Politics

What you need to know about Jeffrey Clark's 2020 election charges

By Hannah Grabenstein

Prosecutors say Clark tried to send a Justice Department document to Georgia officials, falsely claiming the department had “identified significant concerns that may have impacted the outcome of the election in multiple States, including the State of Georgia."…

Former U.S. intelligence officer for North Korea addresses growing concerns of nuclear threat

By Ellen Knickmeyer, Associated Press

America's newly retired national intelligence officer for North Korea points to growing concern the North is building up its nuclear capabilities with neighboring South Korea in mind.

Federal officials leave future of Dakota Access pipeline's river crossing unclear in draft review

By Jack Dura, Associated Press

The Standing Rock Sioux Tribe has opposed the pipeline's Missouri River crossing over fears an oil spill would contaminate its water supply.

German lawmakers approve a long-debated plan to replace fossil fuel heating

By Geir Moulson, Associated Press

An ensuing fight over its details in Scholz's ideologically diverse three-party coalition fueled an impression of disarray from which the government is struggling to recover.

Trump hosts a $100,000-per-person fundraiser to help Giuliani pay legal bills

By Associated Press

Giuliani is facing a barrage of legal fees, fines, sanctions and damages related to his work helping Trump try to overturn his 2020 election loss and other cases.

Nancy Pelosi says she'll seek House reelection in 2024, dismissing retirement at age 83

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The 83-year-old Pelosi made the announcement Friday. First elected to Congress in 1987, the Democratic leader made history becoming the first female speaker in 2007.

Florida Supreme Court to decide on GOP-led 15 week abortion ban

By Curt Anderson, Associated Press

The Florida Supreme Court must decide whether to overrule broad abortion rights protections provided for decades under the state constitution and instead uphold a law signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that bans the procedure in most cases after 15…

Read the full Georgia grand jury report that recommended more indictments in the 2020 election case

By Hannah Grabenstein, Molly Finnegan

Thirty-nine people were originally recommended for charges by a Georgia special grand jury that investigated former President Donald Trump’s alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election in that state, according to a report released Friday. Read it here.

Special grand jury in Georgia case recommended Sen. Graham, 2 ex-senators and Michael Flynn be charged

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

While most of the intrigue in the inner workings of the case has diminished with the filing of charges, it is notable that the special grand jury recommended many people who were not actually indicted. They include Graham of South…

Georgia grand jury report that led to Trump indictment to be released

By Kate Brumback, Associated Press

A judge is expected to release the full report compiled by a special grand jury that helped an investigation by the Georgia prosecutor who ultimately indicted former President Donald Trump and 18 others.