The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Trump claims $200,000 bond was set so he doesn’t ‘fly to Russia to share gold domed suite with Vladimir’

Donald Trump is facing 13 charges in Georgia in his election interference case

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Chris Christie courts Republican voters in Trump and DeSantis territory

The presidential candidate took his pitch to Florida, which overwhelmingly backed Trump in 2020 and DeSantis last year

The Guardian - US · Aug 22, 2023

New polls show GOP is an eff-you party

First rule of MAGA? "Never admit a liberal was right." Unfortunately, their conniptions are getting people killed

Salon · Aug 22, 2023

To expand abortion access in Texas, a lawmaker gets creative

Starting Sept. 1, limited abortion care will be legal in Texas in two pregnancy circumstances. Getting that through the conservative Texas legislature required "masterful and discreet" lawmaking.

WEKU · Aug 22, 2023

Experts: Trump is already disqualified

Indictments spell out exactly how Trump engaged in efforts to rebel against the Constitution, scholars say

Salon · Aug 22, 2023

Afternoon Update: Ita Buttrose to step down as ABC chair; Mark Latham quits One Nation; and Lachlan Murdoch pays $1.3m

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The Guardian - AU · Aug 22, 2023

Donald Trump says he’ll be arrested in Georgia on Thursday over schemes to overturn election

Trump has already appeared in court in New York, Florida and Washington DC

Evening Standard · Aug 22, 2023

From MLK to today, the March on Washington highlights the evolution of activism by Black churches

The March on Washington of 1963 is remembered most for the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Want to tune in for the first GOP presidential debate? Here's how to watch

It’s almost time for the first Republican presidential debate

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2023

Donald Trump’s bond is set at $200,000 in Georgia case over efforts to overturn 2020 election

The deal bars Donald Trump, who is again running for president, from intimidating witnesses or victims, including on social media.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 22, 2023