Donald Trump’s lawyers start their defense that the president’s speech wasn’t an incitement to riot

President Donald Trump’s team of impeachment lawyers summoned the furious rhetorical style of their client as they began his defense Friday against what they termed a ‘sham impeachment’ they branded a ‘witch hunt.’  Lawyer Michael van der Veen came out swinging with legal arguments that appeared to channel the former Twitter rage of his client … Read more

What to expect on Thursday’s impeachment hearing: Democrats to make a final push as defense begin

Prosecutors on Thursday are expected to wrap up their arguments for the impeachment of Donald Trump, making a final push to convince wavering Senators who were perhaps swayed by their powerful case on Wednesday. Using previously-unseen video footage, graphic reconstructions and actual audio from January 6, the nine Democrat impeachment managers, who serve as prosecutors, … Read more

Donald Trump’s defense lawyer David Schoen brandishes Mao’s little red book to attack impeachment

Former President Donald Trump’s impeachment lawyer David Schoen argued that it was unconstitutional for the Senate to try Trump for incitement of insurrection after he left office – claiming the effort was fueled by ‘base hatred’ and a ‘lust for impeachment.’   ‘This is a process fueled irresponsibly by base hatred by these house managers and … Read more

Trump takes ‘mutual’ decision to part with FIVE impeachment defense lawyers a week before his trial

Trump makes ‘mutual’ decision to part with FIVE attorneys just 10 days before impeachment trial because he ‘wanted them to argue election was stolen rather than focusing on the constitutionality of convicting him’ Donald Trump has reportedly parted ways with his lead impeachment lawyers Butch Bowers and Deborah Barbier were expected to be among the lead … Read more

Defense officials fear possible inside attack at Biden’s inauguration

U.S. defense officials say they are worried about an insider attack during President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration, prompting the FBI to vet all of the 25,000 National Guard troops coming into Washington for the event. The massive undertaking reflects the extraordinary security concerns that have gripped Washington following the deadly January 6 insurrection at the U.S. … Read more

Trump impeachment defense in crisis with Giuliani named in evidence and Dershowitz ruled out

Wednesday’s House vote to impeach President Trump has teed up a Senate trial where President Donald Trump will once again decide on a team to represent him – this time on a charge of ‘incitement of insurrection.’ Sources have already said Trump may turn to lawyer Rudy Giuliani as he battles impeachment a second time, … Read more

Trump prepares his impeachment defense team with Rudy Giuliani and Alan Dershowitz in the running

Donald Trump has started putting together a defense team for a second impeachment trial with Rudy Giuliani and Alan Dershowitz said to both be in the running. Two sources told CNN Giuliani, Trump’s personal attorney and the man who spearheaded the president’s failed legal efforts to overturn the presidential election, is expected to represent Trump … Read more

Alec Baldwin doubles down on defense of wife Hilaria in ‘faked’ Spanish heritage scandal

Alec Baldwin doubled down on his defense of his wife Hilaria (pictured together in March) after she was accused of misrepresenting her Spanish heritage and faking her accent for years Alec Baldwin has doubled down on his defense of his wife Hilaria after she was accused of misrepresenting her Spanish heritage and faking her accent … Read more

Sofia Richie models her favorite loungewear set… following Olivia Jade defense backlash

Sofia Richie became the target of backlash this week, after she used Instagram to publicly show support for her defamed pal Olivia Jade Giannulli, 21. But the model, 22, appeared unfazed by the criticism as she treated her 6.5million followers to a pajama-clad self-portrait on Wednesday evening. ‘I am never taking it off,’ vowed Richie, who … Read more

Trump has raised $170 million since Election Day with appeal for his ‘defense fund’

President Donald Trump’s constant appeals for funds to help his ‘defense fund’ amid his own charges of fraud have raked in millions that can be used to fund future political activities or boost political candidates he favors. In fact, according to the fine print in the drumbeat of solicitations, three quarters of every contribution goes … Read more