May 31 WATCH: A day after hush money conviction, Trump claims verdict is illegitimate By Michelle L. Price, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump launched into attacks on the judge in his criminal trial and continued to undermine New York's criminal justice system Friday as he tried to repackage his conviction on 34 felony charges as fuel, not an impediment, to his… Continue reading
May 30 Here's what to know about Trump's conviction in his hush money trial By Michael R. Sisak, Jill Colvin, Michelle L. Price, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Donald Trump's conviction on 34 felony counts marks the end of his historic hush money trial but the fight over the case is far from over. Now comes the sentencing and the prospect of a prison sentence. Continue reading
May 30 Republican lawmakers rally to Trump's defense after guilty verdict By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press Republicans rushed to Trump's defense, questioning the legitimacy of the trial and how it was conducted. House Speaker Mike Johnson said it was a "shameful day."… Continue reading
May 30 WATCH: Manhattan DA Bragg speaks after Trump found guilty in hush money trial By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Eric Tucker, Jill Colvin, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press The falsifying business records charges carry up to four years behind bars, though Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg would not say Thursday if prosecutors intend to seek imprisonment. Continue reading
May 30 Trump, now a convicted felon, could still vote in November if he's not in prison on Election Day By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press Trump was convicted Thursday of falsifying business records in a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through hush money payments to an adult film actor who said the two had sex. Continue reading
May 30 Watch 9:43 How the Biden campaign and Republicans are reacting to Trump's guilty verdict By Lisa Desjardins, Laura Barrón-López The historic conviction of Donald Trump comes against the backdrop of the current presidential election. Geoff Bennett and Amna Nawaz discussed the political consequences with Lisa Desjardins and Laura Barrón-López. Continue watching
May 30 Watch 5:38 Housing shortage, soaring costs a major concern for voters this election year, polls show By Geoff Bennett, Courtney Norris The cost of housing is a top financial concern for voters this election year, second only behind inflation, according to a Gallup poll this month. It comes as home prices in the U.S. jumped 6.5 percent in March compared to… Continue watching
May 30 WATCH: Trump found guilty in New York hush money trial -- PBS NewsHour Special Report By Associated Press The verdict from the 12-person jury was delivered Thursday in the Manhattan courtroom where prosecutors spent weeks presenting allegations that Trump participated in a hush money scheme. Continue reading
May 30 Deliberations in Trump hush money trial set to resume after judge rereads jury instructions By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Trump has pleaded not guilty and contends the Cohen payments were for legitimate legal services. He has also denied the alleged extramarital sexual encounter with Daniels. Continue reading
May 30 WATCH: Harris delivers commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy graduation By Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press Nearly 1,000 graduates were in attendance Thursday as Harris looked back to U.S. airpower during D-Day almost 80 years ago, and then forward to this generation’s edge on technological innovation. Continue reading