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April 23, 2024 at 3:03 AM

Prosecutors call first witness in Trump's hush money trial

Plus, ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with ABC News Legal Analyst Kim Wehle about opening statements in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial.
April 23, 2024 at 3:03 AM
Prosecutors call first witness in Trump's hush money trial
April 23, 2024 at 3:01 AM

Former Trump chief of staff on possibility ongoing trial could help Trump

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with former RNC Chair and White House Chief of Staff to President Trump, Reince Priebus, after the first day of the Trump trial.
April 23, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Former Trump chief of staff on possibility ongoing trial could help Trump
April 23, 2024 at 12:17 AM

Top 4 takeaways from Day 5 of Trump's hush money trial

Here are the top takeaways from the fifth day of former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial in New York.
April 23, 2024 at 12:17 AM
Top 4 takeaways from Day 5 of Trump's hush money trial
April 22, 2024 at 11:55 PM

Prosecutors, Trump attorneys give opening arguments in hush money case

Prosecutors called their first witness in the case, former National Enquirer executive David Pecker.
April 22, 2024 at 11:55 PM
Prosecutors, Trump attorneys give opening arguments in hush money case
April 22, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Opening statements heard in Trump NYC criminal hush money trial

ABC News’ Jon Karl joins the Big Story. Also, Americans could see a TikTok ban in the not-so distant future.
April 22, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Opening statements heard in Trump NYC criminal hush money trial
April 22, 2024 at 11:01 PM

Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ criminal trial begins

After opening statements, prosecutors called on former publisher of the National Enquirer, David Pecker, to testify about what he knew about payments surrounding the 2016 presidential election.
April 22, 2024 at 11:01 PM
Donald Trump’s ‘hush money’ criminal trial begins
April 22, 2024 at 8:58 PM

Trump, New York AG resolve dispute over $175M bond in civil fraud case

Attorneys for Donald Trump at a Monday hearing successfully defended the $175 million bond the former president secured in his New York state civil fraud case.
April 22, 2024 at 8:58 PM
Trump, New York AG resolve dispute over $175M bond in civil fraud case
April 22, 2024 at 8:19 PM

Jury and 6 alternates seated in Trump's New York criminal trial

ABC News roundtable discuss the speed at which jurors were selected for former President Donald Trump's New York criminal trial indicates the judge is looking to keep trial on schedule.
April 22, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Jury and 6 alternates seated in Trump's New York criminal trial
April 22, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Melania Trump announces push to woo gay conservatives during Mar-a-Lago fundraiser, organizer says

Melania Trump at a fundraiser on Saturday announced a major voter outreach initiative to garner conservative gay and lesbian support for her husband, an organizer said
April 22, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Melania Trump announces push for gay conservatives during fundraiser, organizer says
April 22, 2024 at 7:23 PM

With history on the line, opening arguments to begin in Trump's criminal hush money trial

After being selected last week, the jurors in Donald Trump's hush money case will hear opening statements Monday in the first criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
April 22, 2024 at 7:23 PM
With history on the line, opening arguments to begin in Trump's criminal trial
April 22, 2024 at 7:18 PM

Former National Enquirer publisher takes the stand in hush money trial

Prosecutors called on David Pecker as the first witness in Donald Trump's criminal trial.
April 22, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Former National Enquirer publisher takes the stand in hush money trial
April 22, 2024 at 7:16 PM

Former special counsel to Donald Trump reacts to trial opening statements

Attorney Ty Cobb discusses the historic criminal trial of Donald Trump.
April 22, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Former special counsel to Donald Trump reacts to trial opening statements
April 22, 2024 at 6:52 PM

Off from court, Trump's plan to rally in North Carolina is scuttled by severe weather

Trump had intended to seize his first free Saturday since his first criminal trial began, in New York City, with a large rally in North Carolina as well as a fundraiser
April 22, 2024 at 6:52 PM
Off from court, Trump's plan to rally in North Carolina scuttled by severe weather
April 22, 2024 at 6:31 PM

What to expect at Trump’s hush money trial

ABC News senior investigative correspondent Aaron Katersky and contributor Brian Buckmire discuss the first witness at the trial and what Trump's testimony could mean for his case.
April 22, 2024 at 6:31 PM
What to expect at Trump’s hush money trial
April 22, 2024 at 5:47 PM

Trump reacts to opening statements in hush money trial

Donald Trump once again lashed out at the circumstances of the trial, calling it a "complete witch hunt."
April 22, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Trump reacts to opening statements in hush money trial
April 22, 2024 at 5:23 PM

Opening statements expected in Trump's New York criminal trial

Defense attorneys are expected to say Donald Trump relied on lawyers to arrange a payment to Stormy Daniels to keep her from revealing her claim of a sexual encounter with Trump, which he has denied.
April 22, 2024 at 5:23 PM
Opening statements expected in Trump's New York criminal trial
April 22, 2024 at 5:01 PM

Opening statements have concluded in Trump hush money trial

Prosecutors have called David Pecker as the first witness.
April 22, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Opening statements have concluded in Trump hush money trial
April 22, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Prosecutors wrap up opening statements in Trump hush money trial

"It was election fraud, pure and simple," prosecutor Matthew Colangelo said.
April 22, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Prosecutors wrap up opening statements in Trump hush money trial
April 22, 2024 at 2:44 PM

What we know about Trump’s New York criminal trial

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl discusses what to look for during opening statements and how the trial is affecting former President Donald Trump’s campaign.
April 22, 2024 at 2:44 PM
What we know about Trump’s New York criminal trial
April 22, 2024 at 2:38 PM

Trump gives remarks before courtroom opening statements

The former president spoke about Attorney General Letitia James prior to opening statements in his criminal trial.
April 22, 2024 at 2:38 PM
Trump gives remarks before courtroom opening statements
April 22, 2024 at 1:10 PM

Trump departs to hear opening statements in hush money trial

It's the first time a jury will hear opening statements in a criminal trial of a former U.S. president.
April 22, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Trump departs to hear opening statements in hush money trial
April 22, 2024 at 12:42 PM

Trump's attorneys to argue for acceptance of his $175M bond in civil fraud case

Attorneys for Donald Trump are expected back in court on Monday to defend the $175 million bond the former president has secured in his civil fraud case.
April 22, 2024 at 12:42 PM
Trump's attorneys to argue for acceptance of his $175M bond in civil fraud case
April 22, 2024 at 9:34 AM

What did jurors in Trump's criminal trial say they think of the former president?

As Donald Trump sat in the courtroom in his criminal trial last week, the New Yorkers who would make up the jury offered frank reviews of his character and presidency.
April 22, 2024 at 9:34 AM
What did jurors in Trump's criminal trial say they think of the former president?
April 22, 2024 at 1:11 AM

Opening statements in Trump hush money trial

Donald Trump returns to court Monday for opening statements in his hush-money case.
April 22, 2024 at 1:11 AM
Opening statements in Trump hush money trial
April 21, 2024 at 8:37 PM

5 big takeaways from Day 4 of Trump's hush money trial

After four days of jury selection, Donald Trump has a full jury in his New York criminal hush money trial.
April 21, 2024 at 8:37 PM
5 big takeaways from Day 4 of Trump's hush money trial
April 21, 2024 at 8:08 PM

Man dies after setting himself on fire outside courthouse where Trump is on trial

The man, Maxwell Azzarello, was badly burned and taken to a hospital in critical condition, officials said, but he later died from his injuries.
April 21, 2024 at 8:08 PM
Man dies after setting himself on fire outside courthouse where Trump is on trial
April 21, 2024 at 7:27 PM

'If the election is about Trump, Biden has a lot better chance': Martin

The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
April 21, 2024 at 7:27 PM
'If the election is about Trump, Biden has a lot better chance': Martin
April 21, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Who are the 12 jurors in Trump's historic criminal trial?

Twelve jurors have been selected to sit in judgment of the former president in his historic criminal hush money trial.
April 21, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Who are the 12 jurors in Trump's historic criminal trial?
April 21, 2024 at 1:46 PM

How the hush money trial could impact Trump’s presidential race

ABC News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl reports on the latest political headlines.
April 21, 2024 at 1:46 PM
How the hush money trial could impact Trump’s presidential race
April 21, 2024 at 1:46 PM

What we can expect during Monday’s opening statements

Former President Donald Trump is required back in court on Monday for opening statements in the hush money case. He's accused of falsifying business records in connection with a hush money payment.
April 21, 2024 at 1:46 PM
What we can expect during Monday’s opening statements
April 20, 2024 at 4:20 PM

Full jury seated in Trump criminal trial

The former president verbally attacked the judge despite a gag order as opening statements are set for Monday.
April 20, 2024 at 4:20 PM
Full jury seated in Trump criminal trial
April 20, 2024 at 4:19 PM

How will Trump's court cases affect his campaign?

ABC News' White House correspondent MaryAlice Parks and ABC News’ political director Rick Klein break down this week's political headlines.
April 20, 2024 at 4:19 PM
How will Trump's court cases affect his campaign?
April 20, 2024 at 6:49 AM

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse

Not long after a jury was selected for the former president's hush money trial, officers responded to a man who had set himself on fire in a park near the court.
April 20, 2024 at 6:49 AM
Man sets himself on fire outside Trump trial courthouse
April 20, 2024 at 1:19 AM

New York AG asks court to reject Trump's $175M bond for civil judgment

Letitia James contended the former president failed to demonstrate that the company behind his bond had the resources to pay it if his appeal failed.
April 20, 2024 at 1:19 AM
New York AG asks court to reject Trump's $175M bond for civil judgment
April 19, 2024 at 11:18 PM

Donald Trump’s hush money case expected to get underway on Monday

Israel launches retaliatory strikes against Iran. Later, the panel discusses Taylor Swift’s surprise double album drop.
April 19, 2024 at 11:18 PM
Donald Trump’s hush money case expected to get underway on Monday
April 19, 2024 at 11:17 PM

Jury expected to hear arguments in Donald Trump's New York hush money case Monday

Former federal prosecutor Tim Jansen joins The Big Story. The Florida criminal defense attorney gives insight on what to expect once opening arguments begin.
April 19, 2024 at 11:17 PM
Jury expected to hear arguments in Donald Trump's New York hush money case Monday
April 19, 2024 at 9:28 PM

Man sets himself on fire outside courthouse where Trump is on trial

NYPD officials gave details linked to incident near the Manhattan courthouse where former President Donald Trump was inside at the time.
April 19, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Man sets himself on fire outside courthouse where Trump is on trial
April 19, 2024 at 9:27 PM

Former President Trump addresses reporters after full jury seated

Trump speaks after the 12 jurors are seated in his criminal hush money trial.
April 19, 2024 at 9:27 PM
Former President Trump addresses reporters after full jury seated
April 19, 2024 at 6:36 PM

Man sets himself on fire outside New York court as Trump trial was going on

The man was extinguished and taken to an ambulance. No one else was injured in the event.
April 19, 2024 at 6:36 PM
Man sets himself on fire outside New York court as Trump trial was going on
April 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM

Prosecutors choose not to reveal planned witness identities in Trump criminal trial

The decision was made after prosecutors said former President Donald Trump violated his gag order by posting about potential witnesses on social media.
April 19, 2024 at 4:00 PM
Prosecutors choose not to reveal planned witness identities in Trump criminal trial
April 19, 2024 at 1:58 AM

5 big takeaways from Day 3 of Trump's hush money trial

Twelve jurors have been seated in the historic criminal trial of former president Donald Trump.
April 19, 2024 at 1:58 AM
5 big takeaways from Day 3 of Trump's hush money trial
April 19, 2024 at 1:57 AM

Former President Trump’s trial strategy

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with ABC News’ investigative reporter, Olivia Rubin, and executive editorial producer, John Santucci, to discuss former President Trump’s trial as a jury has been chosen.
April 19, 2024 at 1:57 AM
Former President Trump’s trial strategy
April 19, 2024 at 1:30 AM

Trump speaks after full jury seated in hush money trial

Former President Donald Trump speaks with the media following Day 3 of his criminal hush money case.
April 19, 2024 at 1:30 AM
Trump speaks after full jury seated in hush money trial
April 18, 2024 at 11:34 PM

12 jurors seated in Trump trial, alternates to come

A full panel of 12 jurors has been selected and the court is now choosing six alternates.
April 18, 2024 at 11:34 PM
12 jurors seated in Trump trial, alternates to come
April 18, 2024 at 10:46 PM

Twelve jurors and one alternate selected in Trump’s NYC criminal hush money trial

Jerry Goldfeder, director of Fordham Law Voting Rights and Democracy Project joins the Big Story. House Speaker Mike Johnson unveils plans for foreign aid to Israel, Ukraine and Taiwan.
April 18, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Twelve jurors and one alternate selected in Trump’s NYC criminal hush money trial
April 18, 2024 at 10:46 PM

With jury selection complete, Trump’s criminal trial opening arguments are on deck

Twelve jurors and one alternate have been selected to decide Donald Trump's guilt or innocence in a historic New York criminal trial. Fordham Law School's Jerry Goldfeder joins the show to discuss.
April 18, 2024 at 10:46 PM
 With jury selection complete, Trump’s criminal trial opening arguments are on deck
April 18, 2024 at 9:28 PM

Full jury seated for Trump's hush money trial

A full jury of 12 members has now been seated following the addition of five more jurors. The court is now working to select the six alternate jurors for the case.
April 18, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Full jury seated for Trump's hush money trial
April 18, 2024 at 8:29 PM

Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case is ongoing

Trump had asked D.C. District Judge Amit Mehta to stay proceedings in the lawsuits.
April 18, 2024 at 8:29 PM
Judge rejects Trump effort to pause Jan. 6 civil lawsuits while criminal case ongoing
April 18, 2024 at 8:17 PM

New York man pleads guilty to sending threats to state attorney general and Trump civil case judge

A New York man has pleaded guilty to sending death threats to the state attorney general and the Manhattan judge that presided over former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud suit
April 18, 2024 at 8:17 PM
April 18, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Search for final jurors resumes in Trump criminal trial

Former President Donald Trump must be in the Manhattan courthouse today when jury selection resumes to find the remaining five jurors and six alternates.
April 18, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Search for final jurors resumes in Trump criminal trial