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Trump faces additional charges – 4 essential reads to understand the case against him for hoarding classified documents

Former President Donald Trump was indicted yet again on July 27, 2023, by federal prosecutors. While many were anticipating an imminent indictment related to Trump’s actions on Jan. 6, 2021, when a group of his followers violently stormed the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to disrupt the certification of Democrat…

The Conversation · Jul 28, 2023

Trump Faces Potential Third Indictment As Grand Jury Meets

Former president's legal challenges intensify amid investigation into election overturn and Capitol riot.

Zenger · Jul 27, 2023

Ryan Kelley, ex-candidate for Michigan governor, pleads guilty to misdemeanor in Capitol riot case

A former Republican candidate for Michigan governor has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for his participation in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023

Retired Illinois National Guard member charged with assaulting police in Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Joseph Bierbrodt, of Sheridan in La Salle County, allegedly slammed a law enforcement officer against a wall after breaking into the Capitol. His brother was also charged.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2023

Trump wants to see Biden impeached, and other Republicans are quick to pile on

Former President Donald Trump has made it clear he wants to see President Joe Biden impeached, and Trump's allies in Congress and rivals in the 2024 presidential race are eager to join that fight

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

High school student who sat in Pence’s chair during Capitol riot is sentenced to 1 year in prison

A high school student who stormed the U.S. Capitol, assaulted a police officer and sat in a Senate floor chair reserved for the vice president has been sentenced to one year in prison

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Trump, January 6 and a conspiracy to overturn the 2020 election: The federal investigation, explained

A sprawling Justice Department probe into the former president and his allies yielded four criminal charges in a stunning indictment outlining a path to power at whatever cost, Alex Woodward reports

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

All the lawsuits and criminal charges involving Trump and where they stand

Former president has faced an estimated 4,000 lawsuits throughout his business and political career

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Why was Donald Trump impeached twice during his presidency?

A refresher on the Zelensky call and the Capitol riot, two events on which history will not look kindly

The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023

Unusual photo of funnel cloud over US Capitol goes viral

Observant visitors to the area around the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday afternoon were treated to a unusual sight: an unmistakable funnel cloud extending diagonally from the sky and seemingly almost reaching the tip of the Capitol dome itself

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2023