Apr 23 Analysis: Supreme Court will weigh whether Trump is immune from prosecution. Here’s what to watch By Marcia Coyle The U.S. Supreme Court wraps up arguments for this term with two of the most contentious issues of the year: abortion and former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution. Continue reading
Apr 23 Judge to weigh in on request to hold Trump in contempt for breaking gag order By Gary Fields, Associated Press The hearing could result in further financial punishment for Trump, who last year was fined $15,000 for twice violating a gag order imposed at his New York civil fraud trial. But whether it deters him from future incendiary comments, or… Continue reading
Apr 23 What to know in the Supreme Court case about immunity for former President Trump By Mark Sherman, Associated Press Never before has a former president faced criminal charges so the court hasn't had occasion to take up the question of whether the president's unique role means he should be shielded from prosecution, even after he has left office. Continue reading
Apr 22 Watch 6:16 What happened in the courtroom during opening statements in Trump’s hush money trial By William Brangham, Ali Schmitz Opening statements began Monday in the first criminal trial of Donald Trump. Prosecutors accused Trump and his associates of falsifying business records during his 2016 campaign to conceal an alleged extramarital affair. But the former president’s attorney said he was… Continue watching
Apr 22 LISTEN: Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump’s claim of absolute immunity but case could be delayed further Chief Justice John Roberts was among at least five members of the court Thursday who appeared likely to reject the claim of absolute immunity that would stop the prosecution of Trump on charges he conspired to overturn his 2020 election… Continue reading
Apr 22 Trump tried to ‘corrupt’ the 2016 election, hush money prosecutor alleges in opening statement By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Eric Tucker, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press A defense lawyer countered by saying that Trump “was innocent” and that the case should never have been brought. Continue reading
Apr 22 How opening statements in Trump’s hush money criminal trial will make history By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Eric Tucker, Jake Offenhartz, Associated Press Prosecutors accuse Donald Trump of a hush money scheme aimed at preventing damaging stories about his personal life from becoming public. Continue reading
Apr 21 Who are the key players at Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial? By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Donald Trump’s hush money criminal trial shifts to opening statements Monday, followed by the start of witness testimony. Here's a look at the key players in the historic first criminal trial of a former U.S. president. Continue reading
Apr 20 Man who set himself on fire near courthouse where Trump is on trial dies of his injuries By Associated Press The New York City Police Department told The Associated Press early Saturday that the man was declared dead by staff at an area hospital. Continue reading
Apr 19 Opening statements set for Monday in Trump’s hush money case after judge rejects latest bid to delay By Jennifer Peltz, Michael R. Sisak, Jake Offenhartz, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press An appeals court judge rejected a last-minute bid by the Republican to halt the trial over his claims that jury selection was unfairly rushed. Continue reading