Stefan Becket

Opening statements are underway in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York, as prosecutors and the defense begin for jurors in the historic proceedings.

Prosecutors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York urged the judge on Thursday to penalize the defendant for more alleged violations of a gag order limiting what he can say about those involved in the case.

Judge Juan Merchan said former President Donald Trump violated his gag order on April 22 when he commented on the political makeup of the jury.

A New York court on Tuesday rejected former President Donald Trump's bid to lift the gag order limiting what he can say about those involved in his

Former President stemmed from a his attorney Michael Cohen made to adult film star Stormy Daniels in the days before the 2016 election.

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle is facing lawmakers for the first time after the attempted assassination of former President Donald Trump.

"That's a search that's obviously significant in terms of his state of mind," FBI Director Christopher Wray said.

Vice President Kamala Harris condemned protesters who engaged in "despicable acts" and "dangerous hate-fueled rhetoric."

The U.S. seized a plane belonging to Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and brought it to the U.S. on Monday, the Justice Department said in a statement, claiming the jet was exported from Florida in violation of U.S. sanctions.

Washington — Two Russian nationals working for a news network controlled by Vladimir Putin's government funneled millions of dollars to an American