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Trump was charged with 34 felony counts and pleaded not guilty to all of them. 

"[The U.S. is] going to hell," Trump said. "The only crime that I have committed is to fearlessly defend our nation from those who seek to destroy it."

The charges are class E felonies, the lowest category carrying a maximum prison sentence of four years each. Falsifying business records under New York law is normally a misdemeanor, but prosecutors can escalate the charge if the accused falsified the records to commit or hide another crime. 

State Supreme Court Justice Juan M. Merchan adjourned the case until an unspecified date, likely months from now. 

Do you think the Manhattan DA should press charges against Trump?

What to know about the weeks of protest in France

Do you support or oppose the new retirement age?

Quiz: Do you know how much money is spent on elections?

Money doesn't talk in politics—it screams. Both Democrats and Republicans are influenced by money, but do you know how much? Take our quiz and find out.

How'd you do on the campaign finance quiz?

Fortnite company fined half a billion dollars

The FTC is fining Epic Games Inc, creator of the video game Fortnite, $520 million for violating the Children’s Online Privacy Protection Act and deceiving players into making unwanted purchases through misleading design features.

Do you think the fine was a fair punishment?

All the Memes Fit to Post

And, In The End...

Tonight is different than all other nights: It's Passover. If you're celebrating, enjoy all the bread you can before this evening.

—Jamie Epstein & Emma Kansiz

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