One can hate him, dislike him, disagree with him or adore him but one thing you can't keep him out of is action, here we are talking about Donald Trump. The Republican has thrown the strongest suggestion yet that he intends to be back in the Oval Office.

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Former US president Donald Trump has given sworn testimony on Wednesday in response to a defamation lawsuit by magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, who claims that he sexually assaulted her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.

Carroll's attorneys had the opportunity to question Trump during the deposition over the alleged assault as well as remarks he made in 2019 when she first shared her account in public.

The deposition's outcome was not immediately made public. It's also not clear if Trump appeared physically or via video link.

“We’re pleased that on behalf of our client, E. Jean Carroll, we were able to take Donald Trump’s deposition today. We are not able to comment further,” the law firm representing her, Kaplan Hecker &amp; Fink, said in a statement.

Trump has said Carroll’s rape allegation is “a hoax and a lie.”

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His legal team fought for years to put off his deposition in the lawsuit, which was brought when the Republican was still in office. Last week, a federal court denied Trump's plea for a further delay, stating that he couldn't&nbsp;“run the clock out on plaintiff’s attempt to gain a remedy for what allegedly was a serious wrong.”

Any statements made by Trump in his deposition could possibly be used as proof in a future civil trial. Carroll's allegations have not been the subject of any criminal charges against him, and they are unlikely to be. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-found-guilty-of-killing-california-student-kristin-smart-in-1996-526614">Criminal prosecution</a> for suspected sexual assaults from the 1990s is no longer possible.

Civil cases alleging sexual assault were also subject to same legal deadlines.

However, New York lawmakers recently granted individuals a one-year opportunity to file civil court lawsuits for historical sexual assault accusations.

Carroll ultimately decided to file a defamation lawsuit against Trump over remarks he made in 2019 in which he denied any wrongdoing. She claims that his denials and criticisms of her integrity and credibility hurt her reputation. 
(With inputs from agencies)

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Former US president Donald Trump has given sworn testimony on Wednesday in response to a defamation lawsuit by magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, who claims that he sexually assaulted her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.

Former US president Donald Trump has given sworn testimony on Wednesday in response to a defamation lawsuit by magazine columnist E. Jean Carroll, who claims that he sexually assaulted her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s. Carroll's attorneys had the opportunity to question Trump during the deposition over the alleged assault as well as remarks he made in 2019 when she first shared her account in public. The deposition's outcome was not immediately made public. It's also not clear if Trump appeared physically or via video link. “We’re pleased that on behalf of our client, E. Jean Carroll, we were able to take Donald Trump’s deposition today. We are not able to comment further,” the law firm representing her, Kaplan Hecker & Fink, said in a statement. Trump has said Carroll’s rape allegation is “a hoax and a lie.” Also read | Igor Danchenko: US jury acquits Russian on charges he lied to FBI over 'Steele dossier' His legal team fought for years to put off his deposition in the lawsuit, which was brought when the Republican was still in office. Last week, a federal court denied Trump's plea for a further delay, stating that he couldn't “run the clock out on plaintiff’s attempt to gain a remedy for what allegedly was a serious wrong.” Any statements made by Trump in his deposition could possibly be used as proof in a future civil trial. Carroll's allegations have not been the subject of any criminal charges against him, and they are unlikely to be. Criminal prosecution for suspected sexual assaults from the 1990s is no longer possible. Civil cases alleging sexual assault were also subject to same legal deadlines. However, New York lawmakers recently granted individuals a one-year opportunity to file civil court lawsuits for historical sexual assault accusations. Carroll ultimately decided to file a defamation lawsuit against Trump over remarks he made in 2019 in which he denied any wrongdoing. She claims that his denials and criticisms of her integrity and credibility hurt her reputation. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Trump deposed in E. Jean Carroll defamation case linked to rape accusation

More trouble could be possibly brewing for former US President Donald Trump who's already in hot soup for a probe against him launched by the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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Former US President Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in row over classified documents seized from his Florida home. The documents were seized by the FBI during the raid back in August.

Trump Florida Home Raid Case: Former US President urges Supreme Court to intervene

A US judge has appointed a third party independent arbitrator to sift through thousands of documents seized at former president Donald Trump's Mar-A-Lago residence.

Mar-A-Lago probe: Raymond Dearie appointed as the special master to vet Trump files

An upcoming book titled ‘The Divider: Trump in the White House 2017-2021’, reveals that former US President Donald Trump was afraid that Iran will assassinate him as revenge for the US drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. The authors also report that Trump and his advisers considered additional strikes against the country but later backed off.&nbsp;

Although the book is to be published in the US next week, the British daily newspaper, the Guardian was able to procure a copy. Written by a husband-and-wife team, Peter Baker and Susan Glasser, the book reportedly gives a detailed account of how Trump, while bragging about the strike in public and in front of the media, was not so bullish, at least in private, less than a year later.&nbsp;

Baker and Glasser also map out the former president’s policy on Iran, which begins with reluctant talks regarding the nuclear deal signed during Barack Obama’s presidency to the US’s withdrawal in May 2018 and the point in June 2019 when Trump ordered air strikes against the country but called them off at the last minute.&nbsp;

“I thought about it for a second and I said, ‘You know what, they shot down an unmanned drone … and here we are sitting with 150 dead people that would have taken place probably within a half an hour after I said go ahead.’ And I didn’t like it…I didn’t think it was proportionate,” Trump reportedly reasoned at the time. It was later revealed that among the people who advised Trump against ordering the strikes in Iran was Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson.&nbsp;

However, the former president went on to authorise the strike against Soleimani. Subsequently, the Pentagon said that the Iranian general had been actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region”. Soleimani was the commander of a US-designated terrorist group called the elite Quds (Jerusalem) force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps.&nbsp;

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The Iranian general was among those killed on 3 January 2020, along with some of the officials from Iran-backed Iraqi militias, as they were leaving the Baghdad airport. Soleimani’s death sent shockwaves across the world, while critics called it a reckless escalation of the tensions between Tehran and Washington, some even fearing a full-fledged war. Meanwhile, the country’s leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called it a “forceful revenge” and declared three-day national mourning for the Iranian general.&nbsp;

 
This reportedly did not stop the former president from bragging about it in a rally in Ohio, “We stopped him and we stopped him quickly and we stopped him cold,” said Trump. He added, “He was a bad guy. He was a bloodthirsty terrorist, and he’s no longer a terrorist. He’s dead.”&nbsp;

Later that year, Iran’s supreme leader also took to Twitter and said, “Those who ordered the murder of General Soleimani as well as those who carried this out should be punished. This revenge will certainly happen at the right time.” The authors of the book reported that even though Trump and his advisers were planning another strike, they later called it off because it was too close to the end of Trump’s presidency.&nbsp;

“At a cocktail party, Trump told several of his Florida friends he was afraid Iran would try to assassinate him, so he had to go back to Washington where he would be safer,” the authors wrote. This was just before the former president returned to Washington and “turned up the heat on Mike Pence”, the former vice-president who was pressured by Trump to block the electoral college results confirming his defeat to Joe Biden.&nbsp;

An upcoming book titled ‘The Divider: Trump in the White House 2017-2021’, reveals that former US President Donald Trump was afraid that Iran will assassinate him as revenge for the US drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani.

An upcoming book titled ‘The Divider: Trump in the White House 2017-2021’, reveals that former US President Donald Trump was afraid that Iran will assassinate him as revenge for the US drone strike that killed Iranian general Qassem Soleimani. The authors also report that Trump and his advisers considered additional strikes against the country but later backed off. Although the book is to be published in the US next week, the British daily newspaper, the Guardian was able to procure a copy. Written by a husband-and-wife team, Peter Baker and Susan Glasser, the book reportedly gives a detailed account of how Trump, while bragging about the strike in public and in front of the media, was not so bullish, at least in private, less than a year later. Baker and Glasser also map out the former president’s policy on Iran, which begins with reluctant talks regarding the nuclear deal signed during Barack Obama’s presidency to the US’s withdrawal in May 2018 and the point in June 2019 when Trump ordered air strikes against the country but called them off at the last minute. “I thought about it for a second and I said, ‘You know what, they shot down an unmanned drone … and here we are sitting with 150 dead people that would have taken place probably within a half an hour after I said go ahead.’ And I didn’t like it…I didn’t think it was proportionate,” Trump reportedly reasoned at the time. It was later revealed that among the people who advised Trump against ordering the strikes in Iran was Fox News anchor Tucker Carlson. However, the former president went on to authorise the strike against Soleimani. Subsequently, the Pentagon said that the Iranian general had been actively developing plans to attack American diplomats and service members in Iraq and throughout the region”. Soleimani was the commander of a US-designated terrorist group called the elite Quds (Jerusalem) force of the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps. ALSO READ | Sanctions row: US fears Iran plotting assassination attempt against Trump officials The Iranian general was among those killed on 3 January 2020, along with some of the officials from Iran-backed Iraqi militias, as they were leaving the Baghdad airport. Soleimani’s death sent shockwaves across the world, while critics called it a reckless escalation of the tensions between Tehran and Washington, some even fearing a full-fledged war. Meanwhile, the country’s leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei called it a “forceful revenge” and declared three-day national mourning for the Iranian general. This reportedly did not stop the former president from bragging about it in a rally in Ohio, “We stopped him and we stopped him quickly and we stopped him cold,” said Trump. He added, “He was a bad guy. He was a bloodthirsty terrorist, and he’s no longer a terrorist. He’s dead.” Later that year, Iran’s supreme leader also took to Twitter and said, “Those who ordered the murder of General Soleimani as well as those who carried this out should be punished. This revenge will certainly happen at the right time.” The authors of the book reported that even though Trump and his advisers were planning another strike, they later called it off because it was too close to the end of Trump’s presidency. “At a cocktail party, Trump told several of his Florida friends he was afraid Iran would try to assassinate him, so he had to go back to Washington where he would be safer,” the authors wrote. This was just before the former president returned to Washington and “turned up the heat on Mike Pence”, the former vice-president who was pressured by Trump to block the electoral college results confirming his defeat to Joe Biden.

Trump was 'afraid' that Iran would assassinate him as revenge for Soleimani’s death, reveals book

According to a report by New York Times, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued nearly 40 subpoenas in the past week and seized the phones of two top advisers to former President Donald Trump. This comes amid the ongoing investigation into Trump’s efforts to delegitimize the 2020 Presidential election and the deadly insurrection by his supporters on January 6, 2021, at the Capitol.&nbsp;

The people who have received the subpoenas this week range from some of the former president’s low-level aides to the senior advisers who were a part of his cabinet. This included Dan Scavino, Trump’s former social media director, the report said. Meanwhile, the phones of Boris Epshteyn (a longtime adviser) and Mike Roman (Trump’s campaign strategist) got seized as evidence following the Justice department’s issuance of search warrants.&nbsp;

Both Epshteyn and Roman were reportedly involved in a ‘fake electors effort’, where the plan was to submit slates of electors pledged to Trump living in swing states that Joe Biden had already won. These steps have been some of the “most aggressive” ones taken by the department so far amid the ongoing investigation, said the report.&nbsp;

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Reportedly, the subpoenas were issued to seek information on a failed bid by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The committee is also looking into the assault on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, by Trump supporters, as a part of the investigation.&nbsp;

In a new line of inquiry, some of the subpoenas also sought information on the former president’s Save America Political Action Committee, a political fundraising group, the Times reported. This group has been the main channel by which Trump has continued to raise funds since he left office.&nbsp; 
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According to a report by New York Times, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued nearly 40 subpoenas in the past week and seized the phones of two top advisers to former President Donald Trump.

According to a report by New York Times, the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) has issued nearly 40 subpoenas in the past week and seized the phones of two top advisers to former President Donald Trump. This comes amid the ongoing investigation into Trump’s efforts to delegitimize the 2020 Presidential election and the deadly insurrection by his supporters on January 6, 2021, at the Capitol. The people who have received the subpoenas this week range from some of the former president’s low-level aides to the senior advisers who were a part of his cabinet. This included Dan Scavino, Trump’s former social media director, the report said. Meanwhile, the phones of Boris Epshteyn (a longtime adviser) and Mike Roman (Trump’s campaign strategist) got seized as evidence following the Justice department’s issuance of search warrants. Both Epshteyn and Roman were reportedly involved in a ‘fake electors effort’, where the plan was to submit slates of electors pledged to Trump living in swing states that Joe Biden had already won. These steps have been some of the “most aggressive” ones taken by the department so far amid the ongoing investigation, said the report. ALSO READ | US Secret Service receives subpoenas from House committee investigating January 6 Capitol riot Reportedly, the subpoenas were issued to seek information on a failed bid by Trump and his allies to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The committee is also looking into the assault on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021, by Trump supporters, as a part of the investigation. In a new line of inquiry, some of the subpoenas also sought information on the former president’s Save America Political Action Committee, a political fundraising group, the Times reported. This group has been the main channel by which Trump has continued to raise funds since he left office.

US Justice dept issues nearly 40 subpoenas in one week amid Jan 6 probe: Report

Steve Bannon, the former top strategist to US President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to money laundering and conspiracy charges. He is accused of deceiving people who donated for building the US and Mexico wall border.

Former US President Donald Trump's ex-strategist in the dock, accused of 'misappropriation of funds'

A judge has granted former president Donald Trump's request for the appointment of a special master who will independently review material that was seized during an FBI raid that took place at his Florida home, this comes as a major blow to the prosecutors.

Mar-A-Lago probe: US judge grants Trump bid for special master

To get your day started, here are some stories.&nbsp;

Former US president Donald Trump on Saturday (September 3) called sitting President Joe Biden an "enemy of the state". Meanwhile, Police in the UK issued an apology to the family of a man wrongfully convicted of murder 70 years ago. In the realm of science, NASA's Artemis 1 launch has been called off due to another fuel leak. The next launch attempt is expected to happen in a few weeks. Separately,&nbsp;Barack Obama has won an&nbsp;&nbsp;Emmy for narrating the national parks series.&nbsp;

Click on the headlines for more.&nbsp;

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His remarks came as he retaliated against Biden's assertion that Trump supporters are undermining American democracy. This was Trump's first public appearance since August 8 FBI raid on his Florida home.

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The second attempt this week to launch a crew capsule into lunar orbit with test dummies had to be aborted after NASA's new moon rocket suffered another hazardous fuel leak on Saturday. Weeks or perhaps months have passed since the maiden flight.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/police-apologise-for-wrongfully-convicting-a-man-executed-70-years-ago-512747">Police apologise for wrongfully convicting a man executed 70 years ago</a>

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Seventy years after he was hanged in a British prison, the family of a man who was wrongfully convicted of murder has received a police apology for the "awful anguish" the miscarriage of justice caused.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/hollywood/news-barack-obama-bags-best-narrator-emmy-for-our-great-national-parks-512744">Barack Obama bags best narrator Emmy for 'Our Great National Parks'</a>

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Barack Obama received&nbsp;an Emmy for narrating the Netflix documentary series 'Our Great National Parks' on Saturday. The former two-term US president already has a pair of Grammy Awards, which means that he is just&nbsp;an Oscar and a Tony away to enter the prestigious EGOT club, which already has Mel Brooks, Whoopie Goldberg, Audrey Hepburn and Jennifer Hudson in it.

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To get your day started, here are some stories. Former US president Donald Trump on Saturday (September 3) called sitting President Joe Biden an "enemy of the state".

To get your day started, here are some stories. Former US president Donald Trump on Saturday (September 3) called sitting President Joe Biden an "enemy of the state". Meanwhile, Police in the UK issued an apology to the family of a man wrongfully convicted of murder 70 years ago. In the realm of science, NASA's Artemis 1 launch has been called off due to another fuel leak. The next launch attempt is expected to happen in a few weeks. Separately, Barack Obama has won an Emmy for narrating the national parks series. Click on the headlines for more. Trump calls Biden 'enemy of the state', claims MAGA 'movement' is saving democracy His remarks came as he retaliated against Biden's assertion that Trump supporters are undermining American democracy. This was Trump's first public appearance since August 8 FBI raid on his Florida home. NASA's Artemis 1 launch ruined by a leak; next try weeks away The second attempt this week to launch a crew capsule into lunar orbit with test dummies had to be aborted after NASA's new moon rocket suffered another hazardous fuel leak on Saturday. Weeks or perhaps months have passed since the maiden flight. Police apologise for wrongfully convicting a man executed 70 years ago Seventy years after he was hanged in a British prison, the family of a man who was wrongfully convicted of murder has received a police apology for the "awful anguish" the miscarriage of justice caused. Barack Obama bags best narrator Emmy for 'Our Great National Parks' Barack Obama received an Emmy for narrating the Netflix documentary series 'Our Great National Parks' on Saturday. The former two-term US president already has a pair of Grammy Awards, which means that he is just an Oscar and a Tony away to enter the prestigious EGOT club, which already has Mel Brooks, Whoopie Goldberg, Audrey Hepburn and Jennifer Hudson in it. WATCH | India raises concern over UK's transfer of Pak arms to Ukraine

Morning news brief: Trump calls Biden 'enemy of the state' and more

US President Joe Biden has warned equality & democracy under assault in the US. He said, 'Maga forces are determined to take this country backwards'.

Joe Biden warns equality & democracy under assault in the US

US President Biden warned Americans that democracy is under attack from a faction of the Republican party led by former President Donald Trump.

Joe Biden: Trump and his extremist supporters enemies of democracy

In a new court filing the US justice department has said that the top secret documents found at Donald Trump's Florida home were deliberately concealed to obstruct the FBI probe into the former US president Donald Trump's mishandling of classified materials.

'Obstructive conduct by Trump's legal team,' DOJ releases photos of documents seized

The Department of Justice says top secret documents were likely concealed and removed from a storage room at former President Donald Trump Mar-A-Lago estate in Florida.

Trump team: FBI raid unnecessary, unjustified; more than 300 documents recovered from estate

After Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr announced his political exit, his followers stormed the government building, leading the Iraqi army to impose a state-wide curfew. In other news, as per reports, the Biden administration intends to ask the US Congress to approve an estimated $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan. In other news, after the FBI raid on Trump’s residence, a number of documents were discovered to be under attorney-client privilege. Finally, Serena Williams swept into the US Open second round on Monday on an emotional night in New York in what is expected to be the 23-time Grand Slam title winner's final tournament.

Click on the headlines to read more:

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The protests started shortly after Sadr's tweet. His supporters "entered the Republican Palace", a government building inside Baghdad's fortified Green Zone. The Green Zone also houses diplomatic missions.

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Earlier, Reuters had reported that President Joe Biden's administration and US lawmakers are fully committed to supporting the government in Taipei, and there are items in the approval pipeline for Taiwan that could be announced in the coming weeks or months.

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In a court filing by the federal prosecutors, they said that the department has already completed the review of all the materials found by the FBI and will provide a more detailed list of the documents.&nbsp;

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That kind of form prompted Williams to reveal that she was on the brink of retirement from the sport in which she played her first match as a professional in 1995.

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After Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr announced his political exit, his followers stormed the government building, leading the Iraqi army to impose a state-wide curfew.

After Shiite cleric Moqtada Sadr announced his political exit, his followers stormed the government building, leading the Iraqi army to impose a state-wide curfew. In other news, as per reports, the Biden administration intends to ask the US Congress to approve an estimated $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan. In other news, after the FBI raid on Trump’s residence, a number of documents were discovered to be under attorney-client privilege. Finally, Serena Williams swept into the US Open second round on Monday on an emotional night in New York in what is expected to be the 23-time Grand Slam title winner's final tournament. Click on the headlines to read more: Iraq: Protests after Sadr's political exit, 15 protesters dead, army declares curfew The protests started shortly after Sadr's tweet. His supporters "entered the Republican Palace", a government building inside Baghdad's fortified Green Zone. The Green Zone also houses diplomatic missions. Biden plans to ask Congress to approve $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, Politico report says Earlier, Reuters had reported that President Joe Biden's administration and US lawmakers are fully committed to supporting the government in Taipei, and there are items in the approval pipeline for Taiwan that could be announced in the coming weeks or months. Documents found in Donald Trump's residence 'possibly covered by attorney-client privilege' In a court filing by the federal prosecutors, they said that the department has already completed the review of all the materials found by the FBI and will provide a more detailed list of the documents. US Open: Serena Williams starts farewell campaign with win over Danka Kovinic That kind of form prompted Williams to reveal that she was on the brink of retirement from the sport in which she played her first match as a professional in 1995. Watch | Elon Musk says world is facing 'baby crisis', describes himself pro-nuclear

Morning news headline: Iraq army declares curfew, Biden plans $1.1 billion arms sale for Taiwan, & more

Leaders and funders of the Republican Party are suddenly&nbsp;vocalising their concern about their election prospects.

It appeared certain that their party would win both the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/us-open-galan-knocks-out-tsitsipas-thiem-exits-511316">US</a>&nbsp;House and the Senate in 2022 five months ago. Republicans seemed prepared to extend their advantages over Democrats in terms of the number of governorships and state legislatures they now hold. And best of all, it appeared that they had subtly disregarded former President Donald Trump.

Their future seems uncertain right now. Price drops for gasoline have occurred. Since Roe v. Wade was overruled by the Supreme Court, pro-abortion voters have increased, including those nonreligious but otherwise conservative women who might have voted Republican.

Their chances of winning the Senate are over since Trump interfered in primaries and nominated a number of undesirable candidates in swing states that needed to win. Politico published remarks from the Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel's tense conference call with significant donors on Wednesday. Small-donation amounts to Senate candidates have dramatically decreased, despite a rise in Democratic financing, as per The Atlantic.&nbsp;

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Worst of all, in the eyes of Republican leaders, Trump's support among tribal Republicans has increased as a result of the execution of a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago. In a potential primary election in 2024, the search increased his fundraising to $1 million a day and contributed to his growing lead over Governor Ron DeSantis. According to a poll cited by NBC, Trump and DeSantis were neck-and-neck in a field of candidates. After the search, he outscored DeSantis 52–20. Republican leaders are aware that Trump is a loser in the general election, despite the fact that the Republican base loves him. Trump leading the ticket in 2024 is a recipe for disaster; simply a reminder that Trump is still at large in 2022 harms the down-ballot candidates. Republican leaders have begged with Trump to postpone any declaration of a 2024 election because of this.

Biden's plan to cut student loan debt will only make things worse for the GOP. The Democratic Party's biggest challenge going into this election was the lack of interest among younger voters. Only approximately 28% of voters under 35 indicated "strong interest" in the 2022 election earlier this year. That's the same as in 2014, a disastrous year for Democrats, and significantly below the 39% who indicated "strong interest" at this point in 2018, a good year for Democrats. Biden has now significantly benefited people who have student loan debt. They will act as a solid barrier against any red flood if they turn out to vote for him and reward him.

When it comes to purchasing votes ahead of elections, Republicans are not helpless victims. President Trump increased payments to farm families by almost quadruple, from $11.5 billion in 2017 to $32 billion in 2020, in order to ease the pain of his trade war with China before of the 2020 election. But compared to Trump's agriculture subsidy, Biden's initiative to reduce student loan debt is significantly higher, costing at least $330 billion over 10 years and maybe as much as $1 trillion.

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The message for Republican donors and leaders is that supporting Trump will cost money. The GOP's chances of winning the election are being harmed by Trump and pro-Trump candidates. Trump lost the 2020 presidential election. The GOP's control of the US&nbsp;Senate was lost in 2021 due to pro-Trump candidates. More Trump-supporting politicians are falling terribly.

In 2021, Trump tried one strategy to get out of this jam: he violently overthrew the results of his election. That did not succeed. 
State-level pro-Trump politicians have tried alternative strategies, such as altering election laws to their advantage. At the edges, that might work. Marginal advantages might not be sufficient in the event of a major event, such as the overturning of Roe v. Wade. A party needs a wide coalition in order to continuously win. A party that continues to disenfranchise large groups of voters by putting forth extremists, felons, and outlandish candidates is a party that has given up on governing. Republicans are currently assessing the price of such abdication in terms of dollars and cents. According to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, student debt relief will cost the typical taxpayer $2,000 on average.

The cost of Trump to the Republican Party and its supporters is much greater than just that one remark. Republicans won't understand that he and his faction won't go away on their own until more laws are introduced. They'll need to take hold of him and push him out the door with their own hands if they want to see his back. If they don't, their contributors should get used to receiving more significant donations for more Democratic candidates in the upcoming election cycles.

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Leaders and funders of the Republican Party are suddenly vocalising their concern about their election prospects. It appeared certain that their party would win both the US House and the Senate in 2022 five months ago.

Leaders and funders of the Republican Party are suddenly vocalising their concern about their election prospects. It appeared certain that their party would win both the US House and the Senate in 2022 five months ago. Republicans seemed prepared to extend their advantages over Democrats in terms of the number of governorships and state legislatures they now hold. And best of all, it appeared that they had subtly disregarded former President Donald Trump. Their future seems uncertain right now. Price drops for gasoline have occurred. Since Roe v. Wade was overruled by the Supreme Court, pro-abortion voters have increased, including those nonreligious but otherwise conservative women who might have voted Republican. Their chances of winning the Senate are over since Trump interfered in primaries and nominated a number of undesirable candidates in swing states that needed to win. Politico published remarks from the Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel's tense conference call with significant donors on Wednesday. Small-donation amounts to Senate candidates have dramatically decreased, despite a rise in Democratic financing, as per The Atlantic. Also read | Biden plans to ask Congress to approve $1.1 billion arms sale to Taiwan, Politico report says Worst of all, in the eyes of Republican leaders, Trump's support among tribal Republicans has increased as a result of the execution of a search warrant at Mar-a-Lago. In a potential primary election in 2024, the search increased his fundraising to $1 million a day and contributed to his growing lead over Governor Ron DeSantis. According to a poll cited by NBC, Trump and DeSantis were neck-and-neck in a field of candidates. After the search, he outscored DeSantis 52–20. Republican leaders are aware that Trump is a loser in the general election, despite the fact that the Republican base loves him. Trump leading the ticket in 2024 is a recipe for disaster; simply a reminder that Trump is still at large in 2022 harms the down-ballot candidates. Republican leaders have begged with Trump to postpone any declaration of a 2024 election because of this. Biden's plan to cut student loan debt will only make things worse for the GOP. The Democratic Party's biggest challenge going into this election was the lack of interest among younger voters. Only approximately 28% of voters under 35 indicated "strong interest" in the 2022 election earlier this year. That's the same as in 2014, a disastrous year for Democrats, and significantly below the 39% who indicated "strong interest" at this point in 2018, a good year for Democrats. Biden has now significantly benefited people who have student loan debt. They will act as a solid barrier against any red flood if they turn out to vote for him and reward him. When it comes to purchasing votes ahead of elections, Republicans are not helpless victims. President Trump increased payments to farm families by almost quadruple, from $11.5 billion in 2017 to $32 billion in 2020, in order to ease the pain of his trade war with China before of the 2020 election. But compared to Trump's agriculture subsidy, Biden's initiative to reduce student loan debt is significantly higher, costing at least $330 billion over 10 years and maybe as much as $1 trillion. Also read | Documents found in Donald Trump's residence 'possibly covered by attorney-client privilege' The message for Republican donors and leaders is that supporting Trump will cost money. The GOP's chances of winning the election are being harmed by Trump and pro-Trump candidates. Trump lost the 2020 presidential election. The GOP's control of the US Senate was lost in 2021 due to pro-Trump candidates. More Trump-supporting politicians are falling terribly. In 2021, Trump tried one strategy to get out of this jam: he violently overthrew the results of his election. That did not succeed. State-level pro-Trump politicians have tried alternative strategies, such as altering election laws to their advantage. At the edges, that might work. Marginal advantages might not be sufficient in the event of a major event, such as the overturning of Roe v. Wade. A party needs a wide coalition in order to continuously win. A party that continues to disenfranchise large groups of voters by putting forth extremists, felons, and outlandish candidates is a party that has given up on governing. Republicans are currently assessing the price of such abdication in terms of dollars and cents. According to the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, student debt relief will cost the typical taxpayer $2,000 on average. The cost of Trump to the Republican Party and its supporters is much greater than just that one remark. Republicans won't understand that he and his faction won't go away on their own until more laws are introduced. They'll need to take hold of him and push him out the door with their own hands if they want to see his back. If they don't, their contributors should get used to receiving more significant donations for more Democratic candidates in the upcoming election cycles. Also WATCH | Killing of al-Qaeda leader: Taliban claims US drones used Pakistan airspace

Republican investment in Trump and its increasing cost

There's a political turmoil over search of Trump's Mar-A-Lago home intensifies. The former American President has now asked the judge to halt the justice department's investigation of the file being seized from his home until a special master is appointed.

Mar-A-Lago search | United States: Trump sues justice department

The Former Chief Financial Officer of the Trump Organization has pleaded guilty during an ongoing trial in a New York court. Alan Weisselberg pleaded guilty to 15 counts and acknowledged that he failed to pay taxes on 1.7 million dollars of income.

US: Allen Weisselberg pleads guilty to 15 counts, likely to serve 100 days in prison

A Florida judge on Thursday stated that he's inclined to unseal an FBI affidavit laying out the Justice Department's rationale for seeking a search warrant against former US President Donald Trump.

Affidavit on Trump's Mar-a-Lago House search to be out?

In a deal that would oblige him to testify about shady business practises at the former US president's company, <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/ahead-of-us-mid-term-elections-tiktok-reveals-plan-to-crack-down-on-paid-political-posts-507897">Donald Trump</a>'s chief financial officer is anticipated to admit tax infractions on Thursday, according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke to The Washington Post.

Allen Weisselberg is accused of receiving approximately $1.7 million in unreported salary from the Trump Organization over a number of years, including nontaxable benefits including housing, car payments, and educational costs.

Weisselberg would be required by the plea agreement to testify in court on Thursday about the company's alleged involvement in the alleged compensation scheme and might potentially testify at the <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/donald-trumps-critic-liz-cheney-ousted-in-the-wyoming-election-507776">Trump</a> Organization's related trial in October, according to the sources.

Weisselberg, 75, may be given a term of five months in prison to be served at the notorious Rikers Island prison complex in New York City. He may also be asked to pay roughly $2 million in reparations, which includes taxes, penalties, and interest. Weisselberg would be eligible for parole after roughly 100 days if the punishment is upheld.

Weisselberg and the Trump Organization's attorneys as well as the Manhattan district attorney's office have all been contacted for comment.

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In the lengthy investigation of the firm's business activities by the Manhattan district attorney, only Weisselberg has been charged with a crime thus far.

Weisselberg, who was regarded as one of Trump's most dependable corporate partners, was detained in July 2021. His attorneys have claimed that the district attorney's office, which is run by Democrats, is punishing him because he refused to provide material that might harm Trump.

Additionally, the district attorney is looking into allegations that Trump or his business misled banks or the government about the value of its properties in order to get loans or pay less taxes.

According to former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz, who previously oversaw the investigation, former District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., who initiated it, instructed his deputies to bring evidence to a grand jury and seek an indictment of Trump last year.

But once Vance left office, Alvin Bragg, his successor, permitted the grand jury to dissolve without bringing any indictments. Democrats represent both prosecutors. According to Bragg, the probe is ongoing.

Weisselberg is anticipated to enter a guilty plea on Thursday; the Trump Organization is not a party to the alleged payments scheme and will not be tried until October.

Authorities said that for 15 years, the business provided key executives, including Weisselberg, with untaxed fringe perks. The federal government, state, and municipal were allegedly defrauded of more than $900,000 in unpaid taxes and ill-gotten tax rebates by Weisselberg alone.

Grand larceny, the most serious accusation against Weisselberg, carries a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison under state law. However, there is no obligatory minimum sentence for the offence, and most first-time offenders in tax-related cases never go to jail. 
The Trump Organization is accused of tax fraud, which carries a maximum penalties of $250,000 or twice the amount of unpaid taxes.

Trump has not faced any charges as part of the investigation. The Republican has criticised the New York probes as a "political witch hunt" and said that his company's actions were just ordinary business procedure and not illegal in any manner.

Trump took the witness stand last week as part of a concurrent civil probe by New York Attorney General Letitia James investigating claims that Trump's business misled lenders and tax officials about asset values. More than 400 times, Trump used his Fifth Amendment right to be free from self-incrimination.

(With inputs from agencies)

In a deal that would oblige him to testify about shady business practises at the former US president's company, Donald Trump's chief financial officer is anticipated to admit tax infractions on Thursday, according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke to The Washington Post.

In a deal that would oblige him to testify about shady business practises at the former US president's company, Donald Trump's chief financial officer is anticipated to admit tax infractions on Thursday, according to two people familiar with the situation who spoke to The Washington Post. Allen Weisselberg is accused of receiving approximately $1.7 million in unreported salary from the Trump Organization over a number of years, including nontaxable benefits including housing, car payments, and educational costs. Weisselberg would be required by the plea agreement to testify in court on Thursday about the company's alleged involvement in the alleged compensation scheme and might potentially testify at the Trump Organization's related trial in October, according to the sources. Weisselberg, 75, may be given a term of five months in prison to be served at the notorious Rikers Island prison complex in New York City. He may also be asked to pay roughly $2 million in reparations, which includes taxes, penalties, and interest. Weisselberg would be eligible for parole after roughly 100 days if the punishment is upheld. Weisselberg and the Trump Organization's attorneys as well as the Manhattan district attorney's office have all been contacted for comment. Also read | Vince McMahon paid $5 million to Donald Trump's charity in unrecorded expenses In the lengthy investigation of the firm's business activities by the Manhattan district attorney, only Weisselberg has been charged with a crime thus far. Weisselberg, who was regarded as one of Trump's most dependable corporate partners, was detained in July 2021. His attorneys have claimed that the district attorney's office, which is run by Democrats, is punishing him because he refused to provide material that might harm Trump. Additionally, the district attorney is looking into allegations that Trump or his business misled banks or the government about the value of its properties in order to get loans or pay less taxes. According to former prosecutor Mark Pomerantz, who previously oversaw the investigation, former District Attorney Cyrus Vance Jr., who initiated it, instructed his deputies to bring evidence to a grand jury and seek an indictment of Trump last year. But once Vance left office, Alvin Bragg, his successor, permitted the grand jury to dissolve without bringing any indictments. Democrats represent both prosecutors. According to Bragg, the probe is ongoing. Weisselberg is anticipated to enter a guilty plea on Thursday; the Trump Organization is not a party to the alleged payments scheme and will not be tried until October. Authorities said that for 15 years, the business provided key executives, including Weisselberg, with untaxed fringe perks. The federal government, state, and municipal were allegedly defrauded of more than $900,000 in unpaid taxes and ill-gotten tax rebates by Weisselberg alone. Grand larceny, the most serious accusation against Weisselberg, carries a potential sentence of up to 15 years in prison under state law. However, there is no obligatory minimum sentence for the offence, and most first-time offenders in tax-related cases never go to jail. The Trump Organization is accused of tax fraud, which carries a maximum penalties of $250,000 or twice the amount of unpaid taxes. Trump has not faced any charges as part of the investigation. The Republican has criticised the New York probes as a "political witch hunt" and said that his company's actions were just ordinary business procedure and not illegal in any manner. Trump took the witness stand last week as part of a concurrent civil probe by New York Attorney General Letitia James investigating claims that Trump's business misled lenders and tax officials about asset values. More than 400 times, Trump used his Fifth Amendment right to be free from self-incrimination. (With inputs from agencies)

CFO of Trump Organization to plead guilty, testify against company

According to the FBI and the US department of homeland security, last week searches of former US President Donald Trump's palm beach house Mar-A-Lago in Florida have led to an increase in the threats.

FBI: Rise in threats after Trump's Mar-A-Lago house search

The FBI raided former US President Donald Trump's home, it was unprecedented but on Thursday, US attorney general Merrick Garland confirmed that he had personally approved the dramatic search of Mar-A-Lago.

FBI recovers classified documents from Trump, under Espionage Act investigation

US attorney general Garland asks court to unseal warrant for Mar-a-Lago search

US justice department moves to unseal warrant for search of Trump residence

Former US President Donald Trump's legal battles continue on Wednesday. He was called in to the New York attorney general's office and was questioned on his family's business practices.

Trump invokes Fifth Amendment in NY civil probe, calls it a ‘witch hunt’

The US Department of Justice charged an Iranian military operative on Wednesday with plotting to assassinate former President Donald Trump’s national security advisor John Bolton.

US charges Iranian military operative in plot to assassinate former Trump advisor John Bolton

FBI's read on former US President Donald Trump has put the country in uncharted territory once again. The raid sparked a political firestorm and stop Republican leaders flung their support behind Trump.

FBI raided Trump's Florida home, Republicans vow probe into justice department

In the US, the FBI's raid on former US President, Donald Trump, has put the country in unchartered territory once again. The raids have sparked a political firestorm.

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