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Inquiry into whether Trump, allies illegally tried to overturn 2020 election in Georgia.
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US Congress approves new election rules in Capitol riot response
It's the strongest effort yet to avoid repeat of Trump’s attempt at overturning result.
Transcripts reveal link between Trump, Nevada fake electors
The transcripts were released a day before the House's final report on the Capitol riots.
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Trump ‘lit fire’ of insurrection: US Capitol riot final report damning
Final report by US House select committee investigating Jan 6 attack has been released.
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New York Times: Trump is a significantly diminished presence on the political landscape.
Donald Trump shrugs off criminal charges referral: ‘What doesn’t kill me makes me stronger’
The panel that investigated last year’s Captiol riot unanimously called for charges.
Inside Trump’s Mar-a-Lago home, where thousands partied near secret files
New York Times: Trump stored classified documents in high-traffic areas.
Criminal charges: January 6 panel refers Trump to Justice dept - prosecution possible
The recommended charges include conspiracy to defraud the United States.
'Criminal statutes': Trump facing three criminal charges
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Donald Trump flags ‘major announcement’ in bizarre ’superhero’ post
Trump flags major announcement while posting an image of himself dressed as a superhero.
US Speaker’s husband Paul Pelosi attack: Man told cops of ‘evil’ in Washington
David DePape broke into the Pelosis’ San Francisco home seeking to kidnap Nancy Pelosi.
Trump Organisation secretly held in contempt for hindering tax fraud probe
It "wilfully disobeyed” four grand jury subpoenas and three court orders.
How Elon Musk is changing what you see on Twitter
What you’re seeing in your Twitter feed is changing. But how?
Conviction won’t be a financial death sentence for Trump Organisation
New York Times: The business will be forever tarred, but the punishment is mild.
Trump Organisation found guilty in tax fraud scheme
New York Times: Donald Trump's family business convicted of tax fraud.
'Greed and cheating': Trump Organisation guilty on multiple counts of criminal tax fraud
Donald Trump has been dealt another massive blow after a US jury found his company guilty.
Watch: Manhattan DA, Trump Organisation attorney on guilty verdict
Donald Trump's company has been convicted of tax fraud for a scheme by top executives to avoid paying personal income taxes. Video / AP
Opinion: The man who neutered Trump
New York Times: Why Brian Kemp's psychological victory over Donald Trump was devastating.
‘Termination’: Trump’s wild new claim about US Constitution
Trump has stunned his critics by making what could just be his most outrageous claim yet.
Prosecutor: Donald Trump knew about executives’ tax fraud scheme
Top Trump Organisation executives schemed for years to dodge taxes on company-paid perks.
Writer who accused Trump of 1990s rape files new lawsuit
E Jean Carroll’s lawyer filed the legal papers after law change extended time limits.
Who is Ron DeSantis? Meet the man who could trump Trump
Times: Trump has declared his third presidential bid. But first he must get past this man.
Trump’s growing Republican challengers revive fears of 2016 repeat
10 Republican White House prospects stepped onto stage for unofficial start of the race.
Could Donald Trump run an election campaign from a jail cell?
The short answer is yes, and here's why.
'Don’t see any reason for it': Trump says he won't return to Twitter
Trump says he has no interest in returning to Twitter after Elon Musk reverses ban.
Nancy Pelosi stands down as US House Speaker, will stay in Congress
Decision after Dems lost House majority to Republicans in midterms, and attack on husband.
Opinion: The chaos inside Donald Trump’s mind
New York Times: Almost never any true plan, strategy or forethought in Trump world.
Trump criminal probes will proceed — even as a candidate
Trump is legally and politically exposed as he seeks the 2024 Republican nomination.
'Burned’ Ivanka turns back on Donald Trump ahead of White House tilt
Trump is set to announce a new White House bid within hours.
'Reckless words': Mike Pence hits out at Trump in new book
Book recounts Trump's effort to push him to overturn the election results after Biden win.