Following criminal sentence, Trump turns to supporters for money
Crime doesn’t pay. With his post-sentence fundraising appeal, the president-elect is putting the maxim to the test.
Trump becomes first ex-president sentenced for criminal conviction: recap
Judge Juan Merchan imposed an "unconditional discharge” that means Trump receives no prison time or probation. Trump continues to appeal conviction.
Excerpts from President-elect Donald Trump’s sentencing
The charges related to payments Trump’s company made to a lawyer, Michael Cohen, to reimburse him for paying off porn actor Stormy Daniels during Trump’s 2016 Republican presidential campaign.
At Trump's Sentencing, a Measured Judge Confronts a President-Elect
On Friday, a New York judge imposed a sentence that ensures Donald Trump will be the first convicted felon to enter the White House when he is sworn in as president on Jan. 20. It was a brief and relatively calm final encounter of Trump's relationship with Justice Juan Merchan over 21 months and featured accusations of political bias from the former and stern dressings-down from the latter.
Supporters, protesters share thoughts on President Trump's criminal sentencing: Video
Supporters and protesters share thoughts on Donald Trump's sentencing outside the Manhattan Criminal Courthouse in New York City on Jan. 10, 2025.
Trump falsely claims unfair treatment at sentencing
President-elect Donald Trump maintained on Jan. 10 his contention that the election-year case which resulted in 34 felony charges was politically motivated and without merit.
Trump receives no punishment for hush money conviction
Donald Trump was not punished for his criminal conviction in the Manhattan hush money case, bringing a lackluster end to the legal saga that will make him the country’s first felon-turned-president. At a sentencing hearing on Friday,
FBI must be independent and above the partisan fray, outgoing director says in farewell address
Outgoing FBI Director Christopher Wray says the bureau must remain independent, above the partisan fray and “committed to ...
Trump’s DNI pick Tulsi Gabbard defends controversial foreign spy power she once opposed
My prior concerns about FISA were based on insufficient protections for civil liberties, particularly regarding the FBI’s ...
A conspiracy theorist with an enemies list: Dig deeper on Trump’s pick to head the FBI
Kash Patel has been loud and proud about exactly what he would do if he were put in charge of the agency in a second Trump ...
Trump can still vote after sentencing, but can’t own a gun and will have to turn over DNA sample
President-elect Donald Trump doesn’t have to go to jail, pay a fine or perform community service as a result of his New York ...
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Trump Wants a Loyal FBI and Justice Department. Here’s How He Plans to Get it.
In Episode 84 of his podcast, ASU and New America's Peter Bergen examines how Trump might change the Justice Department.
Private firm recruits ex-cops to help Trump deport immigrants who entered US illegally
An email circulating among law enforcement officials in Cincinnati signals that private contractors are taking Trump's ...
New Orleans attack came at a time of political heat, and transition, for the FBI
The attack that killed 14 in New Orleans comes at a difficult time for the FBI, as it finds itself buffeted by suspicion and ...
Trump Wants to Brand Cartels as Terrorist Groups. It Could Backfire
The incoming administration wants to try the move again, potentially opening up military operations against the groups.
Key senators receive Pete Hegseth's FBI background check days out from confirmation hearing
An FBI background check for Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Department of Defense, was transmitted to key ...