Month: April 2024

A chronicle of Donald Trump's Crimes or Allegations

5 takeaways from Trump’s Supreme Court and New York hearings – The Hill

5 takeaways from Trump’s Supreme Court and New York hearings  The Hillsource

SEAN HANNITY: Nothing is stopping Donald Trump from speaking to you directly – Fox News

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What we learned from Trump's surprisingly good day at the Supreme Court – POLITICO

What we learned from Trump’s surprisingly good day at the Supreme Court  POLITICOsource

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear – The Associated Press

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.The Supreme Court appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but it seemed possible Trump could still benefit from a lengthy trial delay, possibly beyond November’s election.Supreme Court hears arguments over whether Trump is immune from prosecutionSupreme Court…
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Highlights from Supreme Court arguments over Trump's immunity claim – The Washington Post

Highlights from Supreme Court arguments over Trump’s immunity claim  The Washington Postsource

Mitch McConnell Says He Doesn’t Think Presidents Should Be Immune From Prosecution

“Obviously, I don’t think that,” the Senate minority leader said.

Could a president stage a coup? And 9 more key moments from Trump's Supreme Court immunity hearing – ABC News

Other topics included potential self-pardons, FDR and more.As various Supreme Court justices themselves acknowledged during a high-stakes hearing on Thursday, they could potentially reshape the contours of presidential power when they rule on whether Donald Trump is entitled to some amount of immunity from prosecution for alleged acts in the White House as he pushed…
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Why Putin needs Trump to win 

In Ukraine, the fickle fortunes of war have turned in Russia’s favor. The invaders have seized the military initiative, while a Trumpified Republican Party has thrown in doubt both America’s commitment to a free Ukraine and our will to confront a new Russian imperialism.    For the moment, however, GOP House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) has managed to…
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Trump lawyer backs off absolute immunity argument at Supreme Court – NBC News

Morning Rundown: Trump lawyer backs away from absolute immunity argument, China warns against ‘downward spiral’ in U.S. relations, and key takeaways from the NFL draft ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsThere are no new alerts at this timeWASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump has long argued for absolute immunity in his federal election interference case, but his…
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Trump attorneys descend into disaster at criminal trial – MSNBC

Featured ShowsMSNBC TVMoreFollow msnbcMore BrandsMore ShowsFormer President Donald Trump’s lawyer may be losing what many attorneys would consider one of the most important things to have: credibility. It’s no secret that the former president might not be the easiest client to represent but Trump’s attorney, Todd Blanche, might be risking his reputation to do so.…
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Takeaways from Supreme Court Arguments on Trump’s Immunity Claim – The New York Times

Trump’s “Absolute Immunity” ClaimAdvertisementSeveral justices signaled interest in some protections for official acts, which could impede a swift trial in the federal election subversion case.By Charlie Savage and Alan FeuerCharlie Savage reported from Washington, and Alan Feuer from New York.The Supreme Court heard arguments on Thursday about Donald J. Trump’s claim that the federal charges…
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Trump downplays deadly Charlottesville rally by comparing it to campus protests over Gaza war – The Associated Press

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leaves State Supreme Court in New York, on Thursday, April 25, 2024, during his trial on charges of allegedly falsifying business records. (Jefferson Siegel/The New York Times via AP, Pool)WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump on Thursday claimed the 2017 white…
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CNN Reporter Describes Moment That ‘Got A Laugh’ From Donald Trump In Court

CNN’s Brynn Gingras said the former president smirked when witness David Pecker recounted an exchange from January 2017.

Comparing Donald Trump's hush money trial to John Edwards, Bill Clinton cases – ABC News

Trump is facing charges related to a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.Donald Trump's hush money trial is underway in New York, and the historic case is drawing attention to past incidents of high-profile litigation involving political stars and allegations of salacious affairs.Trump is facing felony charges related to a payment made to adult…
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Trump could get partial victory after Supreme Court hears immunity case – Axios

Trump could get partial victory after Supreme Court hears immunity case  Axiossource

Trump trial: Pecker details how catch-and-kill plan silenced Karen McDougal – ABC News

LIVE UPDATESFormer President Trump is in court on Day 7 of his criminal trial in New York.David Pecker gives more details of his alleged Trump’s arrangementFormer President Donald Trump is on trial in New York City, where he is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.…
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Trump's lawyer calls Pecker's memory into question – Live Updates – POLITICO – POLITICO

Trump’s lawyer calls Pecker’s memory into question – Live Updates – POLITICO  POLITICOsource

Two Trump courtroom dramas could help shape the tone of a future presidency – CNN

Two Trump courtroom dramas could help shape the tone of a future presidency  CNNsource

Trump immunity claim in election interference case heard by Supreme Court – NBC News

ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsThere are no new alerts at this timeWASHINGTON — The Supreme Court indicated Thursday that any trial in former President Donald Trump’s election interference case is unlikely to take place any time soon, with justices expressing concern about whether certain presidential acts should be off-limits.Although the court appears likely to reject…
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5 big takeaways from Day 7 of Trump's hush money trial – ABC News

David Pecker described the “catch-and-kill” arrangement with Karen McDougal.Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker concluded his direct examination in former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial after lifting the veil on his publication's "catch-and-kill" deal with Trump — after which an attorney for the former president began cross-examination by framing that same arrangement as…
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Cohen told Pecker that Trump had the attorney general 'in his pocket,' Pecker testified – POLITICO

Cohen told Pecker that Trump had the attorney general ‘in his pocket,’ Pecker testified  POLITICOsource

Justices Seem Ready to Limit the 2020 Election Case Against Trump – The New York Times

Justices Seem Ready to Limit the 2020 Election Case Against Trump  The New York Timessource

In historic Trump hearing, Supreme Court majority suggests presidents may have some criminal immunity – ABC News

Not all of the justices agreed, however — and a decision is expected by June.Donald Trump facing 4 concurrent legal battlesThe U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday on whether former President Donald Trump can be criminally prosecuted over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.The justices grappled with the monumental question of if —…
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Former official told investigators Trump had 'no standing declassification order' regarding documents, filing says – ABC News

Trump has said a “standing order” declassified documents taken to his residence.Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case said in court filings that a former Trump administration official told investigators that Trump, as president, had "no standing declassification order" regarding documents in his possession.The filings, which are part of special counsel Jack Smith's…
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Key moments from landmark Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity claims – The Associated Press

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.The Supreme Court seems highly skeptical of former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution.This artist sketch depicts, from left, Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts, Associate Justice Samuel Alito, and Associate Justice Elena Kagan at…
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