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Democrats are taking jabs at former President Donald Trump for allegedly dozing off during his hush money trial in New York. What Happened: Trump was seen with his eyes closed and leaning back in his chair during the trial, reported The Hill on Monday. The press corps had differing opinions on...

A highly anticipated criminal trial against Donald Trump kicked off in a New York court Monday. Here are the key highlights from the first day, including the jury selection process. Jury Selection Process Begins: On Monday, jurors were dismissed or asked questions about the case, which came after a...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga) has kicked up a stir on social media with her recent controversial posts by saying that the New York earthquake and the upcoming eclipse are divine messages urging America to "repent." What Happened: Greene took to social media platform X, formerly Twitter, to...

An earthquake that started in Tewksbury, New Jersey and rippled across the tri-state area had plenty of metropolitans nervous, with New York Governor Kathy Hochul issuing a swift response. What Happened: According to Earthquake.usgs.gov, the quake’s magnitude registered between 4.7 and 4.8 on...

In an odd turn of events, an Albany County Supreme Court judge struck down some, not all as previously thought, of New York’s adult-use cannabis regulations. The ruling, which deemed the regulations arbitrary and unconstitutional, was viewed as a challenge to NY’s Office of Cannabis...

Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk criticized New York City's newly launched $53 million pilot program to provide prepaid debit cards to illegal immigrants. What Happened: Musk took to X, formerly Twitter, to express his disapproval of New York’s policy. “New York taxes citizens and gives the...

A New York appeals court ruled Monday that former President Donald Trump will have 10 more days to post an appeals bond for a $454-million civil fraud judgment against him. Along with an extension of the deadline for Trump to secure funds, the amount of the bond has been reduced to $175 million,...

In a considerable move to address the slow rollout of the marijuana market in New York, Gov. Kathy Hochul mandated a thorough evaluation of the state’s cannabis licensing process. The decision was made after the governor expressed her frustration with the lagging progress nearly two months...

In a recent development, a New York judge has denied the request of Donald Trump, the former U.S. President, to disallow his ex-attorney, Michael Cohen, and adult film actress Stormy Daniels from testifying in his criminal trial related to a 2016 hush money payment. What Happened: State Judge Juan...

Donald Trump‘s efforts to secure a bond for a $454 million judgment in a New York civil fraud case face a major setback. What Happened: Thirty surety companies declined the quadruple-indicted former president’s request, making it likely that his properties will be seized, Reuters...

Speculation over federal descheduling sent cannabis stocks soaring on Friday, following a tweet by renowned hedge fund manager Doug Kass, who hinted that the DEA is poised to reclassify cannabis to Schedule III. This buzz comes at a time when the cannabis industry in the northeastern United States...

Former President Donald Trump is facing a quickly worsening financial situation as interest on a New York fraud judgment against him piles up at an alarming rate. Every nine days, Trump's debt increases by $1 million due to interest, pushing his total owed to the state of New York to $455...

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has publicly called for the removal of New York Judge Arthur Engoron following his $355 million business fraud verdict against former President Donald Trump. What Happened: Greene took to X, formerly Twitter, on Thursday to express her disapproval of Engoron...

The “World's Most Famous Arena” could soon be the greenest, noted the New York Post in an article quoting a top cannabis regulator who predicts cannabis will one day be sold at Madison Square Garden. "This is a new frontier. They're going to be selling weed at Madison Square Garden...

Michael Cohen, former lawyer to Donald Trump, has raised concerns about the former president’s increasing financial liabilities, suggesting they could make him “thoroughly compromised.” What Happened: Cohen voiced apprehensions about Trump’s potential return to the...