Nov 15 WATCH: Trump, who denied 2020 election loss, announces new White House run By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The announcement comes just a week after an underwhelming midterm showing for Republicans and will force the party to decide whether to embrace a candidate whose refusal to accept defeat in 2020 pushed American democracy to the brink. Continue reading
Nov 15 Trump's longtime finance chief testifies at company's fraud trial By Michael R. Sisak, Larry Neumeister, Associated Press Allen Weisselberg testified that celebrated his 75th birthday at Trump Tower with cake and colleagues just hours after finalizing the plea agreement, which now pits him against the company where he's worked since the mid-1980s. Continue reading
Nov 15 Judge orders Biden administration to halt Trump-era asylum restrictions at border By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press A federal judge has ordered the Biden administration to lift Trump-era asylum restrictions that have been a cornerstone of border enforcement since the beginning of COVID-19. Continue reading
Nov 15 Watch 9:25 Republicans on the state of the party and Trump's role in it Disappointing midterm outcomes for Republicans prompted the party to question its future and its leaders. Nearly all of former President Trump's hand-picked candidates in key races were defeated, but he may soon announce another run for the White House. Republican… Continue watching
Nov 15 Trump expected to announce 3rd campaign for the White House By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Official paperwork forming the “Donald J. Trump for President 2024” campaign committee was filed with the Federal Election Commission about half an hour before he was scheduled to speak. Continue reading
Nov 15 Pence details Jan. 6, falling out with Trump in new memoir By Jill Colvin, Associated Press The book comes as Pence appears increasingly likely to run for president in 2024. That would put him in direct conflict with Trump, who's expected to formally launch his reelection campaign Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 14 Supreme Court allows Jan. 6 panel to obtain Arizona GOP leader's phone records By Associated Press Kelli Ward and her husband, Michael Ward, were presidential electors who would have voted for Trump in the Electoral College had he won Arizona. Both signed a document falsely claiming they were Arizona’s true electors, despite Biden’s victory in the… Continue reading
Nov 11 Donald Trump files lawsuit to avoid Jan. 6 committee subpoena By Jill Colvin, Eric Tucker, Associated Press Former President Donald Trump is suing the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to block a subpoena requiring him to testify. Continue reading
Nov 10 U.S. judge in Texas blocks Biden's student loan forgiveness plan By Associated Press Pittman is an appointee of former President Donald Trump based in Fort Worth. The debt forgiveness plan would cancel $10,000 in student loan debt for those making less than $125,000 or households with less than $250,000 in income. Continue reading
Nov 10 After disappointing GOP results, Trump urged to delay 2024 presidential launch By Jill Colvin, Associated Press It was supposed to be a red wave that former President Donald Trump could triumphantly ride to the GOP nomination as he prepares to launch another White House run. Continue reading