Trump lawyers ask appeals court to toss $489 million civil fraud ruling

Lawyers for former President Donald Trump and his company told an appeals panel Thursday that it should throw out a judge’s ruling that Trump must fork over hundreds of millions in profit obtained through fraud, plus millions more in interest. At least two of the justices from the five-justice panel from the Appellate Division, First

Harris pitches herself as “pragmatic” capitalist as she tries to expand support

Pittsburgh — Vice President Kamala Harris spoke about lowering costs for the middle class and cast herself as a pro-business, “pragmatic” capitalist in an address Wednesday that focused on toplines of her economic plan and kept the details broad.  In describing her economic philosophy, Harris invoked Franklin Roosevelt and said she’d engage in “bold, persistent

Watch Live: NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal charges

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, wire fraud and solicitation of a contribution by a foreign national. Adams spoke about the charges Thursday morning outside Gracie Mansion, thanking his supporters.  “We are not surprised, we expected this. This is not surprising to us at all,”

NYC Mayor Adams indicted on federal bribery charges

NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy and soliciting a contribution by a foreign national. The newly unsealed indictment alleges the mayor accepted illegal campaign donations, including from Turkish businessmen. The charges stems from several investigations swirling around the mayor and his administration, including an expanded probe into his dealings with

NYC Mayor Eric Adams indicted on federal bribery charges

Feds charge NYC Mayor Eric Adams with bribery | Full press conference Feds charge NYC Mayor Eric Adams with bribery | Full press conference 20:57 NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams has been indicted on federal charges, including bribery, conspiracy and campaign finance violations. The newly unsealed indictment alleges the mayor accepted illegal campaign donations,