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what’s happening?
– Biden faces backlash over reported plan to withhold some weapons from Israel…
– Hunter Biden loses attempt to have criminal charges dismissed…
– President Trump’s stormy day in court…
“We are so innocent.”
Stormy Daniels finished testifying at the Trump trial before several other witnesses were called to the stand. Judge Juan Marchan also rejects Trump’s defense team’s request to dismiss a mistrial motion and amend the gag order after former porn performer Daniels finishes testifying. He issued a double denial.
Mr. Trump’s team has said that Mr. Daniels’ stay on the witness stand was extremely detrimental, and that he falsified business records in order to pay Mr. Daniels $130,000 to sign and non-disclosure agreements, and that he once had sex with Mr. Trump. He insisted he had nothing to do with the charges, which he did not share.
President Trump has consistently denied Daniels’ claims, and defense attorney Susan Necheres worked hard Thursday to point out how Daniels’ story has changed over the years. Trump’s lawyers argued that now that the porn actress has testified, Trump should be able to defend himself publicly. But Marchand disagreed, saying the gag order would remain despite Daniels being a difficult witness to control and much of her testimony being “unnecessary” and “irrelevant.”
“We are completely innocent,” Trump said after court adjourned Thursday. He accused Mr Marchand of being “totally inconsistent” and “corrupt”.
Former US President Donald Trump watches as defendant Stormy Daniels is questioned by defense attorney Susan Necheres during Trump’s criminal trial. (Reuters/Jane Rosenberg)
White House
Under wrap: Biden’s decision to halt arms shipments to Israel was reportedly kept quiet until after his Holocaust speech …read more
“Quid Pro Joe”: Biden’s article of impeachment is over threats to aid to Israel, Republican says …read more
“Falsehood and insult”: FBI retracts report that it encouraged employees to wiretap Americans without warrants …read more
was denied: Federal court rejects Hunter Biden’s appeal in Delaware case …read more
capitol hill
Summons to Congress: House Republicans invite disgraced Georgia prosecutor Nathan Wade to ‘interview’ with Judiciary Committee …read more
Act fast: Democrats ask Biden to issue amnesty to illegal aliens ahead of possible Trump victory …read more
Cavin: Republicans furious as Democrats score victory over Biden’s threat over Israeli arms aid …read more
Stories from the campaign trail
The explosion of videonomics: Billionaire CEO slams Bidennomics agenda, gives it a failing grade …read more
all about family: Barron Trump enters politics as Florida delegate at Republican convention …read more
campus chaos
‘what are you doing? ‘: University investigates after female student confronts trans woman in bathroom …read more
“National disgrace”: Universities will ‘pay a heavy price’ if they allow camping under new law …read more
All of America
Team up: 22 red states form coalition to sue Biden administration over Title IX changes …read more
IVF for everyone: New York City sues for denying IVF coverage to gay male employees …read more
“Reason for doubt”: Missouri files FOIA request seeking communications between Justice Department and Trump prosecutors …read more
“vacation”: Hundreds of illegal immigrants evade border security every day …read more
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