Trump Defense Takes Aim At Ex-fixer Michael Cohen At Trial
Donald Trump's lawyers on Tuesday got their first stab at Michael Cohen, the former president's confidante-turned-foe,trying to paint him as a money-hungry, untrustworthy narrator.
Michael Cohen Faces Defense Grilling At Trump Trial
Donald Trump's former personal attorney, turned foe, Michael Cohen will undergo a grueling cross-examination Tuesday while senior Republicans increasingly politicize the trial by filing in to support the White House candidate six months before election day.
US To Raise Tariffs On $18 Bn Of China Imports Including Chips
The United States is hiking tariffs on $18 billion worth of Chinese imports, targeting strategic sectors like electric vehicles, batteries, steel and critical minerals, the White House said Tuesday.
Biden Hikes Tariffs On $18 Billion Chinese Imports; Aims To Prioritize US Production
Pres. Joe Biden is increasing tariffs on $18 billion Chinese imports.
Biden Admin Slaps Massive Tariff Increases On Chinese Imports
President Joe Biden announced Tuesday his administration's plan to increase tariff rates on Chinese imports totaling an estimated $18 billion.
Russia's Kharkiv Push Aims To Stretch Ukraine Forces: Analysts
Russia's offensive around Ukraine's Kharkiv likely aims more at presenting Kyiv with a strategic quandary over where to deploy its already stretched forces than taking the major city, experts say.
Uniswap CEO Says Biden Miscalculating Crypto's Relevance In 2024 Election
The U.S. president's campaign team may want to change its campaign strategy heading into the November 2024 elections, Uniswap's Hayden Adams said, considering how Republicans have already apparently grasped the situation regarding the crypto community's relevance as a voting group.
Former Fixer Cohen Testifies Trump Approved Hush Money Payment
Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness at the former president's criminal trial testified Monday how the then-Republican candidate directed him to pay a porn actress to bury revelations of an alleged tryst.
Hollywood Heads To Cannes As Off-screen Drama Soars
The festival officially kicks off in the evening with an honorary award for Meryl Streep -- just one of a host of international A-listers flocking to the sun-drenched Cote d'Azur, where legendary directors George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola top the VIP guest list.
Biden's Israel Ultimatum Gets Critics From GOPs And Dems On Capitol Hill
The ultimatum of Pres. Joe Biden for Israel is facing bipartisan criticism on Capitol Hill.
Michael Cohen, The 'Fixer' Who Turned On Trump
Michael Cohen worked for years as Donald Trump's fixer, a problem solver who was involved in every aspect of the real estate tycoon's business, even saying he would "take a bullet" for the billionaire.
Iran Director's Escape, MeToo Tensions Build Off-screen Drama At Cannes
The escape of an Iranian director and rumours over fresh MeToo allegations were setting the scene Monday for a dramatic Cannes Film Festival, already packed with Hollywood icons and attention-grabbing films.
Democratic Group's $25M Ad Campaign Targets Trump's Role In Suppressing Abortion Access
The swing states that will be targeted by the ad blitz from American Bridge 21st Century include Michigan, Pennsylvania and Wisconsin.
Trump's Former Fixer Michael Cohen Testifies At Trial
Donald Trump's one-time fixer and the star prosecution witness in the former president's historic criminal trial testified Monday in a dramatic courtroom face-off with his former boss.
Cohen Takes The Stand In Trump's Hush Money Trial
Donald Trump's hush money trial sees its most anticipated witness take the stand Monday as the former president's ex-lawyer Michael Cohen testifies against his old boss.
Schumer Urges FTC To Halt Chevron-Hess $53B Merger Over Fear Of Gas Price Hike
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has urged the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to intervene in Chevron Corp's proposed $53 billion acquisition of Hess Corp, citing concerns over potential gas price increases.
Asian Markets Mixed As Traders Pause Ahead Of US Inflation Data
Equities fluctuated Monday as traders took a breather after the past weeks' healthy run as they absorbed weak Chinese data and reports that the United States planned to ramp up tariffs on clean energy products from the Asian country.
Biden To Host Fundraiser With Obama And Hollywood Stars
It will include a contest featuring George Clooney and Julia Roberts, conducted across the campaign's social media platforms.
Trump Insults Prosecutor At Jersey Shore Rally Amid Criminal Trial
He attacked the judge overseeing the case as 'corrupt' and 'highly conflicted.'
Trump Campaign Mulls Nikki Haley As Running Mate: Report
Although she acknowledged Trump's likely nomination as the Republican candidate, she refrained from endorsing him.
Barron Trump Turns Down Florida GOP Delegate Position Citing 'Prior Commitments'
It remains uncertain whether Barron will attend the convention scheduled for July 15-18 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Biden's Clean Energy Tax Credits Likely To Remain 'Law Of The Land': Brainard
Most of Joe Biden's clean energy tax credits are now law and are unlikely to be reversed by Donald Trump if he wins November's presidential election, a senior administration official said Friday.
Judge Merchan Criticizes Cohen's Social Media Behavior Amid Trump Trial
Defense attorney Todd Blanche argued that Cohen's statements were becoming increasingly problematic, impeding Trump's ability to respond to witness testimony.
Multiple Arrests As US Police Clear MIT, UPenn Gaza Protests
Police carried out pre-dawn swoops Friday on students protesting the war in Gaza at two prestigious US universities, in the latest unrest on campuses across the country.
Third Week Of Evidence Wraps At Trump's Criminal Trial
Donald Trump's New York criminal trial prepared to wrap up its third week of evidence Friday following bombshell testimony from the adult film star at the heart of the case.
Standard Chartered Analyst Believes Trump Government Will Be 'Actively Supportive' Of Bitcoin
Ex-President Donald Trump, who recently signaled he won't oppose the growing crypto sector, may be a boon to Bitcoin and the broader digital assets' industry, a Standard Chartered analyst said.
Trump Reportedly Asks $1B Campaign Donation From Oil Executives, Promises To Scrap Biden's Green Policies
Former President Donald Trump reportedly solicited a $1 billion campaign donation from top oil industry executives during a dinner at his Mar-a-Lago Club.
US Election 2024: Expert Calls Bitcoin Community 'A Politician's Dream Population Segment'
Unchained Capital's Joe Burnett believes the Bitcoin community will play a major role in the campaign strategies of politicians heading to the elections later this year.
Cardano Creator Says Biden Administration Seeks To 'Kill Crypto' Amid SEC Bulletin Drama
Charles Hoskinson called the Biden administration's latest statement regarding a House resolution that repeals the highly-debated SAB 121 of the SEC as "garbage."
Hunter Biden To Face June Trial As Appeals Court Rejects Dismissal Of Gun Charges
A federal appeals court panel in Philadelphia rejected Hunter Biden's plea deal and claims of "political bias" in his gun case, clearing the way for a trial next month.