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Trump's finances take massive hit from 'double whammy' of legal blows

Trump's finances take massive hit from 'double whammy' of legal blows

The Hill — Donald Trump's fortune, which he rode to fame and is closely tied to his public identity, could take a massive hit from back-to-back verdicts in two New York civil cases that have resulted in astronomical financial penalties for the former president. A New York judge on Friday ordered Trump to pay nearly $355 million -...

Trump tensions with Michael Cohen explode: Inside the courtroom

Trump tensions with Michael Cohen explode: Inside the courtroom

The Hill — Michael Cohen once said he'd take a bullet for Donald Trump. But the drastic change between then and now was made apparent when the onetime fixer and personal attorney testified last week as a key witness in the fraud trial that could take down Trump's business empire.

'Fake elector' probes in 2020 swing states could spell more trouble for Trump

'Fake elector' probes in 2020 swing states could spell more trouble for Trump

The Hill — Former President Trump's four criminal cases have dominated headlines since April, when he became the first president - current or former - to be indicted. But behind the scenes, a handful of state attorneys general are still investigating whether additional charges over efforts to keep him in power after losing the 2020 election could be...

Georgia indictment crafted to put Trump at the center of it all

Georgia indictment crafted to put Trump at the center of it all

The Hill — The former White House chief of staff. A retired teacher. A onetime publicist for a famous rapper. And a slew of lawyers, local officials and political allies. Prosecutors in Fulton County, Ga., allege each acted to further a single goal: keeping former President Trump, who had lost the 2020 presidential election, in power.

How a 'strange sisterhood' of #MeToo accusers is reacting to Trump's indictment in hush money cas...

How a 'strange sisterhood' of #MeToo accusers is reacting to Trump's indictment in hush money cas...

USA Today — Trump's alleged sexual misconduct victims call themselves a "strange sisterhood." They say his indictment resurfaced old feelings.

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years in prison for Jan. 6 Capitol attack

Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes sentenced to 18 years in prison for Jan. 6 Capitol attack

USA Today — Before Stewart Rhodes was sentenced, police officers and congressional staffers shared tear-filled statements and lingering trauma from Jan. 6, 2021.

4 Proud Boys, including leader Enrique Tarrio, guilty of seditious conspiracy for Jan. 6 Capitol ...

4 Proud Boys, including leader Enrique Tarrio, guilty of seditious conspiracy for Jan. 6 Capitol ...

USA Today — Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio and three lieutenants were found guilty of seditious conspiracy in the Jan. 6, 2021 Capitol attack.