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Live updates: Judge says closing arguments in Trump’s hush money trial will be next week

Michael Cohen is expected to continue his testimony Monday in Donald Trump’s trial on allegations of business fraud related to a hush money payment.
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Live updates: Judge says closing arguments in Trump’s hush money trial will be next week

Michael Cohen is expected to continue his testimony Monday in Donald Trump’s trial on allegations of business fraud related to a hush money payment.

Live updates: Michael Cohen to resume testifying as Trump hush money trial nears end

Michael Cohen is expected to continue his testimony Monday in Donald Trump’s trial on allegations of business fraud related to a hush money payment.
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Live updates: Michael Cohen to resume testifying as Trump hush money trial nears end

Michael Cohen is expected to continue his testimony Monday in Donald Trump’s trial on allegations of business fraud related to a hush money payment.

Election 2024 live updates: A busy week ahead for Biden; Trump’s trial nears end

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
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Election 2024 live updates: A busy week ahead for Biden; Trump’s trial nears end

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.

Biden trumpets progress for Black Americans in Detroit and at Morehouse College

The president aimed to leverage appearances at an NAACP event in Detroit and at a commencement speech in Atlanta to make inroads with a constituency that has drifted away from him in recent polls.
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Biden trumpets progress for Black Americans in Detroit and at Morehouse College

The president aimed to leverage appearances at an NAACP event in Detroit and at a commencement speech in Atlanta to make inroads with a constituency that has drifted away from him in recent polls.

Binoculars and batteries: What it’s like covering Trump’s hush money trial

Washington Post reporters Shayna Jacobs and Devlin Barrett describe the daily routine of covering Donald Trump’s trial in Manhattan criminal court.
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Binoculars and batteries: What it’s like covering Trump’s hush money trial

Washington Post reporters Shayna Jacobs and Devlin Barrett describe the daily routine of covering Donald Trump’s trial in Manhattan criminal court.

Biden trumpets progress for Black Americans at Morehouse College

Although a handful of Morehouse students expressed discontent over the president’s support of Israel’s war in Gaza, no one interrupted Biden’s commencement speech.
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Biden trumpets progress for Black Americans at Morehouse College

Although a handful of Morehouse students expressed discontent over the president’s support of Israel’s war in Gaza, no one interrupted Biden’s commencement speech.

Judge Merchan faces critical decisions as Trump’s trial nears its end

The New York Supreme Court justice has stayed calm amid tense courtroom battles in Donald Trump’s hush money trial and public attacks by Trump and his allies.
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Judge Merchan faces critical decisions as Trump’s trial nears its end

The New York Supreme Court justice has stayed calm amid tense courtroom battles in Donald Trump’s hush money trial and public attacks by Trump and his allies.

As Trump’s trial nears its end, Judge Merchan faces critical decisions

The New York Supreme Court justice has stayed calm amid tense courtroom battles in Donald Trump’s hush money trial and public attacks by Trump and his allies.
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As Trump’s trial nears its end, Judge Merchan faces critical decisions

The New York Supreme Court justice has stayed calm amid tense courtroom battles in Donald Trump’s hush money trial and public attacks by Trump and his allies.

After years of Democratic dominance, Nevada could be slipping from Biden’s grasp

No Republican presidential candidate has won Nevada since George W. Bush in 2004, but Democratic margins have narrowed in recent presidential elections.
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After years of Democratic dominance, Nevada could be slipping from Biden’s grasp

No Republican presidential candidate has won Nevada since George W. Bush in 2004, but Democratic margins have narrowed in recent presidential elections.

Lawyer preparation suggests Trump won’t testify in New York trial

Discussions that the judge had with lawyers in recent days indicate that Trump is not likely to be one of the witnesses called by the defense team.
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Lawyer preparation suggests Trump won’t testify in New York trial

Discussions that the judge had with lawyers in recent days indicate that Trump is not likely to be one of the witnesses called by the defense team.

U.S. doctor who refused to leave Gaza says he ‘cannot abandon my team’

Adam Hamawy and his fellow medical volunteers were trapped in Gaza after Israeli forces seized the Rafah border crossing earlier this month.
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U.S. doctor who refused to leave Gaza says he ‘cannot abandon my team’

Adam Hamawy and his fellow medical volunteers were trapped in Gaza after Israeli forces seized the Rafah border crossing earlier this month.

Doug Burgum’s primary run was short-lived. Now he’s everywhere with Trump.

Amid campaign events and TV hits, Trump allies have discussed Burgum as a possible vice-presidential candidate, even as they caution that the list remains long.
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Doug Burgum’s primary run was short-lived. Now he’s everywhere with Trump.

Amid campaign events and TV hits, Trump allies have discussed Burgum as a possible vice-presidential candidate, even as they caution that the list remains long.

Ukraine gamble pays off: Republicans face little backlash in primaries

Despite months of fear and loathing over votes on Ukraine aid, recent Republican primaries show incumbents suffering little to no effect from their votes.
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Ukraine gamble pays off: Republicans face little backlash in primaries

Despite months of fear and loathing over votes on Ukraine aid, recent Republican primaries show incumbents suffering little to no effect from their votes.

They used to be protesters. Now, they’re the ones making the laws.

We interviewed nine members of Congress about their experiences as activists and how it’s informed their approach as lawmakers.
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They used to be protesters. Now, they’re the ones making the laws.

We interviewed nine members of Congress about their experiences as activists and how it’s informed their approach as lawmakers.

What science tells us about Biden, Trump and evaluating an aging brain

The 2024 presidential race has been dominated by allegations of mental decline. Scientists and doctors offer cautionary notes.
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What science tells us about Biden, Trump and evaluating an aging brain

The 2024 presidential race has been dominated by allegations of mental decline. Scientists and doctors offer cautionary notes.

Biden and Trump cut a deal on debates. Then the fighting started.

Inside how the Trump and Biden campaigns, with the help of eager networks, found a way to agree to debate -- and immediately started arguing about the details.
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Biden and Trump cut a deal on debates. Then the fighting started.

Inside how the Trump and Biden campaigns, with the help of eager networks, found a way to agree to debate -- and immediately started arguing about the details.

Elections 2024 live updates: Biden continues outreach to Black voters; Trump heading to Minnesota

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
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Elections 2024 live updates: Biden continues outreach to Black voters; Trump heading to Minnesota

Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail, with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.

Take a Friend to Court Day

This week, the crew discusses former Trump attorney Michael Cohen's testimony and cross-examination by defense lawyers – and whether Cohen ended up being the star witness prosecutors hoped for. Law enforcement reporter Tom Jackman joins the show to discus
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Take a Friend to Court Day

This week, the crew discusses former Trump attorney Michael Cohen's testimony and cross-examination by defense lawyers – and whether Cohen ended up being the star witness prosecutors hoped for. Law enforcement reporter Tom Jackman joins the show to discuss what he's seen in court, whether the jury is likely to believe Cohen's testimony, and the tight-rope Justice Juan Merchan has walked in trying to control Trump. Plus, a whole host of Republican politicians have attended court this week to support Trump. Why are they there, and what are they accomplishing?

Pentagon says Gaza pier anchored, but U.N. casts doubt on distribution

U.S. officials said aid deliveries from the Gaza pier could start “within days,” but it was unclear if there was a firm deal with the U.N. for its distribution.
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Pentagon says Gaza pier anchored, but U.N. casts doubt on distribution

U.S. officials said aid deliveries from the Gaza pier could start “within days,” but it was unclear if there was a firm deal with the U.N. for its distribution.

Trump’s lawyer charges Michael Cohen lied to jury

The confrontation between Michael Cohen and Trump lawyer Todd Blanche was the most anticipated moment in the trial, which is now speeding toward a conclusion.
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Trump’s lawyer charges Michael Cohen lied to jury

The confrontation between Michael Cohen and Trump lawyer Todd Blanche was the most anticipated moment in the trial, which is now speeding toward a conclusion.