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Trump Faces Felony Espionage and Witness Tampering Charges in New Indictment
Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to face a federal indictment.
Far Right “Proud Boys” Group Has Continued to Grow Despite January 6 Charges
After Proud Boys members were hit with felonies for the mob attack on the Capitol, the group gained six new chapters.
Trump Will Face Espionage Act Charges in Mar-a-Lago Documents Case, Report Says
One of Trump’s key defenses — that he declassified the documents — is irrelevant under the Espionage Act.
Trump’s 2024 Chances Crumble If He’s Indicted, Convicted of Serious Crime: Poll
More than 6 in 10 voters say Trump should be disqualified from the presidential race if he's convicted of a crime.
Report: 2 Million Federal Workers Face Stricter Ethics Rules Than Supreme Court
Most federal employees can’t accept a gift worth over $20 from people who aren’t friends or relatives.
CNN’s Chris Licht Ousted as Network CEO After Attempt to Woo Trumpers Backfires
Licht faced deep criticism over his decision to allow Donald Trump to have a friendly town hall forum last month.
Pence Uses LGBTQ Hate and Christian Nationalism to Launch Presidential Bid
For the first time in 83 years, a former vice president and his ex-boss are running against each other for president.
Trump Earned $82 Million From Properties in Scotland and Ireland While President
A watchdog group called the income Trump made from his properties while in office “extraordinary conflicts of interest.”
Pocan Urges McCarthy to Take Action as House Speaker Chides Pentagon Waste
Rep. Mark Pocan tweeted that Kevin McCarthy should “bring our 'Audit the Pentagon' bill to the floor."
Trump’s Lawyers Have 2-Hour Meeting With DOJ Over Mar-a-Lago Documents Case
The meeting, along with the reconvening of a grand jury, signals that the special counsel may indict Trump soon.