'Most heinous abuse": Trump slams Biden, DOJ
Donald Trump became the first former president to face a judge on federal charges as he pleaded not guilty in a Miami courtroom Tuesday to dozens of felony counts accusing him of hoarding classified documents and refusing government demands to give them back. He addressed supporters Tuesday night at his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club, where he threatened to go after President Joe Biden and his family if elected.
Donald Trump became the first former president to face a judge on federal charges as he pleaded not guilty in a Miami courtroom Tuesday to dozens of felony counts accusing him of hoarding classified documents and refusing government demands to give them back. He addressed supporters Tuesday night at his Bedminster, New Jersey, golf club, where he threatened to go after President Joe Biden and his family if elected.
Breaking down historic Trump indictment
Donald Trump made a first appearance in federal court in Miami on Tuesday facing 37 counts related to the mishandling and retention of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. We talk to John Hanley, a professor in the Political Science department at the University of Central Florida, to look at the charges, the special counsel's investigation, and how Trump's case could play out in the 2024 presidential election.
Donald Trump made a first appearance in federal court in Miami on Tuesday facing 37 counts related to the mishandling and retention of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate. We talk to John Hanley, a professor in the Political Science department at the University of Central Florida, to look at the charges, the special counsel's investigation, and how Trump's case could play out in the 2024 presidential election.
Crowds pack streets during Trump arraignment
Former President Donald Trump gave a wave and a signature thumbs up to crowds outside the federal courthouse in downtown Miami after pleading not guilty to criminal charges. He then headed to a local Cuban restaurant where he warmly greeted waiting supporters in a camera-ready scene that resembled a campaign stop. In the largely unseen moments on Tuesday - his attorney entering his plea, Trump sitting grim-faced with arms folded across his chest - the gravity of being the first former president charged with a federal crime was apparent.
Former President Donald Trump gave a wave and a signature thumbs up to crowds outside the federal courthouse in downtown Miami after pleading not guilty to criminal charges. He then headed to a local Cuban restaurant where he warmly greeted waiting supporters in a camera-ready scene that resembled a campaign stop. In the largely unseen moments on Tuesday - his attorney entering his plea, Trump sitting grim-faced with arms folded across his chest - the gravity of being the first former president charged with a federal crime was apparent.
Trump prepares for court appearance in Miami
Donald Trump arrived in Florida on Monday ahead of a history-making federal court appearance on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents and thwarting the Justice Department's efforts to get them back.
Donald Trump arrived in Florida on Monday ahead of a history-making federal court appearance on dozens of felony charges accusing him of illegally hoarding classified documents and thwarting the Justice Department's efforts to get them back.
GOP set to push early voting, mail ballots after years of opposite messaging to its voters
Marking a notable shift from rhetoric surrounding the 2020 election, the goal is to persuade voters who support GOP candidates that early voting techniques are secure.
Marking a notable shift from rhetoric surrounding the 2020 election, the goal is to persuade voters who support GOP candidates that early voting techniques are secure.
Supreme Court rules in favor of Black Alabama voters, orders voting maps to be redrawn
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken a landmark voting rights law.
The Supreme Court has issued a surprising ruling in favor of Black voters in a congressional redistricting case, rejecting a Republican-led effort to weaken a landmark voting rights law.
Gov. DeSantis visits U.S.-Mexico border
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday defended his state?s decision to fly migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to California, arguing that the state had essentially invited the migrants with its welcoming policies toward immigrants.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday defended his state?s decision to fly migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to California, arguing that the state had essentially invited the migrants with its welcoming policies toward immigrants.
Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."
New Sunshine State Battleground Poll
A new poll is showing how Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is stacking up against former President Donald Trump in the Sunshine State.
A new poll is showing how Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is stacking up against former President Donald Trump in the Sunshine State.
Biden marks Memorial Day with wreath-laying
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Monday to commemorate the 155th National Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden attended a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier on Monday to commemorate the 155th National Memorial Day observance at Arlington National Cemetery.
DeSantis vows to protect faith, family
Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to continue taking on woke agendas, make pro-family decisions, and support Americans’ right to practice their faith during a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) International Christian Media Convention in Orlando, Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to continue taking on woke agendas, make pro-family decisions, and support Americans’ right to practice their faith during a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) International Christian Media Convention in Orlando, Florida.
DeSantis expected to launch 2024 campaign
After months of buildup and speculation, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is expected to officially enter the 2024 White House race next week.
After months of buildup and speculation, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is expected to officially enter the 2024 White House race next week.
AI tools present political peril in 2024 with threat to mislead voters: 'Not prepared for this'
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
When combined with the powerful algorithms of social media, experts say political misinformation generated using AI has the potential to spread farther and faster than ever before.
Gov. DeSantis signs immigration measure
With a federal change expected to lead to a surge in migrants crossing the country?s southern border, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill that targets illegal immigration.
With a federal change expected to lead to a surge in migrants crossing the country?s southern border, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill that targets illegal immigration.
Gov. DeSantis signs immigration measure
With a federal change expected to lead to a surge in migrants crossing the country?s southern border, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill that targets illegal immigration.
With a federal change expected to lead to a surge in migrants crossing the country?s southern border, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill that targets illegal immigration.
'Moms For Liberty' movement spreading
It started as a group of concerned moms worried about their children's education during the coronavirus pandemic, but has now grown to become a powerful "Moms for Liberty." It started in Central Florida where members have reshaped school curriculums by challenging books and lessons they find inappropriate.
It started as a group of concerned moms worried about their children's education during the coronavirus pandemic, but has now grown to become a powerful "Moms for Liberty." It started in Central Florida where members have reshaped school curriculums by challenging books and lessons they find inappropriate.
DeSantis in Japan ahead of expected US presidential bid
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Japan on Monday to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other officials as part of his four-nation trade mission seen as an attempt by the expected Republican presidential candidate to improve his diplomatic profile.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Japan on Monday to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other officials as part of his four-nation trade mission seen as an attempt by the expected Republican presidential candidate to improve his diplomatic profile.
Trump extends lead over DeSantis in new poll
Former President Trump has turned the Republican presidential primary on its head within four months, turning a 14-point deficit to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis into a 13-point lead, in a new Wall Street Journal poll released Friday.
Former President Trump has turned the Republican presidential primary on its head within four months, turning a 14-point deficit to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis into a 13-point lead, in a new Wall Street Journal poll released Friday.
DeSantis appointees begin reshaping Disney World?s district
The new chair of Disney World?s revamped governing body said Wednesday that new supervisors had good intentions about collaborating with the company after they were appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, so it was ?shameful? when Disney signed agreements with their predecessors stripping them of most of their authority.
The new chair of Disney World?s revamped governing body said Wednesday that new supervisors had good intentions about collaborating with the company after they were appointed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, so it was ?shameful? when Disney signed agreements with their predecessors stripping them of most of their authority.
Florida Parental Rights law expanding through 12th grade
The Florida Board of Education approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades on Wednesday, at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he gears up for an expected presidential run. The proposal, which expands the Parental Rights in Education Law ? dubbed by critics as the "Don?t Say Gay"?bill ? will take effect after a procedural notice period that lasts about a month, according to an education department spokesperson.
The Florida Board of Education approved a ban on classroom instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades on Wednesday, at the request of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he gears up for an expected presidential run. The proposal, which expands the Parental Rights in Education Law ? dubbed by critics as the "Don?t Say Gay"?bill ? will take effect after a procedural notice period that lasts about a month, according to an education department spokesperson.