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Trump compares death of Putin critic Navalny to his legal troubles

by Patrick Svitek, Marianne LeVine and Isaac Arnsdorf The Washington Post February 20, 2024February 20, 2024

The episode has renewed debate about Donald Trump’s coziness with Russia and drawn bipartisan criticism as he remains the Republican presidential front-runner.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Trump rails against electric cars in Michigan while his Republican challengers debate

by JILL COLVIN and TOM KRISHER Associated Press September 27, 2023September 27, 2023

Former President Donald Trump’s decision to skip another debate comes as he maintains a commanding lead in the Republican primary – even as he faces 4 separate criminal indictments.

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Trump has sizable lead in Iowa, though many voters could change minds

by Maegan Vazquez The Washington Post August 21, 2023August 21, 2023

The Iowa Republican caucuses are set for Jan. 15. The first Republican presidential debate, which Trump plans to skip, is scheduled for Wednesday in Milwaukee.

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Trump’s target letter suggests DOJ probe into 2020 election is zeroing in on him

by ERIC TUCKER Associated Press July 19, 2023July 19, 2023

Federal prosecutors have cast a wide net, asking witnesses in recent months about a chaotic White House meeting that included discussion of seizing voting machines and about lawyers’ involvement in plans to block the transfer of power.

New England, Politics

Rivalry between Trump and DeSantis deepens with dueling New Hampshire campaign events

by MICHELLE L. PRICE, HOLLY RAMER and WILL WEISSERT Associated Press June 27, 2023June 27, 2023

The Florida governor has tried to gain ground by questioning the former president’s continued hold on the national Republican party.

Times Record Opinion

Gordon L. Weil: Judicial system itself on trial in Trump case

by Gordon L. Weil Guest column June 16, 2023June 15, 2023

Paradise for pundits and partisan politicians. That’s the federal case charging former President Donald Trump with keeping classified documents. His indictment has also launched attacks by Trump’s supporters against anybody they believe seeks to disrupt their leader’s way back to the White House. The Republican Right, which now dominates the GOP, and the former president […]

Op-eds, Opinion

Commentary: Trump could beat the classified documents case

by Harry Litman The Los Angeles Times June 16, 2023June 15, 2023

Justice may be catching up to Trump, a prolific escape artist dating back decades. The former president also has an exit route.

Nation & World, News, Politics

Mike Pence poses 2024’s elemental question: The Constitution or Trump?

by Dan Balz The Washington Post June 10, 2023June 10, 2023

Pence said Trump’s “reckless words” that day had endangered his family and everyone else at the Capitol. He contrasted his conduct on Jan. 6 with that of a president whom he had served loyally for four years.

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In New Hampshire stop, Trump embraces woman convicted in Jan. 6 case

by Isaac Arnsdorf The Washington Post April 28, 2023

The former president has steadily escalated his advocacy for people charged in the Capitol riot staged by a pro-Trump mob.

Times Record Opinion

Gordon L. Weil: Stormy case deserves thoughtful review, not hype

by Gordon L. Weil Guest column April 7, 2023April 6, 2023

Stormy Daniels never thought she’d be so famous. Now, her alleged dalliance with Donald, the man who keeps reminding you he was President 45, has become the stuff of American history. Trump nails down his place in history as the first former president to face a criminal indictment. The indictment has unleashed the great American […]