Prosecution in Trouble as Trump Defense Traps Michael Cohen on Witness Stand

Trump's attorneys stunned observers with a devastating cross-examination of the prosecution's star witness, Michael Cohen.

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New York: Pro-Palestinian Protesters Block Traffic in Queens for 'Nakba Day'

Pro-Palestinian protesters blocked traffic in Queens, New York City, New York, for what they called "Nakba Day."

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As Russia Advances, NATO Considers Sending Trainers Into Ukraine

The move could draw the United States and Europe more directly into the war. The Biden administration continues to say there will be no American troops on the ground.

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Why some conservative Vietnamese Americans are angry about L.A. County’s new ‘Jane Fonda Day’

The Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors’ decision to mark Jane Fonda Day on April 30 was met with pushback by some who criticize the actor’s vocal opposition to the Vietnam War in the 1970s.

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Oregon man convicted of sexually abusing 2 children he met online gets 12 1/2 years in prison

Prosecutors say an Oregon man who met two children on Snapchat, sexually abused them while traveling through three states and finally abandoned them at a park has been sentenced to over a decade in prison.

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16 Democrats vote with GOP to restrict Biden’s ability to withhold aid to Israel

The legislation is meant to split Democratic members of the House amid Biden’s pausing of aid to Israel

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Biden assets executive privilege to prevent Congress from getting recordings

President Biden asserted executive privilege to keep Congress from obtaining recordings of his interviews with the special counsel who investigated his handling of documents. The counsel had referred to the president as a "well meaning elderly man with a poor memory." NBC News' Kelly O'Donnell reports.

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Texas Governor Affirms 'Stand Your Ground' Law with Pardon of Army Sgt. Convicted in BLM Protest

Texas Governor Greg Abbott issued a pardon to U.S. Army Sergeant Daniel Perry, citing the state's Stand Your Ground laws and the right of self-defense.

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Google wants judge, not jury, decide upcoming antitrust case in Virginia

Google is asking that a federal judge, rather than a jury, decide whether it violated U.S. antitrust laws by building a monopoly on the technology that powers online advertising.

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What to know about how much the aid from a US pier project will help Gaza

A U.S.-built pier is in place to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza by sea, but no one will know if the new route will work until a steady stream of deliveries begins reaching starving Palestinians.

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How Biden and Trump Might Try to Win Their Debates

Veteran Republican and Democratic strategists offered their advice for the presidential candidates’ goals during their two planned debates, in June and September.

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Pressure Builds on Johnson to Actually Do Something About Jack Smith

Speaker Mike Johnson has talked tough about defending Donald Trump from politically motivated "lawfare," but pressure is growing on him.

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Sam Altman throws shade at Google's 'aesthetic'

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman isn't afraid to stir the pot a bit in the AI race.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit by Georgia court candidate who sued to keep talking about abortion

A federal judge is rejecting a lawsuit by a former Democratic congressman running for Georgia state Supreme Court who claims a state agency is unconstitutionally trying to block him from talking about abortion.

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Marking 70 years since Brown v. Board of Education

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Watchdog: EPA's lead pipe fix sent about $3 billion to states based on unverified data

The Environmental Protection Agency watchdog said the agency distributed about $3 billion to states last year to replace harmful lead pipes based on unverified data.

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Key takeways from day 18 of Trump’s hush money trial

Trump’s lawyer sought to discredit Cohen as a revenge-seeking liar during cross-examination on Thursday

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Reports: Biden Eyes Token Border Curbs for 2024 Election

Biden's deputies are planning a big campaign push about not allowing more than 4,000 migrants per day, according to leaks to media outlets.

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Sexual assaults are down in the US military. Here's what to know about the numbers

Pentagon officials are cautiously optimistic that an overall decline in reported sexual assaults among active-duty service members and the military academies suggests that leaders are finally getting a handle on what has been a persistent problem.

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Takeaways from Day 18 of the Trump hush money trial

Donald Trump attorney Todd Blanche raised his voice and flailed his arms at Michael Cohen, wailing at the prosecution’s star witness and accusing him of making up a phone conversation with Trump just before he sent $130,000 to Stormy Daniels’ attorney in October 2016.

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Pillowcase Murders

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The controversy over Harrison Butker’s misogynistic commencement speech, explained

Butker’s address was a textbook case of conservative sexism and homophobia.

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Nevada Supreme Court denies appeal from Washoe County election-fraud crusader Beadles

An election-fraud crusader in Nevada who failed in earlier attempts to oust Washoe County’s top election official and others over allegations of misconduct and malfeasance has lost his appeal to the state Supreme Court.

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White House refuses to provide audio of Biden’s special counsel deposition

Decision sets up contempt battle with Congress

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North Carolina's protest crackdown now includes a ban on N95s

For the immunocompromised, it conveniently doubles as a ban on grocery shopping.

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Harrison Butker Misses the Point

A woman’s most important role is as homemaker, the Chiefs star told graduating seniors last week.

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Trump trial: Cohen testifies about lying under oath during tense cross-examination

Former president’s estranged ex-attorney returns to witness stand as prosecution’s final witness, while Boebert and Gaetz turn up to support Trump

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Fox News Politics: Check Your Privilege

The latest updates from the 2024 campaign trail, exclusive interviews and more Fox News politics content

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'That was a lie!'

More fiery exchanges at Donald Trump’s money trial as his former attorney testifies. It's Thursday's news.

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Trump warns trouble brewing with strengthened Russia-China ties as he's stuck in 'icebox' courtroom

Former President Donald Trump warned that as he sits in Manhattan court, Russia and China are strengthening their relationship to likely carry out "damage" to the world.

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Jared Kushner gets green light on $500m Serbia hotel project

Serbian minister said he had chosen ‘reputable American company’

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Anti-Trump Lawmakers Push Bill to Scrap Trump-Era Win for Veterans' Health Care

Jon Tester (D) and Matt Rosendale (R) are pushing a healthcare bill that could undermine one of Donald Trump's signature Veterans Affairs reforms.

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See how Madison Marsh balances her duties as a US Air Force officer and Miss America

Madison Marsh must balance her Miss America duties with her Air Force role. See photos of the 2024 winner at work as an officer and wearing the crown.

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Harrison Butker’s Tradwife Fantasy World Would Be a Disaster

The Kansas City Chiefs kicker wants women to stay at home, and appears to have no idea of the damage that would do to the country.

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Trump attorney screams at Michael Cohen over critical phone call on Stormy Daniels

Todd Blanche repeatedly paints the former ‘fixer’ as a serial liar in dramatic courtroom testimony

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The U.S. Is Easing Marijuana Restrictions. Here’s How It Works.

A new federal rule would reclassify marijuana as a less-dangerous, Schedule III drug. It’s a significant shift, even as it does not legalize the drug.

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Report: GOP Congressman, Accused of Affair, Files for Divorce from Wife

Rep. Rich McCormick (R-GA) has filed for divorce from his wife of 12 years after she and others have accused him of infidelity.

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Reid: Key testimony a significant blow to Michael Cohen’s credibility

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Menendez co-defendants reveal strategy to beat the rap in high-stakes corruption trial

The U.S. government's case in its corruption trial for Sen. Menendez amounts to guilt by association, co-defendants' attorneys in the New Jersey Democrat's corruption trial said.

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Jimmy Fallon Torches Biden Debate Announcement: He Wants CNN Because It Has No Audience

Comedian Jimmy Fallon took a torch to President Joe Biden's announcement of the upcoming presidential debate set for next month, joking that Biden wants to debate on CNN because the network has no audience.

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The US is worried about an invasion, but China could take control of Taiwan without firing a shot, war experts warn

A Chinese coercion campaign, likelier than an invasion and in some ways already happening, isn't something the US is prepared for, experts warn.

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Lawyer for family of slain airman says Florida deputy call shows he went to wrong apartment

Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump played audio from a police radio in which a dispatcher says that a “fourth party” gave them information about the location of the disturbance.

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Reddit announces another big data-sharing AI deal — this time with OpenAI

OpenAI and Reddit announced a new partnership on Thursday in a move that will bring the social media platform's popular content to ChatGPT.

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As Michael Cohen's testimony droned on, the real hush-money show moved outdoors with crude balloons and a 'Beetlejuice' chant

As Michael Cohen testimony droned on, the show moved outside, where pro-Trump penis-shaped balloons competed with anti-Trump chants of "Beetlejuice!"

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Pro-Palestinian ‘Anarchists and Communists’ Claim Responsibility for Vandalism at University of California President’s Office

The vandals posted a screed about the UC system’s “entanglements” with Israel, calling for the abolition of the UC system.

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Israel ‘needs to do more’ to stop settlers sacking Gaza aid trucks, US says

Agency spokesman condemns efforts by settlers to stop aid trucks after video emerges on Twitter

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If Trump is found guilty, will Americans still be able to vote for him? Experts weigh in

Multiple law experts weigh in their thoughts on if Trump can legally become president if he is convicted of crimes.

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Arkansas Supreme Court upholds 2021 voting restrictions that state judge found unconstitutional

The Arkansas Supreme Court has upheld four voting restrictions passed by Republican lawmakers in 2021 that were struck down by a state judge as unconstitutional.

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White House blocks audio of Biden’s special counsel interview, AP Explains

The White House has blocked the release of audio from President Joe Biden’s interview with a special counsel about his handling of classified documents, arguing Thursday that Republicans in Congress only wanted the recordings “to chop them up” and use them for political purposes.

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Tense Exchanges, but Cohen Doesn’t Crack

The defense repeatedly sought to paint Michael Cohen as an incorrigible liar.

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