12 PM ET: Stormy Daniels takes the stand, Biden on antisemitism, Israel's Rafah goal & more
May 7, 2024
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Stormy Daniels, prosecution's key witness in the hush money trial against Trump, discusses her testimony. Israel's controversial takeover of the Rafah crossing impacts aid to Gaza. Biden addresses antisemitism in the US. Legal battles over out-of-state abortions in Alabama. AI helps a country singer regain his voice.
Stormy Daniels testifying in Trump's hush money trial could impact prosecution's case.
Israel's control of Rafah crossing may obstruct aid delivery to Gaza amid ceasefire talks.
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Stormy Daniels Testifies Against Trump in Hush Money Trial
Stormy Daniels is testifying in the Criminal Hush Money Trial against former President Donald Trump. She was paid $130,000 to keep quiet about her alleged affair with Trump. Her testimony may support the prosecution's claim that suppressing her story was meant to help Trump win the White House. However, the charges in the case involve falsifying business records, which Daniels may not have direct knowledge of.
Israel Seizes Palestinian Side of Rafa Crossing
Israel's military has taken control of the Rafa crossing, causing concern for aid delivery to Gaza. The closure of this critical entry point is seen as a significant move that impacts Gaza's access to essentials like food and medical care. The situation is complicated by ongoing ceasefire talks, as closing the crossing can affect the negotiation process. Israel's Prime Minister stated that the military operation in Rafa aims to return hostages held in Gaza and eliminate Hamas.
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Stormy Daniels Testifies and Israel Seizes Rafa Crossing
Stormy Daniels is the prosecution’s next witness in the criminal hush money trial against Donald Trump. Israel takes control of the Palestinian side of the key aid crossing between Gaza and Egypt. President Joe Biden is calling out the rising tide of antisemitism in US, after protests erupted on college campuses. A federal judge is weighing in on the Alabama AG’s threat to prosecute groups that help women arrange out-of-state abortions. Plus, how AI helped a country music artist get his voice back.