Former President Donald Trump was arraigned in a New York Supreme Court on Tuesday, facing charges of inciting violence and civil unrest. Acting Justice Juan Merchan warned Trump against using social media for violent ends, and the prosecution must turn over all evidence within 15 days. Trump's legal team is expected to mount a vigorous defense against the charges, with the case expected to unfold in the coming months.
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Janet Protasiewicz has been elected to the Wisconsin Supreme Court, giving liberals their first majority on the state’s highest court in 15 years. This election has been closely watched by both Democrats and Republicans, as the outcome will have big ramifications in and out of the state. The court’s new liberal majority will determine the future of several pivotal issues, including abortion rights, gerrymandered legislative maps, and election administration.
Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to criminal charges in a New York courtroom on Tuesday, stemming from an investigation into an alleged scheme to hide hush money payments ahead of the 2016 election. Trump's lawyers argued the charges are politically motivated and that the former president is being targeted by a “Trump-hating judge, with a Trump-hating wife and a Trump-hating prosecutor.” The case is ongoing, and Trump is scheduled to appear in court again in July, making it the first time a former president has been forced to respond to criminal charges.
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on 34 felony charges of falsifying business records in the first degree, with Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stating that the evidence will show that Trump did so to cover up crimes relating to the 2016 election. Trump's lawyer Joe Tacopina revealed that the former president did not have his mugshot taken when he surrendered to authorities, and Trump's 2024 presidential campaign sent out an email with a T-shirt donning a black-and-white photo of Trump from the shoulders up. This indictment raises questions about why Trump repeatedly made false statements and how the case will play out in the coming days.
Donald Trump was arraigned on Tuesday in a Manhattan courtroom on 34 felony charges of falsifying business records. He pleaded not guilty to the charges, and was the first president in American history to be charged with a criminal offense. The court filings from the Manhattan district attorney's office included some surprises, and it is unclear what the outcome of the case will be.
Tennessee Republicans have proposed a resolution to expel three Democratic state representatives from the House of Representatives for their role in a gun control protest at the Capitol last Thursday. The resolution has been met with strong opposition from Democrats and gun control advocates, and if passed, would be the first time in the state’s history that a lawmaker has been expelled from the House. The resolution is expected to be taken up by the House Rules Committee on Tuesday, where it will be debated and voted on.
Finland has officially become the 31st member of NATO, a move seen as a major shift in Europe's security landscape and a strategic blow to Russia. The decision to join the alliance comes after months of tension between Russia and its neighbors, and signals a shift away from Finland's traditional neutrality. NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Finland's membership, saying it would "strengthen our partnership and contribute to stability in the wider region."
Buckingham Palace has released the invitation for the upcoming coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla, the first time Camilla has been referred to as Queen. The invitation was sent to more than 2,000 guests, including First Lady Jill Biden on behalf of the United States, the first time since 1953 that a U.S. president has not attended the coronation of a British monarch. The invitation marks the first time that Queen Camilla has been referred to as Queen, and the coronation will take place on an as-yet-unspecified date.