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The Latest | Seated juror in hush money trial excused as prosecutors ask judge to sanction Trump
By The Associated Press on April 18th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Jury selection in Donald Trump ‘s hush money trial enters a pivotal phase as the former president returns to court. Attorneys will need to pick 12 more jurors to serve on the panel that will decide the first-ever criminal case against a former U.S. commander-in-chief after a previously seated juror was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!The Latest | Jury selection enters a pivotal stretch as Trump’s hush money trial resumes
By The Associated Press on April 18th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – Jury selection in Donald Trump ‘s hush money trial enters a pivotal phase as the former president returns to court. Attorneys will need to pick 12 more jurors to serve on the panel that will decide the first-ever criminal case against a former U.S. commander-in-chief after a previously seated juror was ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Judge in Trump hush money trial orders journalists not to report on prospective jurors’ jobs
By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Eric Tucker And Jake Offenhartz, The Associated Press on April 18th, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) – The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s hush money trial has ordered journalists in court not to report prospective jurors’ answers to questions about their current and former employers. The answers also will be redacted from court transcripts. THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below. NEW YORK (AP) – ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!US and UK issue new sanctions on Iran in response to Tehran’s weekend attack on Israel
By Fatima Hussein, The Associated Press on April 18th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. and U.K. on Thursday imposed a new round of sanctions on Iran as concern grows that Tehran’s unprecedented attack on Israel could fuel a wider war in the Middle East. Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control targeted 16 people and two entities in Iran that produce engines that power the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without alerts amid Maui fire
By Jennifer Sinco Kelleher, Rebecca Boone And Claudia Lauer, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
HONOLULU (AP) – As wildfires ripped across Maui last August, the head of the emergency management agency dragged his heels about returning to the island amid the unfolding crisis, while a broad communications breakdown left authorities in the dark and residents without emergency alerts, according to a report released Wednesday. Communications problems were also encountered ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ends trial
By Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the the U.S.-Mexico border and ending his trial before arguments even began. Senators voted to dismiss both articles of impeachment and end the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate dismisses two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary, ending trial
By Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has dismissed all impeachment charges against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, ending the House Republican push to remove the Cabinet secretary from office over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. The two votes effectively end the trial before arguments ever began. Senators voted separately to dismiss the two articles of ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate dismisses one of two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security secretary
By Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate has voted to dismiss the first of two articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the first step in ending its trial over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border. Democrats said the article, which charged Mayorkas with “willful and systemic refusal to comply with the law,” is unconstitutional. ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!House’s Ukraine, Israel aid package gains Biden’s support as Speaker Johnson fights to keep his job
By Stephen Groves And Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Joe Biden said Wednesday that he strongly supports a proposal from House Speaker Mike Johnson to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Republican Speaker Johnson, facing a choice between losing his job and funding Ukraine, notified lawmakers earlier that he would forge ahead for votes on the package later this ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate convenes the Mayorkas impeachment trial as Democrats seek a quick dismissal
By Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate on Wednesday opened the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, swearing in senators as jurors while Democrats said they wanted to end the trial before arguments even begin. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that he will move to dismiss the ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Senate convenes Mayorkas impeachment trial as Democrats will seek a quick dismissal
By Mary Clare Jalonick, The Associated Press on April 17th, 2024
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Senate on Wednesday opened the impeachment trial of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the U.S.-Mexico border, swearing in senators as jurors while Democrats said they wanted to end the trial before arguments even begin. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said that he will move to dismiss the ... Read More »
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