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How Letitia James Beat Trump at His Own Game: The attorney general has the goods to back up her showmanship.
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Michael Cohen: New York's Trump Lawsuit News Makes All His 'Pain And Anger' Worth It
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Trump Pleading the Fifth Might Have Doomed Him in Civil Case: In a criminal case, the Fifth Amendment protects a defendant from incriminating themself ...
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How Letitia James Beat Trump at His Own Game: The attorney general has the goods to back up her showmanship.
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Michael Cohen: New York's Trump Lawsuit News Makes All His 'Pain And Anger' Worth It
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Trump Pleading the Fifth Might Have Doomed Him in Civil Case: In a criminal case, the Fifth Amendment protects a defendant from incriminating themself ...
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The Political Backdrop of Letitia James’s Lawsuit Against Trump: New York’s attorney general tried to downplay the politics hanging over the lawsuit ...
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The Political Backdrop of Letitia James’s Lawsuit Against Trump
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Eric Trump calls NY AG Letitia James 'corrupt' after she files fraud lawsuit: The former president's son, who is executive vice president of the Trump ...
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Trump and his children are in a lot of trouble — more than we ever expected: New York Attorney General Letitia James just filed a lawsuit that alleges ...
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Key takeaways from New York AG’s lawsuit against Trump: Letitia James alleged the former president "falsely inflated his net worth by billions of dollars ...
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Key takeaways from New York AG’s lawsuit against Trump
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Letitia James responds in real time as Donald Trump Jr dubs accusation ‘bulls*** Dem witch hunt’
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New York Attorney General Letitia James says Trump committed crimes, asks federal prosecutors and IRS to investigate
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Trump was going to dominate the courtroom. Instead, he is shrinking.: Trump wrongly thought he might win the presidency on the courtroom steps.
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Trump was going to dominate the courtroom. Instead, he is shrinking.
Quick Glance: Trial Judge Evaluates Trump's Compliance with Gag Order
  • Former President Trump is on trial in New York for hush money issues. David Pecker from 'National Enquirer' testified about an agreement to manipulate stories about Trump and his rivals.

  • Concerns arose about Trump's violation of the gag order by criticizing court members. Mary McCord explained how the administration of justice can be disrupted by defendants' statements, leading to legal restrictions.

  • Despite reluctance to detain a former president, fines may be imposed for attacks on witnesses and judicial families. Threats to security and witness testimonies pose serious challenges to the trial's integrity.

  • Judges emphasize the importance of upholding justice by addressing threats and ensuring the safety of those involved in legal proceedings. The credibility of the trial hinges on maintaining a fair and secure environment.
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Once the West Coast's crown jewel, San Francisco's real estate market is crashing
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Quick Glance: San Francisco's Real Estate Market in Turmoil
  • The city of San Francisco, once seen as the shining star of the West Coast, is now on the verge of collapse, with seemingly no one raising the alarm.

  • In particular, the city's housing market has been severely impacted over the past year, with prices plummeting and homeowners fleeing en masse.

  • Jamie Dimon, CEO of JPMorgan Chase, did not hold back in his comparison of San Francisco's issues to those of New York City, stating that the Bay Area is 'in far worse shape.'

  • San Francisco is failing in all aspects, leading to a quiet collapse of its housing market, where once luxurious properties are now being offered at significant discounts.
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JPMorgan CEO Dimon says US economy is booming: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon expressed confidence on Tuesday in a robust U.S. economy backed by strong ...
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Quick Glance: JPMorgan CEO Dimon Praises US Economy
  • Jamie Dimon, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks to the Economic Club of New York.

  • Dimon expressed confidence in a robust U.S. economy with strong employment and healthy consumer finances.

  • However, he warned about the potential economic effects of rising national debt, inflation, and geopolitical conflicts.

  • Dimon also discussed the need for a more harmonious relationship between lenders and regulators, as well as praised U.S. leadership and economic power.
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Pro-Palestinian Campus Encampments Spread Nationwide Amid Mass Arrests at Columbia, NYU & Yale
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Supreme Court to Decide Whether Donald Trump Can Be Criminally Prosecuted: The Supreme Court will hear arguments about whether as a former President ...
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Supreme Court to Decide Whether Donald Trump Can Be Criminally Prosecuted
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Trump fumes while Biden hits the trail: No day demonstrated the extreme asymmetry of the unfolding campaign more than Tuesday.
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Trump fumes while Biden hits the trail
Quick Glance: Biden criticizes Florida's abortion ban and holds Trump accountable
  • President Biden condemns the upcoming 6-week abortion ban in Florida.

  • He blames Trump for appointing justices who overturned Roe v. Wade.

  • Biden's campaign focuses on abortion rights to mobilize voters.

  • Efforts to leverage Florida's abortion laws for political gain are highlighted.
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Katie Holmes and Suri Cruise seen after 18th birthday amid Tom estrangement: She recently celebrated her milestone 18th birthday with a huge bouquet of flowers ...
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Judge to weigh in on request to hold Trump in contempt for breaking gag order: The hearing could result in further financial punishment for Trump ...
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Judge to weigh in on request to hold Trump in contempt for breaking gag ...
Quick Glance: Trump's Attempt to Influence 2016 Election: Hush Money Trial Begins
  • An prosecutor alleges that Donald Trump tried to illegally influence the 2016 election by preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public.

  • The trial, potentially lasting up to two months, will require Trump to spend his days in a courtroom instead of on the campaign trail.

  • The indictment includes 34 counts of falsifying business records, punishable by up to four years in prison.

  • The case sheds light on efforts to suppress stories, known as 'Catch-and-Kill' in tabloid industry, to prevent potentially damaging revelations.
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George Santos drops independent bid to win U.S. House seat - UPI.com: Citing a desire to keep the U.S. House of Representatives under Republican control ...
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Quick Glance: George Santos ends independent bid for US House seat
  • Following his expulsion from Congress after a bipartisan vote on December 1, George Santos, a Republican representative from New York, is seen leaving the U.S. Capitol. On Tuesday, Santos announced his decision to withdraw his independent candidacy for New York's 1st Congressional District.

  • In order to prevent a split in the Republican ticket between himself and the incumbent Republican candidate, Nick LaLota, in case he secures the Republican nomination after the New York primary on June 25, Santos opted out of an independent run, as reported by Politico.

  • Nancy Goroff and John Avlon are currently competing for the Democratic nomination for the congressional seat during the New York primary.

  • Despite concluding his independent candidacy, Santos hinted at a possible future congressional run. He expressed, 'The future holds countless possibilities, and I am prepared, eager, and capable to step up and fight for my country at any time.'
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TikTok star Eva Evans dies by suicide in NYC apartment: TikTok star Eva Evans died by suicide and was found in her New York apartment. The 29-year-old was also ...
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TikTok star Eva Evans dies by suicide in NYC apartment
Quick Glance: TikTok Star Eva Evans Dies at 29
  • Eva Evans, a popular TikTok creator who directed and starred in the series 'Club Rat,' has passed away, as announced by her sister.

  • The specific cause of death was not disclosed. Evans had a following of over 300,000 on TikTok and developed the 'Club Rat' series.

  • Social media overflowed with tributes for Evans, including from actress Julia Fox, who hailed her as a 'New York icon.'

  • Evans leaves behind her mother and three sisters. A memorial service will take place at Grace Church in Manhattan.
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Chuck Todd: Will voters wake up by Election Day?: It’s not surprising that so many voters have indicated disinterest in this election. But it is alarming.
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Chuck Todd: Will voters wake up by Election Day?
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Ex-Trump attorney: Judge giving lawyer ‘tongue-lashing’ a ‘bad moment’: Jim Trusty, an ex-attorney for former President Trump, said it was a bad moment for ...
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Ex-Trump attorney: Judge giving lawyer ‘tongue-lashing’ a ‘bad moment’
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NYC Teens Attending Trump’s Trial Laugh at His Lawyer’s Missteps: ‘Really Funny’: The pair told MSNBC afterwards that it was especially “funny” to see Donald ...
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What Donald Trump Fears Most: A potential reckoning that he has spent a lifetime eluding could be coming.
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What Donald Trump Fears Most
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Trump allies zero in on hush-money prosecutor: With Trump under a gag order, his supporters launch a barrage of attacks.
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Trump allies zero in on hush-money prosecutor
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Pleas in the Trump trial: Who uses what tactics: The first day of the trial against Trump is coming to an end much faster than expected ...
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Pleas in the Trump trial: Who uses what tactics
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Activist at NYC cafe demands Alec Baldwin say ‘Free Palestine, f**k Israel’: Pro-Palestine protester also taunts celebrity over fatal 2021 movie set shooting ...
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Quick Glance: Alec Baldwin Confronted over Halyna Hutchins' Death
  • Alec Baldwin smacked a woman's phone away after she repeatedly asked him to say 'free Palestine' and taunted him about Halyna Hutchins' death in a coffee shop confrontation.

  • Following a fatal incident on the Rust set in October 2021, the 66-year-old is now facing charges of involuntary manslaughter.

  • He waved her out of the coffee shop, but the woman persisted: 'Please say it, one time. Free Palestine, f*** Zionism, f*** Israel.'
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New York Courts to release daily transcripts from Trump hush money trial: The transcripts will offer an unfiltered glimpse into the historic proceedings.
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New York Courts to release daily transcripts from Trump hush money trial
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Trump could avoid trial this year on 2020 election charges. Is the hush money case a worthy proxy?
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Trump could avoid trial this year on 2020 election charges ...
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Trump Disses ‘Very Unfair’ Jury on Eve of Contempt Hearing at Hush-Money Trial: Trump phoned in to a conservative radio show Monday night, once again decrying ...
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Quick Glance: Yankees' Aaron Boone Ejected for Fan-Heckling of MLB Umpire in Unusual Incident: 'I Don't Care Who Said It'
  • Yankees manager Aaron Boone was ejected early in the game against the A's at Yankee Stadium after a fan yelled something. This marked his 35th career ejection, with a rather unusual reason this time.

  • Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt warned Boone of an ejection after just five pitches if another word was said. A fan behind the dugout shouted something, leading Wendelstedt to toss Boone out of the game.

  • Boone's reactions, including pointing to the crowd, were captured on video. In one clip, Boone can be heard denying he said anything. Despite Wendelstedt's error in judgment, the ejection stood, making for a highly entertaining situation.

  • Although Wendelstedt misinterpreted the situation and Boone was innocent, the ejection remained. Nevertheless, the whole incident was incredibly entertaining, and Boone's 35 ejections in a short span of time is quite an impressive feat.
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Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?: The Constitution and American law have clear answers for only some of the questions that would arise if a ...
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Can Trump Still Run for President if He Is Convicted?
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Pro-Palestinian encampments and protests spread on college campuses across the U.S.
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Too Many Tourists? Barcelona Is Throwing Them Under the Bus: No one likes overcrowding, but cities should be careful not to make things too difficult for ...
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Express bankruptcy: Full list of mall brand’s 95 stores marked for closure
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Juan González Reflects on Historic 1968 Columbia Protests & Crackdown on Gaza Solidarity Encampment
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What you missed on Day 6 of Trump’s trial: A witness details salacious stories and the judge bristles at gag order arguments
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What you missed on Day 6 of Trump’s trial: A witness details salacious ...
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Judge says Manhattan DA can cross-examine Trump about Carroll, fraud decisions: NEW YORK — A New York judge said Monday that Manhattan prosecutors can bring up ...
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Jets trade Zach Wilson to Broncos. Reactions and grades for Quarterback trade: The New York Jets traded quarterback Zach Wilson to the Denver Broncos on Monday ...
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Quick Glance: Zach Wilson Trade Notes: Jets Deal QB to Broncos before 2024 NFL Draft
  • Nearly three years have passed since the New York Jets selected quarterback Zach Wilson as the second overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft and are now officially trading the heavily criticized signal-caller to the Denver Broncos.

  • At the age of 24, Wilson has been available since the beginning of the 2024 offseason, with the team's general manager, Joe Douglas, openly stating the intention to relocate the former first-round pick.

  • In urgent need of quarterback reinforcements, the Broncos made significant roster moves by releasing veteran starter Russell Wilson before free agency and entering the draft with Jarrett Stidham leading the depth chart.

  • By signing journeyman Tyrod Taylor as Aaron Rodgers' primary backup earlier this offseason, the Jets effectively indicated the conclusion of Zach Wilson's tenure with the team.
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Trump hush money trial live updates: Hearing to determine if Trump is held in contempt
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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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Columbia Protest Deadline Passes as Talks Fail to End Impasse: Talks to resolve a standoff between pro-Palestinian demonstrators and officials at Columbia ...
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Columbia Protest Deadline Passes as Talks Fail to End Impasse
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Trump May Be Found in Contempt of Court Over Violating Gag Order in NY Trial: Donald Trump will likely be found in contempt of court for his social media posts ...
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Knicks vs. 76ers: NBA report says refs made multiple mistakes against Philly in loss that led to grievance
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Quick Glance: 76ers bemoan 'unacceptable' officiating after missed Game 2 chance
  • 76ers lose Game 2 despite being up by 5 points in the final 47.3 seconds, resulting in a disappointing outcome.

  • Knicks take the lead through a three-pointer after a mistake by Maxey, followed by crucial offensive actions that turn the game around.

  • 76ers intend to file a complaint with the NBA as they feel disadvantaged by officiating decisions in Games 1 and 2.

  • Despite efforts to resist the Knicks, the 76ers are down 0-2 and face a challenge to fight back in the series.
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Columbia University shifts classes to remote-only after a wave of protests on campus
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Summer Lee wins Pennsylvania primary in victory for progressives: The significant victory for the ‘Squad’ member comes amid concerns of pro-Israel funding ...
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Quick Glance: Summer Lee Secures Key Victory in Pennsylvania Primary
  • Pennsylvania congresswoman Summer Lee successfully navigated a primary challenge on Tuesday, securing progressives one of their most crucial wins of this election cycle while preparing for an influx of pro-Israel funding targeting candidates supportive of a ceasefire.

  • During the primaries, Lee emerged victorious against local council member Bhavini Patel, who had raised concerns about the stance of the progressive “Squad” member on the Gaza ceasefire.

  • The resonance of this argument was evident among many of Lee’s supporters and local Democratic figures. The Allegheny County Democratic party formally endorsed Lee in February, marking their support for her for the first time after having backed her opponent in the 2022 primaries.

  • Despite the pro-Israel lobby staying out of the picture, a Super Pac intervened in Lee’s primary to bolster Patel’s campaign. The Moderate Pac, with a mission to back centrist Democrats and significant funding from Republican megadonor Jeffrey Yass, allocated over $600,000 to support Patel.