New York Attorney General Letitia James is challenging the authority of U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III in legal proceedings tied to the Trump and NRA probes. The dispute sheds light on high-profile investigations and Manhattan’s continued role as a critical legal battleground.

A divided appeals court has quashed a half-billion-dollar judgment against former President Donald Trump while leaving the underlying fraud case intact. The decision marks a pivotal twist in the ongoing legal battle led by New York Attorney General Letitia James.