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Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro released from prison, set to speak at RNC
Joe Raedle/Getty Images (MILWAUKEE, W.I.) — Former Trump adviser Peter Navarro was released from federal prison Wednesday morning after completing his sentence on contempt of Congress charges. Navarro was convicted in September of two counts [Read More…]
RNC 2024 Day 3 updates: JD Vance gets moment in spotlight with prime-time speech
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (MILWAUKEE, W.I.) — Day 3 of the Republican National Convention features the prime-time debut of J.D. Vance introducing himself both to Republicans and Americans nationwide. He’ll speak to the delegates as Donald [Read More…]
Wisconsin voters speak on Trump, Biden and America’s divisions in wake of shooting
ABC News (MILWAUKEE, W.I.) — It had been less than 48 hours since the attempted assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump, and for four Wisconsin voters, it was yet another sign of how divided [Read More…]
Harris calls Vance ‘rubber stamp’ for Trump and his ‘extreme’ agenda
Sean Rayford/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Vice President Kamala Harris in a short video released early Wednesday said former President Donald Trump’s new running mate, Sen. J.D. Vance, will act as a “rubber stamp” for Trump [Read More…]
RNC 2024 Day 2 updates: Vance walks RNC floor with Don Jr.
ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images The second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee gets underway Tuesday afternoon after a dramatic appearance Monday night by the party’s new nominee — former President Donald Trump [Read More…]
Donald Trump’s Secret Service protection had been increased prior to assassination attempt due to Iran threat: Sources
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Secret Service in recent weeks had increased Donald Trump’s security detail due to intelligence indicating there was an Iranian threat to assassinate the former president, according to three [Read More…]
What could happen to Menendez’s Senate seat now that he’s been convicted?
Adam Gray/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — With Sen. Bob Menendez having been found guilty by a jury, calls for him to resign are coming from the highest levels, including Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. But Menendez, [Read More…]
Amazon Prime Day a ‘major cause’ of injuries: Senate committee report
Beata Zawrzel/NurPhoto via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — With Amazon Prime Day in full swing, a report released this week by a Senate committee claims the two-day promotional event is a “major cause of injuries” for [Read More…]
Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty on all counts, including acting as foreign agent, in federal corruption trial
Andrea Renault/Star Max/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Sen. Bob Menendez was found guilty on all counts Tuesday in his federal corruption trial. Federal prosecutors in New York alleged the New Jersey Democrat accepted hundreds of [Read More…]
RNC 2024 Day 2 updates: Nikki Haley to speak as GOP stresses Trump’s ‘unity’ theme
ANGELA WEISS/AFP via Getty Images The second day of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee gets underway Tuesday afternoon after a dramatic appearance Monday night by the party’s new nominee — former President Donald Trump [Read More…]
What’s next for Trump’s classified documents case? Experts weigh in
SimpleImages/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — A federal judge’s decision Monday to dismiss Donald Trump’s classified documents case elevated a widely disputed theory about the legitimacy of special counsels to derail one of the most serious [Read More…]
Trump tells ABC News assassination attempt ‘has an impact,’ Biden ‘couldn’t have been nicer’
Jeff Swensen/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former President Donald Trump said the assassination attempt on his life over the weekend has left an impact. In a phone call with ABC News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl [Read More…]
RNC attendees embrace JD Vance as Trump’s 2024 running mate
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images MILWUAKEE — The first day of the Republican National Convention came with a big reveal: J.D. Vance is Donald Trump’s choice to be his running mate in the 2024 election. The 39-year-old [Read More…]
Judge dismisses Donald Trump’s classified documents case
SimpleImages/Getty Images (FORT PIERCE, Fla.) — In a surprising ruling Monday, the classified documents case against former President Donald Trump was dismissed by the federal judge overseeing the case. The ruling dismisses one of the [Read More…]
RNC 2024 Day 1 live updates: Trump VP pick Vance appears on convention floor
David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images (MILWAUKEE) — The Republican National Convention is set to kick off in Milwaukee on Monday — just two days after Donald Trump was wounded in an assassination attempt at [Read More…]
What to know about Secret Service director Kimberly Cheatle
KAMIL KRZACZYNSKI/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In the wake of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump, the U.S. Secret Service has faced mounting scrutiny for its failure to prevent the attack. Much [Read More…]
Trump picks JD Vance as 2024 running mate
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (MILWAUKEE) — Former President Donald Trump has picked Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance as his running mate, placing a young, ideological ally alongside him on the Republican 2024 ticket. Trump announced Vance would [Read More…]
While Trump stresses unity, VP hopefuls and allies blame Biden for shooting
Eva Marie Uzcategui/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In the aftermath of his being shot at his political rally — an attack that left one spectator dead and two others critically wounded — former President [Read More…]
Biden orders independent review of security measures around Trump assassination attempt
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden on Sunday repeated calls for national unity in the wake of Saturday’s assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump. “Last night I spoke with Donald Trump. I [Read More…]
Suspect in Trump assassination attempt had registered as Republican but motive unknown
Acquired by ABC News (WASHINGTON) — A 20-year-old Pennsylvania man is suspected to be the gunman who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday, firing several shots and killing at least one spectator, [Read More…]