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Michigan fake elector defendants want case dropped due to attorney general’s comments

By Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press

The comments made by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel came during a Sept. 18 virtual event in which she called the group of false electors "brainwashed" and said they "genuinely" believed Trump had won the 2020 election.

Live updates: 2nd GOP debate in the 2024 presidential race

By Associated Press

While Republicans prepare for tonight's debate, the Democratic president they're hoping to replace will be raising money for his reelection campaign on the West Coast.

How to watch the 2nd Republican presidential debate tonight

By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press

The second Republican presidential debate is drawing near with a smaller on-stage lineup than last month's event. The two-hour debate starts at 9 p.m. ET on Wednesday at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library in California.

Trump heads to Michigan to compete with Biden for union votes as GOP rivals are set to debate

By Jill Colvin, Tom Krisher, Associated Press

Trump's visit also comes a day after President Joe Biden became the first sitting president in U.S. history to walk a picket line as he joined United Auto Workers in Detroit.

Judge rules Trump defrauded banks, insurers as he built his real estate empire

By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press

A judge has ruled that Donald Trump committed fraud for years while building the real estate empire that catapulted him to fame and the White House.

Trump argues First Amendment protects him from ‘insurrection’ cases aimed at keeping him off 2024 ballots

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

The former president's attorneys made the claim in two motions posted in court Monday attempting to dismiss a lawsuit seeking to ban him from Colorado's presidential ballot.

Judge overseeing case to remove Trump from 2024 ballot issues protective order amid fear of threats, intimidation

By Nicholas Riccardi, Associated Press

The Colorado judge overseeing the lawsuit attempting to bar former President Donald Trump from The White House using a rare constitutional clause has issued an order prohibiting threats and intimidation regarding the case.

What you need to know about John Eastman’s 2020 election charges

By Justin Stabley

Attorney John Eastman, who advised Donald Trump near the end of his presidency, was one of 18 people indicted alongside the former president for allegedly participating in a wide-ranging effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election in Georgia.

15,000 voters in Arizona have joined a new political party. Democrats worry that’s enough for a Biden spoiler

By Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press

It's a number big enough to tip the presidential election in a critical swing state — something that has particularly alarmed people trying to stop Trump from winning the White House again.

Trump’s New York hush-money trial could overlap with state’s presidential primary

By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has signed a bill setting the state's presidential primary for April 2, potentially putting former President Donald Trump on the ballot as he stands trial in Manhattan for a hush-money criminal case.