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Trump's court cases overshadowing Iowa caucuses – CBS News

Watch CBS News By Robert Costa January 14, 2024 / 10:24 AM EST / CBS News The Iowa caucuses are tomorrow. But this year, the presidential campaign trail runs through courthouses.In Washington this past week, attorneys for former President Donald Trump argued in federal court that an ex-president should be immune from prosecution – arguments…
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Republican rivals in last-ditch bid to cut Trump's big lead in frozen Iowa – Financial Times

To read this article for freeRegister nowOnce registered, you can: Then $75 per month. Complete digital access to quality FT journalism. Cancel anytime during your trial.Then $29 per 3 months. Today's FT for easy reading on any device, with a brand new app. Please note this does not include access to ft.com or the FT…
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Iowa caucus: Trump counts on evangelicals to carry him to victory – BBC.com

Iowa's influential evangelical voters were once decidedly lukewarm on Donald Trump. But if recent polls are accurate, born-again Christians will carry him to victory on Monday in the Republican caucuses. What has changed? The video is bombastic, even by Mr Trump's standards. Just consider the title: God Made Trump."God looked down on his planned paradise…
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Donald Trump Turns on Vivek Ramaswamy: “Don't Get Duped” – Vanity Fair

Donald Trump Turns on Vivek Ramaswamy: “Don’t Get Duped”  Vanity Fairsource

Trump is endorsed by a former rival, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, ahead of the Iowa caucuses – The Associated Press

Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump listens as North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum speaks at a rally at Simpson College in Indianola, Iowa, Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024. At left is Kathryn Burgum. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump listens as North Dakota Gov. Doug…
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Trumps embrace of far-right activist Laura Loomer worries his allies – NBC News

ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsThere are no new alerts at this timeWhen Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered a hotel in Iowa on Friday, he was immediately ambushed by a woman who peppered him with questions about when he would “drop out” of the race and whether he’s “already wasted enough of people’s money” as she…
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CBS News analysis: Most Republicans agree with "poisoning the blood" language – CBS News

Watch CBS News By Kabir Khanna January 14, 2024 / 1:38 PM EST / CBS News As Donald Trump dominates the GOP nomination race and some of his inflammatory comments find favor with the party faithful, CBS News measured how the public feels about his “poisoning the blood” language. A striking number of voters agree…
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Final Iowa poll: Trump maintains lead, but Haley appears to overtake DeSantis – NBC News

Final Iowa poll: Trump maintains lead, but Haley appears to overtake DeSantis  NBC Newssource

Brazile on Trump topping Iowa caucus: ‘It’s his to win’ – The Hill

Former Democratic Party Chair Donna Brazile on Sunday predicted former President Trump could expect good news ahead, eyeing his chances at an Iowa caucus victory on Monday.Trump has performed strongly in GOP primary polling in Iowa, where rivals Gov. Ron DeSantis and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley hope extreme weather can depress turnout for the…
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Iowa Poll: More Nikki Haley supporters would vote for Biden over Trump – Des Moines Register

© Copyright 2024, Des Moines Register and Tribune Co. Likely Republican caucusgoers in Iowa who support former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley are more skeptical than other caucusgoers that Donald Trump, beset by legal challenges, would be able to win the general election — and they’re more likely to vote for President Joe Biden instead of…
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Trump's administration delivered billions to American farmers. So has Biden. – POLITICO – POLITICO

2024 Elections The former president is using his ag record to appeal to Iowa voters. Farm income, however, rose under Biden. POLITICO illustration/Photos by Getty Images, iStock By Garrett Downs 01/14/2024 07:00 AM EST Link CopiedTo hear former President Donald Trump tell it, America’s farmers never had it so good as during his four years…
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Trump attorney says he needs access to witnesses, evidence. State says everything’s already public – WSB Atlanta

WSB Now ATLANTA — Attorneys for former President Donald Trump and Rudy Giuliani were in court in Fulton County court Friday, pushing for access to witnesses and evidence.The defense attorney for Trump wanted to know what information was possibly shared by the Jan. 6th Committee with Fulton County prosecutors and have that provided to them.Prosecutors…
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Manchin: ‘I love my country too much to vote for Donald Trump’ – The Hill

Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said Sunday he would not support former President Trump despite having concerns about his own party’s leadership. “Constructive criticism. Let me make very clear: I love my country too much to vote for Donald Trump. I love my country too much, and I think [it] would be very detrimental to my…
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'There is no comparison': Ernst knocks Trump over 'hostages' comments – POLITICO

Congress The former president has described those imprisoned for their actions on Jan. 6 as “hostages.” Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) speaks during a press conference at the Capitol on March 15, 2023. | Francis Chung/POLITICO By Kelly Garrity 01/14/2024 11:48 AM EST Link CopiedSen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) knocked former President Donald Trump’s description of those…
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CBS News poll finds Trump's national lead grows as GOP nominating contests kick off – CBS News

Watch CBS News By Kabir Khanna, Anthony Salvanto, Jennifer De Pinto, Fred Backus January 14, 2024 / 9:30 AM EST / CBS News Donald Trump’s support among national Republican primary voters has now risen to its highest level yet. His legal issues obviously haven’t hurt his standing with primary voters and some of his recent controversial…
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Iowa caucuses: Trump hands out Casey's pizza in Waukee – KCCI Des Moines

The latest breaking updates, delivered straight to your email inbox.Donald Trump and his former-rival-turned-backer, North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum, dropped by a Casey’s convenience store to pick up pizzas after his Indianola rally Sunday.“The best you’ll ever have,” said a Casey’s worker as he handed over the food.Trump then made another stop to deliver the…
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Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst doesn’t rule out endorsing Trump but calls Nikki Haley ‘a great candidate’ – NBC News

ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsThere are no new alerts at this timeSen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, declined Sunday to endorse a Republican presidential candidate a day before the Iowa caucuses but said she would not rule out backing former President Donald Trump if he wins in the state.In an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press,”…
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Opinion | Might a silent GOP majority be ready to move beyond Trump? – The Washington Post

Is the Republican Party irrevocably committed to Donald Trump? GOP voters will begin to answer this consequential question in Iowa on Monday and eight days later in New Hampshire. Believe it or not, there is a chance the verdict will be no.This is not one of those defy-the-conventional-wisdom-for-the-heck-of-it takes. You can’t look at polls outside…
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Live updates: GOP presidential campaigns deliver closing arguments on eve of Iowa caucuses – NBC News

Live updates: GOP presidential campaigns deliver closing arguments on eve of Iowa caucuses  NBC Newssource

Analysis: 8 possibilities for Trump's possible VP pick – Spectrum News NY1

Get the best experience and stay connected to your community with our Spectrum News app. Learn More Continue in Browser Get hyperlocal forecasts, radar and weather alerts.Please enter a valid zipcode.SaveOn Wednesday night, ahead of the first-in-the-nation Iowa caucuses, former President Donald Trump said that he’s already decided on a running mate.The former president and…
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Trump faces high expectations, ignores Iowa caucus rivals – Omaha World-Herald

Get local news delivered to your inbox!Omaha drivers deal with snow and wind When Donald Trump staged a MAGA rally in western Iowa a week ago, he spoke confidently of his “phenomenal” polling numbers and the “massive” victory he sees coming in Monday’s Iowa caucuses.But the former president also had to temper that trademark bravado…
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‘A sad circus’: Iowa caucuses arrive with little doubt over likely Republican victor – The Guardian US

Opinion polls show Donald Trump’s immense lead over Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley in first state to vote on nomineeFew people relish the Iowa caucuses, the first act of the greatest political show on earth, more than Mike Draper. Since 2008 the Iowa native has hosted US presidential candidates at his novelty retail store and…
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Idaho Sen. Jim Risch endorses Trump – POLITICO – POLITICO

2024 Elections Risch’s endorsement gives the former president the support of nearly half the GOP conference before a single caucus or primary contest. Sen. Jim Risch is the top Republican on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and was the chair during half of Donald Trump’s presidency. | Francis Chung/POLITICO By Burgess Everett 01/13/2024 08:39 PM…
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Poll: Nearly half of Haley’s Iowa backers say they’ll vote for Biden over Trump – NBC News

ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsThere are no new alerts at this timeDES MOINES, Iowa — Most likely Republican Iowa caucusgoers say they’ll vote for former President Donald Trump in the general election if he’s the GOP nominee, regardless of the candidate they’re supporting on caucus night.That is, except supporters of former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley,…
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Atlanta D.A. Defends Qualifications of Outside Lawyer She Hired for Trump Case – The New York Times

Trump Georgia Election CaseAdvertisementSupported byAt a historic Black church, Fani T. Willis pushed back against an accusation that Nathan Wade, the special prosecutor she brought on, was unqualified for the job. By Rick Rojas and Sean KeenanReporting from AtlantaFani T. Willis, the district attorney in Fulton County, Ga., pushed back on Sunday against the criticism…
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