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The FBI’s latest scandal should be strike three for Christopher Wray: Wray already blundered on Jan. 6, 2021, and failed to track domestic terror.
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The FBI’s latest scandal should be strike three for Christopher Wray
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The FBI’s latest scandal should be strike three for Christopher Wray: Wray already blundered on Jan. 6, 2021, and failed to track domestic terror.
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The FBI’s latest scandal should be strike three for Christopher Wray
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Trump to make history as first US president to face criminal trial: It’s a day former President Trump hoped would never come.  After a relentless pursuit for ...
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Trump to make history as first US president to face criminal trial
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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What to know about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, prosecutor in Trump's first criminal trial
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What to know about Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, prosecutor in Trump's ...
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Trump’s hush money criminal trial: Live updates, news and analysis - Live Updates - POLITICO
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Donald Trump Accused of Violating Judge's Gag Order: On Monday, Trump is set to become the first former president in United States history to stand trial in a ...
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Donald Trump Accused of Violating Judge's Gag Order
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To make sure grandmas like his don't get conned, he scams the scammers: Livestreamers who bait scammers find creative ways to waste their time ...
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To make sure grandmas like his don't get conned, he scams the scammers
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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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Letitia James Celebrates Two Wins in One Week: James reached an agreement with Stephen Affatato and his company, Affa Organics, after he destroyed parts of the ...
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Letitia James Celebrates Two Wins in One Week
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Majority of voters think Trump committed ‘serious federal crimes,’ according to NYT
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Majority of voters think Trump committed ‘serious federal crimes ...
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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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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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If convicted this year, Trump could lose the right to vote for himself: In a year of unprecedented political developments, the New York hush money trial could ...
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If convicted this year, Trump could lose the right to vote for himself
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States where abortion is on the ballot in the 2024 election: Abortion rights advocates have reason to be hopeful: Since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn ...
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States where abortion is on the ballot in the 2024 election
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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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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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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Salman Rushdie: Knife author dreamt about being stabbed just days before the attack
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Quick Glance: Salman Rushdie Recalls 'Premonition' Dream Before Brutal Knife Attack
  • Two nights before being attacked, Rushdie dreamt of being stabbed.

  • He was stabbed ten times during the attack, leading to severe injuries.

  • Despite his dream, Rushdie decided to attend the event where the attack occurred.

  • The attacker is awaiting trial, with Rushdie expected to testify.
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Semiautomatic firearm ban passes Colorado’s House, heads to Senate: DENVER (AP) — Colorado’s Democratic-controlled House on Sunday passed a bill that would ban ...
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Semiautomatic firearm ban passes Colorado’s House, heads to Senate
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N.Y. trial’s focus on tawdry scandal could underscore Trump’s weakness with women
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N.Y. trial’s focus on tawdry scandal could underscore Trump’s weakness ...
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's historic New York hush money trial begins today with jury selection: The proceedings mark the first time a former president has stood trial on criminal ...
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Trump's historic New York hush money trial begins today with jury ...
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Trump Ally Warns Him Judge Will Put Him in Prison: "This is the most anti-democratic thing imaginable," the Trump ally complained. "These are republic-ending ...
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Trump Ally Warns Him Judge Will Put Him in Prison
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US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken: “The Security Council must unequivocally condemn Iran’s aggressive actions and call for ...
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US, Israel call on UNSC to condemn Iran’s attack, but no action taken
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For history-making case against a former president, Manhattan court must first find a dozen jurors
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For history-making case against a former president, Manhattan court must ...
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National Baseball Hall of Fame to unveil new Hank Aaron statue: Fifty years ago, Hank Aaron broke the unbreakable record, hitting his 715th homer to pass Babe ...
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National Baseball Hall of Fame to unveil new Hank Aaron statue
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U.S. voters take Trump's hush money charges seriously: Poll: 64% of registered voters described the charges as at least "somewhat serious."
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U.S. voters take Trump's hush money charges seriously: Poll
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Donald Trump Will Be 'Convicted' Due to One Piece of Evidence—Legal Analyst: Trump's Manhattan criminal trial will begin on Monday, April 15.
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Donald Trump Will Be 'Convicted' Due to One Piece of Evidence—Legal ...
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FBI interview transcript reveals how Trump aide characterized boxes at Mar-a-Lago to investigators
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FBI interview transcript reveals how Trump aide characterized boxes at ...
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Swalwell accuses Clay Travis of jury tampering in Trump trial: Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-Calif.) accused conservative media personality Clay Travis of jury tampering ...
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Swalwell accuses Clay Travis of jury tampering in Trump trial
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In Arizona, Democrats remind voters Trump, GOP led to revival of abortion ban: Democrats in Arizona went on the attack against Republicans over their apparent ...
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In Arizona, Democrats remind voters Trump, GOP led to revival of abortion ...
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Trump Tried Everything to Avoid a Criminal Trial. The Day Has Arrived.: The former president will spend weeks in a New York court fighting felony charges—and ...
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Trump Tried Everything to Avoid a Criminal Trial. The Day Has Arrived.
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Donald Trump's Polling Numbers Are Dropping: One survey shows support for the former president's 2024 bid has dipped by six points since the start of the year.
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Donald Trump's Polling Numbers Are Dropping
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Trump says Arizona went too far in abortion ruling: "I think it’ll be straightened out," the former president said.
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Trump says Arizona went too far in abortion ruling
Quick Glance: Arizona Republicans Block Efforts to Repeal 1864 Abortion Ban
  • Democratic bills to repeal a 160-year-old abortion ban were blocked in the Legislature.

  • Arizona's highest court decision upholding a 1864 abortion ban caused chaos and confusion.

  • Democrats aimed to repeal the ban to protect women's health, facing hurdles in the Republican-controlled legislature.

  • The uncertainty loomed over whether Republican leaders would allow immediate action on repealing the ban, despite pressure from Democrats and some Republicans.
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I Want My Taxes to Be Used for Our True National Security: Helping People in Need
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Trump mocks judges in legal battles, asks who is the ‘worst’ or ‘most evil’: Former President Trump mocked judges who have been a part of his various legal ...
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Trump mocks judges in legal battles, asks who is the ‘worst’ or ‘most ...
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Most Voters Believe Trump Committed ‘Serious Crimes’: Poll: A New York Times/Siena College survey showed that the majority of registered voters believe Trump has ...
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Most Voters Believe Trump Committed ‘Serious Crimes’: Poll
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MTG says NYC earthquake is God telling Americans to 'repent' : The earthquake had an epicenter about 30 miles west of Newark and is the third-largest ...
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MTG says NYC earthquake is God telling Americans to 'repent'
Quick Glance: Magnitude 4.8 Earthquake Rocks New York City and Northeast US
  • An unusual East Coast earthquake startled millions from New York to rural New England. Over 42 million people may have felt the midmorning quake with a preliminary magnitude of 4.8.

  • While causing no widespread damage, the earthquake led to evacuations in Newark, New Jersey, and infrastructure inspections across the region. Flights were diverted, trains slowed, and tunnel traffic stopped.

  • Although no major damages were reported, the earthquake caused some disruptions. The area near the epicenter experienced minor effects, including the collapse of a historic site. There were also over a dozen aftershocks reported in the region.

  • President Joe Biden offered assistance, while New York City reported no major safety or infrastructure issues. Engineers emphasized that New York skyscrapers are made of high-strength materials and designed to sway slowly to withstand impacts. Even the delicately placed eggs in a sculpture at a Chinatown art gallery remained unharmed during the quake.
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GOP push emerges to keep George Santos away from the Capitol: The measure would keep Santos out of the House floor and the members-only dining room and gym.
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GOP push emerges to keep George Santos away from the Capitol
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Trump Aide Issues Dire Warning About 'Banana Republic' Hush Money Trial: "This is what happens in third-world banana republics," Trump's 2024 press secretary ...
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Trump Aide Issues Dire Warning About 'Banana Republic' Hush Money Trial
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Donald Trump Rages About 'Disrespecting' Aileen Cannon: Cannon is overseeing the former president's case in Florida involving his alleged mishandling of ...
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Donald Trump Rages About 'Disrespecting' Aileen Cannon
Quick Glance: Judge to Redact Witness Names in Trump's Case
  • The federal judge overseeing Donald Trump's case agreed to protect potential government witnesses.

  • The dispute over witness information in pretrial documents has slowed down the case.

  • The judge agreed to protect witness identities but refused to seal the substance of witness statements.

  • In light of prior criticisms, the judge appears to ease tensions by redacting witness names.
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Pro-Palestinian protesters paralyse roads in US cities over Israel attacks: Demonstrators block highways and shut down travel in Illinois, California ...
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Pro-Palestinian protesters paralyse roads in US cities over Israel attacks
Quick Glance: Wave of Pro-Palestinian Protests Blocks Bridges in the U.S.
  • Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blocked roads, highways, and bridges across the country on Monday, causing traffic disruptions and arrests. Some activists viewed this as a coordinated day of economic protest against the Israel-Gaza war.

  • The protests spanned the nation from San Francisco to New York, where demonstrators blocked traffic and held rallies. Similar actions were reported in Philadelphia, Chicago, Miami, and San Antonio.

  • The demonstrations began in the morning in various cities and had been dispersed by Monday evening by authorities. There were dozens of arrests, but no significant violence was reported.

  • Protesters called for an end to arms exports to the region and criticized the humanitarian situation in besieged Gaza, highlighting the disproportionate impact on women and children. The U.S. has been a major supporter of Israel since World War II.
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Is Angel Reese a good fit for the Chicago Sky? 4 potential options for the No. 8 pick in the WNBA draft.
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Is Angel Reese a good fit for the Chicago Sky? 4 potential options for the ...
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Trump: Would be a "great honor" to be jailed for gag order violation: The former president's New York hush money trial is slated to begin April 15
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Trump: Would be a "great honor" to be jailed for gag order ...
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Global Crises Could Win Biden Back the White House: It’s tough to defeat a wartime President, history shows. Biden can use the powers and pulpit of the ...
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Global Crises Could Win Biden Back the White House
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2 right-wing operatives to pay $1.25M over "false and threatening" robocalls to Black voters
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2 right-wing operatives to pay $1.25M over "false and ...
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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Day 1 of Trump's trial: 9 potential jurors and a motion for contempt: Here’s what happened in the Manhattan courtroom.
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Day 1 of Trump's trial: 9 potential jurors and a motion for contempt
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Cohen signals Trump won’t testify in hush money case: ‘Not going to happen’: Former President Trump’s ex-personal attorney, Michael Cohen, said that the former ...
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Cohen signals Trump won’t testify in hush money case: ‘Not going to ...
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Judge declines to delay Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial over complaints of pretrial publicity
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Judge declines to delay Donald Trump’s New York hush money trial over ...
Quick Glance: Trump Faces Trial Amid Presidential Campaign Allegations
  • Jury selection begins April 15 with a potential eight-week trial ahead.

  • Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records, denying allegations of suppressing scandals.

  • Key witnesses like Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels might testify against Trump.

  • Despite Trump's denial of wrongdoing, witness testimonies pose a significant challenge.
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Trump's Manhattan Trial Is About a Lot More Than Hush Money: Here’s what to know as Trump goes on trial this week, the first time an American president in or out ...
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Trump's Manhattan Trial Is About a Lot More Than Hush Money
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I’m Gen Z watching Sex and the City for the first time. It’s outdated : Sex and the City is on Netflix for the first time, exposing the show’s mature themes to a ...
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I’m Gen Z watching Sex and the City for the first time. It’s outdated