New York, May 28, 2024 — The jury in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial was dismissed on Wednesday after deliberating for over four hours. The panel of 12 New Yorkers is set to resume deliberations at 9:30 a.m. ET on Thursday. During their...
Summary of Day 18 of the Trump Hush Money Trial
Dramatic Cross-Examination of Michael Cohen In a heated cross-examination, Donald Trump's attorney Todd Blanche raised his voice and gestured animatedly at Michael Cohen, accusing him of fabricating a phone conversation with Trump just before Cohen sent $130,000 to...
Who is David Pecker? Understanding His Role in Trump’s Media Strategy
David Pecker, the former publisher of the National Enquirer, has emerged as a pivotal figure in understanding Donald Trump's media strategy and efforts to shape his public image. Pecker's role in orchestrating deals to suppress negative stories about Trump during the...
Trump Hush Money Trial: Defense Probes Pecker on “Catch and Kill” Tactics and Trump Relationship
In a tense courtroom exchange, Trump's defense attorney, Emil Bove, delved into the intricacies of tabloid tactics and the nature of Trump's relationship with David Pecker, former publisher of the National Enquirer, during the New York criminal hush money trial....
News INT: Trump’s Defense Presents Opening Statement in ‘Hush Money’ Trial
Former President Donald Trump is facing trial over alleged hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. This unprecedented case marks the first time prosecutors have brought criminal charges against a former U.S. president before a jury. The trial, set to...
Jury Selection Underway in Trump Hush Money Trial: Seven Jurors Seated Amidst Scrutiny
Seven jurors were seated on Tuesday for the trial of former President Donald Trump in the New York hush money case, marking progress in what promises to be a challenging process of jury selection. Trump’s legal team engaged in thorough scrutiny of potential jurors’...
Trump’s Trial Begins: Jury Selection Challenges and Legal Maneuvering Set Stage for High-Stakes Legal Battle
In a Manhattan courtroom on Monday, the long-anticipated trial of former President Donald Trump commenced with jury selection and preliminary proceedings, marking a significant moment in legal history. Facing 34 felony charges related to falsifying business records,...
A Recipe for Chaos at Home and Abroad: The Possibility of a Second Trump Term
As the 2024 presidential election in America approaches, the specter of a potential second term for former President Donald Trump is causing concern among both Democrats and international allies. Trump's tenure in office was marked by controversy, chaos, and a...
Trump avoids stance on abortion ban by leaving the decision up to the individual states
In a recent statement, former President Donald Trump expressed his stance on abortion, advocating for the issue to be determined by individual states rather than implementing a nationwide ban. Trump's remarks, shared on his Truth Social platform, come amidst...
Judge Upholds Indictment Against Trump in Georgia Election Case
A judge in the Atlanta area has upheld the criminal indictment against former President Donald Trump in Georgia, rejecting arguments that his efforts to overturn the 2020 election were protected under the First Amendment. In his order, Fulton County Superior Court...