The presumptive Republican presidential nominee has been trying to avoid having to post a bond for the entire $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals a New York trial judge’s ruling.
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Trump’s New York hush money case is set for trial April 15
A New York judge bristles at what he suggested were baseless Trump defense claims of ‘prosecutorial misconduct’ during the hearing Monday.
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Russia says 60 dead, 145 injured in concert hall raid, Islamic State group claims responsibility
Russian news reports said that the assailants threw explosives, triggering a massive blaze at the Crocus City Hall on the western edge of Moscow.
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Rep. Mike Gallagher to resign early, leaving House Republicans with thinnest of majorities
Rep. Mike Gallagher, a Wisconsin Republican had already announced he would not seek reelection.
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Spring starts off with a winter storm watch and snowfall
The National Weather Service has already issued a winter storm watch for the eastern half of the state.
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Supreme Court seems favorable to Biden administration over efforts to combat social media posts
The Supreme Court seems likely to side with the Biden administration in a dispute with Republican-led states over how far the federal government can go to combat controversial social media posts.
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Trump’s lawyers say he can’t post bond to cover $454 million fraud judgment
In all, he and co-defendants, including his company and top executives, owe $467.3 million. To obtain a bond, they would be required to post collateral worth $557 million, Trump’s lawyers said.
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Supreme Court will hear NRA free-speech lawsuit against a former New York state official
The NRA filed suit against a former New York state official who the organization says pressured banks and insurance companies to blacklist the group after the deadly school shooting in Parkland, Florida.
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Gangs unleash deadly new attacks on upscale areas in Haiti’s capital
The most recent attacks raised concerns that gang violence would not cease despite Prime Minister Ariel Henry announcing nearly a week ago that he would resign.
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U.S. announces full ban on asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use
The EPA’s final rule marks a major expansion of regulation under a landmark 2016 law that overhauled regulations governing tens of thousands of toxic chemicals in everyday products.