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Trump campaign asks for cut of candidates’ fundraising when they use his name and likeness
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Biden, Trump now tied in Decision Desk HQ aggregate poll: President Biden and former President Trump are now neck and neck, according to The Hill/Decision Desk ...
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Biden, Trump now tied in Decision Desk HQ aggregate poll
Quick Glance: Biden Critiques Trump's Economy in Pennsylvania
  • President Biden criticized Trump's economic vision and plans for a potential second term while Trump was in court.

  • Biden emphasized the importance of honesty, decency, and family in economic policy.

  • He advocated for higher taxes on billionaires and pledged not to increase taxes on Americans earning less than $400,000 annually.

  • Biden also highlighted his efforts to improve access to healthcare and reduce prescription drug costs.
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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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Quick Glance: Senate's Decision on Impeachment Charges Against Mayorkas
  • The Senate rejected the impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, halting the House Republicans' effort to impeach the Cabinet secretary over his management of the US-Mexico border.

  • With Democrats contending that the articles were unconstitutional, senators voted to dismiss both impeachment charges and conclude the trial.

  • Senate Republicans had called for a full impeachment trial after the House narrowly voted in February to impeach Mayorkas for his border actions.

  • Republicans argued that President Joe Biden was ineffective at the border, while Democrats suggested accepting a bipartisan Senate compromise instead of impeaching Mayorkas to reduce illegal immigrants.
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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 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 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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New York judge says Trump can’t attend Supreme Court arguments on presidential immunity
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New York judge says Trump can’t attend Supreme Court arguments on ...
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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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Trump could have helped response to Jan. 6 riot — but didn’t — per new testimony: Two senior leaders of the D.C. guard at the time of the Capitol attack painted ...
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Trump could have helped response to Jan. 6 riot — but didn’t — per new ...
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Trump lawyer Habba calls reports he’s falling asleep in court ‘unlikely’: Alina Habba, an attorney and spokesperson for former President Trump ...
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Trump lawyer Habba calls reports he’s falling asleep in court ‘unlikely’
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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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Trump stops by Harlem bodega after second day of hush money trial: Former President Trump on Tuesday visited a bodega in Harlem after getting out of court for ...
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Trump stops by Harlem bodega after second day of hush money trial
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Donald Trump 'Glares' at Reporter Who Exposed Him Sleeping During Trial: Donald Trump appeared to be sleeping during Monday's trial proceedings ...
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Donald Trump 'Glares' at Reporter Who Exposed Him Sleeping During Trial
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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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‘Sleepy Don?’: Trump Nods Off During Trial of the Century: He appeared to jolt awake several times when his lawyer, Todd Blanche, passed along notes.
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‘Sleepy Don?’: Trump Nods Off During Trial of the Century
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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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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 allies seize on judge’s delayed decision on Barron’s graduation: Allies of former President Trump have seized on the judge overseeing the New York hush ...
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Trump allies seize on judge’s delayed decision on Barron’s graduation
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Criminal trial against Trump: First jurors selected: The first seven jurors have been selected in the historic criminal trial for covering up a hush money ...
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Criminal trial against Trump: First jurors selected
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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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John Leguizamo on Trump’s Latino support: ‘He doesn’t like us, and he doesn’t want us here’
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John Leguizamo on Trump’s Latino support: ‘He doesn’t like us ...
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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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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’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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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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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ in November
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Barr, a vocal Trump critic, says he will ‘support the Republican ticket’ ...
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Alina Habba Reveals If Trump Is Concerned About Going to Jail: Habba said that Trump would "be like Nelson Mandela" if he is sent to jail for violating a gag ...
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Alina Habba Reveals If Trump Is Concerned About Going to Jail
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Dems bank on Trump trial boosting Biden: Democrats are hopeful that President Biden’s freedom to hit the campaign trail while former President Trump is stuck in ...
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Dems bank on Trump trial boosting Biden
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Trump special counsel, Carroll listed among Time’s most influential: Two important figures in former President Trump’s legal struggles have made it onto this ...
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Trump special counsel, Carroll listed among Time’s most influential
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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's social media posts follow him to courthouse: New York prosecutors argue that he should be held in contempt over his Truth Social posts.
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Trump's social media posts follow him to courthouse
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'Everyone and their mother': Trump team and prosecution grapple with visceral opinions of the former president
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'Everyone and their mother': Trump team and prosecution grapple with ...
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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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What we know about the jurors seated on Donald Trump’s criminal trial: The second day of Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial concluded Tuesday with the ...
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What we know about the jurors seated on Donald Trump’s criminal trial
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Former campaign aide ahead of first trial: Trump cases political ‘from beginning to end’
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Former campaign aide ahead of first trial: Trump cases political ‘from ...
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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