DOJ objects to Donald Trump’s proposed April 2026 date for DC trial
Prosecutors have proposed a trial date in January 2024 in a case accusing the former president of attempting to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Trump, allies doubling down on 2020 election lies even after indictments
Although Trump’s allegations about the 2020 election have repeatedly been disproven — often by his own advisers — they’ve taken a firm hold among his party.
Fulton County grand jury indicts Trump, allies in 2020 Georgia election case
Indictments have been handed up in the Georgia election probe. The Fulton County DA handed the indictments into the clerk shortly before 9 p.m. Monday.
Trump takes aim at judge overseeing 2020 election case on social media, testing court limits
Where is the line between free speech and behavior that can get you in trouble as a criminal defendant? It seems former President Donald Trump could soon find out.
Judge warns of restraints to what evidence Trump can discuss, agrees to limited protective order
U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan heard arguments Friday on how to structure a protective order that would prevent a public airing of all the evidence turned over by prosecutors.
Indictment reveals White House lawyers struggle for control as Trump fought to overturn election
The latest federal indictment against Donald Trump details the former president's attempts to remain in power as he turned to allies to launch a scheme to overturn the election.
Sen. Dianne Feinstein briefly hospitalized after fall in San Francisco
U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein is back home after falling in her San Francisco home, a spokesman said Wednesday.
Sen. Mitch McConnell booed, heckled with chants to 'retire' at Kentucky rally
McConnell has had previous health scares in the last several months, leaving many of his voters with concerns.
Donald Trump told not to talk to witnesses in 2020 election conspiracy case. It may be a challenge
The potential witness pool is deep and includes members of the former president’s inner circle deeply involved in his reelection campaign, including some currently on his payroll.
How the Donald Trump fake electors scheme became a 'corrupt plan,' according to indictment
The indictment detailed Tuesday that when the former president couldn't persuade state officials to illegally swing the election in his favor, he and his Republican allies began recruiting a slate of fake electors in seven battleground states.
Trump's defamation lawsuit against CNN over 'the Big Lie' dismissed
The former U.S. president was seeking punitive damages of $475 million. But a judge said Friday in his ruling that Donald Trump's defamation claims failed because the references were opinions and not factual statements.
GOP leader McConnell freezes during news conference at Capitol
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell briefly left his own press conference on Tuesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds.
Giuliani says he 'does not contest' he made false statements about Georgia election workers
Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani has reportedly conceded that he made false statements about two Georgia election workers.
Trump says he's 'target' of criminal probe into efforts to undo 2020 election
Donald Trump says he's received a letter from the Justice Department saying he's a 'target' of a probe into efforts to undo 2020 election.
US House majority is in play next year after weak GOP midterm showing, recent Supreme Court ruling
The U.S. House majority is in play next year after an anemic showing by Republicans in the midterm elections and a surprise Supreme Court ruling that will likely bring two new safely Democratic districts.
City of San Marcos federally sanctioned for failure to preserve 'Trump Train' documents
U.S. District Judge Mark Lane concluded in his June 29 order that the City of San Marcos "failed miserably" to preserve information they were obligated to retain.
Rudy Giuliani should be disbarred for pursuing Trump's false election claims, panel says
Giuliani has already had his New York law license suspended for false statements he made after the election. The Washington review panel's work will now go to the D.C. Court of Appeals for a final decision.
Rep. George Santos pleads not guilty to federal indictment and says he won't resign
Santos called the case against him a "witch hunt," adding that he was going to clear his name.
Fed-up parents in Senate push for ban of social media for kids
A group of senators is considering legislation banning social media for children under 13 years old amid growing concerns from parents about the negative impact of social media on children's mental health and well-being.
Decision on charges in Georgia election probe to happen this summer, DA says
A decision on charges in the Georgia election probe are expected this summer, according to a letter from DA.