Nov 20 Watch 5:01 A historical perspective on Trump's 2024 presidential bid Former president Donald Trump launched a third bid for the White House this past week as he faces multiple investigations. Meanwhile, Democrats are eyeing a generational shift in House leadership as Nancy Pelosi announced she will not seek reelection to… Continue watching
Nov 19 Watch 6:15 What the appointment of a special counsel means for Trump's legal troubles By Andrew Corkery, Claire Mufson On Friday, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland tapped longtime federal prosecutor Jack Smith as special counsel to head up investigations involving former President Donald Trump. Smith's appointment came three days after Trump launched his third run for the White House. Continue watching
Nov 19 What are special counsels and what do they do? By Eric Tucker, Meg Kinnard, Associated Press The appointment of a special counsel to oversee the remainder of two significant investigations related to former President Donald Trump focuses fresh attention on the role such prosecutors have played in modern American history. Continue reading
Nov 18 Watch 5:51 Attorney General names special prosecutor to oversee Trump investigations The Department of Justice investigations into former President Trump are entering a new phase. Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a special counsel to oversee probes into Trump's interference in the electoral college vote and the handling of classified documents. Former… Continue watching
Nov 18 Pro-Trump Oath Keepers sought 'violent overthrow' of government on Jan. 6, prosecutors tell court By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press A federal prosecutor says Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes and four associates discussed using violence to overturn the results of the 2020 election for weeks and saw an opportunity to do it when rioters started attacking the Capitol. Continue reading
Nov 18 WATCH: Attorney General Merrick Garland names special counsel to lead Trump-related probes By Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo, Associated Press The move Friday was announced just three days after Trump announced his 2024 candidacy. It's a recognition of the unmistakable political implications of two investigations that involve not only a former president but also a current White House hopeful. Continue reading
Nov 16 Judge reluctantly delays end of asylum restrictions to late December By Elliot Spagat, Associated Press A federal judge has granted the Biden administration a five-week delay to end far-reaching asylum restrictions, writing in upper-case letters that he was doing so "WITH GREAT RELUCTANCE."… Continue reading
Nov 16 Trump criminal probes will proceed — even as he runs for president By Eric Tucker, Associated Press Donald Trump has officially declared himself a candidate for president, but that won't shield him from the same criminal investigations that confront him as an ordinary citizen. Continue reading
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