Donald Trump rages at sexual abuse verdict after being told to pay E Jean Carroll $5m in damages - as it happened

Jury finds that former president defamed advice columnist, awarding $3m in damages in addition to the $2m in damages for battery

• Full report: Jury finds Donald Trump sexually abused columnist E Jean Carroll
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Florida governor Ron DeSantis has come out in favor of the GOP's strategy on the debt ceiling, which involves pushing Joe Biden to accept spending cuts in exchange for increasing the limit:

During his time in the House of Representatives five years ago, DeSantis - who is expected to soon announce a campaign for president - was among the lawmakers who voted to raise the ceiling. And while the federal debt has indeed increased over recent years, that is because Washington has had to borrow to pay for spending approved under Democratic and Republican presidents alike.