Apr 16 Texts messages reveal Utah Sen. Lee's efforts to overturn 2020 election By Associated Press His efforts, revealed in text messages obtained by the House panel investigating the deadly insurrection at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, drew quick condemnation Friday from his reelection challengers. Continue reading
Apr 15 Donald Trump adviser Stephen Miller grilled about rally that preceded Jan. 6 insurrection By Eric Tucker, Jill Colvin, Associated Press Lawmakers pressed Stephen Miller during a daylong closed-door interview about Donald Trump's speech at a rally that preceded the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading
Apr 14 Man who blamed Trump's 'orders' for attending the Capitol insurrection found guilty By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press An Ohio man who testified that he was "following presidential orders" from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol has been convicted of obstructing Congress from certifying President Joe Biden's 2020 electoral victory. Continue reading
Apr 13 Ohio man on trial for involvement in Jan. 6 insurrection blames Trump By Michael Kunzelman, Associated Press An Ohio man charged with stealing a coat rack from the U.S. Capitol doesn't deny that he joined the mob that stormed the building last year. Continue reading
Apr 11 Watch 8:30 Amy Walter and Laura Barrón-López on Biden's ATF nominee, Trump's sway in primary races By Lisa Desjardins, Tess Conciatori Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter and Laura Barrón-López of POLITICO join Lisa Desjardins to discuss the latest political news, including a recharged debate over President Biden's nominee to run the agency that regulates guns, legislation… Continue watching
Apr 10 Watch 2:54 News Wrap: Macron to face far-right leader Le Pen in French presidential runoff In our news wrap Sunday, France's presidential election is headed to a runoff as the far-right candidate Marine Le Pen closes in on President Emmanuel Macron, uncertainty has taken hold in Pakistan after a no-confidence vote removed Prime Minister Imran… Continue watching
Apr 10 Trump endorses Dr. Oz in Pennsylvania's Senate race By Jill Colvin, Marc Levy, Associated Press In a statement Saturday evening, Trump said his decision was “all about winning elections” as he formally backed the celebrity heart surgeon best known as the host of daytime TV’s “The Dr. Oz Show.”… Continue reading
Apr 09 Trump's endorsement power tested in North Carolina Senate race By Gary D. Robertson, Jill Colvin, Associated Press The former president will return to the state on Saturday for a rally in rural Johnston County, just southeast of Raleigh. He was a boon to North Carolina Republicans in the 2020 campaign, boosting turnout so that GOP candidates… Continue reading
Apr 07 Manhattan district attorney says Trump criminal investigation is continuing despite leadership shakeup By Michael R. Sisak, Associated Press Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg says a criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump and his business practices is continuing despite a recent shakeup in the probe's leadership. Continue reading
Apr 07 House committee says Justice Department is 'obstructing' Trump records probe By Farnoush Amiri, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The House Committee on Oversight and Reform says the Justice Department is blocking information about 15 boxes of records that Trump took with him to Florida after leaving office. Continue reading