Trump trial hears witness testimony about “catch and kill” scheme

David Pecker answers questions from prosecutors Joshua Steinglass in former President Donald Trump’s trial in New York on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. Jane Rosenberg Pecker moved on to describe the second “catch and kill” story, which involved former Playboy model Karen McDougal. She alleged that she had an affair with Trump, which he denies.  Pecker

Pelosi says Netanyahu “should resign”

House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi said she believes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “should resign,” criticizing the Israeli leader’s aggressive response in Gaza to Hamas’ Oct. 7 attack, and saying Netanyahu has been an obstacle to peace “for years.” Pelosi made the remarks in an interview with Irish public broadcaster Raidió Teilifís Éireann during a

George Santos says he’s withdrawing his run for Congress. Here’s why.

George Santos withdrawing as Independent candidate in congressional race George Santos withdrawing as Independent candidate in congressional race 00:27 NEW YORK — Former New York Rep. George Santos is no longer running for Congress, he announced Tuesday on X. In March, Santos had announced plans to challenge Rep. Nick LaLota in New York’s First Congressional

Prosecutors argue Trump “willfully and flagrantly” violated gag order, seek penalty

Prosecutors on Tuesday alleged that former President Donald Trump violated a gag order imposed by Judge Juan Merchan in his New York criminal trial, saying Trump’s “attacks” have “willfully and flagrantly” violated the order.  Trump’s attorney Todd Blanche argued Tuesday that his client “very carefully” tried to comply with the rules of the order, but

NYPD clears out pro-Palestinian protest outside NYU

NYPD shuts down hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters at NYU NYPD shuts down hundreds of pro-Palestinian protesters at NYU 02:44 NEW YORK — Several protesters were arrested when the NYPD broke up a pro-Palestinian protest Monday outside New York University.   Police moved in on their encampment in Gould Plaza near the Stern School of Business