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Jurors in Trump hush money trial hear recording of pivotal call
Jurors in Trump hush money trial hear recording of pivotal call

A visibly irritated Trump leaned forward at the defense table as prosecutors played a recording of Michael Cohen briefing his celebrity client on a plan to buy Karen McDougal's story of an extramarital relationship.

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Meet the candidates for Denison City Council Place 6

Braeden Wright (left) and Teresa Adams are contending for Denison City Council Place 6.

Meet the candidates for Denison City Council Place 6

As Saturday's special election approaches, Denison City Council candidates Teresa Adams and Braeden Wright share their campaign plans.

GOP-led states sue Biden administration over new rules aimed at closing 'gun show loophole'

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GOP-led states sue Biden administration over new rules aimed at closing 'gun show loophole'

By Devan Cole, CNN

Under pressure, Stitt withdraws cabinet nominee

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

Under pressure, Stitt withdraws cabinet nominee

Shelly Zumwalt will not be joining the Oklahoma governor's cabinet after an audit raised questions about her management of state funds.

Donald Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in hush money case

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Donald Trump fined $9,000 for violating gag order in hush money case

By Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle, Jeremy Herb and Eric Levenson, CNN

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

Takeaways from Day 8 of the Donald Trump hush money trial

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Takeaways from Day 8 of the Donald Trump hush money trial

By Jeremy Herb, Lauren del Valle and Kara Scannell, CNN

US announces $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine

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US announces $6 billion long-term military aid package for Ukraine

By Haley Britzky, CNN

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 seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear

On the left and right, Supreme Court justices seem to agree on a basic truth about the American system of government: No one is above the law, not even the president.

Ex-publisher details tabloid tactics at Trump trial

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Ex-publisher details tabloid tactics at Trump trial

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker explained to jurors how he paid for Karen McDougal’s story to keep her quiet about her alleged affair with Donald Trump.

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 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.

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.