Judge sets April 15 trial date in Trump's New York hush money case

A New York judge presiding over Donald Trump’s hush money case is weighing when, or even whether, the ex-president will go on trial after a postponement due to a last-minute document dump.

Trump’s bond deadline to secure $454 million ends Monday

Donald Trump’s appeal bond of $454 million is due Monday as part of a penalty he owes for a civil fraud judgment. Here’s what happens if the money hasn’t been secured.

Fulton County DA Fani Willis claims she's only DA with 'courage' to prosecute Trump

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis spoke about the recent legal proceedings related to Trump Georgia case during an Easter event on Saturday in College Park.

Trump properties that could be seized in fraud lawsuit collection

Here’s a list of the specific Trump properties cited in the fraud case that could be among the assets collected by the state of New York as soon as Monday,

Trump's $454M bond for civil trial case not appealing to insurers

Court documents filed this week reveal the "insurmountable difficulties" former President Trump, the presumptive 2024 GOP presidential nominee, is having in obtaining an appeal bond for the New York civil matter.

Trump vs. Fani Willis: Judge grants request to appeal Willis disqualification ruling

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee has granted the defense's request in the Georgia election interference case to appeal his decision related to the disqualification of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

Biden doubles down on billionaire tax plan, homebuyer tax credit

President Joe Biden, addressing a crowd in Las Vegas, announced plans to tackle economic inequalities and the housing affordability crisis.

Pro-Trump Michigan lawyer arrested in DC for allegedly leaking Dominon Voting Systems documents

An attorney facing criminal charges for illegally accessing Michigan voting machines after the 2020 election was arrested Monday after a hearing in a separate case in federal court in Washington, D.C.

Philadelphia man won't be retried in shooting that sent him to prison for 12 years at 17

A Philadelphia man won't be retried in a 2011 shooting that injured four people, including a 6-year-old girl, and sent him to prison for more than a decade at age 17, a prosecutor announced Monday.

Supreme Court to decide if Biden administration went too far on social media misinformation

In Murthy v. Missouri, the Supreme Court will decide how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts on topics like COVID-19 and election security.

Trump can't post appeal bond for $454 million civil fraud case: lawyers

Donald Trump’s lawyers said Monday it is “practically impossible” for them to secure the $454 million bond needed while appealing New York’s fraud case against him.

Lawmakers, advocates rally for SEPTA funding to help save train line

Pennsylvania lawmakers and advocates will gather Monday morning at 30th Street Station to rally support for a SEPTA line at risk of being discontinued.

Judge delays Trump's hush-money trial to mid-April due to recent evidence dump

A judge has delayed ex-President Donald Trump’s hush-money criminal trial in New York until mid-April after his lawyers said they needed more time to sift through new evidence.

Nathan Wade steps down after judge rules on Fani Willis disqualification motions

Nathan Wade resigned Friday afternoon after Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee said either Fani Willis or Wade needed to step aside in his ruling on the disqualification motions.

Judge denies Trump's request to dismiss classified documents case

Former President Donald Trump’s felony classified documents charges won’t be dismissed on constitutional grounds, a federal judge ruled Thursday afternoon.

Elon Musk predicts AI will likely be smarter than 'all humans combined' by 2029

Musk has been outspoken about his concerns regarding AI and the dangers associated with it, often calling for more regulation of the powerful technology.

Biden, Trump both become parties’ presumptive nominees

President Joe Biden and his predecessor Donald Trump have now unofficially clinched their respective party’s nomination after securing enough delegates Tuesday night.

Robert Hur testifies before Congress on Biden classified documents probe

Special Counsel Robert Hur appeared before the House Judiciary Committee to take hours of questions from Republicans and Democrats on his 345-page report.