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Donald Trump Appoints Alina Habba as Counselor to the President, Citing Her ‘Unwavering Loyalty’ and Legal Prowess

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WASHINGTON — President-elect Donald Trump has announced Alina Habba, his personal lawyer, as the new counselor to the president. This appointment, shared via Trump’s Truth Social platform, underscores the close relationship and trust between Trump and Habba, who has been deeply involved in his legal and political endeavors. Trump extolled Habba as a “tireless advocate for justice” and an “invaluable advisor” during his campaign and transition period. He praised her dedication and unwavering loyalty throughout his legal challenges, highlighting her role in combating what he terms the “weaponization of the ‘injustice’ system.” Habba has not … Read more

Trump Clears Criminal Hurdles, But an Array of Civil Lawsuits Await on the Horizon

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Despite navigating through numerous criminal investigations relatively unscathed, former President Donald Trump remains beset by an array of pending civil lawsuits. These legal battles pose significant implications not just for Trump personally but may also influence his political pursuits. Among the forefront of his legal challenges is a defamation lawsuit filed by writer E. Jean Carroll, who alleges Trump raped her in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s. The incident, which Trump vehemently denies, is part of a broader pattern of accusations from several women, elevating the stakes of this litigation. Carroll initially … Read more

Former Trump Lawyer Challenges Guilty Plea, Claims Unconstitutional Grounds in Georgia Election Case

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Atlanta, GA — Kenneth Chesebro, a former lawyer for Donald Trump’s campaign, has filed a motion to retract his guilty plea in a case concerning alleged interference in the 2020 election in Georgia. This development comes after a judge ruled that one of the conspiracy counts against him was beyond state jurisdiction, as it involved filings made to a federal court. In October 2023, Chesebro entered a guilty plea for conspiring to submit false documents declaring Trump the winner in Georgia. However, his plea is now under scrutiny following a decision by Fulton County Superior … Read more

Trump Appoints Crypto Advocate Paul Atkins to Transform SEC and Foster Innovative Financial Markets

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WASHINGTON — In a strategic shift that could shape the future trajectory of U.S. financial oversight, President-elect Donald Trump has announced his tap of Paul Atkins, a known financial deregulation advocate and cryptocurrency proponent, as the next head of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). This move signals a potential overhaul of the regulatory landscape currently helmed by Gary Gensler, who has been noted for his stringent crackdown on the cryptocurrency industry during the Joe Biden administration. Paul Atkins, a seasoned figure in financial regulatory circles, has previously served as an SEC commissioner. His … Read more