Feb 28 U.S. Supreme Court will decide if Trump can be prosecuted in 2020 election interference case By Mark Sherman, Associated Press The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to decide whether former President Donald Trump can be prosecuted on charges he interfered with the 2020 election and set a course for a quick resolution. Continue reading
Feb 28 Trump lawyers say he’s prepared to post $100 million bond while appealing staggering civil fraud penalty By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Trump's lawyers said in a court filing Wednesday that he is planning to post a $100 million appeal bond rather than a bond covering the full amount, which would automatically pause enforcement. Continue reading
Feb 28 WATCH: McConnell to step down as the Senate Republican leader in November after a record run in the job By Michael Tackett, Associated Press His decision punctuates a powerful ideological transition underway in the Republican Party, from Ronald Reagan's brand of traditional conservatism and strong international alliances, to the fiery, often isolationist populism of Trump. Continue reading
Feb 28 How the killing of a Georgia nursing student became a powder keg in U.S. immigration politics By Jeff Amy, Associated Press Many studies have found immigrants are less drawn to violent crime than native-born citizens. Continue reading
Feb 27 Warning signs for Trump and Biden, and other takeaways from the Michigan primaries By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press Michigan was the last major primary state before Super Tuesday. Continue reading
Feb 27 Why AP called Michigan for Trump By Robert Yoon, Maya Sweedler, Associated Press At the time he was declared the winner, the former president was far ahead in every geographic region — and by almost three-to-one in more conservative northern Michigan. Continue reading
Feb 27 With Michigan wins, Biden and Trump edge closer to a rematch By Seung Min Kim, Corey Williams, Associated Press Both campaigns are watching Tuesday’s results for more than just whether they won as expected. Continue reading
Feb 27 Trump wins Michigan primary, AP says By Associated Press Donald Trump wins the Republican presidential primary in Michigan. Continue reading
Feb 27 WATCH: Nathan Wade’s ex-law partner testifies in hearing over possible Fani Willis disqualification from Trump case By Kate Brumback, Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press Special prosecutor Nathan Wade’s former law partner and onetime divorce attorney, Terrence Bradley, testified that he does not know when Wade's relationship with Fani Willis began, adding: “I do not have knowledge of it starting or when it started."… Continue reading
Feb 27 As Biden and Trump march toward nominations, Michigan primary could reveal weaknesses By Seung Min Kim, Associated Press Even if Biden and Trump post dominant victories on Tuesday, both campaigns will be looking at the margins for signs of weakness. Continue reading