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Will Donald Trump go to prison?

The former president is at the centre of several federal investigations and criminal cases, with some stemming back to the 2020 election

The Independent UK · Aug 4, 2023

Takeaways: Donald Trump’s not guilty plea in election cases boosts strength with GOP base

Trump’s three not-guilty pleas appeals to his supporters — and enhances his martyr status as he leads rivals seeking the 2024 Republican Party nomination for president.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 4, 2023

Crowds gather under stormy skies for glimpse of Trump in court – again

Road closures and a huge police presence meant Trump slipped into court out of public view – but onlookers made their voices heard

The Guardian - US · Aug 4, 2023

Donald Trump pleads not guilty at arraignment for 2020 election indictment

Former US president remains defiant in face of four criminal charges linked to his push to overturn US election results.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2023

In some city wards, residents vote on how tax money is spent. Should all Chicagoans get a seat at the budget table?

So-called participatory budgeting, in which residents vote on spending projects in their wards, started in the United States in Chicago, but its growth has stalled.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2023

Trump treats his new indictment as armor. Republican rivals sputter to defend him

Trump’s legal woes get worse and worse – but to many Republicans he’s a certified martyr. Biden should beware

The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2023

The U.S. at a crossroads: How Donald Trump is criminalizing American politics

Donald Trump has made history again. He is the first president of the United States charged with attempting to overturn a presidential election, violating the rights of citizens to have their votes counted, tampering with a witness and obstructing an official proceeding, among other criminal offences.

The Conversation · Aug 3, 2023

Donald Trump pleads not guilty to four charges over efforts to overturn 2020 election

Ex-president arraigned on four felony counts related to ‘criminal scheme’ to remain in office as Trump laments ‘sad day for America’

The Guardian - US · Aug 3, 2023

DeSantis Accepts Debate Challenge From Newsom Moderated By Hannity

Florida Governor agrees to face off with California Governor in high-stakes debate on national issues.

Zenger · Aug 3, 2023

Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he plotted to overturn the 2020 election

Former President Donald Trump is arraigned in Washington on charges that he conspired to remain in office despite being defeated by Joe Biden in the 2020 election.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 3, 2023