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Tuesday, Apr 30

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Trump Fined $9,000 For Violating Gag Order In Hush Money Case—Judge Warns Jail Time Could Follow

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Trump could be imprisoned if he violates the order again, Judge Juan Merchan warned.

Trump Complains About Trial Lawyer Blanche For Not Attacking Witnesses—And Jury Pool, Report Says

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Trump wants his attorney to attack the witnesses, jurors and judge, the Times reports.

Friday, Apr 26

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Here’s How Much Trump—And His Donors—Are Paying Attorneys In Hush Money Trial

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The former president has spent nearly $6 million of his donors’ money on the case through his PAC Save America since he was indicted in March 2023.

Thursday, Apr 25

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Supreme Court Suggests They’ll Further Delay Trump’s Election Trial As They Wrestle With Whether He Has ‘Immunity’

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How—and when—the court rules will determine if Trump’s federal election case will be tried before the election.

Giuliani, Eastman, Ellis, Bobb Indicted In Arizona—Here Are All The Former President’s Lawyers Now Facing Consequences

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Arizona is now the second state to bring criminal charges against Trump's lawyers over the 2020 election.

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Trump Attorney John Sauer Doubles Down On Argument That Presidents Are Immune From Assassinating Political Rivals At Supreme Court

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The Supreme Court is considering whether Trump is “immune” from criminal charges.

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Rudy Giuliani’s Mounting Legal Trouble: Here Are All The Issues Trump Attorney Faces Amid Arizona Indictment

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Arizona became the second state Wednesday to reportedly charge Giuliani based on his post-election efforts.

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Wednesday, Apr 24

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Abortion Back At Supreme Court Today As Justices Consider Whether Hospitals Must Provide Emergency Care

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The Biden administration argues hospitals must provide abortions under EMTALA in the case of emergencies, even if it conflicts with a state’s abortion ban.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Gag Order Hearing Doesn’t Go Well For Trump As Judge Tells Lawyer He’s Lost ‘All Credibility With The Court’

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Judge Juan Merchan has not yet ruled on whether Trump violated the gag order.

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Who Is Karen McDougal? What To Know About The Second Woman Paid Hush Money Over Alleged Affair With Trump.

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McDougal was paid $150,000 to shut down her allegations of an affair with Trump, but Trump and Michael Cohen did not reimburse that payment.

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What To Know About The Three Hush Money Scandals At The Center Of Trump’s Criminal Trial

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Stormy Daniels isn’t the only person whose payoff prosecutors will bring up at Trump's trial.

Monday, Apr 22

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Trump’s $175 Million Fraud Bond Survives After New York AG Strikes Deal

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The state had argued nothing was stopping Trump from taking money out of the account where the bond was being held.

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Prosecutors Accuse Trump Of ‘Criminal Conspiracy And A Coverup’ As Opening Arguments Begin

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Trump tried to “corrupt” the 2016 presidential election, and then lied “over and over and over again” to cover it up, prosecutors claimed.

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Prosecutors Can Ask Trump About Fraud Case, E. Jean Carroll If He Testifies, Judge Rules

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It remains unclear whether Trump will take the stand during his criminal trial.

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Supreme Court Case Today Will Decide Whether Homeless Can Be Banned From ‘Public Camping’

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The case concerns bans on “public camping,” which cities have used to ban homeless people from camping out in public places.

Trump Arrives In Court For Opening Arguments In ‘Hush Money’ Trial

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The trial will begin in earnest Monday following a week of jury selection.

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Trump’s First Criminal Trial Starts With Opening Arguments Today—Here’s Who Could Testify And What To Watch For

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As the criminal defendant, Trump is required to attend the proceedings.

Friday, Apr 19

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Trump’s $175 Million Fraud Bond Should Be Replaced Because Company Can’t Prove They Can Pay It, AG Argues

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The attorney general’s office argues the company that underwrote Trump’s bond isn’t “trustworthy nor competent.”

Thursday, Apr 18

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Here’s How Judge Merchan Could Punish Trump If He Disrupts Trial Or Violates Gag Order—Including Imprisonment

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The judge will decide next week if Trump violated the gag order against him, potentially resulting in penalties.

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Second Trump Juror Dismissed — As Judge Restricts Press

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One juror said she realized she couldn’t be unbiased after friends, family and colleagues identified her from press reports.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Prosecutors Want To Ask Trump About Fraud Case, E. Jean Carroll If He Testifies At Trial

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Trump has told reporters he plans to testify at the trial, though it’s unclear if he will.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Trump Scolded By Judge Merchan For ‘Muttering’ And ‘Intimidating’ Juror

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Trump was “muttering” near a potential juror after his attorneys found social media posts of celebrations after the 2020 election.

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Smartmatic Settles OANN Defamation Case: Here’s Where Dominion And Smartmatic’s Other Lawsuits Stand Now

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Dominion and Smartmatic still have nearly a dozen cases pending against right-wing defendants.

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Supreme Court Could Rule In Favor Of Jan. 6 Defendant—Here’s How That Could Affect Trump

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Justices considered whether Jan. 6 rioters can be convicted of obstructing an official proceeding—which Trump has also been charged with.

Monday, Apr 15

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Prosecutors Want Trump Fined $3,000 For Violating Judge Merchan’s Gag Order

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Prosecutors pointed to social media posts Trump has made criticizing potential witnesses in the criminal case.

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Trump’s Trial Will Include ‘Access Hollywood’ Tape—But Not Sexual Assault Allegations, Judge Rules

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The judge hammered out details of what evidence will be shown to the jury at trial as proceedings got underway Monday.

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Judge Merchan Denies Trump Request And Won’t Recuse Himself

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Judge Juan Merchan said Trump’s claims of the judge’s bias don’t justify him kicking him off the case.

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Trump Arrives In Court For First Day Of Criminal ‘Hush Money’ Trial

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The trial begins Monday with jury selection.

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Trump’s First Criminal Trial Starts Today—Here’s Who Could Show Up And What To Watch For

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As the criminal defendant, Trump is required to attend the proceedings.