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Donald Trump’s lawyers have rested their defense in the former president’s New York hush money trial, bringing the case one step closer to final arguments. (AP Video: John Minchillo)
Defense rests without ex-President Trump taking the witness stand in his New York hush money trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s lawyers rested their defense Tuesday without the former president taking the witness stand in his New York hush money criminal trial, moving the case closer to the moment when the jury will begin deciding his fate.
Trump touts defense team has 'won' Manhattan case as he calls on Merchan to dismiss
Former President Trump said his defense team in NY v. Trump has "won" the case "by any standard" while calling on presiding Judge Juan Merchan to dismiss it.
Special counsel suspected additional obstruction effort by Trump in classified docs case
The special counsel appears to have suspected additional efforts by former President Trump to obstruct the government's classified documents probe, according to a filing.
UN food agency warns that the new US sea route for Gaza aid may fail unless conditions improve
The U.N. World Food Program is warning that the new U.S. pier project for delivering aid to Gaza may fail unless Israel starts providing the conditions the humanitarian groups need to operate.
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Rudy Giuliani and 10 others plead not guilty to charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Arizona | CNN Politics
Rudy Giuliani and 10 others pleaded not guilty in an Arizona court Tuesday to charges of allegedly conspiring to overturn the 2020 presidential election results.
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Harris, Democrats slam video on Trump site referencing 'Unified Reich' while Republicans avoid comment
VP Harris criticized Trump for his since-deleted social media post referencing a "Unified Reich" if reelected, calling it "appalling," but "unsurprising."
DOJ: Trump lawyers found more classified records after Mar-a-Lago raid - Washington Examiner
Lawyers for Trump uncovered two rounds of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago following the infamous 2022 FBI raid at former president's resort home in Florida.
www.washingtonexaminer.comBiden releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from Northeast reserve in bid to lower prices at pump
The Biden administration says it's releasing 1 million barrels of gasoline from a Northeast reserve established after Superstorm Sandy in a bid to lower prices at the pump this summer.
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Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis fights to keep her job as Georgia primary reelection battle draws attention
Fulton County D.A. Fani Willis is running for reelection in the Democratic primary in Georgia today as her prosecution of Donald Trump remains tied up in a state appellate court.
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Trump trial live updates: I won't 'change the law,' judge tells attorneys regarding jury instructions
Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.
Trump says he is open to restrictions on contraception before backing away from the statement
Former President Donald Trump seemed open to supporting regulations on contraception and said his campaign would release a policy on the issue soon, though he later walked that statement back.
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Key Trump witness nixed after Merchan's stringent rulings reveals what his testimony would have been
Former FEC Commissioner Bradley Smith was set to testify in NY v. Trump, but he was not brought before the court after the presiding judge limited what he could discuss.
Key GOP senators criticize Alito over upside-down flag incident | CNN Politics
Key Republican senators sharply criticized Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito after news reports showed an upside-down American flag – a symbol used by some supporters of former President Donald Trump who challenged the legitimacy of Joe Biden’s 2020 victory – flying outside his home in 2021.
www.cnn.comElection deniers moving closer to GOP mainstream, report shows, as Trump allies fill Congress
A new report released by States United Action said nearly one-third of the lawmakers in Congress supported in some way Trump’s bid to overturn the 2020 results or otherwise cast doubt on the reliability of elections.
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McCarthy eyes payback as former staffer vies to replace him in California election - Washington Examiner
Kevin McCarthy's former seat in California’s 20th Congressional District will be occupied for the first time in nearly five months.
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Trump defense rests its case at "hush money" trial, teeing up closing arguments next week
Former President Donald Trump's defense rested its case at his "hush money" trial after calling two witnesses to the stand.
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Biden at odds with allies as U.S. and Israel attack ICC over arrest warrants
In an interview with MSNBC on Tuesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said his country was getting a “bum rap in the international scene.”
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Live updates: Donald Trump's hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial continues in New York. Follow here for the latest live news updates, analysis and more.
White House calls the seizure of AP broadcast equipment by Israeli officials 'concerning to hear'
Speaking to reporters aboard Air Force One, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre called the seizure of broadcasting equipment belonging to The Associated Press by Israeli officials "concerning to hear," and said the White House would look into it.
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US assesses Russia likely launched a counter space weapon last week | CNN Politics
The US has assessed that Russia likely launched a counter space weapon last week that is close to, and capable of attacking, a US government satellite orbiting nearby, US Ambassador Robert Wood said at the UN on Monday.
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Kevin McCarthy's replacement and down-ballot drama: What to watch for in Tuesday's elections
California voters will elect the newest member of Congress, while Georgia, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon hold notable House primaries.
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Defense rests its case without Trump testifying in his hush money trial. What's next?
The defense rested its case in Donald Trump's hush money trial on Tuesday morning without the former president taking the witness stand to testify, bringing proceedings one step closer to closing arguments.
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NRA gets new bosses after ex-leader Wayne LaPierre's spending scandal
The National Rifle Association, whose image was sullied by former leader Wayne LaPierre's spending excesses, elected former GOP Rep. Bob Barr and Doug Hamlin to its top posts.
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Gaza detainees shackled, blindfolded and in nappies at Israel hospital
Allegations centre on a military hospital where, a whistle-blower said, painkillers were "routinely" not used in procedures.
www.bbc.comUN halts all food distribution in Rafah after running out of supplies in the southern Gaza city
The United Nations says it has suspended food distribution in the southern Gaza city of Rafah due to lack of supplies and insecurity.
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WATCH: Hearing goes off the rails as Ted Cruz accuses Biden official of funding Hamas attack on Israel
Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz pulled no punches while questioning Secretary of State Antony Blinken during a heated Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on Tuesday.
The tense clash between the two began with Cruz blasting the Biden administration's "worst foreign policy disaster of modern times," referencing its handling of Iran and the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, and culminated with the senator accusing the White House of indirectly funding the attack.
"Mr. Secretary, you have presided over the worst foreign policy disaster of...
Continue reading...The tense clash between the two began with Cruz blasting the Biden administration's "worst foreign policy disaster of modern times," referencing its handling of Iran and the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack on Israel, and culminated with the senator accusing the White House of indirectly funding the attack.
"Mr. Secretary, you have presided over the worst foreign policy disaster of...
Nancy Pelosi interrupted while accepting award by anti-Israel agitator: 'Shame on you!'
A Harvard graduate interjected with an anti-Israel rant, while former House Speaker and Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi was accepting an award for "distinguished citizen of the year" in San Francisco.
The sold out dinner event, which was hosted by the Harvard Club of San Francisco for its 150th anniversary, honored Pelosi on Monday for her "37-year career of outstanding servant leadership," the event's website said.
In video of the encounter obtained by Fox News Digital, Pelosi is seen accepting her "distinguished citizen" award before a female...
Continue reading...The sold out dinner event, which was hosted by the Harvard Club of San Francisco for its 150th anniversary, honored Pelosi on Monday for her "37-year career of outstanding servant leadership," the event's website said.
In video of the encounter obtained by Fox News Digital, Pelosi is seen accepting her "distinguished citizen" award before a female...
Ukraine makes gains in its other war - fighting corruption
Experts say Ukraine is now making significant progress in its long struggle against corruption.
Continue reading...US signals support for possible ICC sanctions over Israel warrants
Top US diplomat Antony Blinken said he was "committed" to working with Congress to respond to the court.
Continue reading...LA police open probe into Matthew Perry's death
The investigation will look into how the Friends actor got the ketamine found in his system when he died.
Continue reading...Scheffler arrest to be reviewed by Louisville police
Louisville police will investigate if policies were correctly followed in the arrest of world number one Scottie Scheffler at the US PGA Championship.
Continue reading...Gaza detainees shackled and blindfolded at Israel hospital, say whistle-blowers
Allegations centre on a military hospital where, a whistle-blower said, painkillers were "routinely" not used in procedures.
Continue reading...German novel Kairos wins International Booker
Jenny Erpenbeck is the first German writer and Michael Hofmann the first male translator to win £50,000 prize.
Continue reading...France's president to fly to riot-hit New Caledonia
Macron held a defence council on the New Caledonia situation at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Monday
Continue reading...Diddy assault video cements fall of hip-hop icon
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Continue reading...South Africa in eight charts ahead of crucial vote
The BBC tracks the crucial issues facing South Africans ahead of 29 May general election.
Continue reading...The 'doubtful Indians' left out of the election
In Assam state, a complicated citizenship process has left thousands without the right to vote.
Continue reading...Biden Administration Will Release 1 Million Barrels of Gasoline
The Biden administration announced on Tuesday that it would sell off one million barrels of gasoline over the coming weeks from a strategic reserve in the Northeast, a move it said was designed to keep gasoline prices in check for consumers ahead of the July 4 holiday.
The sale of the government-owned stock was mandated by Congress in the spending bill it passed in March, and will culminate in the closure of the reserve, which has facilities in the New York Harbor area and Maine. The gasoline will be allocated in quantities of 100,000 barrels, which...
Continue reading...The sale of the government-owned stock was mandated by Congress in the spending bill it passed in March, and will culminate in the closure of the reserve, which has facilities in the New York Harbor area and Maine. The gasoline will be allocated in quantities of 100,000 barrels, which...
Judge dismisses felony convictions of 5 retired military officers in US Navy bribery case
Five retired military officers admitted taking bribes from Malaysian contractor.
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