Good Thursday, here are some of the day's top headlines: In court, Stormy Daniels’ lawyer said he would “never” call the deal “hush money.” Meanwhile, there are questions over why Trump and Daniels used pseudonyms in the NDA. In a new filing, Trump’s attorney drags Mike Pence into the classified documents battle. The GOP calls Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest effort to oust Speaker Johnson “disgusting.” A deadly strike has reportedly killed some 100 Russian soldiers. Hamas attack survivors are suing student protesters. A map shows where it's cheaper to rent than buy in US cities. And Princess Charlotte turns 9, the cute, viral video of the young royal hugging a stranger. The latest:

The Gist of It: Former President Donald Trump and adult film star Stormy Daniels used fake names in their non-disclosure agreement, prompting legal commentators to ask why? Daniels’ attorney Keith Davidson completed his testimony in court today. Here’s what he's said about the agreement and the pseudonyms. 

Updates: Stormy Daniels' Attorney Says Deal Wasn't 'Hush Money'
From court: Prosecution's Witness Enrages Lawyer

The Gist of It: Trump is facing a "vindictive prosecution" because his vice president was not indicted for holding classified documents, the former president's lawyer claims. In a court filing today, attorney Chris Kise says that Trump was indicted for hoarding classified documents because of political bias. Here’s what it says.

Election 2024:
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Poll: Trump Beating Biden by 15 Points in One Battleground State

The Gist of It: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is facing growing criticism from her own party after warning she will call a vote to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson. Rep. Dan Bacon said "98% of us" consider Greene's move "disgusting." Here’s the latest.

More: Mike Johnson Might Not Be Saved by Democrats After All

The Gist of It: More than 100 Russian soldiers are believed to have been killed after footage appeared to show a training ground in Ukraine's eastern Luhansk region being targeted with U.S.-supplied long-range Army Tactical Missile Systems, or ATACMS. Here’s what we know.

Related: Russia's Redeployment of Elite Units Fuels Speculation

The Gist of It: Several survivors of Hamas' October 7 attack on Israel are suing pro-Palestinian student activists amid nationwide campus protests. The lawsuit alleges that two national organizations are "aiding and abetting terrorists." Here's why.

Related: Rafah 'Annihilation' Could Deal Huge Blow to Joe Biden

The Gist of It: The Federal Reserve again held interest rates steady at a more than 20-year high of 5.25% to 5.5%. Now, a new study from Bankrate shows that in all 50 of the largest U.S. metros, it is cheaper to rent than to buy. See the map.

Related: California House Prices Slashed in Multiple Cities

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The Gist of It: Princess Charlotte giving a stranger a hug during the royal family's visit to church in England is going viral on TikTok as fans celebrated her 9th birthday today. Watch here.

New: Princess Kate Releases New Princess Charlotte Photo