Live updates: Donald Trump’s hush money trial
1 min ago5 alternate jurors were selected Friday. Here's what we know about themFrom CNN's Kara Scannell, Lauren del Valle, and Jeremy HerbThe full panel in Donald Trump's hush money…
Trump’s defense used a jury consultant to research and help them select jurors
The New Yorkers who could decide Donald Trump’s fate were vetted in real time on Friday by the former president’s defense team.As the potential alternate jurors were being questioned by…
Opinion | Mike Johnson gambles on democracy winning in the House
It took a long, winding route to get here, but Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., has finally done what few thought he would be willing to do. The House this weekend…
Third House Republican calls for Speaker Johnson’s ouster over $95B foreign aid plan
A third House Republican lawmaker is jumping on board the effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., over his plan for foreign aid.Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., released a statement shortly…
World leaders urge calm after Israeli drone strike on Iran ratchets up tension
World leaders urged calm on Friday after Israel conducted a pre-dawn drone sortie over Iran following a cycle of tit-for-tat attacks that crossed an important red line that has for…
Jury selection in Trump’s hush money trial completed during tense day in court
A man set himself on fire Friday outside of a New York City courthouse at about the same time that jury selection had just been completed for former President Donald…
How Do You Find a Jury of Donald Trump’s Peers?
An IT consultant who lives on the Lower East Side walked into a Manhattan courtroom on Tuesday and sized Donald Trump up. The excitement rose in his voice as he…
Jury selection completed on day 4 of Trump hush money trial
Former President Donald Trump appeared in court for day four of his hush money payment trial on Friday. Twelve jurors and six alternate jurors have been seated after difficult proceedings…
House Democrats help Johnson avoid defeat on foreign aid bills, despite GOP defections
The House on Friday cleared a key procedural hurdle in passing foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan, despite dozens of Republican defections, with Democrats helping Speaker Mike Johnson avoid…