The Latest Breaking News from Lisa Rubin

Trump again tries to delay sentencing

The former president's lawyers are again asking a federal court to take over his New York hush money case

Salon · Aug 30, 2024

Experts: GOP faking abortion moderation

The Trump campaign is trying to project "moderation," even as it signals its extremism to anti-abortion activists

Salon · Jul 9, 2024

Experts rip Cannon's "baffling" hearing

Cannon is letting Trump inflame his base by dragging out Jack Smith's plea to avoid potential "tragic event"

Salon · Jun 24, 2024

Experts: 1st Trump witness "devastating"

The "testimony could be critical in establishing Trump’s intent and knowledge," says MSNBC analyst Lisa Rubin

Salon · Apr 22, 2024

Expert: Trump touched 3rd rail at trial

Trump's outburst toward a prospective juror shows he's learned nothing from the E. Jean Carroll case, experts say

Salon · Apr 17, 2024

Prof: Hicks testimony may be devastating

"If the jury believes her, it would be devastating evidence against Trump and make a conviction much more certain"

Salon · Apr 13, 2024

"Familiar" billionaire backed Trump bond

Don Hankey is believed to be a shareholder in bank that gave Trump $225 million in loans

Salon · Apr 2, 2024

Expert flags massive Trump Tower debt

Don't expect Trump Tower to be at the top of the list of properties James may seize, says Lisa Rubin

Salon · Mar 21, 2024

Cannon opens up "nightmare scenario"

Cannon seemed to invite Trump to raise the argument again at trial, where Jack Smith can't appeal, expert says

Salon · Mar 15, 2024

Expert on Cannon's "frightening" signal

It "makes me think maybe she thinks she can get rid of this case without setting a trial date," Lisa Rubin says

Salon · Mar 14, 2024