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US judge dismisses three counts in Trump election case in Georgia
A Georgia judge has dismissed three counts in the indictment against former US president Donald Trump and his co-defendants, who are accused of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election results. Two of the dismissed charges involved Trump, reducing his total felony counts in Georgia to eight. The case remains paused pending an appeals court decision.
Election Day is less than 2 months away. The first mail ballots have already gone out to voters
The presidential election is approaching quickly, with Election Day on Nov. 5. Early voting and mail ballots have already begun in some states. Key events include debates between candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump, as well as their vice-presidential picks. Legal battles involving Trump are also ongoing, potentially impacting the election landscape. Both parties are preparing for intense fights over voting rules and election integrity.
'The end of our country': Trump paints dark picture at US Presidential debate
In a heated debate, former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris clashed over various issues. Trump appeared angry and scattered, focusing on crime and immigration, while Harris emphasized the need for solutions. Trump's attempts to tie Harris to President Biden's record were overshadowed by his own defensive responses.
Kamala Harris vs Trump Presidential Debate Key Takeaways: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris clash over economy, abortion and more
US Presidential Debate Key Highlights: In their first presidential debate, Donald Trump and Kamala Harris sparred over the economy, trade policies, and abortion rights. Harris criticized Trump's economic policies and his role in overturning Roe v. Wade, while Trump blamed Harris for inflation and immigration issues. The debate highlighted key differences in their platforms.
Former 2016 Trump campaign adviser is charged over his work for sanctioned Russian TV
The Justice Department has charged Dimitri Simes, a Russian-born U.S. citizen and former Trump campaign adviser, and his wife with working for a sanctioned Russian state television network and laundering over $1 million. The charges come amid concerns about Russian interference in the upcoming U.S. election. Simes previously featured in the Mueller investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election but was not charged then.
American company, Russian propaganda: New Kremlin tactic reveals escalating effort to sway US vote
Russia has been accused of paying American media companies to create pro-Russian content, aiming to influence the upcoming U.S. election. The indictment of two Russian state media employees reveals this new tactic. Intelligence officials warn that Russia's disinformation campaigns aim to reduce American support for Ukraine and increase political polarization in the U.S.
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U.S. announces plan to counter Russian influence before 2024 election
The United States has launched a comprehensive effort to counter Russian influence in the 2024 election. Measures include sanctions, indictments, and domain seizures aimed at curbing Kremlin propaganda. Key actions involve targeting Russian state-run media and individuals involved in disinformation campaigns about Ukraine. The investigation is ongoing.
Donald Trump election case shifts usual US Justice Dept stance on presidential power
US prosecutors are moving forward with their case against Donald Trump for attempting to overturn his 2020 election defeat while ensuring they do not limit presidential powers. The Justice Department is focusing on Trump's actions as a candidate rather than as president, aiming to navigate legal challenges and maintain executive authority.
Trump says he had 'every right' to interfere in 2020 election
Former U.S. President Donald Trump defends his attempts to interfere in the 2020 election, stating he had the right to do so. Trump faces federal and state charges for allegedly attempting to overturn President Joe Biden’s victory, including fraud and racketeering accusations stemming from a phone call with Georgia's election official.
Trump gets moving to toss conviction, delay sentencing in hush money case, wants court to intervene
Former President Trump has asked a Manhattan federal court to take over his New York hush money case, aiming to overturn his conviction and delay his sentencing. His lawyers allege constitutional rights violations and argue that state prosecution faced bias. The move could impact his 2024 presidential campaign.
How the federal cases against Donald Trump came sputtering back to life
The two federal criminal cases against former President Donald Trump have resumed after delays, as special counsel Jack Smith pursues charges related to mishandling classified documents and election interference. With 10 weeks left until Election Day, the legal battles are set to continue, potentially impacting Trump’s political future.
Donald Trump faces revised US indictment in election subversion case
Donald Trump faces a new federal indictment for his efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat. Prosecutors have adjusted their approach following a Supreme Court decision that grants former presidents broad immunity from criminal prosecution. The revised charges focus on Trump as a political candidate, excluding allegations of pressuring the Justice Department.
240 million eligible voters, but these 7 states will decide the next US President
The US presidential election's outcome depends on a few battleground states, including Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, Nevada, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Wisconsin. Key issues range from immigration and abortion debates to economic concerns. Both campaigns are actively engaging these states to sway undecided voters and gain the support necessary to win.
'It's our time': As Harris accepts the nomination, many women say a female president is long overdue
Kamala Harris's presidential campaign is energizing a wide swath of Democratic voters, particularly women who see this election as a historic opportunity to break the glass ceiling by electing the first female president. After the disappointment of 2016, there’s a renewed sense of urgency and optimism among Harris’s supporters, who are determined to prevent a repeat of the past. The campaign's message of hope and progress is resonating, especially in contrast to the prospect of another Trump presidency.
US election: Barack Obama made his DNC debut 20 years ago. He's returning to make the case for Kamala Harris
Laying the groundwork Obama's two decades in public life have been defined by seminal speeches. His body of work features a range of tone and purpose - an array of choices as he seeks to strike the right balance for Harris as she tries to become the first woman, second Black person and first person of South Asian descent to reach the presidency.
Hunter Biden loses bid to toss tax evasion case
A judge on Monday denied Hunter Biden's bid to dismiss a federal tax evasion case in California. Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, was convicted in June in Delaware for lying about his illegal drug use to buy a gun. He is set to go to trial in September for the tax evasion case. Hunter Biden, who has pleaded not guilty to the tax charges, contended that David Weiss, the special counsel leading both prosecutions, was illegally appointed. Biden's argument was based on a federal judge's decision dismissing a criminal case against former President Donald Trump for allegedly retaining classified documents after leaving office.
The 47 seconds that saved Kamala Harris' political career
Harris, then 45, was already seen as a rising star in the Democratic Party. "The female Barack Obama," Gwen Ifill had memorably tagged her the year before. But plenty of rising stars are snuffed out early, and Harris was facing a formidable Republican foe that year in Steve Cooley, the popular and moderate district attorney of Los Angeles County.
Ex-Trump attorney Jenna Ellis to cooperate in Arizona fake electors case, charges to be dropped
Former President Donald Trump's campaign attorney Jenna Ellis, who worked with Rudy Giuliani, will cooperate with Arizona prosecutors in exchange for charges being dropped against her in a fake electors case. Ellis has previously pleaded not guilty to fraud, forgery, and conspiracy charges. Seventeen other people charged in the case have pleaded not guilty to the felony charges, including Giuliani, Trump presidential chief of staff Mark Meadows, and 11 Republicans who submitted a document falsely declaring Trump had won Arizona.
Once-in-a-lifetime chance to defeat 2 Democrat nominees: Trump campaign's dig at Biden, Harris
Donald Trump survived an attempt on his life on July 13 when a young gunman fired multiple shots at the former US president at a campaign rally in Pennsylvania, injuring his right ear.
Democratic calls mount for Biden to end campaign, but he vows to fight on
President Joe Biden affirmed on Friday that he will continue his reelection campaign despite increasing calls from fellow Democrats to withdraw. Concerns are mounting within the party that his struggling campaign, especially after a June debate against Republican Donald Trump, might jeopardize the party's chances in the Nov. 5 election. The 81-year-old president is currently isolating at his Delaware home due to COVID-19.
Trump narrows vice presidential field, with Burgum and Rubio out
Donald Trump excluded Doug Burgum and Marco Rubio from his vice presidential picks, favoring J.D. Vance. After surviving an assassination attempt, a judge dismissed his classified documents case. Trump will accept the GOP nomination, revising his speech for unity. Awaiting election interference trials, he expects more dismissals post-Supreme Court ruling. Thomas Crooks' attack on Trump in Butler, PA, killed a supporter. Biden condemned the violence, ordered an independent review, and Congress will question the Secret Service. Trump faces sentencing in the Stormy Daniels case and Biden deals with Democratic criticism. Heated political rhetoric affects Republicans' firearm stance.
Anger and anxiety loom over the Republican convention after the assassination attempt against Donald Trump
The Republican convention, designed to project a softer image and focus on Trump's agenda, shifted dramatically after a shooting shook American politics. Amid heightened anxiety and calls for calm, the GOP remains undeterred in its convention plans, featuring over 100 speakers emphasizing everyday issues and Trump's policies.
Trump's Raised Fist: What the gesture means which is widely used by fascists, socialists, and communists
Former President Donald Trump has been using the raised fist gesture for decades, including during his indictment in April 2023 and during a campaign stop in Detroit. The gesture has been associated with various groups, including fascists, socialists, communists, Black Power advocates, and golfer Tiger Woods. In the early 20th century, it was associated with socialism, communism, and labor unions. In the 1960s, it became associated with the Black Power movement, and after the 2014 protests in Ferguson and the 2020 murder of George Floyd, it became a potent symbol of Black Lives Matter protesters.
Trump asks for hush money conviction to be tossed out
Donald Trump's lawyers request dismissal of his hush money trial conviction following a Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity. Judge postpones sentencing to rule on dismissal motion. Manhattan prosecutor disagrees with dismissal arguments. Trump faces multiple criminal cases including charges related to the 2020 election and national security.
Judge in the Florida Trump classified documents case will hear more arguments on dismissing charges
On Wednesday, Cannon was scheduled to hear arguments on a Trump request to dismiss the indictment on grounds that it fails to clearly articulate a crime and instead amounts to "a personal and political attack against President Trump" with a "litany of uncharged grievances both for public and media consumption."
Grand jury indicts 18 in Arizona fake elector scheme; Donald Trump is unindicted co-conspirator
18 charged in Arizona fake elector scheme implicating Trump, Giuliani, Goodman. Meadows, Electoral College part of case. Trials in Washington, D.C., Georgia focus on election concerns, electoral votes, popular vote.
Trump was warned to return records to archives, unsealed documents say
"Whatever you have, give everything back -- let them come here and get everything," the unnamed associate told Trump, according to an interview the person gave the FBI. "Don't give them a noble reason to indict you, because they will."
Trump cancels rally because of weather, proving the difficulty of balancing a trial and campaign
Trump called into the rally site near the Wilmington airport less than an hour before he was scheduled to take the stage and apologized to a few thousand supporters who had gathered throughout the afternoon under initially sunny skies that later darkened with storm clouds.
How a hush money scandal tied to a porn star led to Trump's first criminal trial
Trump faces trial in New York for hush money payments to suppress stories of extramarital affairs. The case involves payments to Stormy Daniels and Karen McDougal orchestrated by Michael Cohen and the National Enquirer tabloid.
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