Michael Washburn
Reporter
Michael Washburn is a New York-based reporter who covers U.S. and China-related topics for The Epoch Times. He has a background in legal and financial journalism, and also writes about arts and culture. Additionally, he is the host of the weekly podcast Reading the Globe. His books include “The Uprooted and Other Stories,” “When We're Grownups,” and “Stranger, Stranger.”
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Witnesses Debate Federal Campaign Law Implications of Trump’s Conviction in House Hearing
Sharply divergent views of federal election campaign law and the legitimacy of former President Trump’s May 30 conviction emerge at a hearing on Capitol Hill
US Encounters Most Data Breaches of All the World’s Countries, Report Says
As the United States heads toward the November elections, concerns rise about bad actors manipulating data and perpetrating fraud and theft.
Trump Announces Appeal in Conference After Guilty Verdict
He explained why he did not testify.
Jurors Make Evidence Request as They Deliberate Trump Verdict
The requests give a first look at what jurors are focusing on.
Jury Finds Trump Guilty on All 34 Felony Charges in New York Trial
With this verdict, Trump becomes the first ever former president to be convicted of a crime.
Jury Convicts Trump on All 34 Counts in New York Trial
Trump becomes the first former president to be convicted of a felony.
Jury Deliberating Trump Verdict in New York
The jury needs to decide 34 counts of felony-level falsification of business records in the first-ever criminal trial of a U.S. president.
Jury Requests Second Look at Testimony Transcripts as They Deliberate Trump Verdict
A verdict could be reached as soon as today.
Experts Offer Predictions Ahead of Verdict in Trump’s Criminal Trial
Legal commentators see distinct possibilities, from a guilty verdict to a hung jury, to full-blown acquittal.
