Politics

Prosecutors say Trump knew his lies about 2020 election were false

By Associated Press

Federal prosecutors said in the indictment filed Tuesday that Trump knew his lies about his loss in the 2020 presidential election were false but pushed them anyway.

Trump has been indicted for a 3rd time. Here's where all the investigations stand

By Associated Press

Trump, a Republican, has denied any wrongdoing and says he is being targeted by Democrats trying to keep him from reclaiming the presidency.

Read the full indictment against Trump for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election

By Hannah Grabenstein, Kenichi Serino

Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on four felony counts, including conspiracy to defraud the United States and witness tampering, for his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election.

WATCH: Trump indicted on federal charges in Jan. 6 case, Special Counsel Jack Smith announces

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Special counsel Jack Smith, in charge of investigations into former President Donald Trump’s retention of classified records and alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, is expected to speak on Tuesday.

Trump indicted for efforts to undermine the 2020 election

By Associated Press

The charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States government and witness tampering. It’s the third criminal case brought against the former president as he seeks to reclaim the White House.

Sheila Oliver, New Jersey's lieutenant governor and a prominent Black leader, dies at 71

By Mike Catalini, Associated Press

Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who rose to become one of New Jersey's most prominent Black leaders and passionately advocated for revitalizing cities and against gun violence, died Tuesday after a sudden illness.

Michigan prosecutors charge Trump allies with felonies involving voting machine tampering

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

Prosecutors say those charged worked to illegally take five vote tabulators from various Michigan counties. Some of those accused had argued that local clerks gave them permission to take the machines.

U.S. restricts visa-free travel for Hungarian passport holders over security concerns

By Bela Szandelszky, Associated Press

The restrictions apply to the U.S. Visa Waiver Program, which allows passport holders from 40 countries to enter the United States for business or tourism without a visa for up to 90 days.

Greece plans tougher penalties for arson following spate of wildfires

By Associated Press

Greece's civil protection minister said that fines for causing fires deliberately or because of negligent behavior would match penalties introduced two years ago for the abuse of animals.

Democratic lawmakers slam the lack of attorney access for asylum-seekers in Border Patrol custody

By Associated Press

As the administration prepared to launch speedy screenings this spring, authorities pledged access to counsel would be a key difference from a Trump-era version of the policy.