Guilty: Trump becomes first former US president convicted of felony crimes
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump has made history by becoming the first former president to be convicted of felony crimes. A New York jury found him guilty on all 34 charges related to a scheme to illegally influence the 2016 election through a hush money payment to a porn actor who claimed to have had a sexual encounter with him. Trump remained impassive as the verdict was announced, with cheers from the streets audible in the courthouse hallway. He is set to be sentenced on July 11, shortly before the Republican National Convention. Manhattan prosecutors have not indicated whether they will seek prison time for Trump.
Key points about Donald Trump’s conviction in the hush money trial
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts marks the culmination of his high-profile hush money trial, but the legal battle is far from over. The sentencing phase and the possibility of a prison term lie ahead, along with a lengthy appeals process. Meanwhile, the presumptive Republican presidential nominee faces three more criminal cases and the challenge of running a campaign that could see him return to the White House. After more than nine hours of deliberations over two days, the Manhattan jury found Trump guilty of falsifying business records. Trump vehemently protested his innocence, calling the trial a “disgrace.”
Trump to use guilty verdict as ammunition for his election campaign
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump is preparing to issue a defiant response to his landmark criminal conviction. He is scheduled to hold a press conference at his Manhattan tower on Friday, aiming to leverage what could have been a career-ending ruling into fuel for his election campaign. As he gears up to hit the campaign trail as the first former president convicted of a felony, Trump’s legal team and allies describe him as “ready to fight.”
Inside the courtroom when Donald Trump learned of his conviction
NEW YORK (AP) — A historic moment unfolded in Donald Trump’s criminal trial just as everyone was about to leave for the day. The judge had announced plans to send the jury home when a surprise note arrived indicating that a verdict had been reached. For the next half hour, the courtroom waited tensely, until the jury finally entered. The room fell silent as the jury foreman announced the guilty verdict on the first count of falsifying business records. Trump later denounced the trial as “rigged,” maintaining his innocence.
Republican lawmakers react strongly to Trump’s conviction and come to his defense
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican lawmakers have reacted vehemently to the felony conviction of former President Donald Trump. A New York jury convicted Trump on 34 counts of falsifying business records in an attempt to influence the 2016 election. Republicans rushed to Trump’s defense, questioning the validity of the trial and its proceedings. House Speaker Mike Johnson called it a “shameful day,” while Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance labeled the verdict a “disgrace to the judicial system.” Some Republicans suggested that the trial could bolster Trump’s campaign efforts to reclaim the White House this year.
US and Britain target Houthi rebel sites in response to increased attacks
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. and Britain have conducted strikes on 13 Houthi targets in Yemen in response to a recent surge in attacks on ships in the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. American and British fighter jets, as well as U.S. ships, targeted underground facilities, missile launchers, command and control sites, a Houthi vessel, and other facilities. The strikes also hit eight uncrewed aerial vehicles in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen deemed to pose a threat to American and coalition forces.
Modi highlights India’s booming economy as he seeks reelection, but many feel left behind
SAMASTIPUR, India (AP) — As Narendra Modi seeks a third term as India’s prime minister, he touts the country’s flourishing economy as a hallmark of his tenure. India’s economic growth is lauded globally, with booming stock markets and infrastructure development evident throughout the nation. However, the main opposition party points to lingering issues such as high unemployment and persistent poverty that large sections of the population feel have not been addressed. The voting period concludes soon, with the results to be announced on Tuesday.
Threat to underground world in Mexico’s Yucatan peninsula due to Maya Train
Aktun Tuyul Cave System, MEXICO (AP) — Mexico’s Maya Train project, spearheaded by President Andrés Manuel López Obrador, is at risk of jeopardizing the country’s natural wonders. The more than $30 billion initiative aims to connect tourist hubs with rural areas, potentially bringing economic prosperity. However, the construction threatens a delicate system of underground caverns, rivers, lakes, and sinkholes, posing a conservation challenge.
Role of women in ensuring the success of the Allies on D-Day
LONDON (AP) — The contributions of women in the success of the D-Day invasion are gaining recognition as the 80th anniversary approaches and the number of living male veterans dwindles. Although women were prohibited from combat, they played crucial roles as codebreakers, cartographers, ship plotters, and radar operators, among other non-combat positions. Their impact is increasingly acknowledged in the narrative of the historic event.
Increasing degree attainment rates among US Latinos amid persistent pay disparities
U.S. Census data reveals a steady rise in the number of Latinos obtaining degrees over the past two decades, driven particularly by a significant increase in Hispanic women earning advanced degrees. While efforts have been made to address disparities in educational achievements, Latinos continue to face underpaid and underrepresented positions in the workforce. Greater representation in positions of power may be necessary to effect change.
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