In a recent development, a New York appeals court has refused to stay the ongoing civil business fraud trial of Donald Trump and his company. However, the court did halt a judge’s order to cancel the business certificates of Trump’s companies in the state. This ruling came after the trial had completed its first week
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The legal battle between former President Donald Trump and the New York Attorney General’s Office continues to intensify as Trump’s lawyers plan to seek a stay of his ongoing $250 million business fraud trial. This move comes in response to Judge Arthur Engoron’s order to dissolve Trump’s corporate entities. With both sides readying for a
In a stunning turn of events, Republican leaders have evicted two prominent Democratic figures, former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and ex-Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, from their long-held Capitol hideaway offices. This unexpected move came without any explanation, leaving both Pelosi and Hoyer bewildered and questioning the motives behind their eviction. What led to this break
Former President Donald Trump has announced that he intends to testify in the ongoing New York trial that accuses him of participating in a long-standing pattern of significant business fraud. Speaking to reporters during a recess on the trial’s second day, Trump declared that he would take the witness stand “at the appropriate time.” This
The highly anticipated civil fraud trial, with implications that could permanently ban former President Donald Trump from conducting business in New York, commenced on Monday with a sense of theatricality. Led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, the lawsuit targets the former president, his company, three of his adult children, and top executives within
In a surprising turn of events, Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida has announced his intent to file a motion to force out House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. This bold move comes after Congress passed a stopgap spending bill, which McCarthy negotiated with Democrats due to a lack of support from his own party. Gaetz’s declaration
As lawmakers return to Congress, the United States is facing the possibility of its fourth partial government shutdown in a decade. The political infighting among Republicans who control the House of Representatives has brought the nation to the brink, with less than 18 hours to resolve the ongoing squabble. The inability to pass legislation that
Georgia’s Republican Senate Caucus has taken the decision to indefinitely suspend state Senator Colton Moore of Trenton, who represents a district in Georgia’s northwest corner. This action was a response to Moore’s attack on his fellow Republicans for opposing his plan to impeach Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. The caucus, consisting of 32 out
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., has voiced his criticism towards a short-term Senate government funding bill, casting doubt on its ability to enhance border security. In an interview with CNBC’s “Squawk Box,” McCarthy highlighted the Senate bill’s failure to address this critical issue. McCarthy referred to the governor of Massachusetts declaring a state of emergency
Former President Donald Trump faced a setback on Wednesday as his bid to have a federal judge removed from presiding over his criminal election-interference case was denied. Judge Tanya Chutkan ruled that her recusal was “not warranted in this case,” dismissing Trump’s lawyers’ claims of bias against him. This decision has sparked controversy, reigniting debates