Testimony began in earnest the second week of trial for former President Donald Trump in New York, where he has been charged with 34 counts of falsifying business records. The Manhattan District Attorney argued the records were falsified to cover up a conspiracy to affect the 2016 election, and called on their first witness to […]
Former President Donald Trump wished his wife Melania Trump a happy birthday on Friday before stepping into a New York City courtroom to continue an ongoing criminal trial over an alleged non-disclosure payment he made in 2016. “I want to start by wishing my wife, Melania, a very happy birthday,” President Trump said outside the […]
A major witness in former President Donald Trump’s so-called “hush-money” trial admitted to inconsistencies in his previous testimony and suggested that a related FBI report “could be wrong.” Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, who has testified in the case this week, was questioned by Trump attorney Emil Bove about statements he made to federal […]
Former President Donald Trump praised the first witness in his New York City “hush money” trial, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, as he is scheduled to deliver more testimony in the case on Friday. “He’s been very nice. David’s been very nice. He’s a nice guy,” President Trump said on Thursday, responding to a […]
The Hostage and Missing Families Forum New York, a New York-based support group of the hostages held by Hamas, protests at Columbia University Campus at 9:30 a.m. ET on April 26, to “stand there to remind everyone: Bring Our Hostages Home Now.”
New regulations on food labeling may soon be coming to New York City. A new law, set to come into effect later this year, could see warning labels placed next to sugary foods and drinks in chain restaurants and coffee shops across the city. The law specifically targets food businesses with 15 or more storefronts. […]
April 25 was a big day for former President Donald Trump as the Supreme Court heard arguments over his presidential immunity defense while a second criminal trial made significant headway in testimonies in New York. Still, President Trump took the opportunity to make a campaign stop before either of those events, shaking hands with construction […]
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is threatening to pull federal funding from colleges that fail to guarantee a safe environment for Jewish students. This comes as students flee Columbia University amid the anti-Semitic threats and violence emerging from anti-Israel demonstrations. Cameron Hamilton, a former Navy SEAL and Republican Congressional candidate, tells NTD that what management at […]
Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction was overturned by New York’s highest court, citing the trial judge’s prejudicial handling of the landmark #MeToo case. The 4–3 decision on Thursday highlighted the judge’s “egregious” missteps, including allowing testimony on allegations unrelated to the case, prompting the court to order a new trial. This decision reignites a painful […]
Hecklers didn’t stop House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday from calling for the resignation of Columbia University President Minouche Shafik on campus. Mr. Johnson’s press conference took place on the steps of the university’s library, where students chanted, “We can’t hear you,” “Free Palestine,” and “Mike, you suck.” Mr. Johnson was flanked by fellow members […]
A change in state law makes it more difficult for squatters to take over property that doesn’t belong to them, according to New York lawmakers. Governor Kathy Hochul signed the portion of the New York 2025 budget bill on Monday after the State Assembly and the State Senate passed it over the weekend amid a […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson called for Columbia University President Minouche Shafik to resign over her handling of anti-Israel demonstrations on campus during an April 24 interview. While speaking to radio host Hugh Hewitt, Mr. Johnson called Ms. Shafik a “very weak” and “inept” leader, when announcing that he and his colleagues would be holding a […]
Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday morning called for the appeals court to “take over” the New York trial in which he’s accused of falsifying business records. This week, the first witness in the so-called “hush-money” trial, former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker, gave testimony in the case. The former president is accused of falsifying […]
Former Rep. George Santos is withdrawing his independent bid for a seat in Congress in New York’s 1st District, he has announced. The former lawmaker—who had represented New York’s 3rd District before being ousted from the House in December last year—said he was ending his bid because he did not want to split the ticket […]
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office has presented a weak case against former President Donald Trump in New York, attorneys told The Epoch Times. The contentious trial saw opening arguments from Todd Blanche, President Trump’s attorney, and Manhattan prosecutor Matthew Colangelo. Their statements, although just the beginning, offered a preview into how each side might […]
A poll released on Monday revealed that a majority of New Yorkers oppose Gov. Kathy Hochul’s $15 driver congestion toll for Manhattan. A majority of Democratic voters also oppose the measure, which might be implemented as early as June. The first nationwide congestion toll will be an added burden for every driver who wants to […]
A lawyer for former President Donald Trump claimed that officials are more concerned about keeping the former president off the campaign trail than they are concerned about winning their cases against him. Chris Kise told Fox News on Monday evening that “the real threat to democracy is the willingness to abuse the power of your […]
Trump Blasts Gag Order as ‘Unconstitutional’ President Trump showed a stack of papers to the press in the hallways outside the courtroom. “Well, I think the gag order is totally unconstitutional. Can’t even allow articles to be put in,” he said. “These are articles over the last day and a half.” “I’m not allowed to […]
