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Arguments to watch for:
The defense: Their focus on the prosecution's star witness, Michael Cohen, and portrayal of him as a serial liar
The prosecution: Their portrayal of the hush money payments as part of a wider scheme to illegally influence the election
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Dems in full-blown ‘freakout’ over Biden
One adviser to major Democratic donors keeps a running list of reasons Biden could lose.
Brian Kemp will attend GOP convention as he builds up political operation
He's continuing to mull a Senate run in 2026 or a presidential bid in the next cycle.
Republicans irked that Herschel Walker is sitting on millions in unspent campaign funds
They say his money could go a long way to help the GOP.
‘Just brutal’: Why America’s hottest city is seeing a surge in deaths
Climbing temperatures are colliding with a lack of planning in Phoenix. Hundreds have died.
Is the EU already in a trade war with China?
Things could soon get nastier as Brussels’ investigation into Chinese electric vehicles nears its conclusion.
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Trump is still pushing the limits of the gag order. It could come back to haunt him at sentencing.
Dealing with the gag order is a distraction for both sides. But if Trump is convicted, his violations could be used as aggravating factors.
Commerce-backed deal with Emirati AI giant sets off alarm bells in Congress
Some lawmakers fear an unusual deal to wrest an Emirati tech champion away from Beijing could instead leak cutting-edge AI technology to China.
Libertarians pick Chase Oliver as presidential nominee
The party rejected both Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Donald Trump.
A porn star and gold bars: Menendez and Trump trials show split screen of alleged corruption
The absurdity of American politics makes its way to the courtroom.
Biden has no plan to touch the Alito controversy, even with a 10-foot pole
The president and his team have decided not to engage on a story that progressives say demands their engagement.
The EU's pathetic crocodile tears for Iranian hangman
Europe bends over backward not to offend murderous mullahs, more interested in potentially reopening trade than in human rights.
Criminal justice backlash heads to the California ballot
Those who pushed past reforms, including Gov. Gavin Newsom, have to decide which parts of that legacy are worth defending.
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