insert_link World Trump again likens Navalny death to his own troubles Donald Trump has again compared his compounding legal woes to the treatment of Alexei Navalny. The former US President called his most recent trial — one of many he faces as he vies for the Oval Office — "a form of Navalny," in reference to the Russian opposition leader, who died in an Arctic penal colony last week. Mr Trump refrained from blaming Russia's President Vladimir Putin for the death, […] today22 February, 2024
insert_link Videos Judge orders Trump to pay $355 million for lying about his wealth in staggering civil fraud ruling A New York judge ordered Donald Trump on Friday to pay $355 million (€329.4 million) in penalties, finding that the former US president lied about his wealth for years in a sweeping civil fraud verdict that pierces his billionaire image but stops short of putting his real estate empire out of business. Judge Arthur Engoron’s decision after a trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James’ lawsuit punishes Trump, his […] today21 February, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces Some truths are self-evident: Joe Biden is too old. But who could possibly replace him? By Emma Shortis, RMIT University It is possible, in politics as in life, for several things to be true at once. It is true that Donald Trump and his plans for a second presidential administration represent an existential threat to American democracy. It is true that a media imperative for “balance” in political reporting is further degenerating into a “both sides”, false balance framework that is distorting […] today21 February, 2024
insert_link World Some US truckers boycott NYC following Trump ruling Some US truck drivers say they will not deliver to New York City after Donald Trump was fined more than $350 million last week. The former US President was also barred from operating his business in New York for three years in a civil fraud case. Boycotting truck drivers say they could shut down the city - while some business owners are worried about the potential fallout from Trump's civil […] today20 February, 2024
insert_link Uncategorized Donald Trump faces half a billion dollars of debt and several court cases. But that may not stop him from becoming president again By Emma Shortis, RMIT University The verdicts keep coming. On Friday US time, the three-month hearing focused on Donald Trump’s business dealings in New York came to an end. Trump was ordered to pay back more than $US350 million (A$537 million), plus interest. He and two of his associates are banned from directing any business in New York for three years. His two sons, Donald Jr and Eric […] today19 February, 2024
insert_link World Trump ordered to pay around $350 million in civil fraud trial A New York Judge has ordered that former US president Donald Trump pay over 350 million dollars in damages,after finding him liable for fraud. After a marathon court case, Judge Arthur Engoron also barred the former president from doing business in New York. Jody Jacobs reports from New York. today19 February, 2024
World NATO showcases spending hikes in riposte to Trump By Max DELANY Brussels, Feb 14, 2024 (AFP) - NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Wednesday 18 of the alliance's 31 countries are set to hit its defence spending target this year, after Donald Trump threatened to encourage Russia to attack members not coughing up enough. The Republican White House frontrunner was widely rebuked after saying he would not defend NATO members who had not met their financial obligations, in […] today14 February, 2024
insert_link World US President Biden urges Congress to pass foreign aid bill as he attacks “un-American” Donald Trump US President Joseph Biden has called Donald Trump "dumb, shameful and dangerous" for comments made about American allies. Former President Trump — who's vying for the White House again — said he'd "encourage Russia to do whatever the hell it wants" if NATO countries in Europe didn't spend enough on defence. Those remarks, and Biden's response, come as lawmakers clash in Congress over a bill that would provide aid for […] today14 February, 2024
insert_link World Trump asks Supreme Court to intervene in election interference case Donald Trump has asked the Supreme Court to intervene in a lower court ruling denying him immunity in his election interference case. The move could delay proceedings against the former president on charges he plotted to overturn the 2020 election results. Here's Ira Spitzer reporting. today13 February, 2024
