Trump's Re-Election Bid and Legal Woes: Latest News and Opinions

Stormy Daniels Hush Money Trial Verdict Looms

The jury in the Stormy Daniels hush money trial is set to deliver its verdict in the coming days. The case stems from the alleged $130,000 payment made to Daniels by Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, in exchange for her silence about an alleged affair with the former president.

New York Criminal Trial Adds Pressure

The Stormy Daniels trial coincides with Trump's ongoing criminal trial in New York for tax fraud and other financial crimes. The timing of the trials has raised questions about the potential impact of one case on the other.

Campaign Finance Concerns

In a separate development, the New York Times has reported that Trump's campaign is testing the boundaries of campaign finance laws with its fundraising appeals. The Trump campaign has been sending out emails asking donors for large sums of money, despite restrictions on campaign contributions.

Title IX Regulations Rollback

Former Trump administration officials have said that Trump boasted about rolling back Title IX regulations on sexual assault on college campuses. The Trump administration made changes to the regulations in 2020, weakening protections for victims of sexual assault.

Cohen Testifies in Hush Money Trial

Michael Cohen, Trump's former lawyer, has been testifying as a prosecution witness in the Stormy Daniels hush money trial. Cohen has provided damaging testimony against Trump, including allegations that Trump lied to him about the payment to Daniels.

Financial Watchdog Targets Trump in Civil Trial

In a separate case, a financial watchdog in New York has put Trump and other defendants on notice that he may face a civil fraud lawsuit alleging that he inflated the value of his assets to obtain loans and other benefits.