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Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump
Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump

A reluctant Donald Trump will be back in a New York City courtroom as his hush money trial resumes at the same time that the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments in Washington over whether he should be immune from prosecution for actions he took during his time as president.

Supreme Court hears arguments that could decide Trump's legal fate

Supreme Court hears arguments that could decide Trump's legal fate

Justices appeared ready to reject Donald Trump’s claims of sweeping immunity and the broad protections he has sought to shut down his federal election subversion case.

Oklahoma tourism czar under pressure to resign

Shelley Zumwalt, Executive Director of the Oklahoma Department of Tourism and Recreation.

Oklahoma tourism czar under pressure to resign

The state auditor found that Shelley Zumwalt failed to disclose a conflict of interest as head of a state agency.

Federal judge upholds verdict in E. Jean Carroll case and denies Trump's motion for a new trial

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Federal judge upholds verdict in E. Jean Carroll case and denies Trump's motion for a new trial

By Kara Scannell and Michael Williams, CNN

LIVE: More testimony at Trump election interference trial

LIVE: More testimony at Trump election interference trial

The former president is on trial in New York on felony charges of falsifying business records to boost his electoral prospects in the 2016 presidential election.

LIVE: Supreme Court hears Trump immunity claim

LIVE: Supreme Court hears Trump immunity claim

Listen to live audio as the Supreme Court hears arguments on whether former President Donald Trump can claim presidential immunity over criminal election interference charges.

Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows

Arizona indicts 18 in election interference case, including Giuliani and Meadows

Eleven Republicans who submitted a document to Congress falsely declaring Donald Trump beat Joe Biden in Arizona in the 2020 presidential election have been charged with conspiracy, fraud and forgery.

Oklahoma lawmakers work to overturn Survivors' Act veto

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Oklahoma lawmakers work to overturn Survivors' Act veto

Senate Bill 1420 allows for more lenient sentencing for victims of domestic violence who are convicted of crimes against their abusers.

Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

Supreme Court appears skeptical that state abortion bans conflict with federal health care law

The Supreme Court is considering a case that will determine when doctors can provide abortions during medical emergencies in states with bans enacted after the high court’s sweeping decision overturning Roe v. Wade.

Biden signs foreign aid bill providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine

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Biden signs foreign aid bill providing crucial military assistance to Ukraine

By Michael Williams, Arlette Saenz and Kevin Liptak, CNN

Biden just signed a potential TikTok ban into law. Here's what happens next

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Biden just signed a potential TikTok ban into law. Here's what happens next

By Brian Fung, CNN

Prosecutors outline unprecedented case against Trump

Donald Trump in court before opening statements at his election interference trial on April 22, 2024.

Prosecutors outline unprecedented case against Trump

There’s “nothing wrong with trying to influence an election,” said attorneys for the former president as his trial began.

Early voting underway in Grayson County races

Early voting underway in Grayson County races

In addition to Denison mayor and council seats, the Whitesboro ISD is seeking approval of a $118 million bond package.

The Latest | Lawyers in Trump hush money case paint competing portraits of him in opening statements

The Latest | Lawyers in Trump hush money case paint competing portraits of him in opening statements

Opening statements in Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial are set to begin.

LIVE: Opening statements at Trump trial

Donald Trump in court before opening statements at his election interference trial on April 22, 2024.

LIVE: Opening statements at Trump trial

Jurors in Donald Trump's New York election interference case heard opening statements Monday in the first criminal trial of a former United States president.

House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel

The House approved an aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan on April 20, 2024.

House passes billions in aid for Ukraine and Israel

The $95 billion package will go to the Senate, where passage in the coming days is nearly assured.

House passes legislation that could ban TikTok in the US amid high-stakes vote on foreign aid

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House passes legislation that could ban TikTok in the US amid high-stakes vote on foreign aid

By Brian Fung, CNN

Final jurors seated for Trump's hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday

Final jurors seated for Trump's hush money case, with opening statements set for Monday

A third panel of potential jurors is set to be questioned in Donald Trump’s hush money case, drawing jury selection a step closer to completion in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.

Opening statements set for Monday in Trump criminal trial

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Opening statements set for Monday in Trump criminal trial

An appellate judge rejected the former president’s latest bid to halt the case as a hectic day in court set the stage for opening statements to begin Monday.

Court: Texas attorney general can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton speaks at a rally in front of the White House on January 6, 2021.

Court: Texas attorney general can be disciplined for suit to overturn 2020 election

A disciplinary committee of the State Bar of Texas accused Paxton in 2022 of making false claims of fraud in a lawsuit that questioned President Joe Biden's victory.

Gunter residents upset as plans for BNSF logistics center remain in limbo

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Gunter residents upset as plans for BNSF logistics center remain in limbo

"They don't belong here; we don't want them," said Gunter resident Annie Rich.

LIVE: Trump on trial Day 4

LIVE: Trump on trial Day 4

Donald Trump is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.

Oklahoma Legislature passes bill to ban AI-generated child porn

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Oklahoma Legislature passes bill to ban AI-generated child porn

The bill would prohibit the manufacture of any digitally-altered images of anyone under the age of 18.

'We have our jury' in Trump election interference trial

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'We have our jury' in Trump election interference trial

By the end of the day Thursday, the jury in the first criminal trial of a former president in US history had been seated.

The Latest | 12 jurors and 1 alternate seated in Trump hush money case

The Latest | 12 jurors and 1 alternate seated in Trump hush money case

Jury selection in Donald Trump's hush money trial enters a pivotal phase as the former president returns to court.

LIVE: Jury seated in Trump election interference trial

LIVE: Jury seated in Trump election interference trial

Donald Trump is facing felony charges related to a 2016 hush money payment to adult film actress Stormy Daniels.