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Trump's lawyers and prosecutors spar over 'lock him up' posts and 2020 social media. Here's what you missed on trial Day 2.
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Quick Glance: Twelve Jurors Seated in Trump's Hush Money Trial
  • A jury of 12 individuals was empaneled on Thursday in the landmark hush money trial of former President Donald Trump, bringing the proceedings closer to opening arguments and the commencement of weeks filled with compelling testimonies.

  • The upcoming trial is anticipated to present unfavorable testimonies regarding Trump's personal life pre-presidency, including accusations of manipulating business records to suppress narratives in the final days of the 2016 election surrounding his intimate relationships.

  • Central to the trial is a payment of $130,000 made by Cohen just before the 2016 election to adult film actress Stormy Daniels, aimed at preventing her allegations of a sexual encounter with Trump from being publicized in the campaign's final stretch.

  • The selection of the jury holds paramount significance in any criminal proceeding, particularly so when the accused is a former president and the presumed Republican candidate. Potential jurors have undergone extensive scrutiny concerning their online presence, personal backgrounds, and political stances as legal representatives and the judge meticulously scrutinize for partialities that could compromise their impartiality.
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Every US national election, a cottage industry of strategists, pollsters and organizers craft brand-new words and phrases to describe the mood of American ... Show more   www.reuters.com/world/us/2024-us-election-vocab-dobbs-dads-lawfare-fetterman-democrats-2024-04-16/
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Alvin Bragg Reveals Trial Plan Against Donald Trump: Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg lists previous "misconducts and criminal acts" against Donald Trump ...
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Alvin Bragg Reveals Trial Plan Against Donald Trump
Quick Glance: Trump Faces Landmark Trial Over Hush Money Case
  • Donald Trump will go down in history as the first former president to stand trial in Manhattan on criminal charges. The historic case revolves around a potential sex scandal cover-up just days before the 2016 elections.

  • The prosecution alleges that Trump falsified business records to hide hush money payments aimed at influencing the election outcome. Trump maintains his innocence and refutes any involvement with Stormy Daniels.

  • The trial will feature key witnesses from Trump's inner circle testifying against him, including Michael Cohen and David Pecker. It will delve into the Oval Office, where Trump allegedly approved the cover-up.

  • Prosecutors must prove that Trump falsified business records with intent to commit or conceal another crime. Trump's defense is likely to focus on the legality of the hush money payments and attempt to distance him from the accounting handled by his employees.
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Trump’s trials and tribulations: What you need to know : As Trump faces four major criminal trials, here are all the important details you'll need to know.
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Trump’s trials and tribulations: What you need to know
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Trump's first criminal trial begins in defeat: NEW YORK. The first criminal trial against Donald Trump began on Monday with a defeat for the presidential ...
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Trump's first criminal trial begins in defeat
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Sununu and Stephanopoulos spar over Trump: The ABC host repeatedly challenged Sununu over his support for Trump, given all his past chastisements of him.
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Sununu and Stephanopoulos spar over Trump
Quick Glance: N.H. Governor Supports Trump Despite Controversy
  • New Hampshire Republican Governor Chris Sununu stated his backing for former President Donald Trump in the upcoming presidential election, despite acknowledging Trump's role in the Capitol insurrection of January 6, 2021.

  • Sununu emphasized that his support for Trump is more about the Republican administration and values rather than the individual candidate, expressing that a significant percentage of Americans favor Trump's return to the presidency.

  • Addressing the possibility of Trump facing legal challenges, Sununu highlighted the preference for focusing on substantial issues over legal matters in the Republican Party, accepting Trump as a symbol of the desired cultural change within the party.

  • When questioned about his personal stance on Trump, Sununu reiterated his alignment with the majority of Americans who continue to support Trump's presidential candidacy despite concerns over his past actions and potential legal issues.
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India's BJP election manifesto lacks plans for structural economic reforms, Citi says
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India's BJP election manifesto lacks plans for structural economic reforms ...
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Masters 2024 live updates: Tiger Woods set to tee off on a beautiful Saturday at Augusta National
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Quick Glance: Tiger Woods Sets Record
  • At this year's Masters in Augusta, Georgia, attention was on whether Tiger Woods would make the cut.

  • Woods finished his opening rounds with a 1-over-par and an even-par, securing him comfortably above the cut line.

  • His score was well above the projected cut, marking his 24th consecutive cut, a tournament record.

  • As one of 27 players still on the course, Woods had a grueling day, mentioning fatigue after playing 23 holes.
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Trump Media’s Stock Is Plunging. His Election Odds Aren’t.: Trump Media’s wildly fluctuating stock price shows that it’s not just an election market for ...
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Trump Media’s Stock Is Plunging. His Election Odds Aren’t.
Quick Glance: A Swift Tech-Stock Bubble and Burst in Three Weeks
  • The value proposition of buying shares of Truth Social's parent company revolves around Donald Trump's ability to make you wealthy, a unique focus.

  • Trump's history of promising financial gains extends to the realm of Truth Social stock, which currently presents a stark contrast.

  • The current trajectory of Trump's stock value compared to its initial rise creates a tech-stock bubble phenomenon.

  • Examining what Truth Social offers without the Trump factor reveals its foundation as a social network built on Mastodon, lacking technical uniqueness.
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Trump is about to go on trial in New York. Here’s what to expect: Donald Trump is expected to be pulled from the campaign trail for at least two months starting ...
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Trump is about to go on trial in New York. Here’s what to expect
Quick Glance: Path to Victory: Trump's NY Hush Money Trial
  • The first criminal trial of any former president began with extortion, Trump should aim for an acquittal.

  • Charges do not concern misconduct in settling hush money with Daniels, but entering payments to conceal another crime.

  • The burden of proof for criminal intent is high, requiring proof for two layers of specific intent to convict Trump.

  • A legal maneuver could allow Trump to dismiss his defense team and recruit a new team to potentially secure his case.
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Trump raises $8 million at Orlando-area fundraiser, attorney says: Donald Trump drew a crowd of supporters outside a campaign fundraiser held by prominent ...
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Trump raises $8 million at Orlando-area fundraiser, attorney says
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Trump was the beneficiary, not the target, of 2016 and 2020 interference: Former president Donald Trump has worked resolutely to cast his advantages as ...
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Trump was the beneficiary, not the target, of 2016 and 2020 interference
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Trump hush money case delay effort ‘dead loser from the get-go’: CNN legal analyst
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Trump hush money case delay effort ‘dead loser from the get-go’: CNN legal ...
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Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman Fined $1.25M for ‘Depraved’ Robocall Scheme: They were found liable in March 2023 for “transmitting false and threatening messages ...
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Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman Fined $1.25M for ‘Depraved’ Robocall Scheme
Quick Glance: Operatives to Pay Up to $1.25M for Robocall Scheme Suppressing Black Votes
  • Two right-wing political operatives must pay up to $1.25 million in fines after being found liable for a robocall campaign targeting Black New Yorkers in the 2020 election.

  • The messages included false warnings that mail-in voting would lead to personal information being shared with police departments and credit card companies.

  • Under a settlement, Wohl and Burkman must pay a $1 million judgment to the NY attorney general’s office, the NCBCP, and the harmed plaintiffs.

  • Wohl and Burkman have faced charges in other states for similar robocall schemes targeting Black voters in 2020.
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What to know about Trump’s New York charges — and any potential sentence: In the hush money trial that starts next week, Trump is accused of falsifying business ...
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What to know about Trump’s New York charges — and any potential sentence
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Changing Israel positions test NY House race: A fiery House primary in New York highlights the Democratic divide over Israel.
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Changing Israel positions test NY House race
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Bill Clinton to publish a memoir about life after the White House following the November election
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Opinion: Don’t overlook the power of the civil cases against Donald Trump: For months now, the country has been riveted by the four criminal cases against Donald ...
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Opinion: Don’t overlook the power of the civil cases against Donald Trump
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Trump Posts $175 Million Bond in NY Civil Fraud Case, Averts Asset Seizure: Donald Trump posted a $175 million bond in the New York civil fraud case against him ...
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Trump Posts $175 Million Bond in NY Civil Fraud Case, Averts Asset Seizure
Quick Glance: Trump Secures $175 Million Bond in New York Civil Fraud Case
  • Donald Trump and his co-defendants have successfully secured a $175 million bond in their civil fraud case in New York, as indicated in a court filing.

  • The bond was provided by Knight Specialty Insurance Company, owned by the privately-held Hankey Group. The chairman stated to ABC News that he considers himself a supporter of Donald Trump.

  • Hankey mentioned that his company was initially engaged in discussions to take over the original $464 million bond in the case. Following a reduction by a New York appellate court last week to $175 million, Hankey renewed efforts to take on the bond.

  • Trump has denied any wrongdoing, and his lawyers have appealed the ruling in the case, claiming that the disgorgement amount was unconstitutional, disproportionate, and flawed.
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Letitia James' New Strategy to Examine Donald Trump's Finances: The New York attorney general is digging for information on Trump's $175 million bond in his ...
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Letitia James' New Strategy to Examine Donald Trump's Finances
Quick Glance: Trump's $175M Bond and Property Seizure Case Overview
  • Former President Trump has secured a $175 million bond in his civil fraud case, keeping his most prized properties from being seized - at least temporarily.

  • Judge Arthur Engoron found Trump, his company, and top executives liable for fraud, ordering them to pay a penalty of $464 million plus interest, with Trump alone owing $454 million.

  • Despite the temporary halt, Trump still owes the state $454 million from the judgment, which increases daily, potentially leading him back into financial jeopardy.

  • An appeal could result in a significant financial setback for Trump, challenging the monumental fine and other penalties imposed in the case.
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Bills GM Didn't Inform QB Josh Allen He Was Trading Away Stefon Diggs: Buffalo Bills general manager Brandon Beane didn't inform Josh Allen that he was trading ...
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Bills GM Didn't Inform QB Josh Allen He Was Trading Away Stefon Diggs
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Republican-appointed judges raise alarm over Trump attacks on law: Federal D.C. Judge Reggie B. Walton warned Trump’s attacks on hush-money trial judge and ...
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Republican-appointed judges raise alarm over Trump attacks on law
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Jacob Zuma’s Return With MK Party Shouldn’t Set South Africa Election Back: The former president’s return to active politics with his MK Party is generating ...
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Jacob Zuma’s Return With MK Party Shouldn’t Set South Africa Election Back
Quick Glance: Impact of Jacob Zuma's Election Exclusion on South Africa's Vote
  • The exclusion of former President Jacob Zuma from the elections in May is heightening political tensions in South Africa as the country gears up for what is anticipated to be a fiercely competitive electoral battle.

  • Zuma's opposition to the ANC challenges his previous party's dominance and might result in the ANC falling below the 50% vote mark for the first time.

  • While this may dampen the MK's momentum, the 2021 protests indicate that barring him from the election could rally his loyal supporters.

  • Following the announcement, the MK announced plans to challenge the decision. A potential court ruling in favor of Zuma's candidacy could revive his political prospects and present a significant obstacle to the ANC during a period of declining popularity.
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AI Will Boost the Threat of Election Disinformation, Hillary Clinton Says: Though online disinformation is nothing new, artificial intelligence could take it to ...
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AI Will Boost the Threat of Election Disinformation, Hillary Clinton Says
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How Donald Trump Plans to Undermine Fraud Ruling Against Him: Trump will likely tell an appeal court that there were no victims in his $454 million fraud case.
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How Donald Trump Plans to Undermine Fraud Ruling Against Him
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Here are all the Trump properties that Letitia James could seize in $464M judgment
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Here are all the Trump properties that Letitia James could seize in $464M ...
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Under pressure, Trump goes on attack as $454m deadline looms: NEW YORK: Donald Trump lashed out at prosecutors Friday as the clock ticked down on the possible ...
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Under pressure, Trump goes on attack as $454m deadline looms
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Trump is having trouble getting cash for his bond. And he's growing frustrated.: The prospect that Donald Trump may fail to post a bond by Monday’s deadline for ...
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Trump is having trouble getting cash for his bond. And he's growing ...
Quick Glance: Trump Struggles with Bail and Frustration Grows
  • Donald Trump and some members of his inner circle are frustrated by the prospect of him failing to post the $464 million civil fraud penalty by Monday's deadline.

  • Trump is urgently seeking campaign funds and potential guarantors for his bail to prevent New York Attorney General Letitia James from seizing his assets.

  • Trump's defense team is considering options to challenge the judgment without posting bail and speculating on the impact of asset seizure on his campaign.

  • Despite concerns from his team regarding bail, Trump's campaign is leveraging the situation to mobilize supporters and reinforce the perception of unfair treatment by the justice system.
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Why Seizing Trump’s Assets - Like Trump Tower - Won’t Be Quick Or Easy: The former president has 13 assets in New York State. It won’t be quick or easy to seize ...
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Why Seizing Trump’s Assets - Like Trump Tower - Won’t Be Quick Or Easy