Nov 06 As Trump testifies, judge in civil fraud trial reminds him that it’s ‘not a political rally’ By Jill Colvin, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press The testimony gives Donald Trump the opportunity to try to use the witness stand as a campaign platform, but its under-oath format, before a judge who has already fined him for incendiary comments outside of court, also invites clear peril. Continue reading
Nov 06 Trump set to testify in New York civil fraud trial By Jill Colvin, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Trump's appearance will also mark the beginning of what will likely be a defining feature of the 2024 election: a major candidate, on trial, using the witness stand as a campaign platform. Continue reading
Nov 03 Eric Trump testifies during day 2 of Trump Organization civil fraud trial By Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press The state lawsuit accuses Trump and his company of deceiving banks and insurers by exaggerating his wealth on his annual financial statements. Trump and other defendants, including sons Eric and Donald Trump Jr., deny the allegations. Continue reading
Nov 02 What you need to know about Ray Smith III’s 2020 election charges By Hannah Grabenstein Prosecutors alleged Smith worked to overturn the election, including by claiming to members of Georgia’s state Senate and House of Representatives that there had been widespread voter fraud. Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: Minnesota Supreme Court hears lawsuit to keep Trump off presidential ballot By Christine Fernando, Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Some of the justices suggested Thursday Congress is best positioned to decide whether Trump's role in the U.S. Capitol insurrection should prevent him from running. Continue reading
Nov 01 Donald Trump Jr. says he never worked on key documents at father’s civil fraud trial By Michael Sisak, Associated Press Trump Jr. said he signed off on statements as a trustee, but had left the work to outside accountants and the company's then-finance chief, Allen Weisselberg. Continue reading
Nov 01 Under Trump’s 2020 election case gag order, here’s what he can and can’t talk about By Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press There's plenty that former President Donald Trump can still say about the case. Continue reading
Nov 01 Judge indicates she may delay Trump’s classified documents trial By Terry Spencer, Eric Tucker, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon appeared ready to side with former President Donald Trump's attorneys in their request to postpone the trial, saying she “has a hard time seeing how realistically this (current schedule) would work" even as prosecutors pushed… Continue reading
Nov 01 Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump will testify at New York civil fraud trial that threatens the family’s empire By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Their testimony kicks off a blockbuster stretch as the trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James' lawsuit enters its second month. Continue reading
Nov 01 LISTEN: Supreme Court hears arguments on trademark rights in ‘Trump too small’ case By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court signaled Wednesday that it would rule against a man who wants to trademark the suggestive phrase “Trump too small.”… Continue reading