Jun 24 Prosecutors look to bar Trump from ‘inflammatory’ comments endangering FBI in hush money trial By Eric Tucker, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press The federal judge presiding over the classified documents prosecution of Donald Trump is hearing arguments on whether to bar the former president from public comments that prosecutors say could endanger the lives of FBI agents working on the case. Continue reading
Jun 23 Here’s why each contender on Trump’s VP shortlist may or may not get picked By Jill Colvin, Associated Press Donald Trump has narrowed his vice presidential shortlist to a handful of contenders as he prepares to announce his pick in the days before — or perhaps even at — next month’s Republican National Convention. Continue reading
Jun 22 Speaking at evangelical Christian conference, Trump endorses Ten Commandments in schools By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press In Washington on Saturday, Donald Trump told a group of politically influential evangelicals they “cannot afford to sit on the sidelines” of the 2024 election, imploring them at one point to “go and vote, Christians, please!"… Continue reading
Jun 21 Watch 5:43 A look at the massive donations to campaigns and super PACs this election season By Laura Barrón-López, Matt Loffman The 2024 campaign was already shaping up to be the most expensive election of all time, but now several high-profile billionaires are dumping massive amounts of money into the presidential race. Laura Barrón-López discussed where the money is coming from… Continue watching
Jun 21 Republican convention security will allow guns within outer perimeter, sets parade route for protestors amid ACLU lawsuit By Todd Richmond, Associated Press MILWAUKEE (AP) — People will be allowed to carry guns within blocks of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next month and protesters will be given two outdoor stages, one within sight of the convention arena, under a security plan… Continue reading
Jun 21 How Biden’s recent actions on immigration could address a major issue voters have with him By Will Weissert, Jonathan J. Cooper, Associated Press Over the course of two weeks, President Joe Biden has imposed significant restrictions on immigrants seeking asylum in the U.S. while also offering potential citizenship to hundreds of thousands of people without legal status already living in the country. Continue reading
Jun 21 Court hears longshot challenge by Trump attorneys to prosecutor’s appointment in classified documents case By Eric Tucker, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press The longshot argument over the legality of special counsel Jack Smith's appointment kicked off a three-day hearing that is set to continue next week and bring further delays to a criminal case that had been scheduled for trial last month… Continue reading
Jun 21 Biden and Trump will face each other at next week’s debate. They are preparing much differently By Steve Peoples, Associated Press The Democrat's trip comes as officials in both major political parties scramble to set expectations for what may be the most consequential presidential debate in decades. Continue reading
Jun 20 Watch 7:31 How right-wing disinformation is fueling conspiracy theories about the 2024 election By Laura Barrón-López, Ali Schmitz It’s been more than three years since baseless claims about the 2020 election inspired an attack on the Capitol, but the lies haven’t stopped. With less than five months until November, Donald Trump is at it again with help from… Continue watching
Jun 20 RFK Jr. fails to qualify for CNN’s debate, setting up showdown between Biden and Trump By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has failed to qualify for next week’s debate in Atlanta. Host network CNN said Thursday the independent presidential candidate fell short of benchmarks both for state ballot qualification and polling. Continue reading