House Republicans passed a debt ceiling hike Wednesday. Speaker Kevin McCarthy pushed his package to raise the debt ceiling by $1.5 trillion through the House in a close vote. But the White House continues to say that it will not negotiate on the … [Read more...]
Former President Trump Charged with 34 Felony Counts in Manhattan Court
Former President Donald Trump was charged by a New York grand jury with 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in an indictment unsealed Tuesday. Trump pleaded not guilty to the charges at a hearing at Manhattan Criminal Court, becoming … [Read more...]
Donald Trump First Current or Former President to Be Indicted
Donald Trump has become the first current or former president to be indicted. A Manhattan grand jury has indicted Trump on criminal charges. It was not immediately clear what the indictment was connected to, or what charges Trump will face. The … [Read more...]
Trump Withdraws Lawsuit Against NYS AG James
Former President Donald Trump has withdrawn his lawsuit against New York Attorney General Letitia James. The withdrawal came in a brief document filed Friday morning with U.S. District Judge Donald Middlebrooks. Middlebrooks had warned Trump's … [Read more...]
The Trump Organization Found Guilty of Tax Fraud
Donald Trump's real estate company was convicted on Tuesday of carrying out a 15-year-long criminal scheme to defraud tax authorities A jury in Manhattan has found The Trump Organization guilty of paying personal expenses for top executives … [Read more...]
Manhattan Judge Orders Independent Monitor for Trump Organization
A Manhattan State Supreme Court judge has ordered the Trump Organization to submit to a court-appointed, independent monitor. Judge Arthur Engoron agreed with State Attorney General Letitia James that the monitoring is necessary given Trump and … [Read more...]
NYS Attorney General is Suing Donald Trump, 3 Children for Fraud
New York State Attorney General Letitia James announced Wednesday that she is suing former President Donald Trump and three of his children for fraud stemming from her three-year civil investigation into the Trump Organization’s business … [Read more...]
Former Trump Aide Steve Bannon Pleads Not Guilty to Money Laundering, Fraud
Former Donald Trump aide Steve Bannon has pleaded not guilty in court to New York State charges of money laundering, conspiracy and fraud. State Attorney General Letitia James said the charges are related to a year-long fundraising scheme in which … [Read more...]
Trump Organization CFO Weisselberg Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
Trump Organization CFO Allen Weisselberg has pleaded guilty to all 15 of the charges he was facing for evading taxes. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, Jr. announced the deal Thursday, saying Weisselberg as the Chief Financial Officer of … [Read more...]
NYS Gubernatorial Primaries for Democratic, Republican Parties Today
Gubernatorial primaries for the Democratic and Republican parties are today in New York State. Governor Kathy Hochul is trying to make history as the first female governor elected in the state with just 10 months in office under her belt. She is … [Read more...]