Trump Addresses Court On Final Day Of NY Civil Fraud Trial
Former President Donald Trump spoke in court on the trial's last day despite a ruling barring a formal closing argument. He attacked the proceedings and Judge Arthur Engoron, claiming he was innocent and persecuted. The judge briefly cut him off for a lunch break and to enforce relevance limits. The proceedings followed a bomb threat to the judge's home hours earlier.
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U.S. Britain Hit Houthis in Yemen With Missiles and Jets
The United States and Britain launched a large retaliatory strike against Yemen based targets used by the Iran backed Houthis. Warships fired Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets attacked logistical hubs air defense systems and weapons storage sites. Early Friday witnesses in Sanaa heard explosions but saw no warplanes. This was the first U.S. response to ongoing drone and missile attacks on ships linked to the Israel Gaza conflict. The action followed a White House warning to the Houthis issued a week earlier.
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South Africa accuses Israel of genocide at the ICJ
At the International Court of Justice in The Hague South Africa formally accuses Israel of genocide seeking provisional measures to halt Gaza operations. Prime Minister Netanyahu argues Israel fights Hamas and condemns the claim as hypocritical as the war continues with Gaza death toll rising.
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Hunter Biden Pleads Not Guilty in Tax Case
Hunter Biden entered a not guilty plea to nine federal tax offenses stemming from a four year scheme to avoid 1.4 million owed to the IRS while funding an extravagant lifestyle. A tentative trial date was set for June 20 at the hearing before Judge Mark Scarsi.
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Inflation rises in December signaling bumpy Fed path
The Labor Department reports December inflation up 0.3 percent from November and 3.4 percent year over year led by housing, energy, and food costs. Core prices also up 0.3 percent month to month, 3.9 percent from a year earlier, the mildest since May 2021.
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FAA opens inquiry into Boeing 737 Max 9 door plug failure
The FAA launches an inquiry into Boeing manufacturing of door plugs used for extra exits on 737 Max 9 jets after a 63 pound plug blew off an Alaska Airlines aircraft. NTSB will examine the plug at its lab in Portland while Alaska and United report loose bolts on other Max 9 jet door plugs.
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