Aug 07 Amid Trump’s latest feud with D.C., other Republicans echo anti-Washington mantra By Ashraf Khalil, Associated Press Washington has never been a particularly friendly place for Donald Trump. And after pleading not guilty to federal charges he tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election, Trump was quick to show the feeling was mutual. Continue reading
Aug 06 Pence, Trump lawyer clash over what Trump told his vice president ahead of Jan. 6 By David Klepper, Associated Press Donald Trump's defense attorney says the former president never asked Mike Pence to overturn the will of the voters in the 2020 election. Pence rejected that account Sunday, saying that on Jan. 5, Trump's attorneys told him, "We want you to reject… Continue reading
Aug 06 Watch 3:03 News Wrap: At least 6 killed as Russia, Ukraine trade attacks across the country In our news wrap Sunday, Ukraine and Russia both launched attacks against each other as the war in Ukraine drags on, Donald Trump called Vice President Mike Pence “delusional” in regards to the 2020 election, the U.S. women’s national soccer… Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch 2:50 News Wrap: Texas abortion ban ruled unconstitutional by state district judge In our news wrap Saturday, a Texas judge has ruled that the state’s abortion ban is too restrictive, the Justice Department asked a federal judge to bar Trump from publicly discussing evidence or witnesses in the 2020 election case, Pakistan’s… Continue watching
Aug 05 DOJ seeks protective order after Trump publishes post appearing to promise revenge By Alanna Durkin Richer, Associated Press The Justice Department on Friday asked a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against Trump in Washington to step in after he released a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him. Continue reading
Aug 04 The federal civil rights law behind the Trump Jan. 6 indictment, explained By Casey Kuhn, Nicole Ellis The latest federal charges against former President Donald Trump are the result of “the most egregious” actions he took in office, according to Quinta Jurecic, fellow at the Brookings Institution and senior editor at Lawfare. Continue reading
Aug 04 Wisconsin judge orders the release of records sought related to fake Trump elector By Scott Bauer, Associated Press A Wisconsin judge has ordered the state elections commission to release all records it has related to one of its Republican members and his role as one of 10 people who posed as fake electors in 2020 for former President… Continue reading
Aug 04 After helping prevent extinctions for 50 years, the Endangered Species Act itself may be at risk Opposition has grown from industry and landowner groups who say it hampers economic growth and property rights. Supporters are fighting back, saying the law is more important than ever. Continue reading
Aug 04 Pence seizes on Trump’s recent indictment as he looks to break through in crowded GOP field By Jill Colvin, Associated Press As Donald Trump was being arraigned in Washington on yet another round of criminal charges, his running mate-turned-rival Mike Pence moved to capitalize on the news, unveiling merchandise that quoted from the indictment. Continue reading
Aug 04 A judge warned Trump not to talk to witnesses in 2020 election case. Reality may be complicated By Colleen Long, Associated Press It was a routine part of a federal court hearing: The defendant was told not to discuss the case with any witnesses without lawyers present. Continue reading