Judge Merchan directed Michael Cohen to refrain from talking about Trump's trial.

He told prosecutors to pass the message along: 'That comes from the bench, and you are communicating that on behalf of the bench.”
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Spotted: Susan Necheles taking a selfie with a fan near the rear exit of the courthouse.

Trump’s attorney sought to undermine Stormy Daniels’ credibility with the jury by portraying her as money-driven, suggesting her career as a porn actor made her experienced in selling fictional stories about sex.

W/Lauren Sforza & Zach Schonfeld
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New: I got a copy of the draft contempt report House Judiciary GOP is prepping for Merrick Garland.

Accuses him of having hindered their oversight of the Hur probe and having 'impeded the Committees’ impeachment inquiry.'

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If Trump were jailed, what would his incarceration look like? Did you hear Trump cursing during the Stormy Daniels testimony? Did he really fall asleep?

The Hill’s reporters Ella Lee & Zach Schonfeld answer all this & more on Trump's hush money trial: trib.al/y2Ogd1Q

I'm live and taking questions live on Reddit about Trump's hush money trial with Ella Lee!

Ask us anything using the link below:

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#BREAKING : A Georgia appeals court to weigh disqualifying Fani Willis from former President Trump's election interference case. trib.al/Kqk1Hbh

We're in week 4 of Trump's New York hush money trial where the risqué Stormy Daniels testimony has caused an uproar.

So where do things stand and what's next? We'll take your Qs on Reddit tomorrow at 1 p.m. ET/ 10 a.m PT w/ reporters Zach Schonfeld and Ella Lee.

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Potentially big day at the Trump hush money trial in NYC, and Ella Lee is there for The Hill. She and Zach Schonfeld will have the developments from inside and outside the courtroom, right here, all day: thehill.com/regulation/cou…

Stormy Daniels is expected to take the stand today in Trump's hush money trial, her attorney tells me.

First reported by The Associated Press

The fourth week of Trump's criminal trial in New York is starting now.

Live updates from the courtroom The Hill:
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I chatted with Cuellar's attorney, Chris Flood.

Said the indictment 'reads like a spy novel but its fiction.'

Also said 'There is no bribery. There was never a quid pro quo.'

Flood also complained about DOJ bringing these charges in an election year.

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Prosecutors call Hope Hicks to the stand as their next witness in former President Trump's hush money trial.

When do college protests become criminal? Experts weigh in amid Columbia building takeover

latest for The Hill w/ Lexi Lonas

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Hush money judge fines Trump $9k for violating gag order, warns of jail time:
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Michael Cohen's ex-banker has retaken the stand, but some other notable things this morning:

- Trump campaign adviser Susan Wiles is here

- Judge says former president can go to Barron Trump's graduation next month

- Judge finds Trump violated gag order 9 times, fining him $9k