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Letitia James
The latest news and top stories on Letitia James, the New York Attorney General. She is an American lawyer and politician, serving as the state's chief legal and law enforcement officer since 2019. Previously, she was New York City Public Advocate and a City Council member. James is known for her robust legal actions, including the civil fraud lawsuit against Donald Trump and the Trump Organization. Her accomplishments include securing billions from opioid manufacturers, tackling gun violence and protecting vulnerable populations.
New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani after taking the oath of office. Photo: AP
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Zohran Mamdani takes over as New York mayor in the era of Trump

Mamdani sworn in as the first Muslim leader of America’s biggest city, placing his hand on a Koran as he took his oath.

Donald Trump

Trump’s chief of staff pulls back curtains of White House in revealing interviews

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US Justice Department fails again to reindict Letitia James, in blow to Trump

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Trump ally ousted as New Jersey prosecutor by appeal court

The ruling calls into question the legitimacy of a number of cases and criminal charges approved during Habba’s challenged tenure.

Alina Habba attends her swearing-in ceremony as interim US Attorney for the District of New Jersey, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on March 28. Photo: Reuters
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This Thanksgiving, Trump pardons turkeys and roasts foes

The US president took aim at senior Democrats Schumer and Pelosi, predecessor Joe Biden and son Hunter, and Chicago’s J.B. Pritzker.

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US judge tosses cases against Trump foes Comey and James

Federal judge rules Trump ally Lindsey Halligan, appointed to prosecute the pair, had ‘no legal authority’ to bring the indictments.

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Trump foe Letitia James pleads not guilty to mortgage fraud charges

The New York attorney general says the US president is using the justice system as a ‘tool of revenge’.

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks to the media in Norfolk, Virginia, oin Friday. Photo: Reuters
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Ex-FBI director Comey seeks dismissal of charges, citing Trump’s ‘spite’

James Comey’s filing claims ‘multiple glaring constitutional violations and an egregious abuse of power’ by the Trump administration.

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Ex-Trump aide turned foe Bolton pleads not guilty to classified secrets charges

The case against the former Trump aide centres on private diary entries with information classified as top secret.

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Ex-Trump aide John Bolton charged amid crackdown on US president’s critics

The former national security adviser is the third foe of the US president to be hit with criminal charges in recent weeks.

Then US National Security Adviser John Bolton in 2019. File photo: AFP
Donald Trump

Letitia James, NY attorney general and Trump foe, indicted for bank fraud

James had brought a civil fraud case against Trump, resulting in a US$454.2 million penalty that was later thrown out on appeal.

New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference in February 2024. Photo: AFP
United States

Ex-FBI chief James Comey pleads not guilty in case pushed by Trump

His lawyers say they plan to argue that the prosecution is politically motivated and should be dismissed.

Gun violence in the US

Charlie Kirk killing: Trump’s FBI chief faces scrutiny over manhunt blunder

By prematurely declaring the suspect was in custody, Patel further damaged his credibility, which was already undermined by the Epstein case.

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Trump admin opens criminal mortgage fraud probe into Fed governor Lisa Cook

The US president has fired Cook over the accusations, prompting her to file a lawsuit challenging his effort to oust her.

Lisa Cook, nominee to be a member of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, is sworn in in Washington in June 2023. Photo: AFP
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US trade allies ‘confused’ after Trump’s tariffs suffer legal setback

It is unclear exactly where the case goes from here as Washington faces potential refunds and diplomatic fallout.

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Trillions of dollars of global trade are embroiled in the tariff case. Photo: AFP
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Trump calls for George Soros and son to be charged over ‘violent protests’

The US president offered no evidence for his accusation against the Democratic donor and his son.

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Trump ran on a promise of revenge. He’s making good on it

Ex-national security adviser John Bolton, who called the administration the ‘retribution presidency’, became the latest target this week.

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FBI raids home of outspoken Trump critic, former adviser Bolton

Bolton, not charged with any crimes, served as Trump’s national security adviser for 17 months, clashing over Iran, Afghanistan, and North Korea.

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John Bolton speaks to media at the White House in 2019 during his role as the National security adviser. Photo: AP
Donald Trump

Trump claims ‘total victory’ as US court quashes US$464 million civil penalty

The decision was splintered, with some judges saying Trump should be held liable while others called for a new trial or even dismissal.

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