Stormy Daniels lawyer texted on Donald Trump election win: ‘What have we done?’

“What have we done?” Davidson, a California lawyer, said to Howard in a text message displayed on screens for the jury in the criminal trial of Trump for allegedly falsifying business records. “Oh, my god,” Howard responded. Lawyer Keith Davidson (right) is cross-examined in New York on Thursday. Courtroom sketch: Jane Rosenberg via Reuters Prosecutor … Read more

Stormy Daniels ex-lawyer recalls 2016 election night text

The lawyer who helped bury alleged extramarital affairs involving former President Donald Trump testified Thursday that on the night Trump won the 2016 presidential election, he texted “What have we done?” to a tabloid editor who worked on the deal with him. The attorney, Keith Davidson, was asked on the stand about the text, which … Read more

Trump trial continues with testimony from Michael Cohen’s former banker

Testimony to resume in Trump New York trial Banker testimony to resume in Trump “hush money” trial 02:45 The third week of former President Donald Trump’s New York criminal trial kicks off Tuesday with continued testimony from its third witness, bank executive Gary Farro. Farro testified last Friday that Michael Cohen, Trump’s former personal attorney, was … Read more

OAN retracts, apologizes for Cohen-Daniels affair story

By Marshall Cohen | Associated Press The far-right cable network One America News retracted a story and apologized Monday after it falsely claimed former President Donald Trump’s ex lawyer Michael Cohen was the one who had an affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels and secretly used it to “extort” the Trump Organization. Cohen and … Read more

Jimmy Kimmel Torches Trump With ‘Prison Sentence’ Prediction

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Prosecutors argue Trump “willfully and flagrantly” violated gag order, seek penalty

Prosecutors on Tuesday alleged that former President Donald Trump violated a gag order imposed by Judge Juan Merchan in his New York criminal trial, saying Trump’s “attacks” have “willfully and flagrantly” violated the order.  Trump’s attorney Todd Blanche argued Tuesday that his client “very carefully” tried to comply with the rules of the order, but … Read more

Trump trial begins opening statements, first witness testimony

Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on as his criminal trial over charges that he falsified business records to conceal money paid to silence porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016 continues, at Manhattan state court in New York City, U.S., April 22, 2024.  Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters This is developing news. … Read more

Trump Trial Verdict So Far With Brian Stelter On ElectionLine Podcast

Editors note: Running until the final general election results come in, the Deadline ElectionLine podcast spotlights the 2024 campaign and the blurred lines between politics and entertainment in modern America. Hosted by Deadline’s political editor Ted Johnson and executive editor Dominic Patten, the podcast features commentary and interviews with top lawmakers and entertainment figures. At the same time, you … Read more

‘Political Witch Hunt’, Says Donald Trump On Day 1 Of Hush Money Trial; No Jurors Picked

Last week, Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to call his former lawyer Michael Cohen and the adult film actor Stormy Daniels “two sleaze bags who have, with their lies and misrepresentations, cost our Country dearly!” Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower on his way to Manhattan criminal court, Monday, April 15, 2024, in … Read more

Trump hush money criminal trial continues in New York: Live updates

Former US President Donald Trump attends the second day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City on April 16, 2024.  Mary Altaffer | AFP | Getty Images This story is developing. Check back for updates. Jury selection in the New … Read more