In a surprising turn of events, Donald Trump avoided any jail time, fines, or probation in his hush money case involving a payment to an adult film actress who claimed an affair with him. Though he was found guilty, he received an unconditional discharge just days before starting his second term. Pr
Donald Trump, the soon-to-be President of the United States, has been sentenced in a New York court. Trump was found guilty of 34 felonies related to business fraud. This case is special because Trump will become the first president-elect with a felony record. The judge chose an unusual punishment:
Justice Samuel Alito found himself in a sticky situation recently. He took a call from Donald Trump just hours before Trump was set to file a motion with the U. S. Supreme Court. Gabe Roth, an expert in judicial ethics and policy, called this a clear breach of ethics. Alito said the call was just ab
The U. S. Supreme Court has said no to delaying former President Donald Trump's sentencing in his New York hush money case. This happened on Thursday, just a day before his scheduled sentencing. The court's majority thought that Trump's sentencing wouldn't really bother his presidential duties, sinc
A big decision came from the federal appeals court in Atlanta on Thursday. They said the special counsel's report on Donald Trump and the January 6, 2021, Capitol attack can be made public. But, there's a catch. The lower court's three-day hold is still in place, giving Trump time to appeal to the S
Imagine this: a massive stash of bitcoins, worth around $6. 4 billion today, is up for grabs. These aren't just any bitcoins; they were stolen from Silk Road, an illegal online marketplace, way back in 2012. The US Department of Justice (DOJ) got its hands on them in 2020, after a lengthy investigat
The wildfires burning across Southern California are like a preview of what's to come. As President Trump starts his second term, he'll face a climate crisis that's costing Americans big time. We're talking billions of dollars every year in damage and health costs. Hurricanes like Helene and Milton
Former President Jimmy Carter's passing brought a mix of emotions and memories. Among those who paid their respects was Donald Trump, along with his wife Melania. They visited the Capitol Rotunda where Carter's casket lay in state, a tradition for former presidents. Trump, who had often criticized C
You might have heard that mortgage rates were dropping a few weeks ago. Well, that's not the case anymore. The average rate for a 30-year mortgage just hit 6. 93%, the highest it's been since early July. This is a big deal because it's the most common type of home loan in the U. S. Why the sudden j
President-elect Donald Trump's recent comments on international investments might give hope to U. S. Steel and Japan's Nippon Steel. The proposed takeover of U. S. Steel by Nippon Steel has been a hot topic, with President Joe Biden blocking the sale last week, citing national security concerns. Exp
