Donald Trump’s lawyers ask for early verdict, judge says 'no way'

Trump’s lawyers renewed their request for what’s known as a directed verdict a day after Trump, the leading contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, skipped a planned return to the witness stand as the defense’s last big witness.

George Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court

Former U.S. Rep. George Santos’ lawyer expressed optimism about plea negotiations in Santos’ criminal fraud case Tuesday, successfully fending off prosecutors’ attempts to speed up the ousted congressman’s trial.

Georgia election worker says she feared for her life over fraud lies in Giuliani defamation case

A Georgia election worker has testified that she feared for her life as she received a barrage of threatening and racist messages fueled by Rudy Giuliani’s false claims that she and her mother had rigged the 2020 election results in the state.

City Council slams Mayor Adams' budget cuts as 'aggressive' and 'unnecessary'

Mayor Eric Adams’ budget cuts came under fire Monday by City Council members on the finance committee demanding he find other ways to close the city’s looming $7 billion deficit. 

Biden to host Hanukkah ceremony at White House amid fears of rising antisemitism

Antisemitism has only intensified since the Oct. 7 attack by Hamas and other militants sparked Israel's ongoing war in Gaza -- which faces heightened criticism for the mounting Palestinian death toll.

Tom Suozzi makes political revival in America's first suburb

After two failed runs for governor, Suozzi thought his political career was done. If Suozzi wins, he says he will run again in November for a full term.

Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones returns to X after Elon Musk restores account

Musk had previously said he would not allow Alex Jones back on the platform, citing the death of his first child. "I have no mercy for anyone who would use the deaths of children for gain, politics or fame," Musk said at the time.

Gov. Hochul calls on colleges to address antisemitism on campus

Hochul said she has spoken to chancellors of the State University of New York and City University of New York public college systems who she said confirmed "that calling for genocide of any group" or tolerating antisemitism violates codes of conduct on their campuses "and would lead to swift disciplinary action."

Federal appeals court upholds gag order on Trump in 2020 election interference case

A federal appeals court in Washington has upheld a gag order on former President Donald Trump in his 2020 election interference case but has eased the restrictions on his speech.

Trump is back in New York court for civil fraud trial as testimony nears an end

Former President Donald Trump returned to his civil business fraud trial as a spectator Thursday, after a month of assailing the proceedings from afar.

Vladimir Putin moves closer to fifth term as president after Russia sets 2024 election date

Under constitutional reforms Vladimir Putin arranged, he is eligible to seek two more six-year terms after his current one expires next year, potentially allowing him to remain in power until 2036.

Trump expected to attend New York fraud trial again Thursday as testimony nears an end

Former President Donald Trump is expected to return to his New York civil business fraud trial again. Court officials are preparing for Trump to show up Thursday to watch an accounting professor give his opinion on some financial topics important to the case.

NY Special Election: Gov. Hochul stands firm, Suozzi apologizes for past remarks

It’s been over a year since Gov. Hochul beat Tom Suozzi in the gubernatorial primary, but she has not forgotten the somewhat personal attacks he made against her during the campaign.