CNN 5 Things Trump hush money hearing, lawmaker stock market rules, Brian Wilson passes & more
Jun 11, 2025
Key figures from the Trump administration are sounding alarms about potential protests. Hear about how Trump is challenging his hush money conviction. There's a focus on lawmakers' questionable stock trades timed with Trump's tariff pause. Riots erupted in Northern Ireland, adding to global tensions. Finally, a heartfelt tribute is paid to Brian Wilson, the creative force behind The Beach Boys, celebrating his impact on music.
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Trump's Immigration Enforcement Strategy
- The Trump administration is aggressively preparing to deploy troops for immigration enforcement amid protests.
- Legal expansion and precedent-setting actions are being considered for National Guard use in potential riots.
Trump's Legal Strategy on Hush Money Case
- Trump seeks to move his conviction appeal from state to federal court, citing presidential immunity.
- His lawyers argue evidence related to his presidential duties should have been excluded from the trial.
Lawmakers' Stock Trades Spotlighted
- A CNN analysis showed notable stock trades by lawmakers around Trump's tariff pause.
- Lawmakers deny insider briefings, but bipartisan consensus supports banning lawmakers from such stock trades.