing how payments were made to a Playboy playmate and a porn star.

NBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

What Trump's lawyer conceded at the Supreme Court

Plus, Mitch McConnell takes a victory lap.

NBC News - Top Stories - 9 hours ago

Trump's three US Supreme Court appointees thrash out immunity claim

WASHINGTON: When the US Supreme Court ultimately rules on Donald Trump's claim of presidential immunity from prosecution, a third of those deciding the matter will be justices he appointed to the

Channel NewsAsia - World - 9 hours ago

Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi, famous for songs after 2022 killing of Mahsa Amini, sentenced to death, lawyer says -- Yesterday

The news quickly drew international criticism from the U.S. and UN experts, who pointed at it as a sign of Tehran’s continuing crackdown against all dissent

The Globe and Mail - World - 9 hours ago

Celebrity stories buried and disputes over paying a porn actress: What you missed on Day 7 of Trump's trial

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker returned to the witness stand, detailing how payments were made to a Playboy playmate and a porn star.

NBC News - Business - 10 hours ago

Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump immunity case

The Supreme Court weighed the question of whether former President Donald Trump should go to trial for plotting to overturn the 2020 election. Mr. Trump's lawyer argued that the Office of President would be hobbled without immunity, while the lawyer for the special counsel argued that there is no provision of immunity in the Constitution. NBC News' Laura Jarrett reports.

NBC News - Politics - 10 hours ago

Ex-Mossad expert warns Iran has built global financial network to bypass sanctions

Udi Levy, former head of spy agency’s financial division, says if Israel's partners seriously intend to weaken Tehran, they must target its money-transferring infrastructure

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

Supreme Court Hears Trump's Presidential Immunity Claim | Capitol Report

The Supreme Court weighs arguments in former President Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity. The justices appear divided.

Epoch Times - Top Stories - 11 hours ago

EU parliament condemns Iran over strikes on Israel

The EU Parliament has urged more sanctions against Tehran over its recent retaliatory strikes on Israel

Russia Today - World - 11 hours ago

Justice Sonia Sotomayor Calls Out Catch-22 In Trump's Immunity Argument

"If he's not covered by the criminal law, he can't be impeached for violating it at all," the Supreme Court justice said during Thursday's arguments.

Huffington Post - Politics - 11 hours ago

Catch and kill. Checkbook journalism. Secret deals. Testimony by former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker during former President Trump's hush money trial has been shocking even for people who bring a healthy degree of skepticism whenever they read the supermarket tabloid.

Catch and kill. Checkbook journalism. Secret deals. Testimony by former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker during former President Trump's hush money trial has been shocking even for people who bring a healthy degree of skepticism whenever they read the supermarket tabloid.

AP News - Politics - 11 hours ago

Donald Trump's family skipping court "right" decision, legal analyst says

On the third day of witness testimony in his New York trial, Trump's family wasn't present again.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Biden Admin Leverages Defense of Israel From Iran to Box and Besiege It

The reality is that the more “daylight” the United States creates with Israel, restrains Israel, and punishes Israel, the more likely Iran will be undeterred.

Epoch Times - US News - 12 hours ago

Supreme Court Conservatives Likely To Give Trump What He Wants In Immunity Case: Further Delay

The justices seemed to focus more on hypothetical future cases rather than the case immediately before them.

Huffington Post - Politics - 12 hours ago

David Pecker testified about deals to bury stories that could be damaging to Trump. Here's what he said.

Pecker testified that Karen McDougal demanded $150,000 — plus writing assignments and other business opportunities — for the rights to her story about claims of an affair with Trump.

Boston Globe - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

Trump and Biden both say they're tough on China. But whom would Beijing prefer to deal with?

With growing mistrust between the the U.S. and China, an election between President Biden and Donald Trump looks like a lose-lose scenario for China.

Los Angeles Times - World - 12 hours ago

Tabloid exec David Pecker dishes in Trump trial about Karen McDougal, Stormy Daniels payoffs

Former President Donald Trump's hush money trial waded into sensitive territory Thursday as a former tabloid executive described how he paid $150,000 to silence a Playboy model who alleged an aff

Washington Times - Politics - 12 hours ago

Biden eyes Latino vote as Trump support grows -- President Biden and his reelection campaign clearly state they need Latino support this November. However, several polls in recent months have revealed an increasing number of Latino voters preferring former President Donald Trump. CBS News political director Fin G mez and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha join to discuss more. -- Apr 24

President Biden and his reelection campaign clearly state they need Latino support this November. However, several polls in recent months have revealed an increasing number of Latino voters preferring former President Donald Trump. CBS News political director Fin Gómez and Democratic strategist Chuck Rocha join to discuss more.

CBS News - Top Stories - 12 hours ago

In Trump immunity case, Supreme Court seems open to some protection -- The Supreme Court convened to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.

The Supreme Court convenes Thursday to consider whether former President Donald Trump is entitled to broad immunity from criminal charges in the 2020 election case.

CBS News - Politics - 12 hours ago

Trump trial hears new details about alleged "catch and kill" scheme -- Former National Enquirer boss David Pecker appeared on the stand for the third day, detailing an agreement the tabloid made with a former Playboy model.

Follow live updates of Donald Trump's New York criminal trial, where former National Enquirer boss David Pecker is testifying for the third day.

CBS News - Politics - 12 hours ago

Trump's First Criminal Trial Is Enough to Cost Him the Election | Opinion

Of course, a criminal trial does not help Trump. And anyone who tries to sell you otherwise should have their head examined. It is simply an absurd and asinine argument.

Newsweek - Opinion - 12 hours ago

Donald Trump's Family Skipping Court 'Right' Decision, Legal Analyst Says

On the third day of witness testimony in his New York trial, Trump's family wasn't present again.

Newsweek - US News - 12 hours ago

Trump trial: Defense attorneys begin cross-examination of David Pecker

The New York criminal trial of Donald Trump resumed with testimony from former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker.

CNBC - US News - 13 hours ago

Litman: Will Trump be tried for Jan. 6? After Supreme Court arguments, it's more uncertain than ever

The conservative justices seemed likely to confer broad presidential immunity from prosecution — and in a way that would further delay any federal trial.

Los Angeles Times - US News - 13 hours ago

Trump's Supreme Court hearing in 60 secs

Judges in Washington debated whether Mr Trump has immunity over the 2020 election riots.

Sky News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

Supreme Court divided on whether Trump has immunity

The justices discussed immunity, coups, pardons, Operation Mongoose - and the future of democracy.

BBC News - Top Stories - 13 hours ago

U.S. Supreme Court weighs extent of immunity for former presidents like Trump

A lawyer representing the special counsel was beginning his presentation on whether a former U.S. president can be prosecuted for acts while he was in office. Earlier, Donald Trump's lawyer argued that the prospect of being indicted could constrain a president.

CBC News - World - 13 hours ago

US judge upholds Trump's $83.3 million defamation loss, rejects new trial

Trump is appealing the verdict and plans to appeal Thursday's decision

Voice of America - Top Stories - 14 hours ago

Judge reject's Trump's bid for a new trial in US$83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case

A federal judge in New York rejected Donald Trump's request for a new trial on Thursday after a jury awarded US$83.3 million in damages to a longtime magazine columnist who sued the former president for defamation for calling her claim that he had sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store a lie.

CTV News - World - 14 hours ago

Judge reject's Trump's bid for a new trial in $83.3 million E. Jean Carroll defamation case

A federal judge in New York rejected Donald Trump’s request for a new trial on Thursday after a jury awarded $83.3 million in damages to a longtime magazine columnist who sued the former president for defamation for calling her claim that he had sexually assaulted her in a Manhattan department store a lie.

Stars and Stripes - US News - 15 hours ago

Watch live as Donald Trump's hush money trial enters seventh day

Watch again as Donald Trump’s hush money trial entered its seventh day on Thursday (25 April) .

Independent UK - US News - 15 hours ago

A federal judge in New York has rejected Donald Trump's request for a new trial after a jury awarded $83.3 million in damages to a longtime magazine columnist who sued the former president for defamation.

A federal judge in New York has rejected Donald Trump’s request for a new trial after a jury awarded $83.3 million in damages to a longtime magazine columnist who sued the former president for defamation.

AP News - Politics - 15 hours ago

Trump wins 'qualified victory' at Supreme Court delaying January 6 trial; hush money case hears of 'upset' over affair leak

Donald Trump's lawyer is cross-examining the first witness as the former president's hush money criminal trial continues in New York. Earlier, Trump's immunity case at the Supreme Court drew to a close, with a ruling expected in June.

Sky News - World - 15 hours ago

Justices question lawyers for Trump and Jack Smith on the limits of presidential immunity

Latest news and live updates on former President Donald Trump's arguments at the Supreme Court on presidential immunity from election interference charges.

NBC News - Politics - 16 hours ago

Iranian rapper who came to fame during 2022 protests sentenced to death, lawyer says

The Iranian rapper came to fame over his lyrics about the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini and for criticizing the Islamic Republic's government.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 16 hours ago

Arguments before the U.S. Supreme Court have ended after more than 2 1/2 hours in Donald Trump's bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Joe Biden.

Arguments are underway at the Supreme Court in Donald Trump's bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden.

AP News - Politics - 16 hours ago

Listen live: Supreme Court hears arguments on Donald Trump's immunity claim

The Supreme Court is hearing oral arguments on Donald Trump’s bid to avoid prosecution over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democrat Joe Biden. Listen live.

Boston Globe - Politics - 17 hours ago

Prosecutors in Trump trial link National Enquirer payoff scheme to 'the boss'

A former tabloid executive testified Thursday that Michael Cohen, a key lawyer during Donald Trump's 2016 campaign, assured him the "boss would take care of" the cost of buying a salaci

Washington Times - Politics - 17 hours ago

Donald Trump's Big Day Back at the U.S. Supreme Court

Get your daily dose of politics, law, and culture with Josh Hammer Premium by subscribing to Newsweek today.

Newsweek - Opinion - 18 hours ago

Reporter's Notebook: Ukraine's Zelenskyy opens up on US aid, Israel, Trump

Volodymyr Zelenskyy opens up on Biden's recent approval of a massive aid package for Ukraine, Donald Trump and Israel's fight against Iran and Hamas in Gaza.

Fox News - Politics - 18 hours ago

Trump faces Supreme Court im­mu­ni­ty test as 'hush mon­ey' tri­al con­tin­ues

More witness testimony in New York as top court decides if Trump can be prosecuted in separate federal election case.

Aljazeera - US News - 19 hours ago

'He understood it was a spectacle': Before Trump faced a judge, there was the corruption trial of Buddy Cianci

For those who covered the former Providence mayor’s corruption trial, the memories have never faded.

Boston Globe - Politics - 19 hours ago

Trump visit supporters at construction site on way to hush money trial

Fans had waited through the night to see the former president

Evening Standard - World - 20 hours ago

What to Know in the Supreme Court Case About Immunity for Former President Trump -- The Supreme Court has scheduled a special session to hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump can be...

The Supreme Court has scheduled a special session to hear arguments over whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted over his efforts to undo his 2020 election loss to President Joe Biden.

Military.com - US News - 20 hours ago

Trump Throws Absolute Fit In Late Night Rant For The Strangest Possible Reason

The former president delivered a scathing response to a critic who just endorsed him.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 21 hours ago

Supreme Court to hear case on presidential immunity for Trump and more top headlines

Get all the stories you need-to-know from the most powerful name in news delivered first thing every morning to your inbox.

Fox News - World - 21 hours ago

Rising aggression of Iran against Israel and what it means to the world

We mustn't disregard the escalating tensions between Israel, Iran, and the surrounding Islamic nations that aim to invade the holy land.

Washington Times - Opinion - 22 hours ago

Donald Trump Jr. Text Detailed in Arizona Indictment

Trump Jr. was allegedly forming a plant to use alternative electors before votes were even counted in the 2020 election.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

Why the Supreme Court Can't Solve All of Trump's Legal Problems

The Supreme Court could side with Trump and hand him a major legal win, but his trial in Manhattan could continue to be an issue.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 23 hours ago

How Trump Found His Lawyer -- What Next

Todd Blanche is no Rudy Giuliani.

Slate - Politics - 23 hours ago

Iran's show of force has demonstrated that Israel is not invincible

This month’s military exchanges between Israel and Iran may have largely been a show of force, but they have sent a number of clear messages about any future conflict.

Sydney Morning Herald - Top Stories - 1 day ago

'I Shouldn't Have Said That': Joe Biden Mocks 1 Of Trump's Most Cherished Traits

The president took aim at one of his predecessor's personal trademarks -- and the audience loved it.

Huffington Post - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Trump Advisers Meadows, Giuliani Among 18 Indicted in Arizona Election Case

The court documents also identified a ‘prior U.S. president.’

Epoch Times - US News - 1 day ago

Biden says Trump responsible for 'cruelty and chaos' over abortion - U.S. President Joe Biden is making reproductive rights a centerpiece of his re-election campaign, blaming opponent Donald Trump for opening the way to stricter state abortion laws. In this campaign, Trump is pursuing a more moderate position on abortion than other Republicans. Scott Stearns reports.

U.S. President Joe Biden is making reproductive rights a centerpiece of his re-election campaign, blaming opponent Donald Trump for opening the way to stricter state abortion laws. In this campaign, Trump is pursuing a more moderate position on abortion than other Republicans. Scott Stearns reports.

Voice of America - Politics - 1 day ago

Giuliani, Meadows, 16 More Trump Allies Indicted in Arizona Election Probe

Eighteen of the former president's allies were indicted in Arizona, accused in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in the state.

Newsweek - Top Stories - 1 day ago

Giuliani Among 18 Trump Allies Indicted in Arizona for 2020 Election Scheme

Rudy Giuliani, Mark Meadows, and John Eastman were among 18 co-defendants indicted on charges stemming from attempts to overturn the 2020 election.

Rolling Stone - Politics - 1 day ago

Hamas Praises Iran's Attack on Israel, Calls for 'Escalation' on All Fronts

A spokesman for Hamas’s paramilitary al-Qassam Brigades praised Iran's missile attack on Israel and called for “escalation” on every front.

Breitbart - World - 1 day ago

Trump named unindicted co-conspirator in Michigan fake electors case

The former president and former New York City mayor have been charged over a separate fake electors plot in Georgia

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

Supreme Court delays gave Trump what he wants before 2024 elections

Legal scholars and judges have slammed Trump’s ‘immunity’ defence as absurd and dangerous. No matter how they rule, justices already gave the Republican nominee a boost, Alex Woodward writes

Independent UK - US News - 1 day ago

In blocking April Perry from U.S. attorney post, J.D. Vance shows he's pro-Trump, pro-crime

April Perry has instead been nominated to the federal bench. But it's beyond disgraceful that Vance, a Trump acolyte, used the Senate's complex rules to block Perry from becoming the first woman in the top federal prosecutor's job for the Northern District of Illinois.

Chicago Sun-Times - Top Stories - 1 day ago

In immunity case, Trump can lose in ways that amount to a win

Trump would prefer to win, of course. But there are, from his perspective, at least two attractive ways to lose.

Boston Globe - Politics - 1 day ago

Trump's immunity claim has alarming implications

The Supreme Court will hear arguments involving the federal case charging Donald Trump with illegally trying to remain in office after he lost the 2020 presidential election.

Chicago Sun-Times - Opinion - 1 day ago

Satellite images show Iran tried to cover up impact of Israeli missile strike

Regime replaced destroyed radar installation within hours of the attack to make it appear as though the damage had been minimal

Telegraph UK - World - 1 day ago

Trump vs. Biden Polls: Kennedy Now Threatens Both Candidates

Initially RFK Jr. was helping Trump build leads over Biden. Now the independent seems to be drawing votes equally from both major-party candidates.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

Toomaj Salehi: Iran sentences 'world's bravest rapper' to death

Salehi was initially arrested in October 2022 and has been described as ‘the world’s bravest rapper’

Independent UK - World - 1 day ago

Was the Ukraine Aid Bill a Trump Defeat or a Strategic Retreat?

Trump stood aside as his closest allies lost a big foreign-aid fight in Congress.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

Is the Supreme Court running the clock out on Trump's immunity case?

The Framers would laugh at Trump’s immunity claim. So why are the court’s constitutional originalists taking so long?

Boston Globe - Opinion - 1 day ago

Donald Trump's Indictments, Lawsuits, and Legal Cases Explained

Donald Trump is contending with a mountain of legal troubles as he attempts to win the Republican nomination for president in 2024.

Rolling Stone - Top Stories - 1 day ago

2024 Turnout May Be High Despite Apathy for Biden and Trump

This year, voters seem unmotivated by both presidential candidates, but close elections often produce high turnout.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 day ago

Abbas Juma: Iran's nuclear plans are clear. Just read its own Islamic law

Tehran’s doctrine is based on a fatwa Islamic law, which unequivocally prohibits indiscriminate weapons of mass destruction

Russia Today - Opinion - 1 day ago

Why the Supreme Court Is Unlikely to Agree With Trump's Immunity Claim

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments this Thursday on the issue of whether former President Donald Trump can be criminally prosecuted for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election.

Newsweek - Opinion - 1 day ago

Trump Trial Day Two: The mysterious 'other crime' that is not

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg and his team of prosecutors seemed ecstatic over the revelation of an old political ploy as Day Two of the Trump hush money trial played out.

Fox News - Opinion - 1 day ago

Donald Trump is about to become $1.2 billion richer. Here's why. -- He could receive a large windfall from his newly public media company, Trump Media & Technology Group.

Former President Donald Trump could receive a large windfall from his newly public media company, Trump Media & Technology Group.

CBS News - Top Stories - 2 days ago

Argentina seeks arrest of Iran minister over 1994 Jewish center bombing

Minister Ahmad Vahidi currently visiting Pakistan and Sri Lanka; Interpol issues red alert which enables his detention as he travels outside Iran

YNET News - World - 2 days ago

Police -- Man Who Set Himself on Fire Outside Trump Trial Had History of Bizarre Florida Arrests

In one incident, Max Azzarello allegedly insisted to police that a pest control company was trying to "exterminate children and dogs."

Miami New Times - US News - 2 days ago

4 Iranians indicted for alleged malicious multi-year cyber campaign targeting US government and defense firms

Four Iranian nationals allegedly conducted cyber campaigns against the U.S. State Department, Treasury, 12 Department of Defense contractors, and two businesses in New York.

Fox News - Technology - 2 days ago

Trump May Face Sanctions for Allegedly Violating Gag Order

Donald Trump is speaking out about the chaos on the nation's college campuses. He says the police presence at the hush money courthouse should be reassigned to crack down on the college protests.

Inside Edition - Weird - 2 days ago

CTV National News: Trump's hush money trial day 2

Day 2 of Donald Trump's hush money trial once again tested the judge's patience, accused of violating his gag order 11 times.

CTV News - World - 2 days ago

Judge skewers Trump defense's 'credibility' in gag order hearing ahead of 'catch and kill' testimony

Judge Juan Merchan heard arguments on whether Trump violated a gag order with social media posts about two expected witnesses in the hush money trial.

NBC News - Technology - 2 days ago

DJT stock plunges 8% as Trump qualifies for 36 million bonus shares

Trump will receive an additional 36 million shares, worth about $1.15 billion, if the stock closes above a $17.50 minimum share price.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump trial: Tabloid publisher says he helped presidential candidacy

Justice Juan Merchan asked to fine former US president $10,000 for violating gag order preventing him from publicly criticising witnesses

Irish Times - World - 2 days ago

Tabloid publisher says he pledged to be Trump campaign's 'eyes and ears' during 2016 race

A defense lawyer countered that Donald Trump was simply responding to others' comments in the course of protected speech.

Los Angeles Times - Politics - 2 days ago

Trump Is Furious He Got Caught Sleeping in Court

How dare these journalists and courtroom sketch artists accurately relay what he’s doing at his trial!

New York Magazine - Politics - 2 days ago

Donald Trump's Trial Will Only Help Him

If Trump should be reelected in November, he may owe his victory in no small part to Alvin Bragg and Juan Merchan.

Newsweek - Opinion - 2 days ago

Trump trial witness: National Enquirer would 'embellish' bad news about rivals

Trump is charged with falsifying business records related to a scheme to silence porn star Stormy Daniels from speaking about an alleged tryst with him.

CNBC - Politics - 2 days ago

What to know in the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump

The core issue being debated before the Supreme Court on Thursday boils down to whether a former president is immune from prosecution for actions taken while in office.

AP News - Politics - 2 days ago

Hush-Money Trial Revives Doorman's Trump-Love-Child Story -- Did you forget about former Trump Tower doorman Dino Sajudin's wild claim that Trump has a secret sixth child? There's a good reason.

Did you forget about former Trump Tower doorman Dino Sajudin’s wild claim that Trump has a secret sixth child? There’s a good reason.

New York Magazine - Top Stories - 3 days ago

Opening Statements Begin in Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial

Day one of Donald Trump’s hush money trial came to an abrupt end when an alternate juror had to go to the dentist.

Inside Edition - Weird - 3 days ago

Column: Without cameras in the courtroom, Trump has already won a major victory in hush money trial

The public is locked out of witnessing a seismic moment in American history because the first criminal trial of a former president will not be televised.

Los Angeles Times - Entertainment - 3 days ago

CTV National News: Trump's criminal trial underway

Joy Malbon breaks down what happened as Donald Trump's historic hush money trial got underway in a New York courtroom.

CTV News - World - 3 days ago

Without cameras to go live, the Trump trial is proving the potency of live blogs as news tools

With cameras not allowed at former President Donald Trump's hush money trial in New York, live news blogs are coming into their own as an important news tool.

AP News - Technology - 3 days ago

Litman: How Trump's trial will go well beyond the charges to paint a damning portrait of him

New York's rules will allow prosecutors to present evidence of other bad acts in trying the former president on the Stormy Daniels hush money allegations.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 3 days ago

Trump in NY court for opening statements at criminal trial

New York: Former president Donald Trump arrived in court Monday for opening statements in his criminal trial and condemned the high stakes case as a...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 3 days ago

Donald Trump arrives for opening statements in hush money trial

The statements are expected to give the clearest view yet of the allegations at the heart of the case

Evening Standard - World - 3 days ago

Porn stars, sex scandals and zzzs: The A to Z of Trump's hush money trial

The former US president is about to go on trial so here is our A to Z explainer with all the terms you need to know.

Sky News - World - 3 days ago

Trump wins on inflation as Biden centers tariffs, jobs: NBC News poll

Trump attacked Biden on social media following the release of the most recent consumer price index.

CNBC - Politics - 4 days ago

Opinion | A Shaky World Order: Can India Navigate A Russia-China-Iran Axis?

India may find it hard to balance its deepening ties with the West and the emerging partnership between China, Russia and Iran. A Cold War-style confrontation can be detrimental to India's approach of multi-alignment and strategic autonomy.

NDTV - Opinion - 4 days ago

Opening statements expected Monday at Trump's criminal trial -- Prosecutors allege he hid payments to two women to cover up their claims of extramarital affairs ahead of his successful 2016 election

Prosecutors allege he hid payments to two women to cover up their claims of extramarital affairs ahead of his successful 2016 election

Voice of America - Politics - 4 days ago

Biden to talk abortion in Florida; Trump's NY trial enters new stage -- The trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump enters a new stage Monday when opening remarks begin. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden will make a campaign stop in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday to talk about reproductive rights. VOA's Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.

The trial of former U.S. President Donald Trump enters a new stage Monday when opening remarks begin. Meanwhile, U.S. President Joe Biden will make a campaign stop in Tampa, Florida, on Tuesday to talk about reproductive rights. VOA’s Veronica Balderas Iglesias reports.

Voice of America - Politics - 4 days ago

How damaging was strike on Iran?

Military analyst Sean Bell says it looks likely Israel launched a "measured, surgical" strike that "punched a hole" in Iran's defence military capability.

Sky News - Top Stories - 4 days ago

Iran redefines power balance with Israel

Analysis: For years, Israeli deterrence kept Iran from direct attacks until it faltered on October 7, emboldening Tehran and altering strategic balance; Israel may now hesitate before striking an Iranian general, wary of escalating tensions

YNET News - Opinion - 4 days ago

Trump cancels North Carolina rally due to storm

U.S. Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump abruptly canceled a campaign rally in North Carolina on Saturday because of an incoming storm.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Man Who Self-Immolated Near Trump Trial Dies: How It Happened

A disturbed 37-year-old man published a manifesto of conspiratorial beliefs shortly before igniting himself.

New York Magazine - Politics - 5 days ago

Trump Media CEO says he'll do 'whatever it takes' to defend DJT investors from short sellers

President Biden mocked Donald Trump for Trump Media's stock decline in a Pennsylvania speech.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Trump berates judge for 'rushed' hush money trial, days before opening statements

Trump's New York hush money trial completed jury selection on Friday and will introduce opening statements on Monday.

CNBC - Politics - 5 days ago

Man Sets Himself on Fire Outside Trump Hush Money Trial

Horrifying video shows a man setting himself on fire outside of Donald Trump’s hush-money trial.

Inside Edition - Politics - 6 days ago

Final jurors seated for Trump's hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday

Lawyers are working to round out the panel of 12 jurors and six alternates who will hear Donald Trump’s hush money trial

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 6 days ago

Strikes on Iran: Can one de­mand 're­straint' while fund­ing Is­rael?

Biden calls for ‘de-escalation’ in Iran-Israel showdown while hurling money at the most unrestrained actor in equation.

Aljazeera - Opinion - 6 days ago

Man sets self on fire outside Trump trial

New York: A man set himself on fire Friday in a park outside the court where Donald Trump is standing trial in Manhattan, with a witness describing hi...

Peninsula Qatar - US News - 6 days ago

'Sleepy Don': Trump Falls Asleep (Three Times!) During Hush-Money Trial

Courtroom reporters saw Trump “dozing off” during the first day of his Manhattan criminal trial. Then he did it again two more times.

New York Magazine - Politics - 6 days ago

Iran fires at apparent Israeli attack drones near Isfahan air base and nuclear site

The strike came just days after Tehran’s unprecedented drone-and-missile assault on Israel.

Chicago Sun-Times - US News - 6 days ago

Oil prices spike after Israel strikes Iran

Global prices for crude oil jumped by more than 3% on Friday after Israel carried out a military attack on Iran

Russia Today - Business - 6 days ago

The Israel-Iran war gamble

Israel’s response following Iran's recent attack will significantly impact regional security dynamics and is likely to influence the policies of...

Daily Sabah - Opinion - 6 days ago

Snap Insight: Israel may have had the 'last word' with reported attack on Iran, but Netanyahu is no clear winner

Anything that distracts from the war in Gaza and eases international pressure on Israel cannot be in Iran’s interest, says international security expert Stefan Wolff from the University of Birmingham.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 6 days ago

IPL 2024: Pathirana Overshadows Rohit Century As CSK Beat MI By 20 Runs

Sri Lankan pacer Matheesha Pathirana came up with his best IPL figures, grabbing four wickets as Chennai Super Kings defeated Mumbai Indians by 20 runs, despite a heroic unbeaten century by Rohit Sharma at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday. Pathirana took the wickets of Ishan Kishan (23), Surya Kumar Yadav (0), Tilak Varma (31) and Romario Shepherd (1) to return figures of 4 for 28 as MI lost the steam in the chase of an imposing 206/4, managing to score 186 for six.

NDTV - Top Stories - 6 days ago

Trump trial: Tumultuous day in court ends with complete bench of jurors

Trump's third trial day ended with a rush when a judge empaneled seven new jurors, completing the bench of Manhattanites who will decide his fate.

Washington Examiner - US News - 6 days ago

Iranian dissidents and pro-Israel activists call to terminate German-Iranian twin city partnership

The German city of Freiburg has maintained a municipal relationship with Isfahan, known as a nuclear and missile manufacturing hub in Iran, for over two decades

YNET News - World - 6 days ago

S&P cuts Israel's credit rating amid Iran tensions

Rating agency cuts long-term ratings to A-plus from AA-minus as geopolitical risk in Middle East grows

YNET News - Business - 7 days ago

Strike on Iran meant to end current crisis

Analysis: The scope of the reported strike on an IRGC airbase in the area of Isfahan is such that would not compound the Iranians to respond, bring about a de-escalation of tension

YNET News - Opinion - 7 days ago

Israel's attack on Iran reflects badly on Biden after president's public message for Netanyahu

Joe Biden's very public message to Israel after Iran's attack was ignored, but how wise was his diplomatic directive? Israel has been ignoring the US for a few months now, as the president once again finds the limits of his influence on the Gaza conflict.

Sky News - World - 7 days ago

Israel Has Better Things to Do Than Just Strike Iran Back | Opinion

In the wake of Iran's brazen and unprecedented drone and missile attacks, Israel finds itself at a critical juncture where its response could shape Middle East dynamics and complicate world affairs for years to come.

Newsweek - Opinion - 7 days ago

Calmes: The hush money trial has only just begun, but it's not a good look for Candidate Trump

The goings-on inside and outside Manhattan criminal court won't win the scowling, puffy-faced former president the voters he needs.

Los Angeles Times - Opinion - 8 days ago

Trumps Awaits Approval to Leave Trial for Son's Graduation

Donald Trump's allies are urging him to defy the judge in his hush money trial and bolt to Florida for his son Barron's graduation.

Inside Edition - Politics - 8 days ago

Iran's attack on Israel means drone swarm attacks are something we have to think about

There is a reason people moved on from petrol engined propeller planes, though

Telegraph UK - Technology - 9 days ago

The Who's Who of Trump's Trial

A president, a porn star, a tabloid king, and more.

New York Magazine - Politics - 9 days ago

After Iran's attack repelled, Zelensky demands same defense alliance as Israel

Israel's alliance with the U.S. helped it defeat missiles and UAVs from Iran, and now Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expects to receive similar assistance against the Russians: 'Israel is not a NATO member, yet they helped save lives, Moscow, like Tehran, spreads terror'

YNET News - World - 9 days ago

Supreme Court questions obstruction charges brought against Jan. 6 rioters and Trump

The Supreme Court is questioning whether federal prosecutors went too far in bringing obstruction charges against hundreds of participants in the Capitol riot

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 9 days ago

The way the first Trump criminal trial has been misnamed

The core issue in the trial that began Monday is not the payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels but why Trump made them, writes Norman Eisen.

CNN - Opinion - 9 days ago

Now Iran must sweat, Israel should take its time

Opinion: The decision when and how to retaliate after Iran's strike must take into account the strategic regional coalition that demonstrated its abilities as Israel came under attack, the need to avoid regional war and to preserve international support

YNET News - Opinion - 10 days ago

Trump Media stock prices go down as company issues more shares

Could offering new shares save the struggling company as it loses money rapidly?The share price of Trump Media and Technology group owned by Donald Trump tumbled on Monday by 18% after the company...

International The News - Business - 10 days ago

CTV National News: Trump's hush money trial

Heather Wright reports on the difficult search for an impartial jury in former U.S. president Donald Trump's historic hush money trial.

CTV News - World - 10 days ago

Donald Trump's New York Hush Money Criminal Trial Begins

It's a circus outside a New York City courthouse as Donald Trump's hush money trial gets underway.

Inside Edition - Politics - 10 days ago

Israel concerned international alliance may dilute response to Iran

Analysis: Israeli officials argue that despite prior intelligence on Iran's attack, assessment on response to Damascus assassination was lacking and doubt effectiveness of forming official coalition

YNET News - Opinion - 10 days ago

Free the Trump Trial Transcripts

The New York court system’s maddening lack of transparency is about to be a national embarrassment — unless the state’s chief judges intervene.

New York Magazine - Politics - 10 days ago

Can there be impartial jurors when it comes to Trump?

Fortunately, an open mind does not require an empty mind, writes Jeffrey Abramson, and the court can find fair jurors who can differentiate between law and politics.

CNN - Opinion - 11 days ago

Israel reopens airspace as airlines cancel flights in wake of Iran attack

Israel Airports Authority says most flights of foreign carriers have been delayed, while flights by flag carrier El Al were able to take off to destinations in Europe

Times of Israel - Business - 11 days ago

Iran's attack may have failed, but its fake news campaign didn't

Tehran’s assault on Israel accompanied by coordinated propaganda blitz, with old, unrelated footage reused on social media

YNET News - Technology - 11 days ago

Snap Insight: Iran-Israel conflict will get worse before it gets better

For years, Iran and Israel have engaged in tit-for-tat strikes against each other. Their conflict increasingly looks like a slow-motion war with no obvious off-ramp, says Pusan National University’s Robert Kelly.

Channel NewsAsia - Opinion - 11 days ago

Iran attack draws dark humor from captive Israeli audience

From politics to Passover, nothing is sacred as Israelis take to social media to ward off wartime jitters

Times of Israel - Top Stories - 12 days ago

Trump Media's Stock Price Is Plummeting. His Election Odds Aren't.

There’s more going on here than Trump fans betting on the ex-president to win.

New York Magazine - Business - 13 days ago

Why Trump's gag rule Hail Mary won't work in hush money case

Trump’s statements on the gag order that could contaminate jury selection or cause witnesses to fear retribution in no way qualify for First Amendment protection, writes Michael Conway.

CNN - Opinion - 13 days ago

Why Trump and Mike Johnson Are Promoting a Redundant Ban on Noncitizen Voting

In an effort to win Trump’s protection, the Speaker is abetting a preemptive attack on the legitimacy of the 2024 election.

New York Magazine - Politics - 13 days ago

Fact check: Trump falsely claims that appeals court said 'you won' the civil fraud case he lost

Former President Donald Trump continues to make false claims about the New York civil fraud case he lost – including a wildly inaccurate declaration on Tuesday that an appeals court previously said that he had “won the case.”

CNN - Politics - 13 days ago

Trump gives support to embattled Speaker Mike Johnson at pivotal Mar-a-Lago meet

Donald Trump has given his support to embattled House Speaker Mike Johnson during a visit to the Mar-a-Lago club in Florida

The San Diego Union-Tribune - Politics - 13 days ago

Argentina court blames Iran for deadly 1994 bombing of Jewish center

Court also implicates Hezbollah in attack calling it a crime against humanity and named then Iranian president Rafsanjani and other officials as responsible

YNET News - World - 14 days ago

World attention is focused on Gaza rather than Iran's war drums. The result may well be war

Opinion: The international community has mostly failed to mention Iran’s responsibility for the ongoing carnage around the region

YNET News - Opinion - 14 days ago

Trump: Jews supporting Biden should have head examined

Presumptive Republican nominee renews criticism of Biden's reaction to the Israel-Hamas war says president 'totally lost control of the Israel situation'

YNET News - World - 15 days ago

Witness Names In Trump Classified Documents Case To Remain Secret, Judge Rules

A federal judge ruled on Tuesday to keep the identities of potential witnesses in the classified documents case involving Donald Trump secret, addressing a key issue that had stalled progress in the criminal case.

International Business Times - US News - 16 days ago

Why Trump made the right call on abortion

A pro-life political culture won’t be built in a single presidential election, writes W. James Antle III, but ground can be lost without an incremental approach.

CNN - Opinion - 16 days ago

Israel unmasks Iranian hacker group Black Shadow

National Cyber Directorate head Gaby Portnoy to expose hackers responsible for large-scale cyberattack on Israeli organizations

YNET News - Technology - 16 days ago

Trump's secret plan to end Russia-Ukraine war

The former US president pledged to end the war within 24 hours if elected, but refuses to disclose how; In report, his main strategy is to pressure Zelensky into territorial concessions to Putin

YNET News - World - 17 days ago

If Biden Bans Menthol Cigarettes, Could He Hand the Election to Trump? It's a Valid Concern. -- Jacob Grier

Millions of people smoke them. Just a few votes could really matter.

Slate - Technology - 17 days ago

Iran wants to humiliate Israel, not start a regional war

Analysis: Iranian regime leaders will try to show Israel and the world they aren't as weak as the strike in Damascus made them look, but will most likely hold back from an all-out attack

YNET News - Opinion - 21 days ago

27 killed in Sunni Muslim attacks on Iran's elite security forces

Jaish al-Adl group, which fights against the Shiite regime, launched an attack in the province of Sistan-Baluchestan, where it demands rights for the ethnic minority Baluchis

YNET News - World - 21 days ago

Israeli officials wonder where and when Iran's revenge would come

Analysis: Israel must play a strong game of defense and prepare to respond to Iran's strike whenever and wherever it occurs since the killing of its senior IRGC commander is a severe blow to Tehran and its Lebanese proxies

YNET News - Opinion - 22 days ago

Former Trump advisor John Bolton says Gaza war is still 'in the very early stages'

The Israel-Hamas war is more an Iranian war against Israel waged via proxies, says former U.S. national security advisor John Bolton.

CNBC - World - 22 days ago

U.S. foes exploit Trump's divisiveness with fake MAGA accounts; China adopts Russian tactics

Rachel Maddow looks at how China has learned to take advantage of Donald Trump's divisiveness within American society by mimicking his supporters online using techniques that were successful for Russia in the 2016 election. Tiffany Hsu, technology reporter for The New York Times, joins to discuss how China is stepping up its disinformation game.

NBC News - Technology - 24 days ago

New York Judge Broadens Gag Order Following Trump's Social Media Attack On Daughter

In response to Donald Trump's social media attacks targeting the daughter of the judge presiding over his hush-money trial in New York, Judge Juan Merchan expanded an existing gag order.

International Business Times - US News - 24 days ago

Trump videos send wildly different messages

The former president began the week by sharing a video hawking a “God Bless the USA” Bible and ended it with one showing an image of President Joe Biden tied up in the bed of a pickup truck, two jarring moments in a campaign like no other.

CNN - Opinion - 25 days ago

Biden Commands Fundraising Lead Over Trump, Setting New Record

President Joe Biden, alongside former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton, hosted a historic fundraising event at Radio City Music Hall.

International Business Times - US News - 26 days ago

Against Trump, Biden will have to be his own best argument

After President Joe Biden’s the star-studded fundraising event in New York City’s Radio City Music Hall on Thursday, Julian Zelizer writes that “too much attention to the glamorous stuff and the money could easily turn Biden into the kind of politician he has never been and one who won’t likely come out on top in November.”

CNN - Opinion - 27 days ago

Will Trump's Truth Social flotation dig him out of a financial hole?

The ex-president isn’t just asking supporters for votes – he’s relying on their cash, too, says Chris Blackhurst

Independent UK - Business - 27 days ago

How Screwed Is Trump?

Unless he can find a way out of paying Tish James, he will go bust on Monday.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 month ago

Iranian hackers swipe data of thousands of Israeli college students

Thousands of IDs, credit cards and other documents stolen through long-unaddressed breach in college IT systems; security company claims vulnerability patched up two years ago

YNET News - Technology - 1 month ago

Who's the Trump VP Pick? Latest Odds for Every Shortlist Candidate.

Does Stefanik have “the look”? Is Scott loyal enough? Where does Britt rank? Here are each VP candidate’s odds in the race to be Trump’s running mate.

New York Magazine - Politics - 1 month ago

UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron asks Chinese FM Wang Yi to use influence on Iran to pressure Houthis

Iran-backed Houthis’ drone and missile action in the Red Sea since the start of the war between Israel and Hamas in October 2023 has disrupted the movement of commercial vessels, affecting international trade and forcing many ships to change routes

First Post - World - 2 months ago

Trump's Master Plan to Defeat His Criminal Cases Isn't Working

The former president’s strategy to delay all his cases until after the election isn’t going according to plan, following a series of legal defeats.

VICE News - Politics - 2 months ago

Microsoft claims Chinese, Russian, Iranian, North Korean hackers are using its Gen AI tools to attack the US

Microsoft has revealed some of the countries with which US has a strained relation, have started using Microsoft and OpenAI's generative AI tools to attack the US by launching large scale cyberattacks

First Post - Technology - 2 months ago

Trump's 'Disloyal' Warning to Taylor Swift Makes No Sense

The former president, clearly nervous about the pop star endorsing Joe Biden, is now taking credit for making Swift rich.

VICE News - Politics - 2 months ago

Donald Trump Confuses Nikki Haley With Nancy Pelosi at Rally

Gerontology professor at the University of Southern California, Dr. Ed Schneider, 84, tells Inside Edition the mix-up was a mistake. “I don’t see any evidence of cognitive impairment in Mr. Trump.”

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 months ago

WATCH: Irish reporter in USA told 'Go f*** yourself' when asking Trump fan's name for interview

AN IRISH reporter working in the United States has shared a clip of the reality of working with p...

Irish Post - Weird - 3 months ago

Melania Trump Skips Family Holiday to Sit By Sick Mother's Bedside

Fox News Digital reports that Melania's absence was due to her mother, who a source told the outlet "has been very sick in the hospital.

Inside Edition - Politics - 3 months ago

Biden-Trump rematch would be close, with RFK Jr a threat to Biden: Reuters/Ipsos poll

A looming election rematch next year between U.S. President Joe Biden and Donald Trump would be closely fought, a new poll found, with both candidates saddled with profound vulnerabilities.

Reuters - US News - 4 months ago

American Forces Must Strike Iran to Protect US Troops

"The disproportionate scale of Iranian attacks to American responses lays bare that Iran, not the U.S., holds deterrence in this power imbalance."

Military.com - Opinion - 4 months ago

Liz Cheney weighs third-party US presidential run, says Trump threatens democracy

U.S. Representative Liz Cheney, an outspoken critic of ex-President Donald Trump, said she is weighing a third-party bid for the White House in 2024.

Reuters - Top Stories - 4 months ago

Tensions Rise as Trump Takes the Stand During Civil Fraud Trial

The exasperated judge told the former president's attorneys they needed to "control” their client, and “if you can’t, I will.”

Inside Edition - Politics - 5 months ago

Why a Navajo leader's conviction gives prosecutors a road map to take on Trump

Former President Donald Trump faces a powerful precedent for federal prosecution over the January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol, in the form of Navajo leader Peter MacDonald’s conviction for conspiracy, writes Ken Ballen.

CNN - Opinion - 10 months ago

The most devastating piece of evidence at the Trump trial

Elie Honig writes House impeachment managers presented one devastating piece of evidence that decisively refutes Trump's attorneys' claim about their client's state of mind: Trump's tweet on January 6 shortly after the insurrection.

CNN - Opinion - 1 year ago

Election Deniers Failed to Hand Wisconsin to Trump but Have Paved the Way for Future GOP Success

The stolen election myth has helped reshape this battleground state for the upcoming midterms and the 2024 presidential race.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

Musk and Trump and a Little Steve Jobs

The characterological origins of Tony Stark.

New York Magazine - Business - 1 year ago

Building the "Big Lie": Inside the Creation of Trump's Stolen Election Myth

Internal emails and interviews with key participants reveal for the first time the extent to which leading advocates of the rigged election theory touted evidence they knew to be disproven, disputed or dismissed as dubious.

ProPublica - Politics - 1 year ago

What 2020's pro-Trump phony electors means for 2024

Robert Alexander writes that slates of phony electors from seven states were sent to then-Vice President Mike Pence in an effort to persuade him to discard the legitimate slates of electors he received -- an alarming, albeit unsuccessful, attempt to upend the 2020 presidential election results, and one requiring immediate remedy to avoid repetition in 2024.

CNN - Opinion - 2 years ago

Top Trump Fundraiser Boasted of Raising $3 Million to Support Jan. 6 "Save America" Rally

Caroline Wren, who had worked on the Trump campaign, told associates she distributed funds to a number of political organizations backing the rally, including Tea Party Express and Turning Point.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 years ago

Trump Won the County in a Landslide. His Supporters Still Hounded the Elections Administrator Until She Resigned.

Michele Carew, an elections administrator with 14 years of experience, has resigned after a monthslong campaign by Trump loyalists to oust her. “I’m leaving on my own accord,” she said.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 years ago

Trump's Mar-a-Lago Buddies Tried to Get the VA to Sell Access to Veterans' Medical Records

A congressional investigation prompted by ProPublica’s reporting found Trump’s “Mar-a-Lago crowd,” wealthy civilians with no U.S. government or military experience, pursued a plan to monetize veterans’ medical data.

ProPublica - Politics - 2 years ago