Initially relegated to a fringe theory on the edges of the Republican Party, the revisionist history of Jan. 6, which Trump amplified during the early days of the GOP primary campaign to rouse his most devoted voters, remains a rally centerpiece even as he must appeal more broadly to a general election audience.
Those who study authoritarian regimes say voters should pay attention as Trump vows to pardon Jan. 6 offenders.
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Donald Trump has launched his general election campaign not merely rewriting the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, but positioning the violent siege and its failed attempt to overturn the 2020 election as a cornerstone of his bid to return to the White House.At a weekend rally in Ohio, his first as the presumed Republican Party presidential nominee, Trump stood onstage, his hand raised in salute to the brim of his red MAGA hat, as a recorded chorus...
By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and JILL COLVIN Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Donald Trump has launched his general election campaign not merely rewriting the history of the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack, but positioning the violent siege and its failed attempt to overturn the 2020 election as a cornerstone of his bid
The judge overseeing Donald Trump's classified documents case is making decisions that are drawing scathing rebukes. And they may earn her a recusal. U.S. District Judge Aileen M. Cannon, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump before he left office, this week ordered defense lawyers and Special Prosecutor Jack Smith's team to file their own version of submissions breaking down instructions they would offer to instruct a jury around competing interpretations of the Presidential...
This live blog is now closed. For more on Trump’s bond efforts, you can read our full report:Trump lawyers say he can’t post bond covering $454m civil fraud judgmentDonald Trump’s lawyers have asked the appeals court to delay posting the bond to cover the $454m fraud judgment against him until his appeal of the case is over.The former president’s lawyers filed notices of appeal late last month challenging Judge Arthur Engoron’s 16 February verdict that he lied about his wealth as he grew the...
Former President Donald Trump can’t find an insurance company to underwrite his bond to cover the massive judgment against him in the New York attorney general’s civil fraud case, his lawyers told a New York appeals court. Trump’s attorneys said he has approached 30 underwriters to back the bond, which is due by the end of this month. “The amount of the judgment, with interest, exceeds $464 million, and very few bonding companies will consider a bond of anything approaching that magnitude,”...
Donald Trump can’t find an insurance company to underwrite his bond to cover the massive judgment against him in the New York attorney general’s civil fraud case, his lawyers said.
Hunter Biden's attorneys were seeking to convince LA federal judge Mark Scarsi to dismiss the nine-count tax crimes case filed against him. Hunter's team expressed outrage at what they claim is the Justice Department reneging on a plea agreement that would have let him off with no jail time
Scathing letter from White House counsel tells Republican Mike Johnson ‘it is clear the House Republican impeachment is over’The White House’s top lawyer has told House Republicans to give up on their impeachment inquiry into Joe Biden, calling the investigation a “charade”.The White House counsel, Ed Siskel, told the House speaker, Mike Johnson that “it is clear the House Republican impeachment is over” in a scathing letter sent on Friday morning. Continue reading
Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi tells CNN’s Dana Bash that if Donald Trump gets intelligence briefings as the GOP nominee, “hopefully those advising him would say, grow up, live up to your responsibilities” and don’t share any of it.
The bad blood between Ian Garry and Colby Covington continues to escalate. Last week, Garry challenged Covington to an “I quit” match for mocking his wife, with the loser having to retire. 🚨JUST IN🚨 Ian Garry has responded to Colby Covington and has vowed to “rid the UFC” of him. He’s called for an “I […]