DeSantis steps down from US election bid, endorses Donald Trump
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suspends his Republican presidential campaign.
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Mother of former US first lady Melania Trump dies
Trump announced the death today without disclosing the cause.
Christian conservatives follow their faith while voting, with some leading them to Trump
Donald Trump has been heavily courting conservative Christians for months.
Quadruple fatal, Capitol attacks and week of sunshine | Focus Morning Bulletin January 8, 2024
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Trump downplays January 6 Capitol attack and calls jailed rioters ‘hostages’
He did not say the date, but called those jailed for participating in the riot 'hostages'.
Biden warns US democracy could fall if Trump returns to White House
President uses Capitol riot anniversary speech to address Trump's re-election ambitions.
Supreme Court to decide if Trump can be kept off 2024 ballots
Voters will soon begin casting presidential primary ballots across the US.
Maine bars Trump from presidential ballot
It follows a December ruling by Colorado Supreme Court that booted Trump from its ballot.
Supreme Court rejects prosecutor’s push to fast-track ruling in Trump election case
Court will not immediately take up a plea if Trump can be prosecuted for Capitol riot.
Rudy Giuliani files for bankruptcy
The former New York City mayor listed a fortune in existing or potential debts,
Colorado says Trump can't run for president. What happens next?
New York Times: The 4-3 decision has set off a political and legal earthquake.
Court rules Donald Trump ineligible for White House in Colorado
First time in history insurrection has been used to disqualify a presidential candidate.
Rudy Giulani loses $238 million lawsuit to election workers over 2020 vote lies
Two election workers sued for lies Giulani spread that bred racist threats and harassment.
Supreme Court case could undo Capitol riot charge against hundreds
The appeal could upend hundreds of charges stemming from the Capitol riot.
Biden goes into 2024 with economy getting stronger, but voters feel horrible
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Talk of a Trump dictatorship charges America's political debate
New York Times: Calls for a historian to be locked up reinforce Trump critics' fears.
'Defiant' Trump won't testify again at fraud trial
Trump had been expected to return to the witness stand as the last big defence witness.
Appeals court upholds gag order on Trump in Washington case
Court sets parameters on what Trump can and can't say.
Joe Biden uses fundraisers to caution against predecessor
US President Joe Biden warns democracy is 'more at risk in 2024'.
Trump tells supporters to 'Guard the vote' - but what does it mean?
Former President Donald Trump is urging supporters to “guard the vote” for the election.
Opinion: Voters don’t want to hear the fiscal truth
Financial Times: Virtually everyone, except the very rich, feel effects of fiscal reform.
Judge rejects Trump’s claim of immunity
Trump is charged with plotting to overturn the 2020 presidential election.
'I am your retribution': Donald Trump's extreme plans for 2025
NY Times: US governance and foreign policy face a radical shift if Trump wins re-election.
Donald Trump's sister dies in her home
Maryanne Trump Barry was a retired federal judge and the ex US President's oldest sister.
Trump plans to deport millions of undocumented migrants if re-elected
The 77-year-old reportedly wants to set up camps to house those awaiting expulsion.