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they said donald trump is not guilty of any crime. they said the allegation was false and that trump have nothing to do with initial payments to her nor did he have anything to do with the accounting of how the payments to michael cohen were being made. he rejected the idea there was anything unusual about trump paying michael cohen who was his lawyer at the time and of course you pay your lawyer fees all the time. he said there is nothing out of the ordinary there. >> michael cohen is expected to be the prosecution star witness given his centrality into this scheme. the trump team says he cannot be trusted. how are both sides laying the foundation. >> this will be one of the central tensions of this case. trying to impugn the trustworthiness. he's a convicted felon. he's been found guilty of perjury. the prosecution tried to inoculate themselves by admitting that and saying everything you hear michael cohen say on the witness stand, don't just take it as his word but they will promise they will back it up with evidence. that affirm a
they said donald trump is not guilty of any crime. they said the allegation was false and that trump have nothing to do with initial payments to her nor did he have anything to do with the accounting of how the payments to michael cohen were being made. he rejected the idea there was anything unusual about trump paying michael cohen who was his lawyer at the time and of course you pay your lawyer fees all the time. he said there is nothing out of the ordinary there. >> michael cohen is...
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opening statements began in the first criminal trial of former president donald trump. hoskins accused mr. topp and his associates of falsifying business records during his 2016 campaign for president's in an effort to conceal and if your marital affair. but the former president's attorney said he was not involved in the payments which they argued were not illegal and did not commit a crime. william was in court yesterday. we know calvin bragg very much wants this case to be seen as a case about interference in the 2016 election and less about alleged hush money aim is to stormy gang of. how much of that came out in the prosecution's opening statement today? >> it came out an enormous amount. it was one of the first things out of the prosecutor's mouth. he was arguing that democrats engaged in and coordinated a conspiracy to corrupt the 2016 election you are talking about. that is the frame they want drivers to see this entire case through. the tricky part is that is not what they are charging. there is no insinuation that they broke campaign finance laws here. they are
opening statements began in the first criminal trial of former president donald trump. hoskins accused mr. topp and his associates of falsifying business records during his 2016 campaign for president's in an effort to conceal and if your marital affair. but the former president's attorney said he was not involved in the payments which they argued were not illegal and did not commit a crime. william was in court yesterday. we know calvin bragg very much wants this case to be seen as a case...
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and cast arizona's electoral votes for donald trump, which he did not win. and so they are being charged with being part of this scheme. as you mentioned, trump is not named in this charge. but arizona has now joined four other states that are pursuing similar cases like this at the local level. john: william branham, marcia coyle, thank you very much. william: thanks, john. ♪ amna: donald trump's legal challenges also start our day's other news. at his hush money trial in new york, a former tabloid publisher offered more details about burying stories in 2016 that could have hurt then-candidate trump. david pecker described so-called catch and kill schemes. one involved a former playboy model who claimed she had an affair with trump. also today, prosecutors said trump violated a gag order four more times. that brings the total to 15. the judge has not yet ruled on that matter. the u.s. and 17 other nations have issued a joint appeal for hamas to release the roughly 130 hostages still believed to be held by the group. the statement insisted that quote, the
and cast arizona's electoral votes for donald trump, which he did not win. and so they are being charged with being part of this scheme. as you mentioned, trump is not named in this charge. but arizona has now joined four other states that are pursuing similar cases like this at the local level. john: william branham, marcia coyle, thank you very much. william: thanks, john. ♪ amna: donald trump's legal challenges also start our day's other news. at his hush money trial in new york, a former...
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on the “newshour” tonight -- the supreme court weighs possible immunity for donald trump while the former president's hush money trial continues. a new york appeals court overturns the rape conviction of former film producer harvey weinstein, and two years into russia's bombardment of kharkiv, we report from ukraine's second largest city as they struggle to hold off russia's advance. >> the goal of the russians is to destroy the sovereignty of ukraine. kharkiv is one of the pillars of ukraine. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour has been provided by -- ♪ >> moving our economy for 160 years, bnsf, the engine that connects us. ♪ >> certified financial planner professional souls -- professionals are proud to support pbs newshour. more information at let's make a plan.org. >> the kendeda fund, committed to transformative work through investments in leaders. carnegie corporation of new york, working to reduce political polarization to support for education, democracy, and peace. more information at carnegie.org. and with the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions. ♪
on the “newshour” tonight -- the supreme court weighs possible immunity for donald trump while the former president's hush money trial continues. a new york appeals court overturns the rape conviction of former film producer harvey weinstein, and two years into russia's bombardment of kharkiv, we report from ukraine's second largest city as they struggle to hold off russia's advance. >> the goal of the russians is to destroy the sovereignty of ukraine. kharkiv is one of the pillars of...
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a key witness takes the stand in donald trump's hush money trial after the judge holds a hearing into whether the former president violated his gag order. and, with national elections underway in the world's largest democracy, democracy we examine , the ethnic violence that has killed hundreds and displaced tens of thousands in india. >> the mob killed my husband after brutally assaulting him like an animal. i don't think even animals are subject to such levels of violence. ♪ >> major funding for the pbs newshour been provided by -- the ongoing support of these individuals and institutions, and friends of the newshour, inc. including kathy and paul anderson and camilla and george smith. >> these are people who are trying to change the world. startups have this energy that energizes me. i'm thriving by helping others every day. people who know, know bdo. >> on an american cruise lines journey, travelers experience the maritime heritage and culture of the maine coast and new england icons. our fleet of small cruise ships explore american landscapes, seaside villages, and historic harb
a key witness takes the stand in donald trump's hush money trial after the judge holds a hearing into whether the former president violated his gag order. and, with national elections underway in the world's largest democracy, democracy we examine , the ethnic violence that has killed hundreds and displaced tens of thousands in india. >> the mob killed my husband after brutally assaulting him like an animal. i don't think even animals are subject to such levels of violence. ♪ >>...
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only until the election of donald trump have we ever had to contemplate this question. and until we stopper electing executive that is are the shame gene we have to answer that question. but the fact that we are here, it's really disturbing and throng the questioning back and forth really made me wonder whether the supreme court -- do they really want to squander their -- their public standing such as it is by handing down a decision that everyone will look at and go what are you doing? >> do you think we'll gate clear answer from them on this? jonathan? >> don't think. so >> i don't think so either, no. >> moving on then. [laughter] >> there were a few other cases i want to get your takes on as well because they're very different. both involve former president trump in new york. there's the hush money trial that's continuing related to a payment that he made to an adult actress in 2016. we heard from a tabloid journalism david perk confirming that he did bury stories that could have harmed then-candidate trump. and meanwhile in arizona, his former chief of staff mark m
only until the election of donald trump have we ever had to contemplate this question. and until we stopper electing executive that is are the shame gene we have to answer that question. but the fact that we are here, it's really disturbing and throng the questioning back and forth really made me wonder whether the supreme court -- do they really want to squander their -- their public standing such as it is by handing down a decision that everyone will look at and go what are you doing?...
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[applause] donald trump mocks these values just as he mocks our system of laws. stephanie: on capital here, speaker johnson is fighting for his political survival. he has doubled down on separate funding measures for israel, ukraine and the end pacific. hardliners within his own party are angry over further aid to ukraine, and there have been growing calls for his removal. votes on the bills are expected saturday. in germany, authorities arrested two german-russian nationals for allegedly spying on behalf of russia. one allegedly agreed to carry out attacks on u.s. military facilities in a bid to undermine support for ukraine. a court ordered they remain in custody while prosecutors seek indictments. germany's top security official vowed to stand with ukraine. >> since russia's murderous war of aggression against ukraine, our security authorities have ramped up all protective measures against this threat from the russian regime. we will continue to provide ukraine with massive support and will not be intimidated. stephanie: germany is one of the biggest suppliers
[applause] donald trump mocks these values just as he mocks our system of laws. stephanie: on capital here, speaker johnson is fighting for his political survival. he has doubled down on separate funding measures for israel, ukraine and the end pacific. hardliners within his own party are angry over further aid to ukraine, and there have been growing calls for his removal. votes on the bills are expected saturday. in germany, authorities arrested two german-russian nationals for allegedly...
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pulling until the election of donald trump have we ever had to even contemplate this question. until we stop electing chief executives who lack this shame gene, yeah, maybe we will have to answer this question. but, the fact that we are here is, it is really disturbing. and listening to the questioning back and forth maybe wonder whether the supreme court, do they really want to squander their public standing such head as it is -- as it is that everyone will look at and say what are you doing? amna: do you think we will get a clear answer from them of this? jonathan: i don't think so. david: i don't think so either. amna: moving on then. there are a few other cases i want to get your takes on as well because they are very different. they both involve former president trump. in new york, there's a hush money trial that is continuing related to the payment he made to an adult actress in 2016. we are testimony from a tabloid publisher named david pecker confirming that he did bury stories that could have harmed then-candidate trump. in there was oda, two of his -- in arizona, two
pulling until the election of donald trump have we ever had to even contemplate this question. until we stop electing chief executives who lack this shame gene, yeah, maybe we will have to answer this question. but, the fact that we are here is, it is really disturbing. and listening to the questioning back and forth maybe wonder whether the supreme court, do they really want to squander their public standing such head as it is -- as it is that everyone will look at and say what are you doing?...
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a full jury has now been seated for former president donald trump's criminal hush money trial in new york city. opening statements are set to start on monday. and a man is in critical condition after setting himself on fire this afternoon in the park directly opposite the courthouse. emergency crews extinguished the flames and rushed him away on a stretcher. the police chief described the scene. >> court officers, members of the police department, they run into the park. they make efforts to put him out. they use their coats, they use fire extinguishers. eventually, fdny responds. we're able to put the male, extinguish the fire. and from that point we remove him to a cornell burn unit where right now he's there in critical condition. william: ukraine's air force has shut down a strategic bonner -- bomber. the claim cannot not be verified. russian missiles pounded a region in central ukraine. at least eight people died and 30 others were injured. >> the house was burning, everything was falling down from the entrance, from the roof. it was dangerous to run out from the house, that's w
a full jury has now been seated for former president donald trump's criminal hush money trial in new york city. opening statements are set to start on monday. and a man is in critical condition after setting himself on fire this afternoon in the park directly opposite the courthouse. emergency crews extinguished the flames and rushed him away on a stretcher. the police chief described the scene. >> court officers, members of the police department, they run into the park. they make efforts...
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. ♪ william: in the hug -- and the days other headlines, a jury has been seeded for donald trump's criminal hush-money payments trial in new york city. the man in critical condition after setting himself on fire this afternoon in the park directly opposite the courthouse. emergency crews extinguished the flames and rushed him away on a stretcher. police officials described the scene. >> we called officers. they run into the park. they make efforts to put him out using their codes, fire extinguishers. fdny eventually responded. we extinguished the fire and removed him to cornell burn unit where he is right now in critical condition. william: authorities say the man through pamphlets with conspiracy theories into the air before setting himself on fire. police and paras arrested a man at the iranian consulate today after he threatened to blow himself up. officers swarmed the building and cordoned off the site. they found no explosives. the suspect was convicted last year of trying to set a fire at the same location. harris is on high alert as it gears up to host the olympics. the biden adminis
. ♪ william: in the hug -- and the days other headlines, a jury has been seeded for donald trump's criminal hush-money payments trial in new york city. the man in critical condition after setting himself on fire this afternoon in the park directly opposite the courthouse. emergency crews extinguished the flames and rushed him away on a stretcher. police officials described the scene. >> we called officers. they run into the park. they make efforts to put him out using their codes, fire...