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Biden attributes foreign travel and lack of rest as he nearly ‘fell asleep’ during the US Presidential Debate
Joe Biden said that he nearly fell asleep during the first Presidential Debate. He attributed this to his foreign visits and lack of rest before the debate. His performance during the debate has been under sharp focus as many Democrats call for his replacement on the ballot box.
US Presidential Election 2024: VP Kamala Harris emerges as the front runner to replace Joe Biden
US Vice-President Kamala Harris has emerged as the front runner among all Democrats to replace Joe Biden, if the party decides to replace him on the ballot box. Her administrative experience and political acumen favor her as compared to other candidates.
Joe Biden's lapses are said to be increasingly common and worrisome
Like many people his age, Biden, 81, has long experienced instances in which he mangled a sentence, forgot a name or mixed up a few facts, even though he could be sharp and engaged most of the time. But in interviews, people in the room with him more recently said that the lapses seemed to be growing more frequent, more pronounced and more worrisome.
Prosecutor won't oppose Trump sentencing delay in hush money case after high court immunity ruling
Legal troubles loom as Trump faces sentencing delay amidst scandalous hush money revelations, potentially impacting campaign dynamics and public image.
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.
Biden concedes debate fumbles but declares he will defend democracy. Democrats stick by him - for now
President Joe Biden faced anxieties over his debate performance against Donald Trump. There are concerns raised about his age and readiness to lead for another term, prompting discussions of a potential replacement. Despite acknowledging his debate shortcomings, Biden emphasised his ability to lead and criticised Trump's campaign tactics. Democratic leaders stood by Biden, urging focus on Trump's falsehoods and attacks. The party aimed to reassure supporters and maintain momentum for the upcoming election.
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Biden delivers uneven performance under Trump's barrage of falsehoods at first debate
Biden, 81, and Trump, 78, were under pressure to display their command of issues and avoid verbal stumbles as they sought a breakout moment in a race that opinion polls show has been deadlocked for months. Biden, in particular, has been dogged by concerns about his age and sharpness.
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.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleads guilty in deal with US that secures his freedom, ends legal fight
Julian Assange, founder of WikiLeaks, pleaded guilty to obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets, ending a prolonged legal battle over press freedom and national security. The deal, struck in Saipan, allows Assange to return to Australia without U.S. prison time. Assange had been jailed in the UK since 2019, resisting extradition. The plea resolves a Trump-era criminal case and highlights Assange's role in revealing military misconduct. His wife expressed relief, and Assange's supporters celebrate his impending freedom.
Classified files case: Prosecutors to urge judge to bar Trump from inflammatory comments about FBI
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon, presiding over the classified documents prosecution of Donald Trump, is considering a gag order to prevent him from making public comments that prosecutors argue could endanger FBI agents. Special counsel Jack Smith argues the restrictions are necessary due to Trump's false claims about FBI agents searching his Mar-a-Lago estate. The case, postponed indefinitely, faces several unresolved legal issues before trial.
What is the Florida classified documents case involving Donald Trump?
Former US President Donald Trump will be involved in three days of hearing in a case involving his conviction in the Florida classified documents case. The FBI had earlier pursued this case and had secured a conviction against the former president.
How Donald Trump's deny-everything strategy could hurt him at sentencing
It's a truism of the criminal justice system that defendants hoping for lenient treatment at their sentencing are expected to take responsibility for their actions, even express remorse. But that flies in the face of Trump's longtime refusal to acknowledge any wrongdoing, a tone that he often strikes to portray strength and present himself as a fighter under ceaseless attack.
Hush Money Trial: Can Donald Trump self-pardon from the case if he gets re-elected as US President?
Trump is the first former president to be convicted of a felony. A Manhattan jury found that Trump had misrepresented a hush money reimbursement as legal expenses to conceal a $130,000 payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels before the 2016 election.
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.
An angry Trump vows to keep fighting after guilty verdict
Donald Trump delivers defiant message at Trump Tower, ready to fight after guilty verdict related to hush money payments to a porn star.
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.
Closing arguments, jury instructions and maybe a verdict? Major week looms in Trump hush money trial
The testimony in Donald Trump's New York hush money trial has concluded, moving to closing arguments, jury deliberations, and a possible verdict. Closing arguments, starting Tuesday, will summarize key points, with the defense aiming to create reasonable doubt. Judge Merchan will instruct the jury on legal standards before deliberations. Jurors must reach a unanimous decision on 34 counts of falsifying business records, with potential for a mistrial if they remain deadlocked.
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.
The Apprentice gets cease and desist letter. Check out what Trump team and film producers say
Attorneys for Donald Trump are attempting to block the U.S. release of "The Apprentice," a film that talks about him. The movie, which premiered at Cannes, depicts Trump's early career. Producers defend the film as fair and balanced.
Donald Trump declines to testify at hush money trial as defense team rests case
Trump's lawyers had asked Merchan to dismiss the case before it reaches the jury, arguing that it rests on the testimony of a witness, the estranged former Trump fixer Michael Cohen, who has a well-documented history of lying.
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.
Ankush Aggarwal returns to Ola Cabs; declining H-1B visas for IT staff
Happy Tuesday! Ola Cabs founder Bhavish Aggarwal’s brother Ankush is back at the ride-hailing business. More on this in today’s ETtech Morning Dispatch.
Donald Trump may owe $100 million from double-dip tax breaks, audit shows
The New York Times and ProPublica revealed that Donald Trump employed a questionable accounting tactic to claim improper tax breaks on his Chicago tower, facing a potential $100 million+ tax bill. In recent months, Trump has also been ordered to pay $83.3 million in a defamation case and an additional $454 million in a civil fraud case brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Trump's lawyer presses Stormy Daniels at trial on request for money
Daniels' unflattering account of sex with Trump riveted jurors on Tuesday and served to remind U.S. voters of the more lurid aspects of his 2017-2021 presidency as he campaigns to win back the White House this year.
Trump documents trial start delayed indefinitely, judge orders
Trump, seeking to regain the presidency, previously had been scheduled to go to trial on May 20 in the documents case brought by Special Counsel Jack Smith, but the prosecution and defense had both acknowledged that date would need to be delayed.
Trump lawyer suggests hush money payment was extortion
Trump's lawyer challenges hush money payment as extortion in his criminal trial, aiming to undermine prosecution witnesses' credibility, including Stormy Daniels and Michael Cohen, who arranged the payment.
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."
Historic Trump trial shifts to grilling of potential jurors
In a historic criminal trial, prosecutors grill potential jurors for unbiased panelists in Trump's fraud case. The trial's high stakes demand a fair jury for the ex-president facing charges related to an alleged affair cover-up.
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