Politics

August 24, 2023

Ramaswamy Seizes Spotlight as DeSantis Hangs Back in First G.O.P. Debate

As Republican presidential candidates traded fire at their first debate, they mostly left their party’s dominant front-runner unscathed.

August 24, 2023

August 23, 2023

Trump lashes out at Fox News, Bill Barr, Chris Christie in Tucker Carlson interview: highlights

Trump opted to skip the debate, where the GOP frontrunner would have taken blows from his rivals.

August 23, 2023

August 23, 2023

All the candidates onstage for the first GOP debate, explained

Trump won’t be onstage, but there will surely be a show put on.

August 23, 2023

August 23, 2023

Republican Candidates Spar Over Abortion and Trump

The former president isn’t on the stage with eight of his rivals, but he’s expected to heavily influence how the first Republican presidential primary debate unfolds.

August 23, 2023

August 20, 2023

Trump confirms he will skip Republican presidential primary debates

Donald Trump said Sunday he will skip this week's first Republican presidential debate, arguing that Americans know him well and there is no need for a public showdown with his rivals for the White House.

August 20, 2023

August 16, 2023

Trouble for Trump in Georgia: A tape recording, a TV trial and all those co-defendants

Another day, another indictment?

August 16, 2023

August 15, 2023

GEORGIA INDICTMENT The Unique Challenges for Trump—and Prosecutors

RICO charges afford opportunity to present a sweeping narrative

August 15, 2023

August 14, 2023

'Daring the judge': Donald Trump attacks judge in 2020 election case, despite her warnings

The federal judge is known for imposing stiff sentences on the individuals who participated in the Capitol riot.

August 14, 2023

August 11, 2023

​President Biden’s son to be investigated ​

In what could be a blow to US President Joe Biden’s re-election campaign, a special consul has been appointed to investigate his son.

August 11, 2023

August 09, 2023

Twitter was fined $350,000 for failing to turn over Trump’s data

The social media company was eventually forced to hand over records from the former president’s account to the special counsel investigating the events leading up to the Jan. 6, 2021, attack.

August 09, 2023

August 09, 2023

Special Counsel Obtained Search Warrant for Trump’s Twitter Account

The warrant, obtained in January, adds a new dimension to the scope of the federal inquiry into the events of Jan. 6, 2021.

August 09, 2023

August 09, 2023

Dianne Feinstein briefly hospitalized after fall, spokesperson says

TMZ first reported Feinstein’s fall.

August 09, 2023

August 08, 2023

DeSantis Replaces Campaign Manager in Major Shake-Up

As Ron DeSantis tries to put his campaign back on track, he is replacing Generra Peck with James Uthmeier, one of the most trusted aides in the governor’s office.

August 08, 2023

August 08, 2023

Once Rare, Impeachments and Censures Have Become the Norm in Congress

Punishments meant to be used only in the most serious circumstances have grown politicized and normalized. New charges against former President Donald J. Trump are likely to spur more recriminations.

August 08, 2023

August 06, 2023

​Donald Trump facing 561 years in prison ​

77-year-old billionaire and presidential candidate Donald Trump is facing a whopping 561 years in prison as he faces multiple criminal charges.

August 06, 2023

August 06, 2023

Donald Trump social media post flagged by prosecutors in court filing

Prosecutors in Donald Trump's upcoming trial have asked for limits on what the ex-president can publicly say about the case, after he shared a threatening message online.

August 06, 2023

August 03, 2023

Donald Trump Pleads Not Guilty to Election Charges

Former president is charged with conspiring to prevent the transfer of power to President Biden

August 03, 2023