Trump trial resumes after infamous Cohen phone call tape is played for jury

Former U.S. President Donald Trump attends the first day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 15, 2024 in New York City.  Angela Weiss | Getty Images This is developing news. Check back for updates throughout the day. Prosecutors are set to resume questioning witnesses Friday … Read more

CNN Legal Analyst Says 4 Words From Trial Are ‘Ominous’ For Trump

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Ex-Strategist Says Trump Is Jonesing For 1 Thing In Court: ‘It’s Probably Killing Him’

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CNN Fact-Checker Spots The Pattern With Trump’s Latest Courthouse Lie

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Senate GOPers Scoff At Trump’s Lawyers Arguing He Could Legally Kill A Political Rival

WASHINGTON — Donald Trump’s claim to total immunity is a bridge too far for Senate Republicans, even some who are normally willing to say or do anything to show their support for the former president who tried to overthrow democracy. Trump’s attorney last week argued before the Supreme Court that the presumptive 2024 GOP nominee … Read more

Trump Biographer Has Stark Warning For Trump Attorneys

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Michael Cohen’s Tweets Mocking Donald Trump Draw Laughs From Courtroom

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Trump SEC would end climate disclosure rule, target ESG investments

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump shouts during a campaign event in Freeland, Michigan, U.S. May 1, 2024.  Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters The Securities and Exchange Commission under a second Donald Trump presidency would roll back the aggressive stance the government agency has taken against corporate giants with current chairman Gary Gensler … Read more

Trump campaign lawyers can’t quit workplace discrimination case

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally at Ted Hendricks Stadium in Hialeah, Florida, U.S. November 8, 2023.  Octavio Jones | Reuters A New York federal judge on Thursday rejected — for now, at least — a request by a law firm to withdraw from representing the presidential campaign … Read more