The Latest Breaking News from Washington D.C.

First Thing: Trump to appear in court over charges he conspired to overturn 2020 election

Former president scheduled to surrender to federal authorities in Washington and enter not guilty plea. Plus, inside the wellness-to-fascism pipeline

The Guardian - UK · Aug 3, 2023

Trump’s arraignment: What to expect at court appearance in Washington

Former US President Donald Trump set to appear in court in Washington, DC, at 4pm (20:00 GMT) to face 4 felony charges.

Al Jazeera · Aug 3, 2023

Ring of steel in Washington as Donald Trump comes to court

Former president on only second trip to DC after his defeat by Biden

Evening Standard · Aug 3, 2023

US wants an Israeli-Saudi ‘normalisation’ deal. Why now?

Potential deal to formalise relations between Israel and kingdom would be complex but not transformative, analysts say.

Al Jazeera · Aug 2, 2023

‌DeSantis Llama A Washington DC Un ‘Pantano’ Mientras Apoya A Trump Después De La Acusación

‌Mientras el expresidente Donald Trump enfrenta su tercera acusación, recibió el apoyo de un aliado convertido en enemigo, que se enfrenta a él en las primarias presidenciales republicanas.

Zenger · Aug 2, 2023

DeSantis Calls Washington DC A ‘Swamp’ As He Stands By Trump After Indictment: ‘I Will End Weaponization Of Government’

As Former President Donald Trump faces his third indictment, he received support from an ally turned foe, who is contesting against him in the 2024 Republican presidential primary

Zenger · Aug 2, 2023

OPINION - President’s re-election bid faces a Hunter Biden-shaped problem

Hunter Biden is the scapegoat son of a frail but determined president whose bid for re-election is the surest defence against the return of Donald Trump. But what started out as a distraction — lurid stories of Biden Jr’s past drug and sexual escapades and accusations that he had used…

Evening Standard · Aug 2, 2023

DeSantis leads Republican support for Trump after election subversion charges

Ron DeSantis decried the alleged ‘swamp mentality’ while Nancy Pelosi said charges outlined ‘sinister plot’

The Guardian - US · Aug 2, 2023

North Korea calls US human rights envoy a 'political housemaid' in protest of criticisms

North Korea on Wednesday hurled misogynistic insults at a newly confirmed United States special envoy to monitor the country’s human rights issues and warned of unspecified security consequences if Washington continues to criticize its human rights conditions

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023

What The Trump Indictment Left Out

Special Counsel Smith avoided charges of insurrection, seditious conspiracy, and incitement.

Reason · Aug 2, 2023