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Trump suggests he could use military force to acquire Panama Canal and Greenland and 'economic force' to annex Canada – He has repeatedly quipped in recent weeks that Canada should become the 51st state.
Judge blocks release of special counsel report on Trump's criminal cases – The injunction lasts until three days after the 11th Circuit rules on a pending request to block the release of the report over a separate matter involving Trump's co-defendants.
Trump seeks to block 'imminent' release of special counsel Jack Smith's report – Trump’s lawyers said they reviewed a two-volume draft copy of Smith’s report over the weekend.
Biden meets with families of victims of New Orleans attack – The president spoke with relatives shortly before he gave remarks at an interfaith prayer service in the city.
With an intent stare, a wide smile and a simple declaration, Harris certifies her loss to Trump – Vice President Kamala Harris presided over a joint session of Congress certifying the results of the 2024 election, which she lost to Donald Trump.
Biden Warns Americans Not to Forget the Jan. 6 Attack – In an essay in The Washington Post, President Biden accused President-elect Donald J. Trump and his supporters of trying to erase the history of that day.
After Paying Lawyers, Trump’s PAC Is Nearly Broke (Published 2023) – The scramble to cover legal bills for former President Donald J. Trump and his associates has prompted what appears to be the largest refund in federal campaign finance history.
Trump Team Creates Legal-Defense Fund to Cover His Allies’ Bills (Published 2023) – With investigations and legal fees piling up, a fund is planned to help witnesses and defendants. The former president’s legal bills are not expected to be included, however.
$60 Million Refund Request Shows Financial Pressure on Trump From Legal Fees (Published 2023) – The situation signals a potential money crisis as the former president runs a campaign while under indictment in two jurisdictions and, soon, potentially a third.
Settlement reached in Dominion defamation lawsuit against Fox News – Fox News will pay more than $787 million to Dominion Voting Systems after the sides hammered out a last-minute settlement Tuesday in the explosive defamation case launched against the right-wing…
Trump defense chief orders Pentagon to make cuts as IRS workers face mass layoffs – live – Pete Hegseth orders leaders to develop plans to enact strict cuts while tax agency reportedly to lay off thousands