Washington — President Joe Biden on Friday blamed Russian President Vladimir Putin for the reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny, saying he was “outraged” but “not surprised” by the news. “Make no mistake, Putin is responsible for Navalny’s death,” Mr. Biden said from the White House, adding that is was “more proof of Putin’s brutality.” Navalny died in …

The judge overseeing the civil fraud case in New York against former President Donald Trump and the Trump Organization has issued his long-awaited ruling, five weeks after thetrial in the case concluded. Judge Arthur Engoron ordered Trump and his company to pay $354 million in fines — a total that jumps to $453.5 million when pre-judgment interest is factored in. …

Former President Donald Trump and the Trump Organization must pay $354 million in fines — a total that jumps to $453.5 million when pre-judgment interest is factored in — a judge ruled Friday in their New Yorkcivil fraud case. The long-awaited ruling also bars them from seeking loans from financial institutions in New York for a period of three years, …