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'For the safety of my staff': New York judge leaves gag order on Trump's attorneys

New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron ruled on Monday that he would not lift a limited gag order placed on Donald Trump's attorneys.

After Trump personally testified in his $250 million fraud trial, his attorneys offered a motion to retract a gag order preventing them from referring to court staff. Trump's attorneys have claimed that a biased court clerk was influencing the judge.

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'Goes on forever': Prosecutor mocks Trump's long-winded testimony at fraud trial

New York prosecutor Kevin Wallace took a shot at former President Donald Trump after he repeatedly made the same lengthy arguments on the witness stand.

While appearing as a witness at a $250 million fraud trial on Monday, Trump often argued that his financial statement had disclaimers that said they could not be relied on.

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Alina Habba loses it after Trump testimony: 'Why exactly am I being paid as an attorney?'

Trump attorney Alina Habba blew up at New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron after he admonished Donald Trump in a $250 million fraud trial.

During a break in Trump's testimony on Monday, Habba spoke to reporters about the contentious hearing where her client had been cautioned for refusing to give direct answers.

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'The fraud is her!' Trump explodes at NY AG Letitia James in 'unbelievable' court tantrum

Former President Donald Trump threw a tantrum in his $250 million civil fraud trial on Monday.

The eruption came as Trump complained to New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron about the trial. According to the former president, the case should be thrown out because his financial statements had included a disclaimer.

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Laughter in courtroom after Trump says 'I've got more money than you thought': report

Laughter could reportedly be heard in a New York courtroom on Monday after former President Donald Trump claimed he had "more money than you thought."

Trump's statement came during a question about the value of his Aberdeen golf club in his $250 million fraud trial.

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Trump admits in court he wasn't president in 2021 when he was 'keeping our country safe'

Former President Donald Trump was forced to admit in court that he was not president in 2021 when he took control of a trust controlling his businesses.

The admission came while Trump was on the stand in his $250 million fraud trial in New York on Monday.

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'Sit down!' Judge shouts at Alina Habba as she's unable to control Trump on the stand

Trump attorney Alina Habba was scolded by New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron on Monday after she could not control Donald Trump on the stand.

Throughout his Monday testimony, Trump avoided answering questions. Instead, he attacked the judge and prosecutors.

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'He always rules against me': Trump pouts on stand after judge admonishes him

Former President Donald Trump attacked New York Supreme Court Justice Arthur Engoron at his $250 million fraud trial on Monday.

Minutes after taking the stand, prosecutor Kevin Wallace pressed Trump on the statement of his financial condition, according to BBC's Kayla Epstein.

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Raw Story named 'best news/political blog' of 2023 by Editor & Publisher magazine

Editor & Publisher magazine has awarded Raw Story a 2023 EPPY Award as the "best news / political blog" among all news sites with 1 million or more unique monthly visitors.

Raw Story was judged on its "overall content regarding news and politics — with focus on analysis and insight as well as wit and wisdom" as well as a submitted portfolio of published articles.

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Expert warns 'furious' Trump may 'explode' during New York fraud trial testimony

Donald Trump may "explode" with anger during Monday's testimony in a $250 million fraud trial.

Former federal prosecutor Jennifer Rodgers explained to CNN that she expected to see "fireworks" at the hearing.

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Legal team worried Trump could be 'pinned down' on Mar-a-Lago value at testimony: report

Lawyers for Donald Trump are preparing for the fallout if their client is "pinned down" on his asset valuations during testimony on Monday.

Guardian correspondent Hugo Lowell told MSNBC host Alex Witt that the Trump team was concerned about their client's testimony in a $250 million fraud trial in New York.

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'I don't think there's documentation': Manu Raju grills George Santos on Holocaust claims

Rep. George Santos (R-NY) said that he could not prove that his maternal grandparents fled from the Holocaust while Russia was at war with Ukraine.

On Sunday, CNN's Manu Raju noted before his interview with Santos that media outlets have been unable to find evidence of his grandmother fleeing to Brazil.

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'Shut your mouth!' Newsmax guest unloads on Eric Trump for courthouse rant

Criminal defense attorney Randy Zelin blasted Eric Trump after he ranted to reporters outside a New York courtroom last week.

While attacking New York Attorney General Letitia James, Trump vowed to win the $250 million fraud case because his family hadn't "done a damn thing wrong."

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