Aug 01 DeSantis-controlled Disney World district abolishes diversity, equity initiatives By Mike Schneider, Associated Press The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District said in a statement on Tuesday that its diversity, equity and inclusion committee would be eliminated, as would any job duties connected to it. Continue reading
Aug 01 Watch 21:13 What we know about Trump's 2020 election indictment By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman, Ali Schmitz Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury for his efforts to overturn the 2020 election. The four counts include conspiracy to defraud the United States and obstruction of an official proceeding. Laura Barrón-López reports on… Continue watching
Aug 01 Watch 8:26 How the Biden administration sees its 'historic' changes to the military justice system By Laura Barrón-López, Dan Sagalyn An executive order signed by President Biden makes the largest changes to the military justice system since its creation. John Kirby, White House National Security Council spokesman, says it’s a monumental step toward better prosecuting crimes like sexual assault and… Continue watching
Aug 01 Trump campaign calls latest indictment part of a politically motivated 'witch hunt' By Associated Press Trump's campaign issued a statement calling the third indictment of the former president "nothing more than the latest corrupt chapter" in what the campaign characterized as a politically motivated "witch hunt." READ MORE: Trump indicted for efforts to undermine… Continue reading
Aug 01 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. Continue reading
Aug 01 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. Continue reading
Aug 01 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. Continue reading
Aug 01 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. Continue reading
Aug 01 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. Continue reading
Aug 01 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. Continue reading