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Giuliani loses support of billionaires Langone, Cooperman: ‘I wouldn’t give him a nickel’

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani will not be getting help with his legal bills from many of the…

Clarence Thomas Supreme Court financial disclosure shows flights paid for by GOP megadonor

Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said Republican megadonor Harlan Crow paid for his travel expenses and meals on at least…

Trump pleads not guilty to election charges in Georgia, waives arraignment

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday pleaded not guilty to criminal charges related to his efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s…

China says drop in trade with the U.S. is ‘a direct consequence of U.S. moves’

BEIJING — China’s ambassador to the U.S., Xie Feng, has blamed U.S. tariffs and export controls for a drop in…

Biden pledges $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid after deadly wildfires

WASHINGTON — The federal government will provide $95 million to shore up Hawaii’s electric grid in the wake of deadly…

Trump fraud case: New York attorney general says ‘mountain’ of evidence justifies summary judgment

New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge Wednesday for a partial summary judgment against Donald Trump in her…

Mitch McConnell freezes, struggles to speak in second incident this summer

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., on Wednesday appeared briefly unable to respond to reporters’ questions at a press event,…

Rudy Giuliani liable for defaming Georgia election workers, hit with sanctions by judge

A federal judge on Wednesday issued a default judgment against former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani and ordered him to pay…

Proud Boys sentencing on Jan. 6 Capitol riot charges postponed after judge calls out sick

Sentencing hearings for Enrique Tarrio and another Proud Boys leader in the Jan. 6 seditious conspiracy case were postponed Wednesday…

U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo calls on China to provide more predictability for business

BEIJING — U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo has called on China to improve the predictability of the business environment for…