2 h. ago Letitia James pleads not guilty to fraud charges in case masterminded by Trump: ‘Tool of revenge’

New York’s attorney general asks judge to disqualify Trump-picked prosecutor who brought politically charged case

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3 h. ago Schumer says Democrats will force vote to overturn Canada tariffs as Carney says nation ‘stands ready’ to continue US trade talks – live

Democratic leader calls Canada tariffs ‘damaging’ and vows effort to overturn them; Canadian prime minister says he wants to see progress on trade negotiationsUS and Canada spar over anti-Trump tariff ad that suspended trade talksThe US secretary of state has confirmed Donald Trump’s announcement that all trade negotiations with Canada have been suspended.Marco Rubio spoke during a visit to a civil-military coordination centre in southern Israel. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Letitia James pleads not guilty to fraud charges after Trump pushed for case against longtime foe

New York’s attorney general asks judge to disqualify Trump-picked prosecutor who brought politically charged case

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4 h. ago Letitia James enters court to face mortgage fraud charges after Trump pushed for case against longtime foe

New York’s attorney general asks judge to disqualify Trump-picked prosecutor who brought politically charged case

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4 h. ago Letitia James pleads not guilty in Virginia mortgage fraud case

New York attorney general appears in court in Virginia in case brought after Trump called for her prosecutionThe New York state attorney general, Letitia James, pleaded not guilty on Friday to charges of bank fraud and false statements brought after Donald Trump publicly called for her to be prosecuted in a move widely seen as political retribution.“Not guilty judge to both counts,” James told the judge as she made her first appearance in federal district court in Virginia. The case has been assigned to Judge Jamar Walker, who was nominated by Joe Biden. Continue reading...

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10 h. ago Letitia James expected to plead not guilty in mortgage fraud case

New York attorney general to appear in court in Virginia in case brought after Trump called for her prosecutionThe New York state attorney general, Letitia James, is expected to plead not guilty on Friday to charges of bank fraud and false statements brought after Donald Trump publicly called for her to be prosecuted in a move widely seen as political retribution.James is scheduled to made her first appearance in the case and be arraigned in federal district court in Virginia before US magistrate judge Jamar Walker at 11am ET, according to court documents. Continue reading...

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16 h. ago New York Attorney General Letitia James will make first court appearance in mortgage fraud case

New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to make her first court appearance in a mortgage fraud case

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1 week ago Letitia James warns of ‘powerful voices trying to silence the truth’ – US politics live

New York attorney general strikes a defiant tone during Mamdani rally in first appearance since her indictmentBarack Obama took aim at institutions and businesses who made deals or worked out settlements with the Trump administration, noting on a new podcast episode: “We all have this capacity, I think, to take a stand.”In a talk with Marc Maron on the comedian’s last edition of his long-running WTF With Marc Maron, the former US president said institutions – including law firms, universities and businesses – that have changed course during the Trump administration should have stood by their convictions. Continue reading...

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1 week ago New York Attorney General Letitia James endorses mayoral hopeful Zohran Mamdani: ‘He knows what it’s like to be attacked’

The woman who successfully sued Donald Trump for fraud gave a defiant response to his administration’s indictment against her, declaring: ‘I fear no man!’

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1 week ago Bondi and DOJ officials were ‘caught off guard’ by Letitia James indictment from Trump prosecutor

Lindsey Halligan presented evidence to a grand jury herself after Trump called for swift prosecutions of his enemies

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2 w. ago ‘Substantial’ federal layoffs begin as Congress remains deadlocked over funding to end shutdown – live

No official numbers have been announced but treasury, HHS, DHS and education departments among agencies confirming cuts White House announces federal worker layoffs as government shutdown nears third weekAs the shutdown enters its 10th day, and both chambers are out of session today, House speaker Mike Johnson has defended not passing a separate bill that would keep members of the military paid throughout the shutdown.“Republicans have voted to OPEN the government and get our troops, Border Patrol, TSA, and veterans PAID,” Johnson said, before blaming Democratic leadership for refusing to pass the House-passed continuing resolution. “Chuck Schumer is terrified of a challenge from the Marxist left – so he and the Democrats voted to CLOSE the government-and to STOP PAYCHECKS from being issued.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago How Bill Pulte learned the art of the attack, from his own family to Letitia James

Bill Pulte has become a significant player in the Trump administration

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2 w. ago US government shutdown: Speaker rejects blame over military pay and says Senate Democrats must ‘turn lights back on’– live

Mike Johnson claims separate bill to pay military during shutdown is ‘redundant’ as Republicans double down on blaming Democrats As the shutdown enters its 10th day, and both chambers are out of session today, House speaker Mike Johnson has defended not passing a separate bill that would keep members of the military paid throughout the shutdown.“Republicans have voted to OPEN the government and get our troops, Border Patrol, TSA, and veterans PAID,” Johnson said, before blaming Democratic leadership for refusing to pass the House-passed continuing resolution. “Chuck Schumer is terrified of a challenge from the Marxist left – so he and the Democrats voted to CLOSE the government-and to STOP PAYCHECKS from being issued.” Continue reading...

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2 w. ago Letitia James accuses Donald Trump of ‘weaponizing’ US justice system after her indictment – US politics live

Prosecutor who led civil fraud investigation against Trump in 2023 says charges against her are baselessWe’ll hear from Donald Trump at 10am EST today, when he heads to Walter Reed Medical Center for his “semi-annual” physical exam. We’ll be keeping an ear out for any reaction he has to the indictment of Letitia James, his longtime political adversary. Continue reading...

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2 w. ago MAGA heavyweights take to cable news and social media to applaud Letitia James charges

New York attorney general, who prosecuted Trump Organization in 2022, accused of mortgage fraud

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2 w. ago Letitia James indicted for fraud after Trump demanded case against New York attorney general

Letitia James won blockbuster fraud case against the president and his business empire

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2 w. ago The Latest: New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says

A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press

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2 w. ago New York Attorney General Letitia James indicted on fraud charge, AP source says

A grand jury has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia James on a fraud charge, a person familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday

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2 w. ago Grand jury considers criminal charges against Letitia James after Trump demanded case against New York attorney general

James won blockbuster fraud case against the president and his business empire

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2 w. ago Letitia James criminally charged in Trump’s latest effort to punish rivals

Prosecutor who sought charges was installed amid Trump frustrations with pace of investigations against rivalsUS politics live – latest updatesA federal grand jury indicted Letitia James, the New York attorney general, for bank fraud on Thursday, according to a person familiar with the matter.Lindsey Halligan, the US attorney for the eastern district of Virginia, personally presented the case to the grand jury on Thursday, the person said. US attorneys do not typically present to a grand jury. Continue reading...

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