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F.E.C. Drops Case Reviewing Trump Hush-Money Payments to Women
By Gotham Rex on May 6, 2021
The case had examined whether Donald Trump violated election law with a $130,000 payment shortly before the 2016 election to a pornographic-film actress by his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen. Source: New York Times
Giuliani’s Allies Want Trump to Pay His Legal Bills
By Gotham Rex on May 4, 2021
As Rudolph Giuliani faces an escalating federal investigation and defamation suits, his advisers believe he should benefit from a $250 million Trump campaign war chest. Source: New York Times
How Carolyn Maloney Has Become the New Target of NY's Ascendant Left
By Gotham Rex on April 14, 2021
Justice Democrats, a left-wing group that fueled the rise of Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, is backing Rana Abdelhamid’s primary bid. Source: New York Times
Manhattan Is On Track to Have Its First Black U.S. Attorney
By Gotham Rex on March 23, 2021
If nominated and confirmed, Damian Williams, a specialist in white-collar prosecutions who once clerked for Merrick Garland, would take over a famously powerful and independent office. Source: New York Times
Why Al Franken Hovers Over the Debate About Cuomo’s Future
By Gotham Rex on March 15, 2021
When the Minnesota senator resigned, Democrats weighed how to handle sexual misconduct allegations. Now that conversation is evolving, with Gov. Andrew Cuomo at the center. Source: New York Times
Who is Kathy Hochul? Governor Cuomo’s Possible Successor
By Gotham Rex on March 12, 2021
Ms. Hochul, who has served as New York’s lieutenant governor since 2015, would become the first female governor in the state’s history if Gov. Andrew Cuomo resigned or was removed from office. Source: New York Times
Allegations Against Cuomo Reignite a #MeToo Debate for Democrats
By Gotham Rex on March 12, 2021
Groping and sexual harassment allegations against New York’s governor have renewed a yearslong conversation within the party about how it handles accusations against powerful liberal male politicians. Source: New York Times
For Chuck Schumer, a Dream Job Comes With Tall Orders
By Gotham Rex on March 9, 2021
After ascending to the top Senate job during the assault on the Capitol, Mr. Schumer faces a different kind of challenge: steering President Biden’s agenda with no margin for error. Source: New York Times
Joseph D. Duffey, 88, Dies; Apostle of Liberalism and Humanities
By Gotham Rex on March 3, 2021
His 1970 Senate race in Connecticut energized antiwar progressives. He later served two presidents and headed universities in Massachusetts and Washington. Source: New York Times
Prosecutors Investigating Trump Focus on His Finance Chief
By Gotham Rex on March 1, 2021
Manhattan district attorney investigators who are examining possible financial fraud have asked witnesses about Allen Weisselberg, the chief financial officer at the Trump Organization. Source: New York Times
Trump’s Tax Returns Aren’t the Only Crucial Records Prosecutors Will Get
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2021
For all that they reveal, tax returns have limitations. Other records from the former president’s accountants may help give a fuller picture of his finances. Source: New York Times
Trump Taxes: Here's What's Next in the Manhattan D.A.'s Investigation
By Gotham Rex on February 22, 2021
A Supreme Court ruling has paved the way for prosecutors to begin combing through Mr. Trump’s financial records. Source: New York Times
Manhattan D.A. Recruits Top Prosecutor for Trump Inquiry
By Gotham Rex on February 18, 2021
The Manhattan district attorney has enlisted a former federal prosecutor who is an expert on white-collar crime to join the team investigating the Trump family business. Source: New York Times
Trump Era in Atlantic City Will End With 3,000 Sticks of Dynamite
By Gotham Rex on February 17, 2021
The implosion of Trump Plaza Hotel and Casino, the last vestige of the former president’s once-dominant brand in Atlantic City, N.J., took place Wednesday morning. Source: New York Times