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Judge Juan Merchan has decided to delay the sentencing of former President Trump in the case of New York v. Trump until after the November presidential election.

Trump’s sentencing date is now scheduled for November 26, up from September 18.

“The public’s confidence in the integrity of our justice system requires a sentencing hearing focused entirely on the jury’s judgment and consideration of aggravating and mitigating factors, without distraction or distortion,” Merchan said in a letter Friday.

Trump was found guilty in an unprecedented criminal trial on all 34 counts of first-degree falsification of corporate records after a six-week trial that stemmed from an investigation by Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg. ….Read more

Judge Juan Merchan instructs the jury ahead of deliberations in the criminal trial of Republican presidential candidate and former U.S. President Donald Trump. Trump is accused of falsifying business records to hide money he paid to silence porn star Stormy Daniels in 2016. The trial is scheduled to take place in Manhattan District Court in New York City, U.S., on May 29, 2024. This sketch of the courtroom is seen. (REUTERS/Jane Rosenberg)

White House

BIG STICK: Biden-Harris administration needs ‘more aggressive’ plan to tackle Iran-backed Houthis, experts warn …Read more

CONSEQUENCES OF THE ELECTIONS: Experts warn Iran could have a nuclear bomb before the next president takes office …Read more

IN THE FAMILY: ‘It’s still no’: KJP suggests Biden won’t pardon Hunter …Read more

U.S. President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden embrace onstage at the end of the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris will formally accept the party’s nomination for president during the DNC, taking place in Chicago from August 19 to 22. (Photo by Brendan SMIALOWSKI / AFP) (Photo by BRENDAN SMIALOWSKI/AFP via Getty Images)

Capitol Hill

SENATE SUCCESSION: Senate GOP prepares for last-minute leadership bids — possibly from key Trump ally …Read more

Trump told his allies that he wanted Daines to run for Senate Republican leadership. (Reuters/AP)

‘IF WE CLOSE, WE LOSE’: House GOP privately fears government shutdown fallout …Read more

DECISION IN COURT: Trump attends oral arguments in appeal of first loss in lawsuit against E. Jean Carroll …Read more

NO MORE SPYING: House of Representatives kicks off ‘China Week’ with plenary votes aimed at combating CCP espionage …Read more

Trials and tribulations

TRUMP CARD: Former president lashes out at lawyers in press conference after E Jean Carroll hearing …Read more

‘SHOULD BE DEAD’: Trump responds to Bragg verdict delay, says case should have been ‘dead case’ …Read more

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg speaks to the media after a jury found former President Donald Trump guilty on 34 counts of falsifying corporate records on Thursday, May 30, 2024, in New York. (AP/Seth Wenig)

Stories from the path

GREAT PREDICTION: Republican Senate campaign chairman ‘concerned’ about fundraising disparity, but predicts who will win majority …Read more

DEMS’ CASH DASH: Harris nearly triples Trump’s fundraising last month …Read more

SIGNS OF WEAKNESS: Harris fails to assemble Biden’s winning 2020 coalition: Analysis …Read more

Democratic presidential candidate Vice President Kamala Harris and President Joe Biden arrive at a campaign event at IBEW Local Union Hall #5 in Pittsburgh, on Labor Day, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) (AP photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

‘DEFLECTION’: Harris quickly calls for gun control after Georgia shooting, keeps quiet about armed Venezuelan migrant gangs …Read more

CONVERSATIONS: Harris conducts radio interviews with comedian Rickey Smiley and Spanish-language show in Phoenix …Read more

SHE WENT THERE: Trump will lock up protesters, Jane Fonda claims at Harris event for voters abroad …Read more

NEW YORK, NEW YORK – JUNE 10: Jane Fonda attends Tribeca X – Celebration Of The Most Famous Line In Advertising at Convene on June 10, 2024 in New York City. (Photo by Jason Mendez/Getty Images for Tribeca Festival) (Getty Images)

All over America

‘NOT HAPPENED’: Navy SEAL who killed bin Laden files lawsuit against hotel over career-derailing incident …Read more

SHOT DOWN: Newsom vetoes controversial bill that would have given home loans to illegal immigrants …Read more

Governor Gavin Newsom has vetoed a controversial bill that would have given hundreds of thousands of dollars in mortgage loans to illegal immigrants. (AP photo/Steven Senne)

DEMOCRAT DEGRADE: Political handicapper leaves Montana Senate ‘leaning Republican’ as Tester lags …Read more

STEEL SALES FIRESTORM: Joint opposition to Nippon-US Steel takeover is misplaced: economists, Pittsburgh officials …Read more

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