The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

How strong is the New York case against Donald Trump?

Trump has become first US president indicted and charged with a crime, but many questions remain in complex case.

Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2023

Mayor Johnson’s long to-do list, another firefighter mourned and more in your Chicago news roundup

Today’s update is about an eight-minute read that will brief you on the day’s biggest stories.

Chicago Sun-Times · Apr 5, 2023

The Loop: Mexico's president criticises Trump charges, drug dealer pleads guilty over Michael K Williams's death, Cash App founder Bob Lee fatally stabbed — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happened.

ABC News · Apr 5, 2023

Prof: Surprise allegation may doom Trump

"The state tax violation is a more straightforward and easier case to make," law professor says

Salon · Apr 5, 2023

Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest: April 2023

Welcome to Ballotpedia’s Donor Privacy and Disclosure Digest! This monthly newsletter provides news and information on key policy changes, a breakdown of state legislation, and an overview of pivotal legal decisions and case developments. In this issue, you’ll find:

Ballotpedia · Apr 5, 2023

Trump boasts about ‘great family’ amid legal troubles – but where’s Melania?

Former president’s wife notably absent both in New York for arraignment and in Mar-a-Lago for speech

The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2023

Stormy Daniels is ordered to pay £98k for failed defamation case against Donald Trump

The former porn star sued the ex-US president after he dismissed her claims of being threatened to keep quiet about their alleged tryst as a “total con job”

Daily Mirror · Apr 5, 2023

Former Minneapolis police union head gets 10-year policing ban after lawsuit over George Floyd protests

Bob Kroll cannot police in several Minnesota counties for the next 10 years after lawsuit settlement

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Pence will give evidence against Trump in January 6 probe

Former vice president will give evidence as part of the Justice Department’s probe into Trump’s efforts to overturn his 2020 election loss

The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2023

Trump remains the most popular Republican despite his indictment

Hours after his courtroom appearance, it was clear the former president’s fundamental political calculus is unchanged

The Guardian - US · Apr 5, 2023