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Chris Christie ends 2024 presidential campaign
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Takeaways from the appeals court hearing on Donald Trump’s immunity claims
ALM Judges expressed deep skepticism toward Trump’s argument that he can’t be prosecuted for trying to overturn the 2020 election
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Trump’s immunity claim gets frosty reception at appeals court
With Trump looking on, three judges grilled his lawyer on his claim that he cannot be prosecuted for subverting the 2020 election.
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Donald Trump isn't required to attend his appeals court argument on Tuesday, but he plans to do so anyway — the latest sign that he's using his legal troubles to juice his campaign. | Joe Raedle/Getty Images
The outcome of the immunity appeal could determine whether Trump stands trial on federal charges of election interference.
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