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What GOP candidates have said about promising to pardon Trump in classified docs case
Bing Guan/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Two long shot Republican candidates in the 2024 presidential race have gone further than others in the party in defending former President Donald Trump from his unprecedented federal [Read More…]
A ‘unity’ ticket in 2024 presidential race? Why Democrats are objecting to third-party group’s plan
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A “unity” team running for the White House next year may sound farfetched — one Republican and one Democrat teaming up to share a platform and a presidential ticket — [Read More…]
Trump indictment updates: Trump attacks special counsel after court
Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images (MIAMI) — Former President Donald Trump made his first appearance Tuesday in a federal courtroom in Miami after he was indicted in an investigation into his handling of [Read More…]
Asa Hutchinson wants ‘more courage’ in 2024 GOP field as some promise to pardon Trump
Scott Olson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson on Tuesday called on his fellow Republican presidential candidates to have “more courage” and “to speak out” against those already offering to pardon former President Donald [Read More…]
Trump court appearance live updates: Trump visits restaurant with co-defendant after court
Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images (MIAMI) — Former President Donald Trump is set to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday after he was indicted in an investigation into his handling of [Read More…]
White House denounces attendees at Pride event who posed topless: ‘Simply unacceptable’
Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The White House is responding after several transgender guests exposed their chests at the administration’s Pride celebration this past weekend. The incident drew backlash as inappropriate, including from conservative commentators like [Read More…]
Trump court appearance live updates: Trump enters not guilty plea as special counsel looks on
Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images (MIAMI) — Former President Donald Trump is set to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday after he was indicted in an investigation into his handling of [Read More…]
House Republican blasts Freedom Caucus with expletives for stonewalling on legislation
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Rep. Derrick Van Orden, R-Wis., slammed the House Freedom Caucus and hardline conservatives for blocking a procedural vote pertaining to gas stove legislation last week amid their [Read More…]
Legal experts break down Trump indictment and unanswered questions
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Prosecutors allege in the 49-page indictment of former President Donald Trump that he willfully retained documents containing sensitive defense information regarding nuclear programs and more, then tried to obstruct investigators trying [Read More…]
Fact-checking claims made by Trump and his Republican allies after his 2nd indictment
Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Much as happened after his first indictment, former President Donald Trump and his Republican allies are minimizing and/or mischaracterizing the charges leveled against him over his alleged mishandling of classified documents. [Read More…]
As voters split over Trump indictment, key political questions and takeaways from historic charges
Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Last week’s indictment of Donald Trump, marking the first time a former president has ever faced federal charges, also created new questions about how his political future could be affected by [Read More…]
Trump court appearance live updates: Former president heads to federal court in Miami
Jabin Botsford/The Washington Post via Getty Images (MIAMI) — Former President Donald Trump is set to appear in federal court in Miami on Tuesday after he was indicted in an investigation into his handling of [Read More…]
Authorities prep security for Trump’s arraignment, alert to possible ‘turn for the worse’
Win Mcnamee/Getty Images (MIAMI) — Miami officials said Monday that they are “ready” for the historic arraignment of former President Donald Trump, after he was charged with 37 counts related to his handling of classified [Read More…]
Chris Christie calls Trump’s conduct in document indictment ‘inexcusable’
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie wasted no time taking aim at Donald Trump during a CNN Republican Presidential Town Hall with Anderson Cooper Monday night, calling Trump’s conduct “inexcusable” [Read More…]
Trump indictment updates: Trump says he’ll plead not guilty
Scott Olson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges in an investigation into his handling of classified documents, according to an indictment unsealed on Friday. The indictment comes [Read More…]
As Republican 2024 primary ramps up, experts say Iowa has ‘never been more important’
Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The packed and growing GOP primary field is filled with big names, like former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. But to Iowa voter Kim Schmitt, the race [Read More…]
Doug Burgum knocks Biden’s ‘wrong direction’ for US, weighs in on Trump but won’t say his name
Scott Olson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — After announcing his presidential bid last week, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum appeared on “GMA3” on Monday where he criticized the Biden administration, touted the importance of “innovation, not regulation” [Read More…]
Democrats, shocked by Supreme Court’s minority voter ruling, see opportunity as House fight looms
joe daniel price/Getty Images/STOCK (WASHINGTON) — Democrats are celebrating Thursday’s Supreme Court decision bolstering the Voting Rights Act — and the power of minority voters — which they say also bolsters the party’s chances to take [Read More…]
Trump plans to head to Florida Monday as search for expanded legal team continues: Sources
Creativeye99/Getty Images (MIAMI) — Former President Donald Trump is expected to head to Florida midday Monday ahead of his first appearance Tuesday before a federal judge regarding the 37 counts he faces from Special Counsel [Read More…]
Trump indictment live updates: Trump vows to stay in race even if convicted
Scott Olson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on federal charges in an investigation into his handling of classified documents, according to an indictment unsealed on Friday. The indictment comes [Read More…]