Aug 28 Gunman who attempted Trump assassination saw Butler rally as 'target of opportunity,' FBI says By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The gunman in the assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump searched online for events of both Trump and President Joe Biden, repeatedly looked up information about explosives and saw the Pennsylvania rally where he opened fire as a “target of opportunity,”… Continue reading
Aug 27 Watch 4:36 Why the special counsel filed a new Jan. 6 indictment against Trump By Geoff Bennett, Matt Loffman The fallout from the Supreme Court decision on presidential immunity continues. Special counsel Jack Smith filed a new indictment against former President Trump in federal court. The charges against the Republican nominee remain the same: four counts related to alleged… Continue watching
Aug 27 Special counsel Jack Smith files new Jan. 6 indictment against Trump, narrows case after Supreme Court immunity ruling By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The new indictment removes a section of the indictment that dealt with Trump's interactions with the Justice Department, an area for which the Supreme Court in a 6-3 opinion said Trump was entitled to immunity from prosecution. Continue reading
Aug 27 As transition planning begins, Trump and Harris are already behind in preparing for potential administrations By Zeke Miller, Associated Press The Biden administration is offering federal resources to former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris for presidential transition planning. Continue reading
Aug 26 Special counsel Jack Smith asks appeals court to reinstate classified documents case against Trump By Eric Tucker, Associated Press U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon threw out the case, one of four prosecutions of Trump, after concluding that Smith's appointment as special counsel was unconstitutional. Continue reading
Aug 26 Watch 3:13 Presidential campaign enters final stage with both party conventions in rear-view mirror By Lisa Desjardins, Kyle Midura With both party conventions in the rear-view mirror, the 2024 presidential campaign enters its final stage. Donald Trump turned his attention to national security and Kamala Harris’ record and there are new questions about if the candidates will debate. Lisa… Continue watching
Aug 26 Harris and Trump squabble over upcoming debate, raising questions about whether face-off will take place By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The Harris campaign says it's told ABC they want microphones to be live, not muted when it's the other candidate's turn to speak, which is different from the rules for the June debate between Trump and President Joe Biden. Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: Congress members hold news briefing after touring site of attempted killing of Trump By News Desk and Associated Press At least five Secret Service agents have been placed on modified duty after the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump in July, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press. Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: Trump criticizes Harris over Afghan withdrawal in remarks at National Guard conference in Detroit By News Desk and Associated Press Trump later addressed the "humiliation" of the attack when he spoke to thousands of National Guard soldiers in Michigan. Continue reading
Aug 26 WATCH: Trump appears at Arlington cemetery event honoring 13 service members killed in Kabul bombing By Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press Last week, Trump pointed to comments by Harris that she was the last person in the room before Biden made the decision on Afghanistan. Continue reading