Daily Briefing: Trump found liable for sexual abuse

A sexual abuse verdict comes as Donald Trump remains the frontrunner for the Republican presidential campaign in 2024. Also in the news: President Joe Biden said to brace for a tumultuous period at the U.S. border with Mexico after Title 42 ends this week. Buddy Holly the PBGV is the first of its breed to win Best in Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Show.

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Jury finds Donald Trump liable in civil sex abuse case of E. Jean Carroll

A federal jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday in a civil case for sexual abuse and defamation of E. Jean Carroll in 1996 and said he should pay her $5 million in total damages. The verdict could further complicate the former president's election bid in 2024.

The jury, which deliberated fewer than three hours, opted not to find Trump liable for rape but rather sexual abuse that injured Carroll.

• Trump told Fox News Digital he will appeal the verdict, and said on his Truth Social website that he still has "no idea" who Carroll is. "This verdict is a disgrace," the former president said in an all-caps post.

• 19 women have accused Trump of sexual misconduct. The Carroll verdict bolsters their claims.

• This is not the first legal setback for Trump. The former president remains under criminal investigation in at least three other cases, two of them involving efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss.

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Biden says border will be 'chaotic for a while' when Title 42 ends

President Joe Biden on Tuesday said it will be “chaotic” at the border when an emergency immigration restriction tied to the pandemic ends Thursday. Asked if the country is ready for the expected surge of migrants into the U.S., Biden said his administration is doing everything it can to prepare. “It’s going to be chaotic for a while," he told reporters. Hundreds of migrants are already sleeping on downtown sidewalks of El Paso and overflowing the city's shelters. Biden’s comments were more candid than the message his press secretary sent hours earlier about the lifting of Title 42, which allows easier expulsion of migrants. Read more

• DEA extended a pandemic era policy that allows telehealth docs to prescribe controlled substances.

• ''He just shot people'': Texas mall killer brought 8 guns, but police are still unclear on his motive.

More news to know now

• Tonight CNN will host a live town hall featuring Trump. Here's a few thoughts from one of our columnists.

• April's inflation report comes out today. But higher food bills might also have something to do with the weather.

• DOJ filed charges against Republican lawmaker George Santos in a federal probe.

• 2023 weather has had a devastating start: Seven disasters, 97 lives lost and billions in damage.

• On today's 5 Things podcast,  the aftermath of the civil sex abuse verdict against former President Donald Trump. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your smart speaker.

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Biden, McCarthy fail to reach a debt ceiling deal in Oval Office meeting

The U.S. continues to lumber toward a potential default by the end of the month after an an Oval Office meeting Tuesday afternoon between President Joe Biden and top congressional leaders failed to produce a breakthrough in the standoff over raising the debt ceiling. The U.S. faces a June 1 deadline to raise the debt ceiling to avoid a government default and a potential economic crisis. After the meeting, McCarthy and Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell said Republicans remain committed to spending cuts as part of raising the debt ceiling, while Biden and Democrats made clear they remain opposed. Read more

• Three big ways the debt ceiling and default fight affect you and your Social Security, loans, 401k, more.

• Will Social Security checks be late? How the debt limit fight could impact your July payments.

• California Sen. Dianne Feinstein is returning to Washington after a nearly three-month absence.

California to pay $24M settlement to family of man who died in custody

California will pay $24 million in a civil rights settlement with the family of Edward Bronstein, a man who died in police custody after screaming "I can't breathe" while multiple officers restrained him in 2020, lawyers said. Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón said California Highway Patrol officers failed Bronstein, "and their failure was criminally negligent, causing his death." The $24 million settlement has been called the largest civil rights settlement of its kind by the state of California, according to attorneys for Bronstein's young children. Read more

• Sentencing begins for a Texas man convicted in shooting death of protester; Gov. Abbott vows to grant a pardon.

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Imran Khan appears in court as Pakistan braces for violence

Pakistan is bracing for more turmoil a day after former Prime Minister Imran Khan was dragged from court in Islamabad and his supporters clashed with police across the country. The 70-year-old opposition leader appeared in a court on Wednesday for a hearing in which a judge was asked to approve keeping him in custody for up to 14 days. The judge is expected to rule on the request later. Khan's arrest deepened political turmoil and sparked violent demonstrations. Read more

• Ukraine confirmed a claim by mercenary leader that Russian unit left Bakhmut.

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• Tucker Carlson heads to Twitter: Fired Fox News host reveals new home for an upcoming show.

• A woman wrote a children's book about grief after her husband died. Now she is charged with his murder.

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Photo of the day: Buddy Holly the PBGV makes history

Buddy Holly the Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen (pronounced peh-TEE’ bah-SAY’ grihf-FAHN’ vahn-DAY’-ahn) won the Best in Show honor at the 147th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on Tuesday at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in New York City, beating over 3,000 dogs of more than 200 different breeds for the ultimate prize. Buddy Holly is first of its breed to take the show's top honor.

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