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Donald Trump’s Truth Social Unveils Streaming Platform, Stock Tanks Anyway: Look out, Netflix. The company plans to focus on content that is otherwise being ...
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Donald Trump’s Truth Social Unveils Streaming Platform, Stock Tanks Anyway
Quick Glance: Trump Launches Streaming Platform, Stock Plummets
  • The parent company of Truth Social revealed a new plan for a streaming service featuring religious, family-friendly, and suppressed content.

  • Following the announcement, Trump Media & Technology Group's stock dropped over 12 percent, now down 65 percent since late March.

  • The company plans to roll out the streaming platform in three phases, emphasizing the importance of providing a platform for discriminated content.

  • Despite significant losses last year, expanding offerings will be crucial for long-term survival.
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Trump rages at judge hours before hush money case begins: Former President Trump railed against the judge in his criminal hush money case early Monday ...
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Trump rages at judge hours before hush money case begins
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 appears to fall asleep in court on first day of N.Y. hush money trial: Trump has made attacks on President Biden's age and energy levels central to ...
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Trump appears to fall asleep in court on first day of N.Y ...
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Melania Trump avoids the courtroom but is said to share her husband’s anger: She has long referred to the hush-money case as not her problem. But she has called ...
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Melania Trump avoids the courtroom but is said to share her husband’s ...
Quick Glance: Trump's Sex Life Unveiled as Hush Money Trial Begins
  • The opening day of Donald Trump’s criminal trial delved deep into his tabloid-fodder sex life, as lawyers and the judge debated how many salacious details jurors should eventually hear as they decide whether he broke the law to cover up hush money payments.

  • The historic first trial of a former U.S. president began Monday in a storied courthouse that has seen a host of high-profile cases over the years, from rap stars to movie moguls, but never one with such potential consequences for the nation and the world.

  • Despite Trump's open contempt for the trial, he was not disruptive in court but rather disinterested. However, Trump's lawyers managed to prevent jurors from being informed about specific allegations of sexual misconduct from 2016.

  • Prosecutors plan to highlight Trump's relationship with adult-film actress Stormy Daniels and other women in court to show that he paid hush money to protect his political image.
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Trump will face hearing over alleged gag order violations in N.Y. criminal case: Trump previously said that going to jail for violating the gag order would be ...
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Trump will face hearing over alleged gag order violations in N.Y ...
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Trump’s Truth Social shares fall again: "The corporate media's misreporting on every aspect of Truth Social is relentless and intentional ...
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Trump’s Truth Social shares fall again
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Former British PM Liz Truss says it ‘has to be’ Trump in White House next year: Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss said Monday that it “has to be” former ...
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Former British PM Liz Truss says it ‘has to be’ Trump in White House next ...
Quick Glance: Liz Truss: From Premiership to Resignation in 49 Days
  • Liz Truss became Prime Minister and resigned after just 49 days, despite her husband's prediction that 'it would all end in tears'.

  • Truss assumed office on September 6, 2022, succeeding Boris Johnson, but faced early challenges and personal struggles.

  • Despite implementing economic measures and facing political turbulence, Truss resigned after a mini-budget led to a pensions crisis.

  • She reflects on her failed tenure, attributing blame to structural issues and drawing parallels to the controversial football manager Brian Clough.
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N.H. governor backs Trump in feisty interview: “Nobody should be shocked that the Republican governor’s supporting the Republican president ...
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N.H. governor backs Trump in feisty interview
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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Biden sees highest approval rating since November: President Biden saw his highest approval rating since November on Monday, ticking up to 43 percent ...
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Biden sees highest approval rating since November
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Focus groups: Swing voters aren't buying Trump's abortion stance: "You're going to lose all doctors and they're going to go where they could treat their ...
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Focus groups: Swing voters aren't buying Trump's abortion stance
Quick Glance: Arizona GOP outlines alternative abortion strategy
  • Republican state legislators in Arizona are considering alternative ballot measures in response to a court ruling upholding a strict abortion ban.

  • The GOP's strategy document plans to provide voters with alternatives to the Arizona for Abortion Access ballot measure.

  • Republicans aim to constitutionalize existing laws to discuss abortion policy.

  • The document outlines various scenarios, including 'Phase 1' and 'Phase 2' options for lawmakers.
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Trump hush money trial judge rejects new demand to recuse himself from case: Former President Trump’s hush money judge on Monday declined to recuse himself from ...
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Prosecutors ask hush money judge to fine Trump $3K for violating gag order: NEW YORK — The Manhattan district attorney’s office on Monday sought to fine former ...
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Prosecutors ask hush money judge to fine Trump $3K for violating gag order
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Views of Trump presidency improved since late 2020: Survey: Views of former President Trump’s time in the White House have largely improved since the fall of ...
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Views of Trump presidency improved since late 2020: Survey
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Supreme Court justices signal wariness of law used for Jan. 6 prosecutions: The scope of a federal obstruction law used against scores of Jan ...
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Supreme Court justices signal wariness of law used for Jan. 6 prosecutions
Quick Glance: Justices Question Obstruction Charge Against Jan. 6 Rioter
  • The Supreme Court is considering whether Jan. 6 rioters can be charged with obstructing an official proceeding, potentially impacting Trump's election interference case.

  • During Tuesday's hearing, justices expressed concerns about the Justice Department's use of the obstruction statute to prosecute those involved in the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.

  • A potential consequence of a ruling in favor of Fischer could affect Trump, although this outcome is not definitive. Prosecutors in Trump's case have emphasized that even if Fischer succeeds, Trump's actions would still be governed by a more restrictive interpretation of the law.

  • The provision was enacted in 2002 as part of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, passed after the Enron accounting scandal. Both Fischer and Trump argue that the obstruction law does not apply to their alleged conduct, meaning the charges should be dropped.
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Trump, Johnson to tout bill to prevent noncitizen voting: Report: Former President Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) are teaming up to promote a bill to ...
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Trump, Johnson to tout bill to prevent noncitizen voting: Report
Quick Glance: Focus on Support for Israel and Ukraine by Mike Johnson
  • House Speaker Mike Johnson is heavily advocating for support for Israel and Ukraine while trying to push a national security package through the House.

  • Johnson faces the challenge of juggling the Republican Party's divided support for Kyiv's defense while feeling the pressure to pass a comprehensive aid package for U.S. allies.

  • In his quest to find ways to promote funding for Ukraine, Johnson is engaging in discussions with the White House and former president Donald Trump. The divisive dynamic within the party and the urgency of the situation in Ukraine present a significant challenge for Johnson.

  • Johnson must craft a package that includes some policy wins for Republicans while also gaining Democratic approval. Despite concerns from some progressive Democrats regarding support for Israel, most Democratic lawmakers have rallied behind the Senate-passed package.
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Biden inches closer to Trump in latest national poll: President Biden has narrowed former President Trump’s lead in what is likely to be a tight rematch of the ...
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Biden inches closer to Trump in latest national poll
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Mark Cuban says he's proud to pay taxes in swipe at Trump: "This country has done so much for me, I'm proud to pay my taxes every single year," Cuban wrote on X ...
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Mark Cuban says he's proud to pay taxes in swipe at Trump
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Trump’s extreme rhetoric is a mainstay of his 2024 campaign. Much of it could become a reality if he wins another term
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Trump’s extreme rhetoric is a mainstay of his 2024 campaign ...
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Trump re-writes Battle of Gettysburg: ‘Never fight uphill, me boys!’: It turns out Donald Trump rallies might not be the best place to bone up on American ...
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Trump re-writes Battle of Gettysburg: ‘Never fight uphill, me boys!’
Quick Glance: Trump's Confusion About Gettysburg Sparks Ridicule
  • Donald Trump's attempt to explain the Battle of Gettysburg led to confusion and ridicule.

  • Critics were quick to criticize his statements, especially his depiction of Robert E. Lee.

  • Even his critics on X, formerly Twitter, were perplexed by his attempt to describe one of the most famous battles in American history.

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Trump Arrives in Court for Historic Hush-Money Trial: Jury selection began Monday as the grim-faced former president showed up to face 34 counts of falsifying ...
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Trump Arrives in Court for Historic Hush-Money Trial
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Donald Trump Rages at Judge Outside of Courtroom: Former President Donald Trump briefly addressed the media as he walked in the Manhattan courthouse Tuesday ...
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Donald Trump Rages at Judge Outside of Courtroom
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'Biden is weak': President draws fire for muted response to Iran attack on Israel
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'Biden is weak': President draws fire for muted response to Iran attack on ...
Quick Glance: The Night Iran's Missile Show Rattled Israel
  • In Tehran, 'Operation True Promise' launched an unprecedented aerial assault on Israel.

  • The direct clash between powerful militaries showcased Israel's defense and Iran's display of power.

  • Despite minor damages and injuries, the question remains whether this attack signifies further escalation or the start of a war.

  • The missile and drone strikes resulted in minimal damage, with Israel and allies successfully intercepting most projectiles.
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Trump Can’t Stop Whining and It’s Only Day Two : The former president ranted and raved on Truth Social, then showed up at the Manhattan courthouse to rant and ...
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Trump Can’t Stop Whining and It’s Only Day Two
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Juror dismissed from hush money trial said seeing Trump in person was ‘jarring’: A juror who was dismissed from the New York hush money trial said seeing former ...
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Juror dismissed from hush money trial said seeing Trump in person was ...
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Biden's new take on inflation: Trump would be worse: Biden's team knows there's not a lot it can do to lower it before the Nov. 5 election.
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Biden's new take on inflation: Trump would be worse
Quick Glance: Biden's New Perspective on Inflation: Trump Would Be Worse
  • The White House warns that inflation would worsen if Trump is re-elected as a strategy to sway voters.

  • March's inflation increase surpassed expectations, undermining Biden's claim of lowering prices.

  • Rising oil prices due to geopolitical tensions could lead to higher gas prices, a concern for the White House.

  • Biden emphasizes fighting inflation as top priority while experts debate the impact of his economic stimulus packages.
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Donald Trump's New York Prosecution 'Backfiring'—Legal Analyst: "A growing number of people see Trump as a victim, not a villain," Gregg Jarrett said.
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Donald Trump's New York Prosecution 'Backfiring'—Legal Analyst
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Trump thrills supporters in ‘freezing,’ wind-blown Lehigh Valley campaign rally: Former President Donald Trump appeared Saturday evening at the Schnecksville ...
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Trump thrills supporters in ‘freezing,’ wind-blown Lehigh Valley campaign ...
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Trump Laments That He’s Treated Like Any Other Defendant After Day 1 of Criminal Trial
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Bidens release tax return that shows they made almost $620,000 in 2023: President Joe Biden and first lady Dr. Jill Biden earned $619,976 in 2023 ...
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Bidens release tax return that shows they made almost $620,000 in 2023
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Trump Wanted to See Crowd Outside Trial. He Got 50 Randos.: A couple of hungry Proud Boys, Laura Loomer, and some people from Queens.
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Trump Wanted to See Crowd Outside Trial. He Got 50 Randos.
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Trial kicks off with a setback for ex-President Trump: For the first time in US history, a criminal trial against an ex-president has begun ...
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Trial kicks off with a setback for ex-President Trump
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Donald Trump Brags About 'Storming Out' of Court: Trump faced backlash after his campaign sent out an email falsely claiming he stormed out of court on Monday.
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Donald Trump Brags About 'Storming Out' of Court
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Former US President Trump must stand trial: Donald Trump is the first former US president in history to face criminal charges. In total he is accused in four ...
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Former US President Trump must stand trial
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What to expect when Trump's 1st criminal trial begins Monday: The nation is about to enter uncharted territory. On Monday, for the first time in American ...
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What to expect when Trump's 1st criminal trial begins Monday
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CNN analyst compares Trump to ‘child’ over gag order as hush money case opens: CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig said on Monday that former President Donald ...
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CNN analyst compares Trump to ‘child’ over gag order as hush money case ...
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Fact check: Trump’s false and unsubstantiated claims about his Manhattan criminal case
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Fact check: Trump’s false and unsubstantiated claims about his Manhattan ...
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RFK Jr. rules out Libertarian presidential run: "We're not gonna have any problems getting on the ballot ourselves." Kennedy said Saturday.
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RFK Jr. rules out Libertarian presidential run
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Trump blames Biden for Iran strike on Israel: ‘It would not have happened if we were in office’
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Trump blames Biden for Iran strike on Israel: ‘It would not have happened ...
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"Defendant is not above the law": N.Y. prosecutors urge judge to hold Trump in contempt
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"Defendant is not above the law": N.Y. prosecutors urge judge to ...
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‘Delusional’: Bolton blasts Trump for saying Iranian attacks wouldn’t have happened on his watch
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‘Delusional’: Bolton blasts Trump for saying Iranian attacks wouldn’t have ...
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Lowry: No one cares when Joe Biden breaks the law: If you think lawlessness is good or bad depending on who's engaging in it or whether it advances ...
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Lowry: No one cares when Joe Biden breaks the law
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Donald Trump Stares Directly at Court Photographer in Multiple Photos: Trump glares down the lens of a press photographer working to capture the first day of the ...
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Donald Trump Stares Directly at Court Photographer in Multiple Photos