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Expert: Trump allies use "Nazi defense"

But former allies pointing the finger at the former president could be “bad news” for Trump, experts say

Salon · Aug 28, 2023

Mark Meadows testifies in bid to move Georgia election case to federal court

Trump’s White House chief of staff argues he acted in capacity as federal officer and that case should be moved to federal court

The Guardian - US · Aug 28, 2023

As worker actions continue nationwide, White House highlights how administration is helping unions

As worker actions continue from Hollywood to Detroit, and new labor unions crop up nationally, the White House on Monday was highlighting its effort to bolster worker organizing throughout the U_S_ President Joe Biden is counting on critical labor support as he campaigns for a second term in office, holding…

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Joe the Plumber, who questioned Obama's tax policies during the 2008 campaign, has died at 49

The man who became known as “Joe the Plumber” during the 2008 U.S. presidential election has died

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

US federal holidays 2023: Full list and calendar dates

The list of US federal holidays is made up of 11 days of significance that Americans recognise and celebrate

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Trump indictments: Key court dates set in Georgia, federal election cases

Former US president will be arraigned in Georgia next week while judge sets March 2024 start for federal trial.

Al Jazeera · Aug 28, 2023

Trump pushes ‘roomer’ that DeSantis is about to drop out of 2024 race

Trump claims ‘roomer’ indicates DeSantis is set to take on Rick Scott in Florida senate race

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

Joe The Plumber, who confronted Obama on 2008 campaign trail, dies at 49

‘He was an average, honorable man trying to do great things for the country he loved so deeply after being thrust into the public eye for asking a question,’ wife says

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023

US federal judge sets March 4 trial date for Trump in election interference case

A judge has set a March 4 trial date for Donald Trump in the federal case in Washington charging the former president with trying to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

France 24 · Aug 28, 2023

Trump accuses judge of Super Tuesday ‘interference’ after she sets federal trial for March 4 2024

Judge Tanya Chutkan says the seven month interval before the trial gives Mr Trump’s team enough time to prepare

The Independent UK · Aug 28, 2023