Judge Juan Merchan previously issued a gag order that specifically bars Trump from making or directing others to make public statements about potential jurors, court staff or family members of staff.
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In Florida, an exodus of people fleeing rising anti-immigrant sentiment
Nearly a year ago, Florida passed one of the toughest immigration laws in the country. It’s caused an exodus in some communities. Those who stayed behind say it’s made life terrifying.
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Trump’s criminal trial, a first for a former president, has begun in New York
Jury selection is underway for Donald Trump’s hush-money trial — the first time in U.S. history a former president is being tried on criminal charges. A decision could come by summer.
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Would you qualify for the jury on a Trump trial? Find out in the quiz
Why is a famous elementary particle in the news? Where is Chechnya and what did it ban? Which prince is Andrew again? If you know these things, you’ll get at least a 3 out of 11.
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Here are the 42 questions on the juror questionnaire in Trump’s hush money case
Jurors will be asked to identify the the news and social media programs they use, podcasts they listen to and if they have supported or been a member of white supremacist and extremist groups.
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Trump declines to back nationwide abortion ban, says it should be left to the states
Pressure has mounted on Trump to make his own views on abortion public after the Florida Supreme Court allowed the state’s six-week ban on abortion to go into effect.
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How much money do you need to earn to buy a house these days? Find out in the quiz
This week, the April 8 total solar eclipse inspired Barbie-level coverage mania at NPR. But it turns out other things happened too! Were you paying attention?
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Judge rules Trump’s Mar-a-Lago classified documents case can proceed
The former president’s lawyers cited the Presidential Records Act in asking that the government’s case be dismissed. Judge Aileen Cannon denied the motion — clearing the way for it to proceed.
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Biden, Trump face little competition in Rhode Island primary
Democrat Joe Biden and Republican Donald Trump face little competition in Rhode Island’s presidential primary on Tuesday, although pro-Palestinian activists hope to send a message with their vote. Four Democratic and six Republican presidential candidates are on the ballot, but many of them have dropped out of the race, including Democrat Dean Phillips and Republicans […]
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Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for March 29, 2024
There’s no truth to the rumor that Rhode Island will be the setting for a remake of “Waterworld.” You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** […]