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Trump trial
Former President Donald Trump testified under oath Monday in the civil fraud case against him and his business. The $250 million lawsuit brought by the New York attorney general's office alleges that Trump and his co-defendants committed repeated fraud in his business practices to get better terms on real estate loans and insurance policies. When Trump was pressed Monday about the overstated values of his properties, he leaned on the disclaimers in his financial statements as a defense. He also repeatedly lashed out at the attorney general and judge, calling the case a "scam" and "political witch hunt." The judge already ruled the former president is liable for fraud and he's now considering how much Trump will have to pay in damages.
Actors strike
SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents about 160,000 actors, said it has responded to Hollywood studios' "last, best & final offer" on Monday as pressure ramps up to reach a deal ending a monthslong strike. The union said in a message to its members that there are several "essential items" that the two sides have yet to reach agreement on, including the use of artificial intelligence. Unions have advocated for restrictions on the use of AI, a technology that actors and writers alike believe could threaten their employment prospects. It remains unclear when a deal will be reached, but the standoff, which began in July, has taken on heightened urgency as the two sides aim to salvage the remainder of the winter television season.
Actors strike
SAG-AFTRA, the union that represents about 160,000 actors, said it has responded to Hollywood studios' "last, best & final offer" on Monday as pressure ramps up to reach a deal ending a monthslong strike. The union said in a message to its members that there are several "essential items" that the two sides have yet to reach agreement on, including the use of artificial intelligence. Unions have advocated for restrictions on the use of AI, a technology that actors and writers alike believe could threaten their employment prospects. It remains unclear when a deal will be reached, but the standoff, which began in July, has taken on heightened urgency as the two sides aim to salvage the remainder of the winter television season.
Presidential debate
Five Republicans have qualified for the third 2024 presidential debate set for Wednesday in Miami. They are former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott. Missing from the debate stage will be North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who both failed to meet the criteria. Former Vice President Mike Pence, who qualified for the first two debates, dropped out of the Republican primary last month. Donald Trump, the front-runner, is skipping the debate as he did the two previous ones. He is slated to host a rally in South Florida as counterprogramming instead.
Presidential debate
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