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A chronicle of Donald Trump's Crimes or Allegations

An arrest spectacle Trump's rivals don't want to see – CNN

An arrest spectacle Trump’s rivals don’t want to see  CNNsource

WATCH LIVE: Judge hears speedy trial requests from Trump co … – Atlanta News First

ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) – The Fulton County judge overseeing one of the most legally complex and socially contentious trials in American history rejected a request from two of the co-defendants to sever their cases from the drama’s central figure, who just happens to be the 45th U.S. president.On Wednesday, during the first-ever live…
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‘Suddenly, I’m in the story’: George Chidi on his part in Trump’s Georgia case – The Guardian US

The Atlanta journalist stumbled upon a meeting of Republican fake electors in 2020 and was then summoned to testify before a grand jury that brought charges against the former presidentThe Fulton county sheriff laid orange barricades in front of the courthouse last week, anticipating a horde of protesters. Courthouse staff were asked to work from…
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Trump dealt big loss in E. Jean Carroll defamation lawsuit – The Hill

E. Jean Carroll won a partial victory in her defamation lawsuit against former President Trump on Wednesday, with the judge ruling a trial is needed only to determine how much Trump must pay the writer in damages.In a significant blow for Trump, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan ruled Trump defamed Carroll by making false statements…
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Trump's big lead: Among nonvoters, many agree with him that … – USA TODAY

Donald Trump’s argument that the 2020 election was rigged has reinforced the views of Americans who are already disenchanted about politics, one factor in their inclination not to cast a vote next year − that is, a vote they would probably cast for him.An exclusive USA TODAY/Suffolk University Poll of unlikely voters − those who…
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Trump Attorney Jim Trusty Quits—Again—Over 'Irreconcilable Differences' – Forbes

Attorney Jim Trusty has resigned from representing former President Donald Trump in another case, citing “irreconcilable differences,” a move that comes days after he severed ties with Trump in his classified documents case in Florida—raising speculation that he stepped down because Trump is notoriously hard to work for.Jim Trusty (L) and Lindsey Halligan (R), part…
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Rudy Giuliani made desperate appeal to Trump to pay his legal bills in Mar-a-Lago meeting – CNN

Rudy Giuliani made desperate appeal to Trump to pay his legal bills in Mar-a-Lago meeting  CNNsource

Attorney John Eastman, who advised Trump’s efforts to undermine 2020 election, faces potential disbarment – PBS NewsHour

Subscribe to Here’s the Deal, our politics newsletter for analysis you won’t find anywhere else.Thank you. Please check your inbox to confirm. Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Stefanie Dazio, Associated Press Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Michael R. Blood, Associated Press Leave your feedbackLOS ANGELES (AP) — An effort to disbar conservative attorney John Eastman, who devised…
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Why most of Trump’s Republican rivals won’t attack him – CNN

Why most of Trump’s Republican rivals won’t attack him  CNNsource

Chris Christie makes a prediction about Trump's success in GOP primaries – CNN

Chris Christie makes a prediction about Trump’s success in GOP primaries  CNNsource

Trump's co-defendants are already starting to turn against him – POLITICO

Legal There’s a nascent courtroom strategy by some people close to Donald Trump: Heap blame on the former president. As Donald Trump's four criminal cases march toward trials, some of his aides, allies and co-defendants are pointing fingers at the former president. | Dana Verkouteren/AP Photo By Josh Gerstein and Kyle Cheney 09/05/2023 05:00 AM…
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Bracing for Trump 2.0: His Possible Return Inspires Fear in … – Foreign Affairs Magazine

For most countries, the Biden administration’s foreign policy represents a return to normality after the chaos of the Trump years. Long-standing allies and partners have seen their relationships strengthened. Autocrats no longer deal with a U.S. president who wants to emulate them. Great-power rivals face a United States that is dedicated to outcompeting them. For…
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Woman arrested for allegedly threatening federal judge in Trump election case – NBC News

Morning Rundown: Covid appears to be back on the rise, Joe Jonas says marriage to Sophie Turner ‘irretrievably broken,’ and family Youtuber charged with child abuse ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsA Texas woman was ordered detained Wednesday after she was arrested and charged with threatening the federal judge presiding over former President Donald Trump’s election case…
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The Fulton County charges against Donald Trump face a major test Monday. Here’s what to watch for – CNN

The Fulton County charges against Donald Trump face a major test Monday. Here’s what to watch for  CNNsource

Ex-Federal Prosecutor Pinpoints ‘Big Problem’ Caused By Trump's Lawyer – Yahoo News

Former federal prosecutor Cynthia Alksne said Donald Trump’s lawyer, John Lauro, did the former president no favors whatsoever with his “abominable and embarrassing” behavior in court when U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan was setting a trial date for Trump’s election interference case.Lauro’s conduct — and refusal “in such a rude way” to suggest another earlier…
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Excerpts From Trump’s Deposition With the New York Attorney … – The New York Times

AdvertisementSupported byDuring a deposition in his civil case, the former president offered a series of defenses, digressions and meandering explanations of his political and professional dealings.By Ben Protess, Jonah E. Bromwich and William K. RashbaumUnder oath and under fire, Donald J. Trump sat for a seven-hour interview with the New York attorney general’s office in April,…
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New York attorney general asks judge to fine Trump over ‘frivolous’ arguments – The Guardian US

Letitia James says Trump family is rehashing failed legal arguments in $250m civil suit over company’s business affairsThe attorney general of New York state is seeking $20,000 in fines against Donald Trump, his adult sons, other defendants and their lawyers, for repeating “frivolous” arguments rejected in court in a $250m civil suit over family business…
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NY wants Trump, sons, lawyers, fined $10K each for repeating losing arguments – Business Insider

Jump to New York Attorney General Letitia James has had enough of Trump’s same old losing arguments. In a blistering court filing Tuesday, New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a Manhattan judge to impose $10,000 fines apiece on Donald Trump, his two eldest sons, and their lawyers for recently raising the same “frivolous” legal arguments…
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Today's Top News: Trump Gets a Trial Date, and More – The New York Times

For more audio journalism and storytelling, download New York Times Audio, a new iOS app available for news subscribers.By New York Times AudioThe New York Times Audio app is home to journalism and storytelling, and provides news, depth and serendipity. If you haven’t already, download it here — available to Times news subscribers on iOS…
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Top Democrat says ‘powerful argument’ 14th amendment disqualifies Trump – The Guardian US

Tim Kaine says clause on ‘insurrection against the constitution’ could preclude ex-president from running in next year’s electionDemocratic senator Tim Kaine of Virginia said that he believes there is a “powerful argument” to be made that Donald Trump can be disqualified from running in the 2024 presidential elections under the 14th amendment.“In my view, the…
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The legal argument over keeping Donald Trump off Maine's 2024 … – Bangor Daily News

Bangor Daily News Maine news, sports, politics, election results, and obituaries A version of this article was originally published in The Daily Brief, our Maine politics newsletter. Sign up here for daily news and insight from politics editor Michael Shepherd.The legal theory that former President Donald Trump should be barred from next year’s ballot under the 14th…
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Donald Trump still rewriting laws of politics after Georgia arrest – BBC

Donald Trump has been complaining recently about the pictures used of him on Fox News. "They purposely show the absolutely worst pictures of me, especially the big 'orange' one with my chin pulled way back," he wrote on his Truth Social platform.The former president obviously prefers the mugshot taken in Atlanta's Fulton County jail, where…
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Judge poised to rule on ex-Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows’ push to remove Georgia election interference case to federal court – Yahoo News

A federal judge is poised to rule on the effort by former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows to remove his part of the Georgia election interference case to federal court.U.S. District Court Judge Steve Jones is expected to rule at any time on whether former President Donald Trump’s top lieutenant should be tried…
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Republican senator says he's not sure Donald Trump can beat Joe … – USA TODAY

WASHINGTON — Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., said he’s unsure whether former President Donald Trump is capable of beating President Joe Biden in a general election matchup, adding that the former president’s electability is one of his concerns heading into 2024. When asked by CNN’s Dana Bash whether he thinks Trump, the current Republican frontrunner, could beat…
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Trump may not be headed to next week's Republican debate, but Democrats will be there – NBC News

ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsWASHINGTON — Donald Trump still hasn’t said whether he will show up for the first Republican primary debate in Milwaukee next week, but Democrats plan to be there and talk about the former president either way.President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign will have a significant presence on the ground and on the…
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