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As Opening Statements Happen on Monday, Trump Mocks Speediness of Trial
"There’s nothing else to clarify. ... We’re going to have opening statements on Monday morning," Judge Merchan said.
Judge Denies Trump Appeal to Delay Hush Money Trial Scheduled for Next Week
Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records to conceal his affair with adult film star Stormy Daniels.
“Uncommitted” Movement Reaches New York as Democratic Voters Cast Blank Ballots
Participants in New York’s “Leave It Blank” campaign aim to pressure President Biden to push for a ceasefire in Gaza.
Trump Avoids Paying Full $454 Million for Now, But Faces April 15 Court Date
Predictably, Trump claimed the new criminal trial date amounted to "election interference" and a "witch hunt.”
In NY Jails, Prisoners Must Submit Their Abuse Grievances to Their Abusers
Legal victories by LGBTQ people and youth of color face rollbacks amid the rise of new, reactionary sheriffs.
Growing Number of States Extend Health Coverage to Undocumented Immigrants
Eleven states and Washington, D.C., are expanding health insurance programs to cover over 1 million immigrants.
NRA Loses Bid to Have Corruption Probe in New York Dismissed
Five judges unanimously ruled that Attorney General Letitia James has provided "ample evidence of malfeasance."
New York’s Highest Court Orders New Congressional Maps Be Drawn
The ruling could affect the outcome of the 2024 congressional elections, determining control of the House.
Seat Vacated by Santos Moves to “Toss Up” Status
Former Republican congressman George Santos was expelled from Congress on Friday.
Unionization Wave Spurred by Starbucks Workers Is Spreading Across Buffalo
Workers at Elmwood Taco and Subs, an iconic local food shop, are continuing the wave of worker-led organizing.