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12 PM ET: Stormy Daniels takes the stand, Biden on antisemitism, Israel's Rafah goal & more

May 7, 2024
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.
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  • 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.

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