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Latest opinions and news on Trump as the former president pursues re-election in 2024. Follow MSNBC's coverage of Trump cases, primary election results and more.

‘Our girl Karen’: David Pecker testifies discussing Karen McDougal with Trump in White House 

Susanne Craig, New York Times Investigative Reporter joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House to discuss the developments with David Pecker continuing his testimony in the Trump Hush Money trial with Pecker disclosing how communications on the scheme continued after the election and while Trump was President of the United States. 
‘Our girl Karen’: David Pecker testifies discussing Karen McDougal with Trump in White House 
‘Our girl Karen’: David Pecker testifies discussing Karen McDougal with Trump in White House 

New: Trump Administration officials were consulted on ‘catch and kill’ well after 2016 Election 

Vaughn Hillyard, NBC News Correspondent, Andrew Weissmann former top official at the Justice Department and Molly Jong Fast, Vanity Fair Special Correspondent joins Nicolle Wallace on Deadline White House with reaction to the day’s developments in the Trump Hush Money trial with David Pecker on the stand, with new details about the involvement of taxpayer funded White House employees being consulted on continuing the catch and kill scheme involving Karen McDougal. 
New: Trump Administration officials were consulted on ‘catch and kill’ well after 2016 Election 
New: Trump Administration officials were consulted on ‘catch and kill’ well after 2016 Election 
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‘Complete lack of remorse’: Weissman breaks down David Pecker’s testimony

Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissman and former Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Catherine Christian discuss former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker's testimony and his "complete lack of remorse."
‘Complete lack of remorse’: Weissman breaks down David Pecker’s testimony
‘Complete lack of remorse’: Weissman breaks down David Pecker’s testimony
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Trump's lawyers begin questioning David Pecker in hush money trial

Lawyers for former President Trump have begun their cross-examination of David Pecker in the New York hush money criminal trial. NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard reports from outside the courthouse on the line of questioning Pecker is facing.
Trump's lawyers begin questioning David Pecker in hush money trial
Trump's lawyers begin questioning David Pecker in hush money trial
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'Fewer guardrails' in Trump's White House: David Pecker says he was invited after inauguration

Former chief of staff to VP Mike Pence Marc Short, former federal prosecutor Paul Butler and former U.S. attorney Joyce Vance discuss David Pecker's testimony in former President Trump's hush money trial.
'Fewer guardrails' in Trump's White House: David Pecker says he was invited after inauguration
'Fewer guardrails' in Trump's White House: David Pecker says he was invited after inauguration

'Extraordinary set' of arguments: Supreme Court weighs future role of the president

In a history-making case, the Supreme Court Justices heard arguments on former President Trump’s immunity claim. Jennifer Mascott, former law clerk for Justice Clarence Thomas, shares her legal analysis.
'Extraordinary set' of arguments: Supreme Court weighs future role of the president
'Extraordinary set' of arguments: Supreme Court weighs future role of the president

Not just about 'business records' but 'election interference': Paul Butler on hush money trial

David Pecker, the former tabloid publisher, continued his testimony today in former President Trump's hush money trial. Former federal prosecutor Paul Butler, former Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Catherine Christian and Andrea Mitchell weigh in on the arguments.
Not just about 'business records' but 'election interference': Paul Butler on hush money trial
Not just about 'business records' but 'election interference': Paul Butler on hush money trial

'Direct evidence': David Pecker testimony links Trump to hush money payment

Ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker spells out details of a "catch-and-kill" scheme in former President Trump's hush money trial. Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissman and former Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Catherine Christian provide their expertise.
'Direct evidence': David Pecker testimony links Trump to hush money payment
'Direct evidence': David Pecker testimony links Trump to hush money payment

David Pecker admits 'catch-and-kill' scheme was to help Trump in 2016 election

NBC News' Lisa Rubin reports as David Pecker continues his testimony in the New York hush money trial against former President Trump. Prosecutors questioned him about his relationship with Trump and how he worked to "catch and kill" negative stories, including from Playboy playmate Karen McDougal.
David Pecker admits 'catch-and-kill' scheme was to help Trump in 2016 election
David Pecker admits 'catch-and-kill' scheme was to help Trump in 2016 election

'Nothing' in U.S. history suggests president needs absolute immunity: Weissman

The Supreme Court Justices heard arguments today on former President Trump's immunity claim. Former FBI General Counsel Andrew Weissman joins Katy Tur and Chris Jansing to provide insight on the high court's handling of the case.
'Nothing' in U.S. history suggests president needs absolute immunity: Weissman
'Nothing' in U.S. history suggests president needs absolute immunity: Weissman

‘Eternal repercussions’: Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump’s immunity claim

The Supreme Court heard arguments today on former President Donald Trump’s claim of presidential immunity. Former Assistant Manhattan District Attorney Catherine Christian, former prosecutor Charles Coleman and Princeton University professor Eddie Glaude join Ana Cabrera and José Díaz-Balart to share their takeaways from the hearings.
‘Eternal repercussions’: Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump’s immunity claim
‘Eternal repercussions’: Supreme Court hears arguments on Trump’s immunity claim