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New York Times:
Trump pleaded not guilty, then sat quietly as lawyers sparred. — The charges center on a hush money deal with a porn star, but prosecutors also accused the former president of orchestrating a broader scheme to pay off another woman and a doorman during the 2016 campaign. — Pinned
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Manhattan District Attorney's Office:
District Attorney Bragg Announces 34-Count Felony Indictment of Former President Donald J. Trump — Read the Indictment and the Statement of Facts — Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr. today announced the indictment of DONALD J. TRUMP, 76, for falsifying New York business records …
Ian Millhiser / Vox:
The dubious legal theory at the heart of the Trump indictment, explained — No one knows if Donald Trump can be prosecuted for the hush money payment to Stormy Daniels. — There is something painfully anticlimactic about Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg's indictment of former President Trump.
Richard L. Hasen / Slate:
Donald Trump Probably Should Not Have Been Charged With (This) Felony — Based on what I have seen so far, the decision to charge Donald Trump with felonies in New York state is a mistake both legally and politically. — First, the legal problems. — Back in 2018, I wrote at Slate …
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Prem Thakker / New Republic:
Trump Tower Doorman Was Paid $30,000 to Hide Story of Trump's Out-of-Wedlock Child, Manhattan D.A. Says — Did Trump have a child out of wedlock? — Twice-impeached former President Donald Trump was charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records on Tuesday.
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New York Times:
We Finally Know the Case Against Trump, and It Is Strong — Ms. Agnifilo is a former Manhattan chief assistant district attorney. Mr. Eisen is a senior fellow at the Brookings Institution. — For weeks, Alvin Bragg, the Manhattan district attorney, has come under heavy fire for pursuing a case against Donald Trump.
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Charlie Savage / New York Times:
A Surprise Accusation Bolsters a Risky Case Against Trump — The unsealed case against Donald J. Trump accuses him of falsifying records in part to lay the groundwork for planned lies to tax authorities. — WASHINGTON — The unsealed indictment against former President Donald J. Trump …
Andrew Court / New York Post:
‘Hot’ officer at Donald Trump's arraignment sets hearts afire: ‘She can handcuff me’ — Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to falsifying business records during his arraignment in New York City Tuesday afternoon. — And while the country tuned in to watch the historic proceedings …
Kimberly Wehle / The Bulwark:
The Case Against Trump: The Charges and the Facts Behind Them — Here's what's new (and what's not) in the Manhattan DA's indictment of Trump. — The Manhattan grand jury's indictment of former President Donald J. Trump was unsealed today following his historic arrest, booking, and plea of not guilty.
NBC News:
Trump arrest live updates: Former president pleads not guilty on 34 counts
Trump arrest live updates: Former president pleads not guilty on 34 counts
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Justin Baragona / The Daily Beast:
MSNBC Skips Trump's Post-Arrest Speech Because It's Not ‘Newsworthy’
MSNBC Skips Trump's Post-Arrest Speech Because It's Not ‘Newsworthy’
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Philip Bump / Washington Post:
Five takeaways from the Trump indictment in New York
Five takeaways from the Trump indictment in New York
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Roger Sollenberger / The Daily Beast:
Inside the Trump Indictment: A Porn Star, a Playmate, and Claims of a Love Child?
Inside the Trump Indictment: A Porn Star, a Playmate, and Claims of a Love Child?
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Sarah K. Burris / Raw Story:
How Trump's long history of other people fixing his problems ended today
Dan Mangan / CNBC:
Read the indictment against Donald Trump, details of payments to porn star, Playboy model
Read the indictment against Donald Trump, details of payments to porn star, Playboy model
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Andrew C. McCarthy / New York Post:
For the left, putting Trump through a painful prosecution is the point
For the left, putting Trump through a painful prosecution is the point
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Timothy P. Carney / Washington Examiner:
Donald Trump arrest: Trump and Alvin Bragg are what we deserve
Donald Trump arrest: Trump and Alvin Bragg are what we deserve
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Sam Brodey / The Daily Beast:
GOP Lawmakers Kneel at the Altar of Trump as He's Indicted
GOP Lawmakers Kneel at the Altar of Trump as He's Indicted
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Al Weaver / The Hill:
GOP senator endorses Trump ahead of NY arraignment
GOP senator endorses Trump ahead of NY arraignment
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Dan Balz / Washington Post:
Donald Trump, a tawdry case and a nation still mired in his chaos
Donald Trump, a tawdry case and a nation still mired in his chaos
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Reid J. Epstein / New York Times:
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election: Protasiewicz Wins With Abortion Message — Janet Protasiewicz prevailed in the state's highly consequential contest for the Supreme Court, which will now be likely to reverse the state's abortion ban and end the use of gerrymandered legislative maps.
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Adam Edelman / NBC News:
Liberals gain control of the Wisconsin state Supreme Court for the first time in 15 years — The victory of Janet Protasiewicz over conservative Dan Kelly will allow the court's new liberal majority to determine the future of key issues like abortion rights.
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New York Times:
Wisconsin Supreme Court Election Results — Wisconsin's State Supreme Court election carries bigger policy stakes than any other race in the country this year. It will decide whether conservatives (like Justice Kelly) or liberals (like Judge Protasiewicz) control the otherwise evenly divided court …
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Zachary Donnini / Decision Desk HQ:
There is a Lot At Stake in Today's Wisconsin State Supreme Court Election
There is a Lot At Stake in Today's Wisconsin State Supreme Court Election
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Brandon Gage / Raw Story:
‘This is sickening’: The Trumps face furious backlash after targeting Manhattan judge's daughter — Hours ahead of former President Donald Trump's Tuesday arraignment on thirty-four felony charges filed by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, the right-wing outlet Breitbart published …
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Washington Post:
Trump pleads not guilty to 34 counts of falsifying business records — Trump goes on baseless rant against classified documents investigation — Trump gives grievance-filled stump speech on historic night … Former president Donald Trump on Tuesday pleaded not guilty in a Manhattan courtroom …
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Kristina Wong / Breitbart:
Daughter of Judge Overseeing Donald Trump's Case Worked on Biden-Harris Campaign
Daughter of Judge Overseeing Donald Trump's Case Worked on Biden-Harris Campaign
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Candy Woodall / USA Today:
As Marjorie Taylor Greene leads protest against Trump indictment, NYC mayor has a message for her
As Marjorie Taylor Greene leads protest against Trump indictment, NYC mayor has a message for her
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Gillian Brockell / Washington Post:
Donald Trump's father was arrested, too. Twice.
Donald Trump's father was arrested, too. Twice.
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CNN:
Federal appeals court denies Trump's emergency bid to stop ex-aides from testifying in Jan. 6 probe
Federal appeals court denies Trump's emergency bid to stop ex-aides from testifying in Jan. 6 probe
Jenna Moon / Semafor:
Marjorie Taylor Greene leaves pro-Trump rally moments after arriving
Marjorie Taylor Greene leaves pro-Trump rally moments after arriving
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Alex Seitz-Wald / NBC News:
‘Merry Arrestmas’: The ‘resistance’ rejoices watching Trump face charges
Lucille Sherman / Axios:
NC Democrat expected to change parties — A North Carolina Democratic lawmaker is expected to flip her party affiliation, multiple Republicans with knowledge of the discussions tell Axios. — The move would cement Republicans' toe-hold in a fast-changing swing state …
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Liz Crampton / Politico:
Move by Tennessee Republicans to oust 3 Dem lawmakers startles state
Move by Tennessee Republicans to oust 3 Dem lawmakers startles state
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Washington Post:
Finland joins NATO, doubling alliance's land border with Russia — BRUSSELS — Finland formally joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Tuesday, a historic shift for a country that once insisted it was safer outside the military alliance and a sign of how Russian President Vladimir Putin's gamble …
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Jordan Fabian / Bloomberg:
Jill Biden Reverses Proposal Iowa Join LSU Women's Basketball Champs at White House — First lady Jill Biden's office walked back her suggestion that the defeated University of Iowa women's basketball team join national champion Louisiana State University at the White House, amid widespread backlash.
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Olafimihan Oshin / The Hill:
Caitlin Clark defends Angel Reese: 'I don't think she should be criticized'
Caitlin Clark defends Angel Reese: 'I don't think she should be criticized'
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Gabriel Sherman / Vanity Fair:
Rupert Murdoch and Ann Lesley Smith Call Off Their Engagement — The 92-year-old media mogul announced his engagement to the 66-year-old former dental hygienist a scant two weeks ago, following last year's divorce from his fourth wife, Jerry Hall. — Wedding bells may not be ringing for Rupert Murdoch anytime soon.
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Tiffany Hsu / New York Times:
Johnson & Johnson Reaches $8.9 Billion Talc Settlement — The company faces a flood of lawsuits claiming its talc products caused cancer. The proposed settlement requires approval by a bankruptcy court, but has the backing of plaintiffs' lawyers. — Johnson & Johnson said on Tuesday …
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