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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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"This was a crisis": Hope Hicks testifies in N.Y. criminal trial and other week three highlights

Hope Hicks testified in Trump's New York trial, providing details about the panic within the Trump campaign after the 'Access Hollywood' tape release. [ more ]

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After the 2016 Election, Porn Star's Lawyer Lamented a Hush-Money Deal

The lawyer negotiating hush-money deals for women related to Trump expressed dismay on election night in 2016, concerned the payments may have affected the election. [ more ]

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Trump Trial to Resume With Stormy Daniels's Lawyer on the Stand

The testimony revealed details of hush money payments and the involvement of key figures in covering up allegations against Donald J. Trump. [ 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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Contempt Fines and Hush-Money Details: 5 Takeaways From Trump's Trial

Donald J. Trump fined $9,000 for contempt in trial, facing charges of falsifying business records regarding hush-money payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal. [ more ]

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Prosecutors Ask Judge to Hold Trump in Contempt for a Second Time

Judge conducts hearing to determine if Trump broke gag order rules again. [ 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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Takeaways from day 11 of Trump's New York hush money trial with Hope Hicks

Hope Hicks testifies on Trump's 2016 campaign handling of Access Hollywood tape during hush money trial. [ more ]

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Who is Hope Hicks, Once One of Trump's Most Trusted Advisers?

Hope Hicks, a key Trump advisor, testifies in Trump's hush-money trial amidst strained relationship due to her criticism post Capitol attack. [ more ]

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Witness Who Extracted Secret Tape of Trump Will Return to the Stand

Donald J. Trump's defense team portrayed him as a victim in the criminal trial, while prosecutors played audio recordings discussing hush-money deals involving Mr. Trump and Michael D. Cohen. [ 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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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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Trump Says Acceptance of Election Loss Will Depend on How "Honest" Results Are - Then Lies About Election Fraud

Trump suggests his loyalists could be justified in committing violence if he loses. [ more ]

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Trump jury hears key phone call about buying affair story

Trump discussed hush money plan with lawyer. Recording connects him to payments for model's silence. Testimony links case to interference in 2016 election. [ more ]

The New Yorker

How to Defend or Prosecute Donald Trump

The Trump criminal trial involves various scandals including adultery, greed, media manipulation, and violation of campaign laws. [ more ]

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Former Trump adviser, Hope Hicks, testifies in hush money trial | amNewYork

Hicks, a former Trump adviser, took the witness stand in Trump's hush money trial, emphasizing her positive views on Trump. [ more ]

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If Trump defies the gag order - again - he deserves to go to jail

Criminal justice system should work promptly, unlike the delayed trials like Trump's.

Involvement of key figures like former President Trump and his fixer Michael Cohen in the scandal.

The importance of following gag orders and respecting legal procedures during trials. [ more ]

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Trump in court as hearing on further alleged gag order violations is under way live

The prosecution highlights Donald Trump's repeated violation of court orders restricting his comments on trial proceedings. [ more ]

The Atlantic

A Failure of Imagination About Trump

American minds are not ready to think about how fast democracy could disintegrate. [ more ]

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A Trump-Rubio 2024 Ticket Could Spark a Constitutional Crisis

Trump is narrowing his list of VP prospects, focusing on a few finalists like Rubio, signaling to major donors for input. [ more ]

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Latino Advocacy Groups Call Trump's Deportation Plans a Danger to Democracy

Latino and immigrant rights' leaders criticize Trump's immigration proposals, express concerns over constitutional overreach and threat to democracy. [ more ]

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Analysis: Be ready for Trump to not accept 2024 election results

Former President Donald Trump consistently questions election results, refusing to accept outcomes he doesn't favor and casting doubt on the integrity of the process. [ more ]

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Politics Without Trump? His Youngest Fans Barely Remember It.

Young Trump supporters view him as a normal political figure due to growing up during his presidency, contrasting with older generations' perceptions. [ more ]

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The Utter Absurdity of Donald Trump and RFK Jr. Running as 'Outsiders'

The 2024 presidential election features insider candidates trying to portray themselves as outsiders, highlighting the irony and complexity of the political landscape. [ more ]

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Trump returns to New York amid criminal trial, blends campaigning with legal battle | amNewYork

Donald Trump is back in New York for a criminal hush money trial, holding weekly local campaign stops amidst a constrained ability to campaign nationwide. [ more ]

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Trump's VP Search Is Different This Time

Trump's 2024 VP considerations focus on personality traits and less on logic or persuasion. [ more ]

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Michael Cohen Hasn't Testified at Trump's Trial. But He's Been a Focus.

Prosecution strategy involves contextualizing cooperating witness's past behavior to strengthen the case. [ more ]

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Marco Rubio is so desperate to be picked as Trump's #2 he's prepared to give up everything

Complete subservience is crucial for Trump's VP candidates. [ more ]

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It's showtime for Trump's VP contenders at Florida fundraiser

Trump gathering potential VP picks at Mar-a-Lago for close scrutiny by donors and his team. [ 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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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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Biden to Honor Prominent Democrats With Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Biden will award the Presidential Medal of Freedom to prominent Americans, including political allies and well-known figures from various fields. [ more ]

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Biden to Honor Prominent Democrats With Presidential Medal of Freedom

President Biden is awarding the Presidential Medal of Freedom to prominent Americans, including political allies and non-political figures with significant contributions. [ more ]

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We must not stop': potential Trump VP Ben Carson touts national abortion ban

Ben Carson calls for a national abortion ban, diverging from most Americans and even Trump himself. [ more ]

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Trump Campaign Tells Donors It Raised $76 Million in April

Donald Trump's campaign and party projected to raise $76.2 million in April. [ more ]

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Sunny Hostin Says Tim Scott as VP Would Not Help Trump With Black Voters: He's The Only African American Senator' In The GOP For A Reason'

Sunny Hostin believes Sen. Tim Scott will not significantly attract Black voters if chosen as Trump's VP. [ more ]

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Ballot-Access Consultant for R.F.K. Jr. Was Arrested on Assault Charges

Trent Pool, a key ballot-access consultant for Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign, was arrested on assault charges at a luxury Manhattan hotel. [ more ]

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Scotland's Governing S.N.P. Looks to a Stalwart After Its Leader Quits

John Swinney emerged as the likely successor to Scotland's first minister after a challenger pulled out, aiming to bring unity to the Scottish National Party. [ more ]

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Who is Hope Hicks, the former Trump adviser testifying in New York criminal trial?

White House Communications Director Hope Hicks, one of President Trump's closest aides and advisers, arrived to meet behind closed doors with the House Intelligence Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2018.

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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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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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Pro-Israel groups target Republican House candidate they deem antisemitic

Pro-Israel groups are engaging in a Republican primary, testing lobby strength amid focus on a conservative candidate with some controversial past comments. [ more ]

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

Incumbency can provide a significant advantage in politics, allowing candidates to easily sweep challengers aside. [ more ]

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Who is Keith Davidson, the lawyer who negotiated hush money payments from Trump?

Keith Davidson, former lawyer of Karen McDougal and Stormy Daniels, testified against Trump in a New York criminal trial. [ 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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Inside Trump's stunning flip-flop on early voting

After years of calling voting by mail "corrupt" and "crooked," Donald Trump and GOP committees are scrambling to convince their voters that it's safe and secure ahead of the Nov. 5 elections.

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Trump Praises Police Crackdowns on Campus Protests

Former President Trump urges college presidents to crackdown on protests over Gaza conflict, praising police actions against demonstrators. [ more ]

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7 Plans Trump Has For 2024 That Feel Straight Out Of Black Mirror

Trump discussed extreme immigration actions and police immunity in a potential 2024 election scenario. [ more ]

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In Bid to Oust Johnson, Greene Tries to Reclaim a Powerful Perch on the Fringe

Marjorie Taylor Greene's defiance against Republican leaders despite warnings and pressure displays her unyielding position within the party. [ more ]

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Truth Social Co-Founder Says Trump Nearly Derailed Deal That Led to Market Windfall

Former President Donald J. Trump's social media company worth over $6 billion. [ more ]

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In Florida, Harris Looks to Make Trump the Face of the State's Abortion Ban

Vice President Kamala Harris criticized former President Donald Trump's stance on abortion, warning of more bans and suffering under a potential second Trump term. [ 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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Trump Is Trying Something New With the 2024 Campaign. It's Smart-and Terrifying.

Trump's relationship with Kari Lake is strained due to concerns about her impact on his own chances in Arizona. [ more ]

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From Florida to Arizona, Abortion Politics Dominate the 2024 Race

In Florida, a ban on most abortions after six weeks of pregnancy took effect.

In Arizona, state lawmakers moved to repeal a stringent abortion ban that dates to the Civil War era.

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Opinion | Nixon, Trump and What Justice for All Means in America

The Manhattan criminal case against Donald Trump is considered weak but may be resolved before Election Day, unlike the other cases. [ 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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Florida's Six-Week Abortion Ban Is Now Law, With Political Implications

As Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida prepared to run for president last spring, he gathered anti-abortion activists in his Capitol office for an unusual bill signing, held late at night and behind closed doors.

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Democrats Win New York Special House Election, Narrowing G.O.P. Majority

Timothy M. Kennedy, a Democratic New York State senator, easily won a special House election in western New York, impacting the House's balance of power. [ more ]

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The Most Alarming Answer From Trump's Interview With Time

Trump's refusal to take a stance on monitoring women's pregnancies has unsettled voters and maintained his strong base. [ more ]

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Gary Farro Describes How Michael Cohen Paid off Stormy Daniels

The third witness in Trump's trial, Gary Farro, testified about the hush-money deal involving Cohen and Daniels. [ more ]

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Trump Refuses To Say He'd Veto National Abortion Ban Or Giving Full Legal Rights' At Conception In Stunning Exchange

Donald Trump refused to commit to vetoing abortion laws, insisting it should be handled by states. [ more ]

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Democrats Win New York Special House Election, Narrowing G.O.P. Majority

Timothy M. Kennedy, a Democratic New York State senator, easily won a special House election on Tuesday to replace a retiring congressman in western New York, according to The Associated Press.

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Saying he was too nice in his first term, Trump plots an aggressive second chance

Trump outlines controversial policies if re-elected, including mass deportations and attacking political foes. [ more ]

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Keith Davidson, Who Represented Women From Trump's Past, Testifies at Trial

Keith Davidson, a lawyer involved in hush-money agreements with women connected to Donald Trump, could be a significant witness in the ongoing criminal trial. [ 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 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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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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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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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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