New York, United States – AFP Donald Trump’s lawyer took cracks at key witness Michael Cohen during wide-ranging cross-examination Thursday, questioning his memory and poking at his credibility during the first criminal trial of a former US president. Trump is accused of falsifying business records as he reimbursed Cohen for a $130...
Washington, United States – AFP President Joe Biden is trying to shore up his support among vital Black voters with a days-long series of events, including a visit to the former university of civil rights icon Martin Luther King. Democrat Biden relied on African-American voters to help him beat Donald Trump in 2020, but some […]
Washington, United States – AFP US President Joe Biden challenged Donald Trump Wednesday to “make my day” and hold two televised debates in June and September, with his Republican rival swiftly accepting. Biden however shunned the three debates proposed by the bipartisan US election debates commission, opting instead for two ...
Recent polls indicate that President Joe Biden may face challenges in November’s presidential elections, with Donald Trump leading in five of six battleground states. Polls conducted by The New York Times, Siena College, and The Philadelphia Inquirer show that 13% of Biden’s 2020 voters in these states are unlikely to support him again. ...
New York, United States – AFP US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday ramped up the politicization of Donald Trump’s criminal trial, appearing at the New York court and assailing the justice system for being “weaponized” against the former president. In a provocative move, Johnson and other Republican lawmakers —...
A judge appointed by Donald Trump has halted a Biden administration rule aimed at capping credit card fees, granting a win for big banks. The rule, which was set to save consumers more than $10 billion annually, faced opposition from the US Chamber of Commerce. The chamber filed an injunction in court. Judge Mark Pittman’s […]
Washington, United States – AFP President Joe Biden took pointed digs at election rival Donald Trump Friday as he awarded the country’s top civilian honor to Democratic allies including former House speaker Nancy Pelosi and vice president Al Gore. Biden said the veteran Pelosi had “defended democracy” during the January...
Judge Juan Merchan has fined Donald Trump $9,000 for breaching a gag order during his trial on charges of falsifying business records. The judge admonished Trump for repeated violations, ordering him to remove eight social media posts and pay $1,000 for each offense. Merchan’s decision highlighted Trump’s social media commentary on tria...
Washington, United States – AFP President Joe Biden poked fun at himself but took sharp aim at his election rival Donald Trump Saturday at the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, as protesters outside demonstrated against the conflict in Gaza. A long list of VIP guests, including journalists and celebrities from ...
Washington, United States – AFP Security was tight Saturday for the annual White House Correspondents’ Association dinner amid protests and boycott calls over Israel’s war on Gaza. A long list of VIP guests, including journalists and celebrities from Chris Pine to Molly Ringwald, arrived in black-tie attire as more than 100 p...
