A fiery lawyer's longshot bid to put Donald Trump in the hot seat goes cold – Los Angeles Times
The named defendant in the federal lawsuit was California Secretary of State Shirley Weber, but there was never a doubt that the target was Donald J. Trump.For a time, as the legal maneuvering proceeded through the fall, it appeared that Los Angeles could be treated to another of its celebrated courtroom dramas, this one a…
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The Ruin That a Trump Presidency Would Mean – The Atlantic
As GOP leaders get in line, the outlook for democracy looks grim—in Ukraine, and even in America.In 2016, Republicans could profess some uncertainty about the kind of president Donald Trump would be. Maybe the office would change the man? Maybe the party elite could bend Trump to its will?But in 2024, there’s no uncertainty. Trump’s…
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Jimmy Kimmel Spots Most Revealing Moment Of Trump’s Iowa Victory Speech
The late-night host called this proof the former president has “no self-awareness.”
Trump aims for decisive win in Iowa caucuses, as rivals battle for second – The Washington Post
DES MOINES — Donald Trump romped to a decisive victory Monday night in the frigid Iowa caucuses, cementing his formidable grip over the Republican Party and pushing the nation closer to a historic modern rematch with President Biden.With 96 percent of the vote tallied, Trump was leading with 51 percent Monday night — more than…
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Iowa Republicans Decide They Want to Lose Again With Donald Trump – The Nation
Forgot Your Password? New to The Nation? SubscribePrint subscriber? Activate your online accessThe former president won the first caucus state. But a striking one-third of caucus-goers told pollsters that a convicted Donald Trump would be unfit for office.Donald Trump after speaking at a caucus night party in Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, January 15, 2024.Dubuque, Iowa—“This…
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Every Awful Thing Trump Has Promised to Do in a Second Term – Rolling Stone
By Ryan Bort Donald Trump reportedly did not expect to win the presidency in 2016, which isn’t surprising considering how ill-prepared he and his team were to take control of the country. He appointed established conservatives to key positions before learning some had personal principles that extended beyond indulging the president’s ego. Trump wreaked havoc…
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Stephen Colbert Gives Republican Voters The Ugliest Truth About Their Own Party
The “Late Show” host puts the GOP on blast over its likely nominee.
Judge clears way for Trump to testify at defamation trial that starts Tuesday – ABC News
A jury will determine how much Trump owes E. Jean Carroll for defaming her.A New York judge has cleared the way for Donald Trump to testify at his own defamation trial after lawyers for writer E. Jean Carroll raised concerns that the former president could "sow chaos" by attending the trial, which begins Tuesday.Judge Lewis…
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Trump damages trial begins in E. Jean Carroll defamation case with former president in attendance – NBC News
ProfileSectionstvFeaturedMore From NBCFollow NBC NewsThere are no new alerts at this timeFormer President Donald Trump attended his defamation damages trial in New York on Tuesday, sitting roughly 10 feet away from E. Jean Carroll, the writer whom a civil jury last year said he was responsible for sexually abusing in the 1990s.Trump was in the…
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DeSantis takes second place over Haley in Iowa caucuses, vowing to remain in 2024 race – CBS News
By Caitlin Yilek Updated on: January 15, 2024 / 11:40 PM EST / CBS News Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will finish in second place in Monday’s Iowa Republican caucuses, trailing former President Donald Trump but coming out ahead of Nikki Haley, according to CBS News’ projections.A third-place finish could have delivered a fatal blow to…
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Why these Iowa Haley supporters are prepared to vote for Trump in November – CNN
Why these Iowa Haley supporters are prepared to vote for Trump in November CNNsource
Court rejects Twitter's claim of right to alert Trump to Jan. 6 search – The Washington Post
A federal appeals court has rejected Twitter’s claim that Donald Trump should have been alerted to the existence of a search warrant for his data by prosecutors investigating interference in the 2020 election, leaving in place a $350,000 fine imposed on the social media company for not complying on time.Twitter, now known as X, can…
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Cruz endorses Trump for president – The Hill
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) made his endorsement of former President Trump official Tuesday night, just one day after the former president won the Iowa caucuses.“I am proud to endorse Donald J. Trump for President. Now is the time for us to unite to oust Joe Biden and save our country from the Democrats’ destructive agenda,”…
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AP Iowa Trump Race Call – The Associated Press
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.A U.S, Secret Service agent stands his post before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a caucus night party in Des Moines, Iowa, Monday, Jan. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)Supporters cheer before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a caucus night party…
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Video: Trump's attorney has tense exchange with judge – CNN
Video: Trump’s attorney has tense exchange with judge CNNsource
New Hampshire gets its turn after Trump's big win in Iowa puts new pressure on Haley and DeSantis – The Associated Press
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.A day after Donald Trump won Iowa’s caucuses, the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination has turned to New Hampshire. (Jan. 16)A day after Donald Trump won Iowa’s caucuses, the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination has turned to New Hampshire. (Jan. 16)A day after Donald…
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Newsmax Interview Gets Weird As Some Guy In His Underwear Wanders In
Right-wing pundit Dick Morris was speaking from what appeared to be a living room as the man strolled through.
Nikki Haley under pressure from donors to defeat Donald Trump in New Hampshire after Iowa caucus loss – CNBC
Nikki Haley under pressure from donors to defeat Donald Trump in New Hampshire after Iowa caucus loss CNBCsource
Donald Trump faces jury in E. Jean Carroll sex abuse and defamation trial – The Associated Press
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.Former President Donald Trump left his defamation trial before a lawyer for a New York columnist told jurors in an opening statement that he used “the world’s biggest microphone” five years ago to destroy her reputation after she said he sexually abused her. (Jan. 16) (AP Video/Robert Bumsted)In…
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GOP debate ahead of New Hampshire primary canceled – CBS News
By Caitlin Yilek Updated on: January 16, 2024 / 7:29 PM EST / CBS News Washington — The Republican presidential debate that was expected to happen Thursday, days before the New Hampshire primary, has been canceled after candidates were unwilling to participate. “Our intent was to host a debate coming out of the Iowa caucuses, but…
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Live updates: The latest on the Iowa caucuses and 2024 primary campaign – CNN
Live updates: The latest on the Iowa caucuses and 2024 primary campaign CNN Trump wins Iowa, Fox News Decision Desk predicts DeSantis will take second place Fox News The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s Iowa victory: a warning of what is at risk in US elections The Guardian source
Cruz endorses Trump for president
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) made his endorsement of former President Trump official Tuesday night, just one day after the former president won the Iowa caucuses. “I am proud to endorse Donald J. Trump for President. Now is the time for us to unite to oust Joe Biden and save our country from the Democrats’ destructive…
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Ramaswamy calls for DeSantis, Haley to drop out and endorse Trump
Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy on Tuesday urged Republican presidential candidates Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley to drop out of the race to ensure party unity behind President Trump. “I think Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley would actually, at this point, do this country and this party a service by stepping aside to make…
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Appeals court won’t re-hear case on keeping special counsel’s Twitter search secret from Trump – CNN
Appeals court won’t re-hear case on keeping special counsel’s Twitter search secret from Trump CNNsource
Next Republican debate canceled after Haley says she’ll only participate if Trump does – PBS NewsHour
Follow election results from Iowa Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Meg Kinnard, Associated Press Leave your feedbackDES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — ABC News on Tuesday canceled the next Republican presidential debate after Nikki Haley said she wouldn’t participate unless former President Donald Trump takes part in it, leaving Gov. Ron DeSantis as the only candidate committed…
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