Jun 09 Watch 10:01 National security experts weigh in on Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman Following the federal indictment of former President Donald Trump, Geoff Bennett discussed the case with two experts in national security and handling classified documents, Oona Hathaway, a former special counsel at the Pentagon, and Jamil Jaffer, who served in the… Continue watching
May 23 Trump makes video appearance in New York criminal case, trial date tentatively set for late March By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Trump was spared a personal appearance at the courthouse, avoiding the mammoth security and logistical challenges that accompanied his arraignment last month. Continue reading
May 10 Watch 4:42 New York Congressman George Santos charged with fraud and money laundering By Lisa Desjardins, Saher Khan Republican Congressman George Santos was arrested Wednesday. A federal grand jury indicted the freshman lawmaker on 13 charges, ranging from wire fraud to money laundering. Rep. Santos was released on bond from a New York court after pleading not guilty… Continue watching
Apr 12 Trump sues former lawyer Michael Cohen, a key witness in criminal case By Larry Neumeister, Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump has sued the key witness in his criminal case, accusing one-time lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen of "vast reputational harm" for talking publicly about the hush-money payments at the heart of the case. Continue reading
Apr 12 Trump lawyer seeks monthlong ‘cooling off’ delay in rape claim trial By Associated Press Attorney Joseph Tacopina contends that Trump's right to a fair trial depends on a "cooling off" period following the former president's arraignment last week in a criminal case. Continue reading
Apr 11 Manhattan District Attorney Bragg sues Rep. Jordan over Trump indictment inquiry By Michael R. Sisak, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg filed a federal lawsuit against Rep. Jim Jordan on Tuesday, accusing the Republican of a "transparent campaign to intimidate and attack" him over his prosecution of former President Donald Trump. Continue reading
Apr 10 Virginia grand jury indicts mother of 6-year-old who shot teacher By Ben Finley, Denise Lavoie, Associated Press Prosecutor Howard Gwynn said in a news release that a grand jury sitting in Newport News on Monday charged the boy's 25-year-old mother with felony child neglect and a misdemeanor charge of endangering a child by reckless storage of a… Continue reading
Apr 05 What to expect next in the criminal case against Trump By Nicole Ellis, Casey Kuhn PBS NewsHour Digital Correspondent Nicole Ellis spoke with Jeffrey Bellin with William and Mary Law School to break down what the indictment by a Manhattan grand jury means and where it goes from here. Continue reading
Apr 04 WATCH: Trump speaks at Mar-a-Lago after pleading ‘not guilty’ in New York By Colleen Long, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press Flanked by American flags, former President Donald Trump delivered a campaign-style speech to cheering supporters at Mar-a-Lago Tuesday night. Continue reading
Apr 03 What’s an arraignment, and other questions answered about Trump’s New York charges By Alanna Durkin, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump's court appearance Tuesday will kick off an intense legal battle as the 2024 Republican presidential candidate also fights for his political life. Continue reading