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
Aug 03 See sketches from inside the D.C. courtroom where Trump pleaded not guilty to 2020 election charges By Dan Cooney The indictment, signed by Special Counsel Jack Smith, charges Trump with conspiracy to defraud the nation, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. Continue reading
Aug 03 Trump pleads not guilty to federal felonies related to the 2020 election By Michael Kunzelman, Eric Tucker, Nomaan Merchant, Associated Press Trump pleaded not guilty to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 election loss, answering for the first time to federal charges that accuse him of orchestrating a brazen and ultimately unsuccessful attempt to block the peaceful transfer of presidential… Continue reading
Aug 03 3rd Trump ally charged with vote machine tampering as Michigan 2020 election case grows By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press A former GOP state attorney general candidate, and a former state representative were charged earlier this week. Prosecutors say those charged worked to illegally take five vote tabulators from various Michigan counties. Continue reading
Aug 03 Live updates: Trump in federal court for 2020 election indictment By Associated Press Follow along for live updates as Donald Trump is due to appear in federal court Thursday after being indicted by the Justice Department for his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. Continue reading