The Latest Breaking News on US Politics

Vote on Donald Trump's indictment called off - but jurors 'on standby' tomorrow

The panel meeting was cancelled today but jurors were told to be 'on standby' tomorrow, Thursday, for a potential vote on whether to indict Donald Trump, triggering his arrest

Daily Mirror · Mar 22, 2023

The ‘fixer’: How Michael Cohen’s efforts to help Donald Trump could land his ex-boss in jail

A man who was once Donald Trump’s legal adviser may be the one responsible for sparking a historic presidential prosecution, John Bowden writes

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

In Congress, breaking unwritten rules that encouraged civility and enabled things to get done is becoming the new normal

When House Speaker Kevin McCarthy ordered an investigation into the Manhattan district attorney’s ongoing criminal probe of former President Donald Trump, he broke with House practices and norms.

The Conversation · Mar 22, 2023

Ron DeSantis’ interview with Piers Morgan has left the internet with one burning question: ‘How tall is he?’

‘Like, how tall is DeSantis? Morgan is confirmed to be more than 6ft’

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Republicans invoke Soros to steer narrative on Trump probe

Republicans blasting a hush-money probe against former President Donald Trump as politically motivated are blaming a frequent target: George Soros

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Michigan lawmakers repeal right-to-work, revive prevailing wage

LANSING, Michigan — The Democratic-led Michigan Legislature voted along party lines Tuesday on landmark legislation to restore prevailing wages for state construction projects and repeal the right-to-work law that barred union contracts from requiring membership fees as a condition of employment.

Tribune News Service · Mar 22, 2023

Trump in handcuffs: it’s a sight I’ve longed to see. The trouble is, that’s what he wants, too

When it comes to Trump and justice, it’s best to not get your hopes up – and he’s a master at spinning a persecution narrative, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes

The Guardian - UK · Mar 22, 2023

Florida lawmaker behind ‘Don’t Say Gay’ pleads guilty to wire fraud and money laundering

Joseph Harding resigned from office last year after federal indictment in Covid-19 relief fraud case

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

First look: New legislation threatens pensions of convicted lawmakers

"It’s past time that corrupt members of Congress are held accountable," said Rosen.

Axios · Mar 22, 2023

Trump v DeSantis: how the two Republican presidential heavy-hitters compare

In an episode of HBO’s Real Time in March 2023, comedian Bill Maher hit the nail on the head when describing the current debate over Donald Trump v Ron DeSantis for the Republican presidential nomination.

The Conversation · Mar 22, 2023