Trump hush money trial delves into Daniels testimony
The trial heard Stormy Daniels recount a 2006 encounter with Donald Trump in a Lake Tahoe hotel suite. Prosecutors linked the affair to reimbursed payments via Trump’s personal account, while defense argued credibility concerns and questioned direct presidential involvement. The judge denied a mistrial and kept the gag order in place as emphasis stayed on evidence and cross examination.
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Cohen Comes Clean as Trump Trial Opens With Credibility Questions
Former lawyer Michael Cohen, now disbarred, faces jurors amid scrutiny of his honesty. Prosecutors frame him as a critical corroborating witness in the Trump hush money case while defense portrays him as a self serving liar. Cohen has pleaded guilty to tax evasion, campaign finance, and lying to Congress, and he now broadcasts a highly public self criticism through podcasts and books.
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Blinken warns Rafah attack risks lasting insurgency and chaos
U S Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned the Rafah offensive risks an insurgency or a vacuum filled by Hamas, citing a Biden administration report that U S supplied weapons may have violated humanitarian law. He urged humanitarian aid access and discussed alternative Gaza strategies with Israeli leaders.
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Gaza in limbo as Hamas rebuilds in ruins and fighting persists
Gaza remains without a functioning government as Hamas reconstitutes its armed wing in Rafah and near Gaza City amid an Israeli push. Israel offers no postwar Gaza governance plan while security control stays in effect. cease fire talks stall and hostages remain. Protests in Tel Aviv demand immediate hostage release. Gaza civilian toll climbs, with UN warning of famine in Jabaliya and widespread damage to Rafah and surrounding areas. Palestinians report heavy bombardment, and Red Crescent responders struggle to reach calls for help as hospitals report fatalities. The West Bank sees further violence with a Nablus shooting during clashes with Israeli forces.
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