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00:15 - Trump Found Liable For Sexual Abuse By Jury, Awards $5 Million to Accuser
Former President Trump found liable for sexually abusing E. Jean Carroll in a significant verdict. Jury rejects rape claim but holds Trump accountable for lesser sexual abuse. Verdict affects Trump's political ambitions, including White House campaign. Jury also finds Trump defamed Carroll. Trump criticizes verdict, vows to appeal. Carroll relieved after years of dismissal. Impact on Trump's presidential bid uncertain, as he maintains lead among GOP contenders.
29:05 - CNN Townhall Interview with Former President Donald Trump in New Hampshire
The 2024 presidential election season kicked off with a fiery televised interview between former President Donald Trump and CNN's Kaitlan Collins. Trump appeared on the network he often labels as "Fake News," engaging in a confrontational exchange. Topics discussed included the January 6th Capitol attack, potential pardons for rioters, handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, derogatory name-calling of political opponents, acceptance of election results, abortion, Ukraine-Russia conflict, and the E. Jean Carroll case. Despite the controversy, Trump maintains a strong lead over GOP rivals in recent polls.
50:50 - The Hunter Scandal Shoots Off 10 Million Dollars to The Biden Family
House Oversight Committee reports Biden family received $10M+ from foreign entities during and after Biden's vice presidency. GOP claims "complicated network" of 20+ companies used to conceal transactions. White House denies undue influence on Biden policies. GOP calls sums unprecedented.
59:00 - Erodgan Believes Biden Will Steal His Election?
Erdogan accuses opposition of colluding with Biden ahead of critical Turkish election. Polls show him trailing Kilicdaroglu. If neither wins majority, runoff on May 28. Tight race expected for parliament between People's Alliance (AKP, MHP) and Nation Alliance (CHP, others). Elections start Sunday.
1:04:45 - Santos is Back, Lying Away
U.S. Rep. George Santos, infamous for fabricating his life story, pleaded not guilty Wednesday to charges he duped donors, stole from his campaign and lied to Congress about being a millionaire, all while cheating to collect unemployment benefits he didn’t deserve.
Afterward, he said he wouldn’t drop his reelection bid and defied calls to resign. Santos’ 13-count federal indictment was a reckoning for a web of fraud and deceit that prosecutors say overlapped with the New York Republican’s fantastical public image as a wealthy businessman — a fictional biography that began to unravel after he won election last fall.
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