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New York prosecutors defend Trump convictions for hush money case |
Some of President-elect Donald Trump's charges aren't going away easily. Manhattan prosecutors urged a New York criminal court to keep Trump's hush money case alive. Trump was convicted May 30 on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records to cover up a hush money payment to porn star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 presidential election. Trump's sentencing for the convictions have been repeatedly pushed back. Read more. |
That's not the only case Trump and his team are fighting against. |
Trump lawyer John Sauer and New York Attorney General Letitia James' office are sparring over whether Trump's $485 million civil fraud loss should be wiped out because he won the November election. Trump is appealing a judge's February determination that he owed $454 million (plus interest) for inflating the value of his assets to get better loan and insurance terms over several years. |
Trump waves as he leaves golf club | President-elect Donald Trump waves as he leaves Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Dec. 10, 2024. Marco Bello/REUTERS |
Key Republican Sen. Joni Ernst sounds warmer on Trump's Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth |
GOP Sen. Joni Ernst of Iowa is warming up to Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled pick to lead the U.S. Department of Defense, after several meetings with the former Fox News host. Ernst has been facing increased pressure from members of her party to offer an endorsement of Trump's nominee. Read more. |
You asked, On Politics answers: Vetting process for Trump's cabinet picks |
It's been a while! Here's a question from reader Kathleen Neill: "Will the public be apprised of the vetting results of the candidates for Trump's cabinet? Americans must know the character of the persons who will make decisions affecting their lives." |
Several of Trump's Cabinet picks have been on Capitol Hill over the past several weeks to have closed door meetings with senators, who will ultimately decide whether to confirm the nominees. The Senate will likely hold confirmation hearings, which are public, for Trump's Cabinet picks. That's where the public will hear about the questions that lawmakers have for the nominee. One possible hiccup: Trump said he wants to have recess appointments for his Cabinet. That could allow Trump to make appointments temporarily without the approval or vetting process normally done by the Senate. | | | | ''Vaccines are incredible, but maybe some aren't," Trump said on 'Meet the Press'. "And if they aren't, we have to find out." | | | | Outgoing Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell fell after a lunch meeting with other GOP members Tuesday. | | | | Columnist Suzette Hackney talked to Black women around the country about how they're recovering from the 2024 election and planning for the future. | | | | Trump is also considering three prominent Arizonans for roles at the DEA, the U.S. Marshals Service, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. | | | | A historically large share of retirees have credit card debt, recent reports show, a sign of financial instability that worries researchers. | | | | | | | Sign up for the news you want | Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. | | | | | | |
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