Trump repeats claims — without evidence — that his trial was rigged
The day after being convicted of 34 felony counts of falsifying business records, former President Donald Trump delivered remarks at Trump Tower maintaining his innocence.
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Rep. Ro Khanna convenes 100 tech leaders as he warns of defections to Trump and the GOP
For years, House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi hosted top donors, members of Congress and other political bigwigs at a swanky resort in the Napa Valley of California for her two-day issues conference.
Ohio attorney general must stop blocking proposed ban on police immunity, judges say
Federal judges ordered Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost to stop blocking a measure that asks voters to ban qualified immunity for police and other government employees, but he plans to appeal, he said Thursday.
Supporters rally around Trump outside NYC courthouse: Biden 'ain't for' Black America
NEW YORK CITY – Trump supporters, who gathered outside the New York City courtroom on Wednesday where the former president is facing criminal charges, rallied in support of him and sounded off on the "judicial lynching" they say he is facing with the trial.
Judge weighs arguments in case seeking to disqualify ranked choice repeal measure from Alaska ballot
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — State election officials acted properly when they allowed sponsors of a measure aimed at repealing Alaska’s ranked choice voting system to fix mistakes with dozens of petition booklets after they were already turned in, an attorney for the state said Tuesday.
Ohio lawmakers holding special session to ensure President Biden is on 2024 ballot
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio lawmakers gathered Tuesday for a rare special session called by Republican Gov. Mike DeWine to pass legislation ensuring President Joe Biden appears on the state’s fall ballot.
The Untold Story of the Network That Took Down Roe v. Wade
It happened almost by accident, over cocktails. Exactly the kind of accident that Leonard Leo intended to happen at his Federalist Society’s annual conference — a three-day gathering of the conservative tribe and a strategy session for right-wing lawyers, officials and judges that drew both big names and those who had lower profiles but were no less ambitious.
Quebec premier says he’s open to limiting social media use, debates age limits
Quebec Premier François Legault says he’s open to “taking major steps” to curb children’s social media use amid pressure from his party’s youngest members.