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Trump Faces Historic Sentencing; Manafort Eyes Ukraine Ventures

1/13/2025

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Donald Trump is poised to face sentencing in New York for election-related crimes, a historic moment as he becomes the first former president to be convicted. The judge might grant an unconditional discharge, sparing him from jail. In a twist, Paul Manafort, once pardoned by Trump, is now exploring political consulting ventures overseas, eyeing opportunities in Ukraine.

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Donald Trump is poised to face sentencing in New York for election-related crimes, a historic moment as he becomes the first former president to be convicted. The judge might grant an unconditional discharge, sparing him from jail. In a twist, Paul Manafort, once pardoned by Trump, is now exploring political consulting ventures overseas, eyeing opportunities in Ukraine.