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After six weeks and more than 20 witnesses, lawyers in Donald Trump’s criminal trial will give their closing arguments Tuesday.

A prosecutor for Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is expected to tell the jury that Trump signed off on a scheme to illegally falsify records, with the goal of covering up a “hush money” payment made by Trump’s ex-lawyer Michael Cohen to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The scheme was designed to subvert election law and keep the payment secret, prosecutors say.

Trump’s defense is expected to say the prosecution failed to prove its case. They spent long hours attacking the credibility of Cohen and Daniels, who were key witnesses in the trial.

Prosecutors say Trump falsely portrayed reimbursements for the $130,000 payment as monthly checks for ongoing legal services, paid during the first year of his presidency. Defense attorneys say the checks and associated records were accurate.

After the jury hears the two sides’ summations, the judge will give them instructions and deliberations will begin. That can happen as early as Tuesday, but may be Wednesday.



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Gov. Tim Walz speaks publicly for first time since 2024 election loss

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Former Democratic vice presidential nominee and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz spoke Friday for the first time since Donald Trump won a second non-consecutive term in the White House. The governor urged those discouraged by the election results to care for themselves, their loved ones and their communities. He went on to say that even in the face of loss, he has never felt more motivated and inspired.

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What to know about Project 2025 before Trump begins second White House term

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Questions are emerging about the proposed changes in the Project 2025 conservative agenda after former President Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. Philip Bump, a national columnist for The Washington Post, has more.

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Delphi murders trial jury deliberations underway

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The jury has received the case in the murder trial against Richard Allen, the man accused of killing Abby Williams and Libby German in 2017. CBS News’ Ian Lee reports.

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