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Hope Hicks says Trump is a "hard worker" who ran his company "like a small family business"

Hope Hicks, the former Trump aide testifying in his criminal trial, has said that spoke with the former president and his fixer, Michael Cohen, the...

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"Please let your attorney know": Judge tells Trump he can testify at his hush money trial

Donald Trump has falsely claimed that he can "not testify" in his own trial because of the gag order. On Friday, Judge Juan Merchan corrected him. ...

yesterday 10

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"Worse than anything else": Expert says Trump's attacks on jurors are "especially" troubling

Donald Trump’s attacks on witnesses have garnered much attention, but it’s his attacks on jurors that are “worse than anything else,” former...

yesterday 7

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Former prosecutor notes "oddity" in Trump's trial defense: One of his attorneys isn't talking

Former federal prosecutor Andrew Weissmann says the seating of Trump's defense lawyers may reveal something important. Speaking to MSNBC's Nicolle...

yesterday 5

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The Biden Administration Is Reportedly Moving to Reclassify Marijuana

The proposed reclassification would recognize that cannabis has medical uses and less potential for abuse.

30.04.2024 6

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Biden administration admits that marijuana isn't as dangerous as heroin, moves to reclassify drug

Marijuana is finally on track to be reclassified as a less dangerous drug by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, multiple news outlets reported...

30.04.2024 10

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"The truth is incriminating": Prosecutors get direct messages from former Trump lawyer Ken Chesebro

The Michigan prosecutors investigating efforts to subvert the 2020 election recently obtained hundreds of messages from pro-Trump lawyer Kenneth...

30.04.2024 6

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Pro-Palestine protesters take over campus building at Columbia University

After weeks of protests on Columbia University’s campus, including walk outs and encampments, tensions escalated early Tuesday morning after...

30.04.2024 5

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Bernie Sanders blasts Netanyahu for “ethnic cleansing” in Gaza

Senator Bernie Sanders said Israel’s treatment of Gaza is “ethnic cleansing,” calling out Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday. ...

28.04.2024 5

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Mitch McConnell says we face more formidable problems now than during World War II

Minority leader of the U.S. Senate, Mitch McConnell, appeared on NBC's "Meet the Press" on Sunday morning to discuss the Biden administration, aid to...

28.04.2024 20

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Biden stole the White House correspondents’ dinner by dishing it out and taking it in return

The White House correspondents’ dinner, also known as the “nerd prom,” is a century-old event where journalists, politicians and celebrities...

28.04.2024 10

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"National Enquirer gold": Trump's alleged tryst would have sold lots of papers, David Pecker says

David Pecker, former publisher of the National Enquirer, admitted Friday that he would have loved to publish the story of Karen McDougal, a former...

26.04.2024 10

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Kristi Noem killed her pet dog, "Cricket," after the animal misbehaved on a hunting trip, she says

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem, a Republican seen as a potential running mate for Donald Trump, tells a story in her new about shooting and killing her...

26.04.2024 10

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Jack Smith may have a "trick up his sleeve" to avoid delay of Trump's election interference trial

While the U.S. Supreme Court seems unlikely to accept Donald Trump’s claims of absolute immunity, many expect the justices to effectively delay...

26.04.2024 9

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Georgia Democrats condemn "dangerous escalation" after police detain Emory University protesters

During a pro-Palestine protest at Emory University, two professors were detained and 28 protesters were arrested, including 20 Emory community...

26.04.2024 5

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Trump discussed hush payment to Playboy model Karen McDougal with David Pecker, jurors hear

David Pecker, former publisher of the National Enquirer, testified Tuesday that he paid Karen McDougal — a former Playboy model who alleges she had...

23.04.2024 10

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David Pecker says he published attacks on Ted Cruz at the request of Trump's personal fixer

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker testified Tuesday that Michael Cohen helped direct tabloid attacks on Trump’s Republican...

23.04.2024 30

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Republicans seize on student protests, demand Biden squash pro-Palestine speech with National Guard

Republican lawmakers are seeking to exploit turmoil on college campuses for political gain, some now demanding that President Joe Biden deploy...

23.04.2024 10

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Trump valet Walt Nauta was promised a presidential pardon if he lied to the FBI, witness claims

Unsealed court filings in the federal classified documents investigation show that former President Donald Trump’s valet and personal aide Walter...

23.04.2024 10

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Trump is too "frugal" to have paid so much money for a hush payment, his lawyer says

In his opening statements, Donald Trump’s lawyer Todd Blanche took a stab at painting the criminal defendant as an innocent and “frugal” family...

22.04.2024 9

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"Criminal conspiracy": Jury to hear phone call between Trump and Cohen discussing hush payment

Manhattan prosecutors say that they will present a recorded phone call between Michael Cohen and Donald Trump to support their claim that the the...

22.04.2024 10

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"A harbinger of what’s to come": New poll shows RFK Jr.'s campaign could sink Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s independent campaign for president appears to hurt Donald Trump more than it does President Joe Biden, according to the latest...

22.04.2024 20

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“It would be a disaster”: Judge’s ruling could “short-circuit” Trump’s plan to testify at trial

The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush-money trial on Monday ruled that prosecutors can confront the former president with his past...

22.04.2024 40

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Jodie Foster celebrates wedding anniversary and hand and footprint ceremony on same day

All smiles for Jodie Foster this Friday when she was honored outside the TCL Chinese theatre in Hollywood — five blocks from where she grew...

21.04.2024 10

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House approves $61 billion in military aid for Ukraine, much to the chagrin of Russia

The U.S. House of Representatives approved $61 billion of military aid for Ukraine to help in its defense against Russia, after months of stalling....

21.04.2024 8

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Lawmakers vote to ban TikTok, again — solidifying Congress’ stance by giving the company more time

The House passed legislation on Saturday that could ban TikTok in the United States if its Chinese parent ByteDance Ltd, doesn’t divest its...

21.04.2024 40

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Limited Israeli attack prompts muted response in Iran, anger among Israeli far-right

Early Friday morning local time, Israel launched a limited attack on Iran, prompting a muted response from the Islamic Republic and criticism from a...

19.04.2024 6

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“Very selfish and self-serving”: Trump forced to hear stinging criticism from prospective jurors

During the first week of Donald Trump’s criminal trial in Manhattan, the former president has been forced to sit and listen to the unfiltered and...

19.04.2024 8

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AOC blasts "asymmetric crackdowns" after Ilhan Omar's daughter is suspended for Palestine protest

Barnard College has suspended Isra Hirsi, the daughter of Rep. Ilhan Omar, after she participated in a pro-Palestine protest on campus. Hirsi...

19.04.2024 10

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Journalist who said NPR has a "liberal" bias quits amid pushback from former colleague

Uri Berliner, a former editor at National Public Radio, resigned this week following an uproar sparked by his allegations of left-wing bias at the...

19.04.2024 10

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Trump "looks furious" after judge chides him for muttering during jury selection

Former President Donald Trump’s old antics — his whining, pouting and muttering — are making an appearance in Manhattan this week. In...

16.04.2024 4

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“We’re screwed”: Congressional Republicans could oust Speaker Mike Johnson over Ukraine funding

Speaker Mike Johnson’s decision to move forward with long-stalled Ukraine aid has spurred a MAGA revolt, with Rep. Thomas Massie of Kentucky...

16.04.2024 10

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Prosecutors file Trump contempt motion over "thugs" post on Truth Social

Prosecutors have filed a motion against former President Donald Trump, seeking to hold him in contempt for violating his gag order with recent...

16.04.2024 4

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Republican Senator Tom Cotton urges followers to attack pro-Palestine protesters who block traffic

Back in 2020, Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton took to The New York Times to demand that U.S. soldiers be deployed against protesters. Now he's again...

16.04.2024 5

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A "deeply uncomfortable" Trump stares down journalist who reported that he fell asleep in court

A cranky Donald Trump glared at New York Times reporter Maggie Haberman when he awoke from a courtroom power nap during his trial on Monday and found...

16.04.2024 20

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Trump falsely claims Judge Merchan won't let him attend his son Barron's graduation

Former President Donald Trump falsely claimed Monday that “Conflicted and Corrupt New York State Judge” Juan Merchan intends to prevent him from...

16.04.2024 20

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Mike Johnson basks in Trump’s shadow while all flood lights turn to Marjorie Taylor Greene

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) brags that Donald Trump has him covered, in the midst of Marjorie Taylor Greene’s threats to boot him from office....

14.04.2024 20

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"SNL" pokes fun at Donald Trump’s centrist view on abortion bans

"Saturday Night Live" weighed-in on Donald Trump's abortion ban claims, with "Weekend Update" hosts Colin Jost and Michael Che shining a light on...

14.04.2024 7

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Iran’s attack on Israeli soil caused little damage, but now it’s Israel's move

On Saturday night, Iran launched a barrage of over 300 drones, cruise, and ballistic missiles toward Israel as a response to a suspected Israeli...

14.04.2024 8

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Parents of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley sentenced to 10 to 15 years in prison

Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of mass killer Ethan Crumbley, were convicted of involuntary manslaughter in connection with the deadliest...

09.04.2024 8

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"No force in the world" will stop Israel form invading Rafah, Netanyahu claims

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Tuesday that he still intends to invade the southern Gaza city of Rafah, despite U.S. objections. ...

09.04.2024 9

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An activist working for RFK Jr. said the candidate could help return Trump to the White House

Rita Palma, an anti-vaccine activist who has worked as a consultant for Robert Kennedy Jr.'s campaign and helped him get on the New York state ballot,...

09.04.2024 7

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Trump blasts MAGA ally Lindsey Graham after the South Carolina senator criticizes abortion stance

Sen. Lindsey Graham and former President Donald Trump have been close allies in recent years. But following Trump’s comments on abortion...

09.04.2024 10

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Former government lawyers say we need to limit the president's ability to deploy U.S. troops at home

A bipartisan group of former national security officials and lawyers is calling for new restrictions on a president's ability to deploy troops on U.S....

08.04.2024 7

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Trump claims credit for state abortion bans even as he denies seeking a federal prohibition

On Monday, former President Donald Trump sought to distance himself from an unpopular federal ban on abortion, even as he rightly took credit for the...

08.04.2024 3

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