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One crazy week: Biden debate fallout upends White House race
The US presidential race between Joe Biden and Donald Trump has been tumultuous due to Biden's poor performance in the first televised debate of the 2024 campaign. Biden appeared flustered and fatigued, while Trump presented his usual self-confidence and falsehoods. Despite this, some wealthy Democratic Party donors were unconvinced, demanding Biden produce concrete proof of his vitality through more unscripted public engagements.
Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani disbarred from New York for Trump's false 2020 election claims
Former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been disbarred for his involvement in Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference, the New York State appellate court ruled. The disbarment, effective immediately, comes as Giuliani faces bankruptcy due to a USD 150 million defamation case and multiple lawsuits. The court cited Giuliani’s false statements and misconduct, highlighting his role in undermining the electoral process. Giuliani has vowed to appeal the decision, calling it politically motivated and corrupt.
What to know about the Supreme Court immunity ruling in Trump's 2020 election interference case
The Supreme Court's ruling on Monday ensures that former President Donald Trump won't face trial for the 2020 election interference case before the November election. While the indictment against him wasn't dismissed, the ruling grants Trump substantial immunity for official acts, complicating the prosecution's case. President Biden criticized the decision as undermining the rule of law and emphasized that Americans must judge Trump's actions. The case returns to District Judge Tanya Chutkan for further analysis, likely delaying proceedings until after the election.
Supreme Court sends Trump immunity case back to lower court, dimming chance of trial before election
The Supreme Court has extended the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 presidential election loss. The historic 6-3 ruling by the justices stated that former presidents have absolute immunity from prosecution for their official acts and no immunity for unofficial acts. The outcome means additional delay before Trump could face trial in the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
Judge in Trump classified documents case grants his request for one hearing, denies bid for another
A federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former President Donald Trump granted the defense's request for a hearing to determine if prosecutors improperly breached attorney-client privilege. However, the judge denied a request for a hearing on a separate claim that the Justice Department had submitted false or misleading information for a search warrant at Trump’s Florida estate.
US Presidential Elections: Georgia, setting for Joe Biden- Donald Trump debate, as divided as America itself
US Presidential Elections: Atlanta, Georgia, the site of the upcoming presidential debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump, holds significant political and cultural weight beyond just being a debate venue. As the birthplace of CNN, the city has long been a hub of media influence, shaping national discourse. This debate, hosted by CNN, underscores Atlanta's role in the electoral process, highlighting Georgia's emergence as a swing state in recent elections.
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Assange's plea deal sets a chilling precedent, but it could have been worse
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, has reached a plea deal with prosecutors, affecting American press freedoms but allowing him to walk free after more than five years in British custody. The agreement, concluded on Wednesday in a courtroom in a remote U.S. commonwealth in the Western Pacific, involved Assange pleading guilty to one charge of violating the Espionage Act.
Prosecutor says 'no one is above the law' as he urges jurors to convict Hunter Biden in gun case
Prosecutor calls FBI agent as final witness in Hunter Biden trial, with family members including Jill and James Biden present in court.
Donald Trump's attorney says he was 'shocked' the former president took the verdict with 'solemness'
Donald Trump's lawyer, Todd Blanche, expressed surprise at Trump's composed reaction to being convicted, making him the first former U.S. president convicted of a crime, in a Manhattan courtroom by a jury foreman repeating 'guilty' 34 times.
Who is Stormy Daniels, the porn star at the center of Trump's criminal conviction?
Adult film star Stormy Daniels testified against Donald Trump, who was found guilty of covering up a payment to her before the 2016 election. The encounter took place while Trump was married to Melania.
Donald Trump has been convicted. Can he still run for President?
Former President Donald Trump, facing felony convictions, remains a competitive presidential candidate despite upcoming sentencing. Legal questions arise regarding his eligibility and potential ballot restrictions.
Trump will try to turn his guilty verdict into campaign fuel
Donald Trump, facing 34 felony convictions linked to the 2016 election, plans to leverage the verdict as campaign fuel. He claimed that the verdict was politically motivated. Trump remained defiant and ready to fight, with his team insisting the outcome would not affect the election. Following the guilty verdict, Trump's campaign rallied supporters, labeling him a "political prisoner" and selling black "Make America Great Again" caps in response.
“Mother Teresa could not beat these charges,” Trump says after being convicted in hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump has defiantly responded to his conviction on 34 felony counts, denouncing the trial as a disgrace. The Manhattan jury found him guilty of falsifying business records in connection to a hush money payment to porn actor Stormy Daniels during his 2016 campaign.
Donald Trump is a convicted felon. Now what?
Former U.S. President Trump, convicted but free pending sentencing for falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment. Next steps in the legal process outlined. Future implications on the Nov. 5 election discussed.
Trump trial reaches its end game
The historic trial of Donald Trump, accused of falsifying business records to buy Stormy Daniels' silence about a 2006 encounter, nears its end. If convicted, Trump faces up to four years in prison on each of 34 counts, but unlikely to get jail time. The trial's outcome could impact the 2020 election.
Indian-American candidate wins Democratic primary in Georgia: Susheela Jayapal loses in Oregon
Ashwin Ramaswami's victory in the Democratic primary in Georgia is indeed historic, potentially making him the youngest ever elected representative in the State of Georgia and the first Indian-American to win this position in the state. On the other hand, while Susheela Jayapal's loss in her Congressional primary bid in Oregon is disappointing, her campaign focused on values and vision, showcasing her commitment to progressive causes. Both candidates have made significant strides in American politics, reflecting the growing influence of Indian-Americans in the country's political landscape.
Judge in the Florida Trump classified documents case will hear more arguments on dismissing charges
On Wednesday, Cannon was scheduled to hear arguments on a Trump request to dismiss the indictment on grounds that it fails to clearly articulate a crime and instead amounts to "a personal and political attack against President Trump" with a "litany of uncharged grievances both for public and media consumption."
Donald Trump wants to control the Justice Department and FBI. His allies have a plan
Donald Trump's allies aim to reshape the Justice Department to align with conservative causes, potentially compromising its independence and core values in a second Trump presidency.
Third week of testimony in Trump's hush money trial draws to a close, with Michael Cohen yet to come
Daniels' story of an alleged sexual encounter with Trump was a crucial building block for prosecutors, who are seeking to show that the Republican and his allies buried unflattering stories in the waning weeks of the 2016 presidential election in an effort to illegally influence the race.
Stormy Daniels takes witness stand at Trump trial
Stormy Daniels testified in the trial involving hush money with Trump. The legal battle intensifies as key figures like Michael Cohen and Joe Biden impact the courtroom drama, complicating the real estate tycoon's defense strategy.
Trump accuses Biden of running 'Gestapo administration'
In a private address to donors, former President Donald Trump accused President Joe Biden of running a "Gestapo administration," likening it to the Nazi police in Germany. Trump made these comments at a donor retreat at his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, where he also criticized prosecutors involved in his criminal indictments. The remarks came after Trump complained about the politically motivated nature of the indictments against him. The White House denounced Trump's rhetoric, contrasting Biden's approach to governance and accusing Trump of echoing fascist rhetoric.
Grand jury indicts 18 in Arizona fake elector scheme; Donald Trump is unindicted co-conspirator
18 charged in Arizona fake elector scheme implicating Trump, Giuliani, Goodman. Meadows, Electoral College part of case. Trials in Washington, D.C., Georgia focus on election concerns, electoral votes, popular vote.
Trump was warned to return records to archives, unsealed documents say
"Whatever you have, give everything back -- let them come here and get everything," the unnamed associate told Trump, according to an interview the person gave the FBI. "Don't give them a noble reason to indict you, because they will."
Trump cancels rally because of weather, proving the difficulty of balancing a trial and campaign
Trump called into the rally site near the Wilmington airport less than an hour before he was scheduled to take the stage and apologized to a few thousand supporters who had gathered throughout the afternoon under initially sunny skies that later darkened with storm clouds.
How a hush money scandal tied to a porn star led to Trump's first criminal trial
Trump faces trial in New York for hush money payments to suppress stories of extramarital affairs. The case involves payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal orchestrated by Michael Cohen and the National Enquirer tabloid.
Trump Georgia election subversion judge dismisses some charges
The judge in Donald Trump's Georgia election subversion trial dismissed some charges against him and his co-defendants, stating that prosecutors' allegations were not detailed enough. The case, which includes three counts against Trump, is one of four criminal prosecutions Trump faces as he tries to unseat Democratic President Joe Biden.
Trump's language increasingly aggressive when describing possible second term
On the economy, Trump has said he is considering imposing a 10 percent tariff on almost all imports into the United States and stripping China of special trade rights. Trump said he would manage to end the war in Ukraine "in 24 hours" but gave no details on how he would accomplish this.
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