David Pecker, 72, from Fairfield, Connecticut, called as first prosecution witness in #Trump 'hush money' criminal trial. Pecker was Trump friend and protector, who owned National Enquirer, instrumental in 2016 deals to silence Stormy Daniels, Karen McDougal, and a Trump Tower

Prosecutors set out this morning the heart of the case against #Trump
“This case is about a criminal conspiracy and cover-up of an illegal conspiracy to undermine the integrity of a presidential election and the steps Donald Trump took to conceal that election fraud.” Matthew

First witness in Trump hush-money trial is AMI CEO David Pecker. AMI owned National Enquirer & prosecution will attempt to show the plan hatched with Trump to ‘catch and kill’ negative stories about him.

Donald Trump's trial is set to begin with opening statements, ITV News US Correspondent Dan Rivers reports itv.com/news/2024-04-2…

#Israeli Media — Galil Medical Center: 18 wounded from direct rocket hit on Israeli structure near #Lebanon border, one critical, two in serious condition

Nice to see Mr.Tullis on air looking so assured!

Pace of Trump trial jury selection accelerates on day two as half of the panel is chosen | ITV News itv.com/news/2024-04-1…

Out of sight jury selection begins for former president’s first criminal trial | ITV News itv.com/news/2024-04-1…

Trump calls historic hush money case 'political persecution' as trial gets under way itv.com/news/2024-04-1…

One thing to remember in the Trump ‘hush-money’ trial : the jury needs to be unanimous 12-0 to convict or acquit. That is why jury selection is so important and scrutinised by both sides. 500 potential jurors are available to choose from only 18 will be picked, for a jury of 12

Donald Trump is about to become the first former US president to be on criminal trial | ITV News itv.com/news/2024-04-1…

A glimpse inside the situation room as the President thanks pilots who took down Iranian missiles.

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Inside the Situation Room: How the White House reacted as missiles sped towards Israel from Iran | ITV News itv.com/news/2024-04-1…

‘Incredibly intense’ is how Situation Room was described last night as President Biden watched attacks unfold. In a degree of understatement official said there was a ‘bit of relief’ when clear the attack had been largely thwarted with 99 % projectiles destroyed.

JUST IN: The New York Times reports that Iranian attack involved 185 drones, 110 surface-to-surface missiles and 36 cruise missiles, which were launched from Iran, Iraq and Yemen.

Statement from President Joe Biden on Iran's Attacks against the State of Israel
Earlier today, Iran—and its proxies operating out of Yemen, Syria and Iraq—launched an unprecedented air attack against military facilities in Israel. I condemn these attacks in the strongest

Call ended. Lasted 25 minutes, per Israeli official

Statement by the Secretary-General regarding attacks by the Islamic Republic of Iran targeting Israel
 
I strongly condemn the serious escalation represented by the large-scale attack launched on Israel by the Islamic Republic of Iran this evening. I call for an immediate

The only reported casualty so far from the Iranian strikes is an injured Bedouin child.

A view of the situation room as the President monitors events in the Middle East