Michael Cohen’s texts and recordings on hush money go under the microscope

Trump lawyer Emil Bove is back to examine Doug Daus of the DA’s office, who has admitted to a four-day gap between Michael Cohen’s delivery of the phones to former DA investigator Jeremy Rosenberg and their arrival in Daus’ unit. Daus has acknowledged a gap like that is “not ideal” because you cannot confirm that […]

Michael Cohen’s electronics are in the spotlight as Trump trial continues

Former President Donald Trump‘s New York criminal trial is set to resume Friday with testimony from the forensic analyst who inspected data from the phones of former Trump attorney Michael Cohen, including text messages and secret recordings. Cohen is a key figure in Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s case against Trump. Prosecutors say Cohen and […]

Noem book dogged by new claims of inaccuracies

Days ahead of its release, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is mired in yet more controversy surrounding the impending release of her new memoir — and this time, it involves an allegation about former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley. First came Noem’s disclosure about shooting and killing her 14-month-old wirehair pointer, Cricket, for misbehaving. Then, just […]

May 2024

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The nation’s cartoonists on the week in politics

Every week political cartoonists throughout the country and across the political spectrum apply their ink-stained skills to capture the foibles, memes, hypocrisies and other head-slapping events in the world of politics. The fruits of these labors are hundreds of cartoons that entertain and enrage readers of all political stripes. Here’s an offering of the best […]

DACA recipients will be eligible for federal health care coverage under new Biden rule

More than 100,000 young immigrants protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program will soon become eligible to receive federal health care coverage for the first time since DACA was implemented over a decade ago. The Biden administration will announce a new federal rule Friday allowing DACA recipients to enroll in a qualified health […]

Major corporations reluctant to make a splash at the 2024 political conventions

The president of the progressive civil rights group Color of Change has a message for corporations that are considering participating in this summer’s Republican National Convention: Don’t even think about it. Rashad Robinson said his group is preparing to launch a campaign against any company that announces a sponsorship of the coronation of Donald Trump […]

Biden to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to recipients including Nancy Pelosi, Michelle Yeoh

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Friday will award 19 high-profile politicians, activists and others the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the country’s highest civilian honor, the White House announced. The list of recipients includes an award-winning actor, Olympians and a former vice president. “President Biden often says there is nothing beyond our capacity […]

Inside Trump’s ‘quiet’ VP search

Former President Donald Trump sealed the Republican presidential nomination nearly two months ago, and for more than two weeks he has been occupied by a criminal trial in New York. But he appears to be in no hurry to name a running mate — someone who can keep a steady presence on the campaign trail […]

Alabama governor signs legislation to ensure Biden will appear on November ballot

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday signed into law legislation to ensure that President Joe Biden will appear on the state’s November ballot, a spokesperson confirmed. The Republican-controlled Alabama House cleared the legislation earlier in the day in a 93-0 vote. The state Senate, which is also controlled by the GOP, passed the measure last month. […]