Main Topic: Investigation into Donald Trump
Key Points:
1. Donald Trump received a letter notifying him that he is the target of a grand jury examining the Jan. 6 riot and efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
2. Trump has already been indicted in Florida for allegedly mishandling national secrets and in New York for a case involving payments to Stormy Daniels.
3. Trump's lawyers have met with prosecutors and expect an indictment. Former Rep. Mo Brooks claims Trump asked him to overturn the 2020 election but has not been contacted by the special counsel.
Main Topic: A federal judge dismisses Donald Trump's lawsuit against CNN over defamation claims.
Key Points:
1. Donald Trump filed a lawsuit against CNN claiming that references to his efforts to overturn the 2020 election as "the Big Lie" compared him to Adolf Hitler.
2. U.S. District Judge Raag Singhal, appointed by Trump, ruled that the references were opinions and not factual statements, dismissing Trump's defamation claims.
3. The judge stated that it was a stretch to believe that the phrase "the Big Lie" connected Trump's election challenges to Nazi propaganda or Hitler's regime.
Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump's deposition scheduled for September in his lawsuit against Michael Cohen.
Key Points:
1. Former President Donald Trump has been called to sit for a deposition in September as part of his $500 million lawsuit against his former attorney Michael Cohen.
2. Cohen's attorneys have scheduled the deposition for Sept. 6 in Miami.
3. Trump sued Cohen in April, alleging falsehoods, violation of attorney-client privilege, and unjust enrichment.
Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump indicted on charges of conspiracy and obstruction of the 2020 presidential election.
Key Points:
1. Trump is accused of conspiring to overturn the legitimate results of the election by using false claims of election fraud.
2. The indictment alleges that Trump attempted to obstruct the electoral vote process and impede the congressional proceeding on January 6.
3. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and called the indictment "fake," accusing the special counsel of misconduct.
Main Topic: Donald Trump is accused of defrauding the United States.
Key Points:
1. Donald Trump has been indicted on charges of conspiring to defraud the country and prevent the peaceful transfer of power to Joe Biden.
2. This is the first time a former president has faced charges for trying to overturn a free and fair election.
3. The indictment lists three conspiracies, six unnamed co-conspirators, and seven states where Trump pressed officials to subvert election results.
Main Topic: Indictment and legal proceedings against former President Donald Trump
Key Points:
1. Former Vice President Mike Pence denounces Trump's "crackpot lawyers" and asserts that anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president.
2. Secret Service is working with Capitol Police and local authorities to ensure Trump's safety during his arraignment.
3. Special counsel Jack Smith asks for a conflict of interest hearing in the classified documents case, while Trump's lawyer John Eastman declines a plea deal and plans to go to trial.
Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump's arraignment on charges related to his attempts to subvert the 2020 presidential election.
Key Points:
1. Trump is facing charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction, and conspiracy against the right to vote.
2. This is the third time Trump will be arraigned on criminal charges, and the third time a former president will face charges.
3. Security has been tightened around the courthouse, and there may be protests from both supporters and detractors of Trump.
Main Topic: Donald Trump's arraignment on charges of defrauding the United States.
Key Points:
1. Trump's third arraignment on charges related to the 2020 election.
2. Trump denies wrongdoing and accuses special counsel of election interference.
3. Tightened security and public interest surrounding the case.
Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump's arraignment on charges related to his attempts to overturn the 2020 election results.
Key Points:
1. Trump faces 78 felony charges across three criminal cases, including obstruction of an official proceeding and conspiracy against the right to vote.
2. Trump's lawyer will represent him during the court appearance.
3. Security at the courthouse is intense, and officers who defended the Capitol on January 6 hope to attend the hearing.
Main Topic: Federal prosecutors request restrictions on Donald Trump's public disclosure of evidence in his election case.
Key Points:
1. Prosecutors want sensitive materials to be used by Trump's defense team for trial only.
2. Trump's previous public statements on social media regarding witnesses and others associated with legal matters are a concern.
3. Prosecutors argue that Trump's use of details or grand jury transcripts obtained in discovery could harm witnesses and the fair administration of justice.
Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump attacks special counsel and judge in 2020 election case.
Key Points:
1. Trump accuses special counsel Jack Smith and Judge Tanya Chutkan of trying to take away his First Amendment rights.
2. Trump calls for Chutkan's recusal from the case.
3. Prosecutors request a protective order to prevent Trump from publicly disclosing evidence.
Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump's response to criminal charges and accusations of his First Amendment rights being violated.
Key Points:
1. Trump vows to talk about the criminal charges he faces and accuses federal prosecutors of taking away his First Amendment rights.
2. Trump's lawyers request a less restrictive protective order to shield sensitive materials in the discovery process.
3. Trump is fighting multiple indictments and using them to rally support for his political movement.
Main Topic: The potential limits on what Donald Trump and his lawyers can say to criticize the federal election fraud case against him, impugn prosecutors, or heap scorn on the judge.
Key Points:
1. The local rules governing federal court in Washington, D.C., are stringent and prohibit lawyers from making public statements about witnesses, guilt or innocence, or the merits of the case.
2. The rules also allow a judge to issue a special order restricting what lawyers and the defendant can say in public in widely publicized or sensational criminal cases.
3. Imposing restrictions on Trump's speech presents a difficult dilemma for Judge Tanya Chutkan, as she must balance Trump's interest as a presidential candidate and the public's interest in hearing his perspective. The red line is likely to be statements that could be perceived as witness tampering or threats.
Main Topic: The New York judge overseeing the hush money criminal case against former President Donald Trump refuses to recuse himself.
Key Points:
1. Judge Juan Merchan rejects Trump's attorneys' request for recusal, stating that he is in the best position to appreciate the implications of the case.
2. Trump's attorneys argued that the judge's daughter's political and financial interests created a conflict of interest, but the judge dismissed these claims.
3. The hush money trial is set to begin on March 25, and Trump's lawyers have been seeking to remove Merchan from the case for alleged conflicts.
Main Topic: Former President Donald Trump seeks to delay his federal trial on charges related to his efforts to stop the peaceful transfer of power and retain the White House following his 2020 election loss.
Key Points:
1. Trump's attorneys recommend starting the trial in April 2026, more than two years after prosecutors are seeking to begin.
2. Trump is facing four criminal cases, including the election interference case brought against him by special counsel Jack Smith.
3. U.S. District Judge Tonya Chutkan will set a trial date and has rejected requests from Jan. 6 defendants to move their cases out of Washington, D.C.
Main Topic: U.S. judge rules that former President Donald Trump's appeal of defamation lawsuit is "frivolous"
Key Points:
1. Judge ruled that Trump's appeal of dismissal was without merit.
2. Trump's bid to put the case on hold while he appeals was denied.
3. Trump could be ordered to pay damages if his appeal is found to be frivolous.
New York Attorney General Letitia James has requested sanctions against Donald Trump, other defendants, and their lawyers for repeatedly presenting failed legal arguments in her civil fraud lawsuit.
A Manhattan judge has rejected Donald Trump's bid to delay his civil fraud trial, calling it "completely without merit," as New York Attorney General Letitia James seeks to permanently banish Trump Org from the state.
New York state's attorney general has accused Donald Trump of potentially fraudulently inflating his net worth by up to $3.6 billion per year, as part of her civil lawsuit against the former president and his family business.
The civil fraud trial involving the New York attorney general's office and former President Donald Trump has been temporarily put on hold by an appellate court judge, raising doubts about its scheduled start next month.
The civil fraud trial involving the New York attorney general's office and Donald Trump has been put on hold after a last-minute legal challenge by Trump's legal team, causing a potential postponement of the trial. Auto workers have gone on strike after contract talks with US car giants failed, and a Harris poll reveals that despite a strong US economy under Biden, Americans don't believe it due to a lack of trust in the government's economic news. Additionally, Trump has stated that it's unlikely he would pardon himself if elected, and he denies ordering Mar-a-Lago security video to be deleted, offering to testify under oath.
Former President Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James square off in a civil case alleging fraudulently inflated assets, with both sides invoking "Alice in Wonderland" analogies during oral arguments in a Manhattan courtroom.
A New York judge questioned Donald Trump's lawyers during a hearing for a civil lawsuit brought by New York's attorney general, accusing the former president of deceiving banks and insurers by exaggerating his wealth.
A New York judge ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud by deceiving banks, insurers, and others while building his real estate empire, rejecting his bid to dismiss a civil lawsuit brought by the New York attorney general.
Trump is found guilty of fraud as the New York Attorney General wins a key ruling in the case.
Michigan defendants accused in a fake elector scheme are seeking to have criminal charges thrown out after the state attorney general acknowledged that they genuinely believed Donald Trump won the 2020 election.
Donald Trump, his adult children, and his closest business advisers may be called to testify in a civil fraud trial in New York, where a judge has found them liable for fraud related to the use of inflated financial statements.
Former President Donald Trump has been found liable for fraud in a civil lawsuit brought by New York’s attorney-general, potentially leading to the dismantling of parts of his business operation.
A New York appeals court denied former President Donald Trump's motion to delay his scheduled civil fraud trial, in which he is accused of overvaluing assets to obtain better loan and insurance terms, while seeking at least $250 million in penalties.
New York City judge Arthur Engoron, who ruled that former President Donald Trump committed fraud and could lose control of his real estate empire, will preside over a non-jury trial to resolve remaining claims in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit against Trump, with James’ office seeking $250 million in damages.
A judge in New York City will hear allegations of fraud within the Trump Organization in a trial that could result in Donald Trump and his family business paying hundreds of millions of dollars in damages, with the New York attorney general accusing Trump of using false financial statements to obtain financing and broker deals.
Donald Trump criticizes his civil fraud trial in New York, calling it a "sham" and referring to the state attorney general as a "horror show," while also labeling the judge as a "rogue judge."
Former President Donald Trump baselessly claimed that the federal Justice Department orchestrated the New York state civil fraud case against him, despite there being no evidence to support this claim.
Former president Donald Trump launched a fierce attack against prosecutors and a judge outside a Manhattan courtroom, setting the tone for his approach to a series of trials while running for president in 2024.
Former President Donald Trump's decision to attend his civil trial in New York, where he is accused of fraudulently inflating his riches, was largely driven by personal reasons as the accusations directly impact his business and brand, according to sources.
The Trump defense in the ongoing case is attempting to rehash previously debunked arguments while facing potential existential threats to the Trump Organization and Donald Trump's personal identity if a final judgment in the range of $250 million is reached. The testimony of the accountant who filled out Trump's tax returns for the past 15-20 years is expected to shed light on the gap between what the Trump Organization knew and what they presented to banks for loans, highlighting potential fraud.
Former President Donald Trump claims that he is being unconstitutionally tried under a fraud statute in order to prevent him from winning the 2024 presidential election, while facing a civil fraud trial brought by New York Attorney General Leticia James seeking fines and a ban on Trump doing business in New York.
Former President Donald Trump has appealed a judge's decision to not dismiss New York Attorney General Letitia James' civil fraud suit against him and his family business, which alleges inflated property values and fraudulently increasing Trump's net worth, as the trial continues.
Judge Arthur Engoron expresses frustration with Donald Trump's lawyers during his civil fraud trial, criticizing their repetitive and time-wasting cross-examination of a witness.
Former President Trump left his $250 million civil business fraud trial in New York early, after referring to Attorney General Letitia James as "corrupt" and a "political animal," prompting her to state that "the Donald Trump show is over."
Donald Trump's lawyers are seeking to halt his fraud trial in New York and prevent the dissolution of his companies, arguing that it would cause severe harm not only to Trump but also to employees and others dependent on those entities.
Former President Donald Trump plans to return to New York City to attend the civil fraud trial against his family business, where he aims to take a stand and demonstrate that he's not backing down, while Trump's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen is expected to testify.
Former President Donald Trump criticized state AG Letitia James and called her a 'fraud' as he arrived in court for his New York fraud trial, adding to his ongoing legal drama that includes a gag order in his DC case and a deposition in a suit filed by "FBI lovers" Peter Strzok and Lisa Page.
Donald Trump returned to his civil fraud trial to observe and protest his treatment, as employees and appraisers testified that his company manipulated property values in its favor, putting his real estate empire at risk.
Former President Trump accused New York Attorney General Letitia James of depriving him of his rights in a video on Truth Social, as he faces a civil fraud case.
Donald Trump's attorney suggested that a real estate executive committed perjury during the civil fraud trial against the former president, leading to a contentious exchange and the witness temporarily being sent out of the room.
Former President Donald Trump could face jail time after failing to comply with a partial gag order in his $250 million civil fraud trial, where he posted an untrue and disparaging comment about the judge's law clerk on social media.
