Arnold Schwarzenegger’s Escapades Raised “Sensitivity” To Election Law Violations, Ex-‘National Enquirer’ Boss Tells Donald Trump Hush Money Trial

After his years-long litany of protestations against Donald Trump, Oscar-winner Robert De Niro tried to be more measured, but even more urgent, in his criticism of the former president this week. In an interview with Stephanie Ruhle on MSNBC’s The 11th Hour, the actor said, “I’m tired of calling him names…He is really, genuinely a sick person.”

“I’m really nervous,” Hope Hicks told a packed Manhattan courtroom as the former White House Communications Director began her much anticipated testimony in Donald Trump‘s hush money trial.

a brand-new lifestyle brand, but that doesn’t mean she’s turned her back on a potential dip into politics.The Duchess of Sussex, 42, has long been rumored to have been eyeing a career in politics, with unconfirmed reports suggesting she’s been forging connections with top Democrats since quitting royal life in 2020.In fact, President Biden’s sister, Valerie Biden Owens, previously reportedly “endorsed” Markle as a woman she would back for the White House.“I’ve always said Meghan has her eye on a bigger gain; this isn’t the bigger gain. I’ve always said she has had her eye on politics,” the late Princess Diana’s former butler Paul Burrell said of the Duchess.“She is trying everything she can to make as much money as she can to support their lifestyle.”He continued, “Again, they are going against the royal family’s wishes.

After calling Time magazine’s long interview with Donald Trump “shocking” and “reprehensible” earlier today, Joe Biden this evening doubled down on his predecessor’s dystopian second term plans.

UPDATE: Jurors in the Trump hush money trial got a glimpse at how National Enquirer won the rights to former Playboy model Karen McDougal’s story of an alleged affair with The Apprentice host — all for the purpose of making sure that the claim never saw the light of day.

Donald Trump is said to be looking for rappers to help him get more Black voters ahead of this year’s presidential election.Over the weekend, a news report by The Boston Herald suggested that Trump wants to put on a campaign fundraising event at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The 45th president wants rappers and athletes in attendance to encourage more Black and Latin voters to vote for him and the Republican party this November.

Joe Biden got in a few zingers at his rival Donald Trump, but he devoted a large part of his remarks to the serious threat to democracy.

Over three days of testimony this week, Donald Trump’s hush money trial in Manhattan has spawned subplots inside and outside the courtroom. 

Welcome to ElectionLine’s A View From Abroad series, in which we speak with media figures who don’t live in America but keep a close eye on its politics. Every few weeks, these smart observers will provide a unique perspective on what promises to be a fraught and unpredictable campaign for the White House. This week, our interview is with Richard Madan, the award-winning Washington D.C. correspondent for Canada’s CBC News.

Jordan Moreau Harvey Weinstein‘s lawyers celebrated his overturned rape conviction at a press conference in New York Thursday. “From the bottom of our hearts, we knew Harvey Weinstein didn’t get a fair trial,” his attorney Arthur Aidala told reporters. “There are some people who are unpopular but we still have to apply the law fairly to.

“It may sound like an exaggeration, but it’s not, today’s legal ruling is a great day for America because it instills in us the faith that there is a justice system,” proclaimed Harvey Weinstein’s lawyer Arthur Aidala today after New York’s Appeals Court threw out his client’s 2020 conviction and ordered a new trial.

As Donald Trump returns to a New York courtroom for another day of his hush money trial, another team of his lawyers will be arguing before the Supreme Court in a case that is of utmost consequence to his fate.

Melania Trump is celebrating Mother’s Day with a special gift. The former First Lady has launched a necklace themed for the occasion, which was listed on sale this past Sunday.Melania and Donald Trump attend a birthday bash in Mar-a-LagoBarron Trump makes rare appearance with his parents over EasterMelania Trump wows at fundraiser; ‘Ready to be First Lady’A post shared by Melania Trump (@melaniatrump)The necklace model is called “Her Love & Gratitude,” and is priced at $245 dollars. The jewelry is customizable, with shoppers able to add in details like their initials, or significant dates.

UPDATE: National Enquirer Publisher David Pecker, on the witness stand today in Donald Trump‘s hush money trial, detailed the tens of thousands of dollars the tabloid shelled out to “catch and kill” potentially embarrassing stories during the 2016 presidential election campaign.

Jon Stewart led Monday’s episode of The Daily Show with Donald Trump’s hush money trial and dinged news networks for how they cover it.

Travis Kelce is in the hot seat after seemingly showing support for Donald Trump!

Barron Trump has given insight into what his dad, former President Donald Trump, does at home. The 45th president of the United States and Melania Trump’s 18-year-old son spoke about his father during a dinner at Mar-a-Lago with Patrick Bet-David, Tom Ellsworth and Vincent Oshana.Barron Trump makes rare appearance with his parents over Easter“I’ve never seen Tom laugh this hard for an hour and a half,” Patrick recalled on an episode of the PBD Podcast earlier this month, revealing that they just “watched Barron run dinner with stories, entertainment, everything.” Vincent called the former president’s youngest son “witty, smart, hilarious,” noting that Barron has a “good head on his shoulders “ and is “smart on politics,” adding, “He’s like ‘You know, everybody’s always going to fight. There’s left.

UPDATE: Prosecutors will be allowed to present evidence that Donald Trump had a special arrangement with the National Enquirer during the 2016 election cycle to publish positive stories about him and negative pieces on his rivals.

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group, the company majority-owned by Donald Trump that operates the Truth Social social media network, have fallen about 50% off their high since they started trading a little over two weeks ago. TMTG stock closed at $32.59 per share Friday, rallying late in the day to close up 0.6% — but it’s down 50.7% from its peak closing price of $66.22 per share on March 27, the day after it first started trading on the Nasdaq exchange.

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