The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Watchdog group sues to remove ‘insurrectionist’ Trump from 2024 ballot

Crew represents six Colorado voters – Republican or unaffiliated – seeking to remove Trump from ballot over Capitol attack

The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2023

Election season has come. Here’s what you need to do to stop Trump from winning

America is about to start a terrifyingly high-stakes ride. These are some ways to help save American democracy

The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2023

Ex-Biden aide bids to become first person of color to represent Rhode Island in Congress

Gabe Amo, 35, wins crowded primary contest for right to replace David Cicilline in safe Democratic congressional seat

The Guardian - US · Sep 6, 2023

Christie says DeSantis put 'politics ahead of his job' by not seeing Biden during hurricane visit

Republican presidential hopeful Chris Christie says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis put “politics ahead of his job” by declining to meet with President Joe Biden during Biden's weekend visit to survey Hurricane Idalia’s damage in DeSantis’ state

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Jack Smith accused Trump of tainting jury pool with his comments. Trump responded with a fresh Truth Social attack

Ex-president continues to press boundaries of interference with his case

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

California Legislature passes AB 421, which would change how veto referendums appear on the ballot

The California State Legislature passed Assembly Bill 421 (AB 421), which addresses the veto referendum process, on Sept. 5, 2023. AB 421 would change how veto referendums appear on the ballot, among other provisions. A veto referendum is a citizen-initiated ballot measure that asks voters whether to uphold or repeal…

Ballotpedia · Sep 6, 2023

Inside the notorious Fulton County Jail where Trump and 18 allies were booked over Georgia election plot

Sheriff says ‘humanitarian crisis at the Fulton County Rice Street Jail is not new,’ noting ‘systemic concerns’ lasting decades

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Who are the 30 ‘unindicted co-conspirators’ in Georgia’s massive criminal case against Trump?

A massive case alleging a vast criminal enterprise to subvert election results includes more than 50 people. Alex Woodward explains what we know about the 30 individuals who were not named in the indictment

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Who is Fani Willis, the Georgia prosecutor who could take down Trump

A district attorney with a long history of targeting organised crime gangs has the former president in her sights, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023

Tracking Trump’s criminal charges and lawsuits - and where they stand

Former president faces cases in Washington, Florida, New York and Georgia which could land him in prison. Josh Marcus explains each one

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2023