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Experts alarmed at Trump witness payouts

“Is this bad? ‘Cause it seems bad,” tweeted conservative attorney George Conway

Salon · Jun 4, 2024

There were so many complaints against the judge in Trump’s Mar-a-Lago case that the court quit taking them

Complaints flooded a Florida clerk’s office with questions about the ‘correctness of her rulings’ in the classified docs case

The Independent UK · Jun 4, 2024

‘The necessary steps to secure our border’: Biden defends decision to impose limits on asylum seekers – as it happened

President to speak from the White House after just-announced order to close the US-Mexico border when authorities determine it is ‘overwhelmed’

The Guardian - US · Jun 4, 2024

Trump’s rhetoric after his felony conviction is designed to distract, stoke fear and ease the way for an anti-democratic strongman

After a jury convicted Donald Trump of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a politically damaging relationship, he responded by warning viewers of his post-verdict news conference: “If they can do this to me, they can do this to anyone.”

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024

Wisconsin is a key swing state this year – and has a history of being unpredictable

Voters in Wisconsin – now considered a critical swing state ahead of the 2024 presidential election – may be among the most unpredictable in the nation.

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024

Trump’s lawyers in lawsuits claiming he won in 2020 are getting punished for abusing courts and making unsupported claims and false statements

Over the past four years, U.S. courts and state bar associations have taken action to protect the integrity of the U.S. judicial system by penalizing attorneys who filed meritless lawsuits claiming – without evidence – that the 2020 presidential election results were invalid.

The Conversation · Jun 4, 2024

Trump Campaign, RNC Raise Record $141M In May After Hush Money Conviction

It marks a significant turnaround for Trump's fundraising efforts compared to earlier in the year when his campaign struggled to match President Biden's pace.

International Business Times · Jun 4, 2024

President Biden Calls Trump A 'Convicted Felon' At Connecticut Fundraising Event

Speaking at a campaign event in Greenwich, Connecticut, on Monday, Biden took swipes at the narrative pushed by Trump that the judicial process was unfair.

International Business Times · Jun 4, 2024

Trump Campaign Raises 1 Million In May Fundraising

Trump's campaign and RNC raised 1 million in May post-verdict, signaling strong support. Biden campaign suggests Trump's wealthy associates are backing ...

Top News · Jun 4, 2024

Georgia Appeals Court To Hear Trump Election Interference Case

Appeals court to hear arguments in October on the election interference case against Trump, with potential impact on trial timing and prosecutor's involvement.

Top News · Jun 4, 2024