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What we’ve learned so far in the Trump hush money trial and what to watch for as it wraps up

NEW YORK (AP) — One political party is holding urgent news conferences and congressional hearings over the topic. The other says it’s a dangerous distraction meant to seed doubts before this year’s presidential election.

In recent months, the specter of immigrants voting illegally in the U.S. has erupted into a leading election-year talking point for Republicans. They argue that legislation is necessary to protect the sanctity of the vote as the country faces unprecedented levels of illegal immigration at the U.S.-Mexico border.

























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Trump slams NY court system, boasts he's going 'to win' Empire State

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Former President Trump ripped the New York justice system in comments ahead of court Monday while touting that he believes he can win the historically blue Empire State this election cycle.

"The criminal justice system is on trial in New York,'" Trump said Monday morning, reading an excerpt from legal expert and lawyer Alan Dershowitz. He then added, "I love this state. I love the people of the state. I'm running hard in New York."

"I think we're going to win New York," he said.

Trump also cited other cases he has faced in the state while...
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Assange wins right to challenge US extradition

  • News source: BBC News - World
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The decision means Mr Assange will remain in the UK and be able to challenge US assurances over his prospective trial.
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War and popularity keep Zelensky in power despite term expiring

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Martial law and a desire for stability keeps the Ukrainian leader in power without new elections.
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Pentagon vows to keep weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces a renewed assault

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is committing to keep U.S. weapons moving to Ukraine as Kyiv faces one of its toughest moments against a renewed assault by Russia
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Trump trial live updates: Prosecution could rest its case this morning

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Follow the latest developments in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.
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Condition of Slovakia's prime minister improves following an assassination attempt

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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Slovak populist Prime Minister Robert Fico’s condition is improving following an assassination attempt last week that shocked the European Union nation deeply polarized over his policies
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Russian theater director and playwright go on trial over a play authorities say justifies terrorism

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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A Russian court on Monday opened the trial of a theater director and a playwright facing charges of justifying terrorism over a play they staged, the latest step in the unrelenting crackdown on dissent in Russia that has reached unprecedented levels du...
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Progressive and establishment Democrats compete for US House seats in Oregon primaries

  • News source: FOX News
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Two Democratic primaries for U.S. House seats in Oregon could help reveal whether the party’s voters are leaning more toward progressive or establishment factions in a critical presidential election year.

The state’s 3rd Congressional District, which includes much of liberal Portland, will have its first open Democratic primary since 1996 with the retirement of U.S. Rep. Earl Blumenauer.

Two candidates with similar platforms are leading in fundraising: Maxine Dexter, a doctor and two-term state representative, and Susheela Jayapal, a former county...
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Karim Khan says there are reasonable grounds to believe the leaders bear criminal responsibility for war crimes and crimes against humanity.
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End of Trump hush-money trial nears as Cohen wraps up testimony

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen returns to give more evidence in the historic criminal trial.
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Delhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45C

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Parts of northern India are reeling under an intense heatwave that's set to last through the week.
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Israel-Gaza live updates: ICC to seek warrants for Israel’s Netanyahu, Hamas leaders

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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More than six months after Hamas terrorists invaded Israel on Oct. 7, the Israeli military continues its bombardment of the neighboring Gaza Strip.
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UK High Court allows Julian Assange to continue appealing extradition to US

  • News source: ABC News: Top Stories
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The U.S. Department of Justice unsealed in 2019 an 18-count indictment accusing Assange of violating the Espionage Act.
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Texas judge blocks Biden administration rule requiring more gun sellers to run background checks

  • News source: FOX News
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A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would force gun dealers to carry out background checks and secure licenses when selling firearms at shows and other venues outside traditional gun stores.

The order from U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo will remain in effect until June 2 and covers Texas and members of gun rights groups including the Gun Owners of America. The states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Utah, he said, "will not be afforded relief at this stage of litigation."...
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ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Hamas leaders

  • News source: BBC News - World
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Israel's prime minister and senior figures with the Palestinian group are wanted for war crimes.
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