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Trump indicted — had 6 co-conspirators

Trump was charged with multiple conspiracy counts in special counsel Jack Smith's investigation

Salon · Aug 1, 2023

Trump charged with 4 felony counts for attempt to overturn the 2020 election

Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury on four counts related to efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election, according to court documents.

WEKU · Aug 1, 2023

Trump indicted for efforts to overturn results of 2020 presidential election

Donald Trump was charged Tuesday in a Justice Department investigation into his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election in the run-up to the violent riot by his supporters at the US Capitol.

France 24 · Aug 1, 2023

Hunter Biden sold ‘illusion of access’ to his father, former business partner tells Congress

The House Oversight Committee interviewed Devon Archer as part of its expanding congressional inquiry into the Biden family businesses that may lead to impeachment proceedings against President Joe Biden.

Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 1, 2023

Mar-a-Lago property manager makes first court appearance in Trump documents case

Documents case has widened as second DoJ investigation expected to result in more charges soon

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Hunter Biden's former business partner appears for closed-door interview with GOP-led committee

Hunter Biden’s former business partner has appeared for closed-door testimony on Capitol Hill, with Republicans planning to question him about claims that President Joe Biden was directly involved in his younger son’s financial dealings

The Independent UK · Jul 31, 2023

Justice Department launches civil rights investigation of Memphis police – 4 essential reads about holding police accountable

Seven months after the horrific beating death by police of Memphis, Tennessee, motorist Tyre Nichols, the Justice Department, on July 27, 2023, launched a civil rights investigation into allegations the Memphis Police Department routinely used excessive force and, on a systemic basis, discriminated against Black residents.

The Conversation · Jul 31, 2023

Facing legal peril, Trump calls on GOP to rally around him and focus on investigating Biden

Donald Trump Trump embraces his legal woes, turning them into the core message of his bid to return to the White House as he accuses Joe Biden of using the Justice Department to go after a political rival.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 31, 2023

Charges Trump showed classified documents to golf club guests ‘concerning’, says Nikki Haley

Comments are a sign that Republicans may be becoming more relaxed about criticising the ex-president over alleged crimes

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023

Trump, amid legal perils, calls on GOP to rally around him as he threatens primary challenges

At a moment of growing legal peril, Donald Trump on Saturday ramped up his calls for his GOP rivals to drop out of the 2024 presidential race

The Independent UK · Jul 30, 2023