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Trump Says He Can't Secure Bond for $454 Million Civil-Fraud Judgment – The Wall Street Journal

Trump Says He Can’t Secure Bond for $454 Million Civil-Fraud Judgment  The Wall Street Journal Trump is unable to make $464 million bond in civil fraud case, his lawyers tell court  CNN Legal experts weigh in on Trump’s options after failure to secure $464M appeal bond: ‘uncharted territory’  Fox News source

Michael Cohen says possibility of Trump receiving foreign money to pay bills is ‘no joke’ – The Hill

Michael Cohen warned Monday that former President Trump could try to elicit money from foreign nations to pay for his mounting bills after his former boss’s lawyers said it was “impossible” for them to secure the full bond due in his New York fraud case. “As Americans, we should be very concerned where that money is…
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Trump claims Liz Cheney and Jan. 6 committee should be jailed – ABC News

In incendiary remarks, he also said liberal Jews “hate” their religion, Israel.Former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney has shrugged off Donald Trump's suggestion on social media that she and other members of the bipartisan House committee that investigated Jan. 6 should be jailed.The former president attacked Cheney and the others on social media this week. He…
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To boost Trump, GOP attorneys general charge into battle over state election rules • Iowa Capital Dispatch – Iowa Capital Dispatch

A loose coalition of Republican-led states, often led by Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, shown above, has advanced a string of arguments that appear designed to lay the groundwork for GOP legal victories in the event of a contested presidential vote. (Photo by Stew Milne for Alabama Reflector)With less than six months before voting begins,…
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Opinion | Trump’s civil fraud fees are above his budget. Is anyone surprised? – The Washington Post

Of course no one will lend Donald Trump the half-billion dollars he needs to put up while appealing his fraud case. Would you?In recent months, the former president has racked up a series of costly legal judgments for his many misdeeds. And when I say “costly,” I mean slightly pricier than the Trump-brand gold sneakers.…
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Trump eyeing Paul Manafort for 2024 campaign role, Washington Post reports – Reuters

Trump eyeing Paul Manafort for 2024 campaign role, Washington Post reports  Reuterssource

Judge Cannon seeks hypothetical jury instructions in Trump documents case – The Washington Post

The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s classified-documents case issued an unusual order late Monday regarding jury instructions at the end of the trial — even though she has not yet ruled on when the trial will be held, or a host of other issues.U.S. District Court Judge Aileen M. Cannon instructed lawyers to file proposed jury…
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Trump says Putin 'probably' involved in Navalny's death – POLITICO Europe

Republican candidate said he hopes he won’t have to choose between sending weapons to Kyiv and letting Russia “swallow” Ukraine. Donald Trump said Russian President Vladimir Putin was “probably” involved in the death of opposition leader Alexei Navalny, who died in an Arctic prison last month.“I don’t know, but perhaps, I mean possibly, I could say…
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Tamara Keith and Amy Walter on the response to Trump's escalating violent rhetoric – PBS NewsHour

Amna Nawaz Amna Nawaz Matt Loffman Matt Loffman Leave your feedbackNPR’s Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Amna Nawaz to discuss the latest political news, including Donald Trump’s escalating violent rhetoric and how lawmakers are responding, how establishment Republicans are dealing with Trump-endorsed candidates and President Biden’s…
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Trump can't secure $454 million appeal bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers say – CNBC

Trump can’t secure $454 million appeal bond in New York fraud case, his lawyers say  CNBCsource

Judge rules evidence related to ‘Access Hollywood’ tape admissible in Trump hush money trial – ABC News

Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels will also be allowed to testify.The judge overseeing former President Trump’s criminal prosecution in New York has denied Trump’s attempts to exclude evidence related to the Access Hollywood tape and testimony from key witnesses from his upcoming criminal trial, but prosecutors will not be permitted to play the infamous tape…
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Catch up on the day’s news: Trump’s bond, asbestos ban, OTC birth control – CNN

Catch up on the day’s news: Trump’s bond, asbestos ban, OTC birth control  CNNsource

Donald Trump's tangled web of legal and financial worries – Reuters

Donald Trump’s tangled web of legal and financial worries  Reuterssource

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is in discussions to help with reelection effort – CNN

Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is in discussions to help with reelection effort  CNNsource

Lawyers say ‘not possible’ for Trump to post bond in $454m civil fraud case – Al Jazeera English

The former US president is appealing a New York ruling that he inflated his wealth to deceive lenders and insurers.Lawyers for former United States President Donald Trump have told a New York appellate court that it is impossible for him to post a bond covering the full amount of his $454m civil fraud judgement while…
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Judge denies Trump’s bid to block Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels from testifying at New York criminal trial – CNN

Judge denies Trump’s bid to block Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels from testifying at New York criminal trial  CNNsource

Donald Trump's Autocratic Ambitions – Vanity Fair

Donald Trump’s Autocratic Ambitions  Vanity Fairsource

Donald Trump Will Win Presidential Endorsement of New England Patriots Ex Antonio Brown – For $500K – Sports Illustrated

Donald Trump Will Win Presidential Endorsement of New England Patriots Ex Antonio Brown – For $500K  Sports Illustratedsource

Trump lawyer knocks Georgia judge’s Fani Willis disqualification ruling – The Hill

An attorney representing former President Trump in his Georgia election interference case argued a judge did not go far enough after ruling Friday the case can move forward if either Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) or the prosecutor she had a romantic relationship with step aside.“While respecting the Court’s decision, we believe that the Court…
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Cheney hits back at Trump after he attacks Capitol riot investigation – USA TODAY

WASHINGTON – During a weekend of aggressive rhetoric, former President Donald Trump attacked former Rep. Liz Cheney, but the one-time Wyoming lawmaker, now one of his most vocal critics, hit back and accused him of being “afraid of the truth.”Trump, who has called for prosecuting a number of political opponents should he return to the…
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Judge rules 'Access Hollywood' tape admissible in Trump hush money trial – ABC News

Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels will also be allowed to testify.The judge overseeing former President Trump’s criminal prosecution in New York has denied Trump’s attempts to exclude evidence related to the Access Hollywood tape and testimony from key witnesses from his upcoming criminal trial, but prosecutors will not be permitted to play the infamous tape…
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Trump seeks to appeal judge's order keeping Fani Willis on Georgia case – The Washington Post

ATLANTA — Former president Donald Trump and several allies charged in the Georgia election interference case asked the presiding judge to let them appeal his ruling allowing Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis (D) to stay on the case.In a Monday court filing, Trump and eight co-defendants requested that Fulton County Superior Court Judge…
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Did Donald Trump Threaten 'Bloodbath' If He Loses? Here's What Happened – Newsweek

Did Donald Trump Threaten ‘Bloodbath’ If He Loses? Here’s What Happened  Newsweeksource

Trump is unable to make $464 million bond in civil fraud case, his lawyers tell court – CNN

Trump is unable to make $464 million bond in civil fraud case, his lawyers tell court  CNN Trump Says He Can’t Secure Bond for $454 Million Civil-Fraud Judgment  The Wall Street Journal Opinion | Letitia James Turns the Screws on Trump  The Wall Street Journal source

Trump faces 'insurmountable difficulties' in securing $464M bond in civil fraud case, his attorneys say – ABC News

Judge Arthur Engoron had ordered Trump to pay $355 million plus interest.Former President Donald Trump is facing "insurmountable difficulties" in obtaining a bond to satisfy the $464 million civil fraud judgment, his attorneys said Monday in a new appellate court filing, and the magnitude of which would require him to use real estate as collateral.Judge…
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