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Arizona governor's tenure defined by push right, Trump feud

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey beamed as an excavator’s heavy claw smashed...

Trump rings in new year at Mar-a-Lago with club members, political allies

Former President Trump’s annual New Year’s Eve party at Mar-a-Lago was packed this year, with the guests reportedly including hundreds of the club’s members and Trump political allies. Among the attendees were MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell and the former president’s onetime attorney Rudy Giuliani. Eric Trump and wife Lara were also in attendance, as well…

Trump's New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago: Who was there (and who wasn't)?

Former President Donald Trump has had a wild 2022. He ended it with his annual New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago. Who was there, and who wasn't?

Trump rings in 2023 facing headwinds in his White House run

Donald Trump began 2022 on a high. Primary candidates were flocking to Florida to court the former president for a coveted endorsement. His rallies were drawing thousands. A bevy of investigations remained largely under the radar.

Hispanic evangelical leaders ask: Trump or DeSantis?

A showdown between the two titans of the right wing — former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — could turn Latino evangelicals into a decisive swing vote in Florida, supercharging their influence and focusing enormous national attention on their churches, their politics and their values.

Jason Aldean trolled after Donald Trump kisses wife Brittany

Jason Aldean was trolled online after his wife, Brittany Aldean, posted a photo of Donald Trump kissing her forehead during a New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago.

The Republican wave that wasn't could dim Trump's White House hopes

Republicans had high hopes of seizing control of the US Congress from Democrats, perhaps grabbing dozens of seats in a so-called 'red wave' in the House of Representatives in the process. That didn't happen, and Republicans are still trying to understand why.

Trump or DeSantis?

A showdown between the two titans of the right wing — former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — could turn Latino evangelicals into a decisive swing vote in Florida, supercharging their influence and focusing enormous national attention on their churches, their politics and their values.

Craft deflects questions about Trump as she files for Ky gov

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Former United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft shied away from...

Gaetz votes for Trump for Speaker on 7th ballot

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) voted for former President Trump for Speaker of the House on Thursday, as the chamber held its seventh vote in three days in an attempt to elect a Speaker. Gaetz, who has been a staunch opponent of Rep. Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) bid for Speaker, broke with his fellow anti-McCarthy members to…

New York judge denies Trumps' motions to dismiss $250 million lawsuit

A New York state judge on Friday denied motions from former President Donald Trump, Donald Trump Jr., Eric Trump and Ivanka Trump to dismiss the New York attorney general's $250 million lawsuit, finding some of the arguments "frivolous."

Pictured: Marjorie Taylor Greene's 'Perfect Phone Call' From Trump

Greene was a consistent supporter of Kevin McCarthy as he fought to be elected speaker of the House of Representatives.

Republican Sen. Ben Sasse officially steps down, opening up appointment to seat

Sen. Ben Sasse, a critic of former President Donald Trump, stepped down from the Senate as he prepares to become president of the University of Florida.

From Trump to Governor: Sanders Prepares to Take on New Role

Since winning election, the 40-year-old Republican has largely avoided weighing in on the former president who endorsed her bid and appeared prominently in her campaign materials.

Trump calls for McConnell primary challenger over $1.7T spending bill

Former President Donald Trump called for Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and other GOP senators who voted with him to pass the $1.7 trillion Omnibus bill last month to face primary challengers.

Trump and other potential 2024 candidates make overtures to Iowa Republicans

So far, only one Republican has declared his presidential candidacy.

Lynette Hardaway, of Diamond and Silk, Dies at 51

Ms. Hardaway, who rose to fame with one of her sisters as half of a pro-Trump duo, died in North Carolina, according to former President Donald J. Trump.

Former Trump Organization executive Allen Weisselberg sentenced to five months in prison

Judge Juan Manuel Merchan said he wished he could have imposed a "stiffer sentence" on Weisselberg, who is expected to serve in Rikers Island jail, New York, which is just five miles from Trump Towers.

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders bans ‘Latinx’

The former White House press secretary under Donald Trump issued an executive order prohibiting use of the gender-neutral term for Latinos in government documents after being sworn in Tuesday.

Texas Republicans blast Biden on classified documents, call for same treatment as Trump

After being put on the spot over former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents, Texas Republicans this week embraced the opportunity to...

Trump to visit early voting states to jumpstart 2024 campaign

The former president will leave Florida for the first series of campaign appearances in some of the traditional early voting states.

Trump's company fined $1.6 million for tax fraud

A New York judge on Friday fined the Trump Organization $1.6 million for tax fraud.The Trump Organization is former US President Donald Trump's company, which

Tali Friedman is the kosher cooking guru to the stars

Cooking instructor Tali Friedman leads tours of Jerusalem's Machane Yehuda market, where she hosts everyone from Martha Stewart to Ivanka Trump for her kosher culinary classes.

White House doesn't keep visitor logs of Biden, Trump personal homes

Visitor logs are not kept for the president's personal homes, according to the White House counsel's office.

Lindsey Graham Henry McMaster to be at Donald Trump event

Former President Donald Trump will be joined by two high-profile South Carolina supporters U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham and Gov. Henry McMaster.

Trump to be joined by Graham, McMaster at January South Carolina event

The event will also include members of South Carolina’s congressional delegation, as well as state lawmakers, according to the person

Trump to be joined by Graham, McMaster at Jan. 28 SC event

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DOJ should just charge Trump with obstruction.

The Justice Department is in a bind now. But there’s a way out.

LIV Golf's TV Deal With CW Network Sparks Wave of Jokes

A wealth fund headed by Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman funds the tournament. Donald Trump has hosted several LIV Golf events at his resorts.

Both Trump and Ron DeSantis would beat Biden in 2024: survey

Both former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would beat Biden if the 2024 presidential election was held today, the Harvard CAPS-Harris Poll found Friday.

Trump Heads to North Carolina As Republicans Gather for Diamond Memorial

Trump led tributes to the Diamond and described the conservative media personality as "an angel and true friend."

National parties wooing TIPRA Motha, the trump card in the game of Tripura politics

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Trump joins family to honor Hoke County conservative activist Diamond at Fayetteville celebration of life

The roughly three-hour celebration drew more than 150 people to Fayetteville's Crown Theater on Saturday to honor Diamond of Diamond and Silk fame.

Calendar revealed as Greg Norman gets elevated role

LIV Golf’s $579m, Trump-heavy schedule confirmed as Norman lands shock role

Trump’s golf course photo with Philadelphia mob boss raises questions

Spokesman won’t say if ex-president knows Joseph ‘Skinny Joey’ Merlino, saying he ‘takes countless photos with people’

Trump to make surprise New Hampshire stop ahead of South Carolina

Former President Donald Trump will stop in New Hampshire before giving his first 2024 presidential campaign rally in South Carolina on Saturday.

Trump and ex-Philly mob boss ‘Skinny Joey’ pose for pics at Florida resort

Former President Donald Trump posed for a photo at his South Florida resort with convicted Philadelphia mobster Joseph "Skinny Joey" Merlino, according to a report on Monday. ​

Ex-Trump Official Calls Out Ron DeSantis' 'Contradictory' Politics

Former Surgeon General Jerome Adams questioned why parents are allowed to make vaccination decisions but not decisions related to which courses their kids take.

Marjorie Taylor Greene rep dismissed rumors she is gunning to be Trump’s veep

Greene told conservative pundit Alex Jones she would consider running for president, though two new reports claim being Trump's VP is on the Georgia congresswoman's mind.

Trump hits 2024 stump dogged by political, legal woes

Former US president Donald Trump launches his campaign at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, on November 15, 2022 -- but he hasn't held any public events sinceWashington (AFP) - Donald Trump hits the campaign trail Saturday for the first time in a stuttering third bid for the US presidency overshadowed...

Trump's South Carolina Rally Tests Limits Of His Influence

Intended to solidify support in the early primary state, Trump's Saturday event only demonstrates the 2024 presidential race is wide open.

Donald Trump appears in South Carolina, New Hampshire

Former President Donald Trump kicked off his 2024 White House bid with a stop Saturday in New Hampshire before heading to South Carolina.

Trump kicks off 2024 campaign with stops in New Hampshire, South Carolina

Trump and his allies hope the events in states with enormous power in selecting the nominee will offer a show of force behind the former president after a sluggish start to his campaign that left many questioning his commitment to running again.

Trump hits DeSantis: He's a Covid skeptic phony

The former president slams the Florida governor — and potential 2024 rival — as he hits the campaign trail in New Hampshire and South Carolina.

Trump criticizes Democrats’ effort to ‘cruelly’ change up primary calendar in New Hampshire speech

Former President Trump criticized the Democratic Party’s efforts to change up their primary calendar and boot New Hampshire from its first-in-the-nation primary spot during an appearance in the Granite State on Saturday. “From the very beginning, I’ve strongly defended New Hampshire’s first-in-the-nation primary status,” Trump said at the New Hampshire Republican State Committee’s annual meeting…

Trump rips Democrats in New Hampshire, heads to South Carolina in campaign kickoff

Among those not attending are the state party chairman, at least three Republican U.S. representatives from the state and South Carolina U.S. Senator Tim Scott, who has himself been floated as a potential Republican presidential candidate.

Donald Trump in New Hampshire in first campaign stop for 2024

Former President Donald Trump plunged back into campaign mode in New Hampshire with state Republican Party activists as he hit the road for the first public events of his 2024 bid for the White House.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Won't Be Trump VP for Shallow Reason: Ex-Pence Aide

Greene is reportedly keen on being Trump's next running mate, and is being considered alongside the likes of Kristi Noem and Elise Stefanik.

Arizona Republicans pick former Trump aide Jeff DeWit to lead state party in landslide vote

The former state treasurer, and former aide to Donald Trump, will replace Kelli Ward as the Republican Party chair in Arizona.

Video of Trump Being Prayed for at South Carolina Eatery Viewed 1.9M Times

The former president made an unannounced stop at a burger shop following an event launching his 2024 campaign in the state.

LIV Golf plans to hold 3 events at Trump-owned properties

Donald Trump has defended his business ties to Saudi Arabia-backed golf tournament despite monarchy's human rights record.

MAGA Republican Issues Stark Warning to Ron DeSantis

During the first few months of his third presidential campaign, Donald Trump has grown increasingly sour toward the Florida governor.

Ron DeSantis hits back after Trump launches attack on COVID and ‘disloyalty’

DeSantis dismissed Trump’s attacks as no different from any other political potshots.

Trump starts 3rd White House bid lagging in campaign cash

NEW YORK (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s political operation started the year...

Sarah Huckabee Sanders to give Republican State of the Union response

Former Trump press secretary turned Arkansas governor to share ‘the GOP’s optimistic vision for the future’ after Biden speech

DeSantis’s Efforts to Make Education in Florida Less ‘Woke’

The Florida governor’s influence on an A.P. Black studies course. Also: The killing of Black men; a formidable Trump; anti-boycott bills; living without plastic.

Super Bowl 2023 prediction, odds, reasons for hope for both teams: Eagles' balance may trump Chiefs' resume

An early forecast of Super Bowl LVII

Trump of the Tropics: Exiled Bolsonaro's reality now includes solo KFC dates

The former president of Brazil ran off to US in December 2022, few days before Brazilian residents stormed government buildings in Brasilia in an attempt to overturn the election victory of his rival, leftist Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Trump documents: Congress offered briefing on records kept at Mar-a-Lago

Lawmakers may not be satisfied given subsequent discoveries involving Joe Biden and Mike Pence

Sarah Huckabee Sanders will give the official GOP rebuttal to the State of the Union. It's quite the symbolic choice.

The former Trump press secretary—and current governor of Arkansas—is giving the official GOP response to the State of the Union.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders, From Trump’s Mouthpiece to G.O.P. Mascot

The Arkansas governor perfectly reflects the moral compromises of her party.

Ron DeSantis responds to Trump's groomer charge at diaper press conference.

Groomer accuser attacked by groomer accuser.

Florida Man vs Florida Man: Trump Suggests DeSantis Was 'Grooming' and Partying With Underage Girls

The former President isn't shy when attacking potential political opponents and now Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is responding to Trump's recent Truth Social post.

NYC Mayor Adams’ friendship with pro-Trump radio host alarms some Dems: ‘This is who Eric hangs out with?’

Mayor Adams has repeatedly gone on Trump-loving Sid Rosenberg's radio show and dined with him a number of times, a relationship called 'too close for comfort' by a Democratic strategist.

Trump's Connection to Jeffrey Epstein Explained by Roger Stone

Talk about Trump's ties to Epstein reemerged this week after the ex-president reshared a Truth Social post accusing Governor Ron DeSantis of grooming minors.

Trump Lawyer in Mar-a-Lago Search Appeared Before Grand Jury

It was not immediately clear under what circumstances the lawyer, M. Evan Corcoran, appeared, but he has had a key role in the case examining Mr. Trump’s handling of government documents.

Texas lawsuit seeking to reverse FDA approval of abortion pills

A decision from a Trump-appointed judge in Texas could come this month in a lawsuit that seeks to reverse the FDA’s approval of two abortion medications.

Trump was subpoenaed over 'Classified Evening Briefing' folder still at Mar-a-Lago last month: report

Donald Trump's battle with the Department of Justice over sensitive government documents he took with him to Mar-a-Lago continued last month with the former president receiving an unreported subpoena seeking a folder that was not previously turned over.According to a report from the Guardian's Hugo ...

Ron DeSantis backed deep cuts to Social Security and Medicare while in Congress. Trump is ready to hammer him for it ahead of 2024.

Both Joe Biden and Donald Trump are already going after DeSantis over his past positions that he took while in Congress.

Bally’s Casino Proposal May Hinge on Removal of One Word: Trump

With the Trump name mostly anathema in New York, Bally’s is pinning its hopes for a Bronx-based casino on a vow to sever Trump’s name from a golf course there.

FACTBOX-Biden, Trump, DeSantis? An early look at potential 2024 White House matchups

Democratic President Joe Biden would face a closely competitive 2024 election contest with leading potential Republican challengers former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Reuters/Ipsos poll released on Tuesday found.

Third Trump attorney appears before federal grand jury investigating Mar-a-Lago documents

Alina Habba appeared last month before a federal grand jury investigating the mishandling of classified documents

Daughter of Indian immigrants takes on Trump

The former UN ambassador becomes the first Republican to challenge Donald Trump for the party’s nomination in 2024, in a significant affront to her former boss.

Five reasons DeSantis may not be another Jeb Bush

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has become an early favorite to secure the Republican Party’s 2024 presidential nomination.  But as his name is bandied about as a leading contender, strategists, donors and political observers have thrown out the cautionary tale of another Florida governor who tired to take on former President Trump: Jeb Bush, who despite…

55 Things You Need to Know About Nikki Haley

The former South Carolina governor and Trump official has navigated racial conflict throughout her private and political life life — as well as the shifting politics of the Trump-era GOP.

DeSantis approval drops in GOP primary: poll

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) remains the most formidable challenger to former President Trump’s hopes of reclaiming the Republican presidential nomination — but his support may be slipping. A new Harvard CAPS/Harris Poll released Friday exclusively to The Hill shows Trump leading DeSantis 46 percent to 23 percent. That marks a 5-point drop in support…

MAGA Trashes Biden's Ohio Response as Trump Announces East Palestine Visit

"President Trump is heading to East Palestine next week. Biden has announced no such plans. Says everything," GOP lawmaker Lauren Boebert said.

Joe Biden May Have Handed Donald Trump a Huge Win With Ohio Response

Former President Donald Trump will visit East Palestine next week and has called for those affected to receive help.

Trump to visit East Palestine in wake of train derailment

Former President Trump plans to visit the town of East Palestine, Ohio, where a train derailment led to the release of toxic chemicals, next week.  Trump posted on Truth Social in response to a report that he was planning to make the trip that the residents of East Palestine are “Great people who need help,…

Trump: I won’t call DeSantis ‘Meatball Ron’

Trump announced his bid for a second term as president in November and has since launched multiple attacks on DeSantis.

Donald Trump Says It Would Be 'Inappropriate' to Call DeSantis 'Meatball'

Trump has previously denied spending time working on a nickname for the Florida governor who's seen as a potential rival.

Donald Trump Refutes Claim He Calls DeSantis ‘Meatball Ron’

Previous reports suggested the former president insulted the Florida governor in private.

Trump Sets Date to Visit Ohio Derailment Village Before Biden or Buttigieg

President Joe Biden and Department of Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg have faced criticism over response to the derailment.

Trump claims he will ‘never call’ Ron DeSantis ‘Meatball Ron’

Ex-president tests new nickname for Florida governor, chief rival in 2024 polls, by saying he would not use it

Christian Ziegler selected as new Florida GOP chair in Orlando

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Republicans elected Christian Ziegler as their new party chair in Orlando Saturday. Ziegler will oversee what could be a tense few years for the state GOP, with Gov. Ron DeSantis widely expected to challenge former president and current Florida man Donald Trump for the party’...

Frederic Vasseur Takes Inspiration From Donald Trump to Right Ferrari’s Ship

The New Ferrari boss seems to be shadowing the 45th US President, Donald Trump in a bid to make Ferrari great again. Does Charles Leclerc agree?

Trump rages against New York Post after DeSantis profile

Former President Trump has railed against the New York Post, one of the nation’s top tabloid newspapers, after it published an extensive profile of possible 2024 White House candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) over the weekend. The profile, which carries a headline quoting a top DeSantis talking point — “people don’t want ‘agenda being…

Trump absent as Republicans begin to flock to Iowa

Republican presidential prospects are slowly streaming into Iowa, the leadoff GOP presidential caucus state.

Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis to Court Big-Money Donors at Dueling Palm Beach Events

The former president and the Florida governor this week intensify fight for campaign cash

Trump tried to seem unbothered by Ron DeSantis, but he can't stop writing angry Truth Social posts about him

Trump is getting increasingly vocal about DeSantis, posting a stream of 10 attacks on the Florida governor this weekend.

Trump's Praise for DeSantis' Democratic Opponent Rankles MAGA World

The former president's compliment of Charlie Crist, who ran against Ron DeSantis last year, has not sat well with some of Trump's followers.

Trump labels Fox News ‘RINO’ network over DeSantis coverage

Former president Trump ripped into Fox News on Tuesday over its coverage of the political ascendance of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). “So interesting to watch FoxNews cover the small and unenthusiastic 139 person crowd in Staten Island for DeSantis, but stay as far away as possible from coverage of the thousands of people, many…

Massive $23.9 Mansion Looks Set to Trump Derek Jeter's Longstanding Tampa Bay Record

A massive mansion worth $23.9 million is all set on its way to trump the long standing Tampa Bay record breaking house of Derek Jeter.

Trump says Florida ‘was doing GREAT long before’ Ron DeSantis became governor

Former President Donald Trump Tuesday said Gov. Ron DeSantis deserves no credit for Florida’s booming economy, and said his predecessors did better jobs of running the Sunshine state.

Trump Addresses Nikki Haley's Jab at His Age

The GOP's 2024 front-runner for the presidential nomination commented on Nikki Haley's proposed mental competency tests for politicians age 75 and older.

DeSantis leads Trump by 5 points among Michigan primary voters - but GOP women still favor ex-prez: poll

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis leads former President Donald Trump among Republican primary voters in the critical state of Michigan, according to a new poll.

Trump, Buttigieg and the East Palestine Train Derailment

Townspeople in Ohio become props for politicians fanning anxiety.

Trump, in Ohio, criticizes federal response to train derailment

Trump on Wednesday criticized the federal response to the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as a “betrayal.”

Trump visits Ohio train derailment site in effort to highlight Biden's absence

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday visited the site of a train derailment, criticizing President Joe Biden's administration's handling of the railway disaster that spewed toxic chemicals in East Palestine, Ohio, 19 days earlier.

Trump’s environmental rollbacks in focus on visit to Ohio toxic train site

Former president criticizes Biden administration’s response to train derailment in East Palestine as he visits town

Trump's Ohio Supporters Chant 'No More Joe' Ahead of Pete Buttigieg Visit

Donald Trump fans in East Palestine eagerly cheered Wednesday when the former president visited the site of the toxic train derailment.

Ohio train derailment response a 'betrayal': Trump

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday criticized the federal response to the toxic train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, as a “betrayal” during a visit to the village where residents and local leaders are increasingly frustrated more than two weeks after the disaster.

Trump is taking advantage of the Ohio disaster in a way that’s eerily reminiscent of 2016

Conservative dog-whistling about how white people in red states are pariahs was a tactic that helped Trump win a presidential election

DeSantis writes in book he knew Trump endorsement would ‘enhance my name recognition’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is heaping praise on former President Trump for helping boost his name recognition ahead of his 2018 bid to become governor, lauding the former president for his “star power” in the governor’s upcoming book. “I knew that a Trump endorsement would provide me with the exposure to GOP primary voters…

Ohio train derailment: Why Republicans seized on the East Palestine accident

The response to the toxic spill by Trump and key Republicans is about more than just Joe Biden.

Vance: People in East Palestine ‘feel forgotten’

Sen. J.D. Vance (R-Ohio) said that the residents of East Palestine, Ohio, are feeling “forgotten” in the wake of the train derailment in the town that caused toxic chemicals to spill in the area. The first-term senator visited the area with former President Trump and Rep. Bill Johnson (R-Ohio) on Wednesday. In an interview with…

Did No White House Officials Visit East Palestine Before Trump?

The White House was accused of not taking clear action to respond to the situation in Ohio.

DeSantis leads Trump in California matchup

The new poll also contains grim news for Vice President Kamala Harris.

Not so much winning: Trump fans remain devoted - but unsure if they'll vote for him again

Donald Trump's biggest supporters are not sure he can win because people's minds have been poisoned against him

Ron DeSantis leads GOP primary, beats Donald Trump: poll

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis comes out on top of a hypothetical GOP primary field -- and defeats former President Donald Trump, according to a new poll.

DOJ seeks answers on delay in finding classified Mar-a-Lago documents: report

The Justice Department is seeking answers about a box containing classified materials that was moved to former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence after federal agents searched the property last August, CNN reported on Friday. Trump’s lawyers reportedly found the box of presidential schedules, which contained a handful of classified materials, in December and notified the FBI, according…

Pete Buttigieg's Missed Opportunity With Ohio Train Derailment

When he finally visited the site on Thursday, his visit was well behind that of Ohio's Republican Senator J.D. Vance and former President Donald Trump.

A flawed national popular vote could work to Trump’s advantage

The critical flaw with the NPVIC concept — that it would elect the winner of the most votes nationwide even if it’s not a majority of voters — might play to Trump’s advantage.

Longtime Trump backers flock to DeSantis event

The Florida governor is hosting a retreat for donors and other supporters in Palm Beach, Fla.

Iowa Republicans Are Open to Names Other Than Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis

The 2024 presidential primary campaign heats up in state where GOP voting will start

DeSantis Hosts Weekend Retreat Miles From Trump’s Resort

Event draws former Trump donors and officials as Florida governor readies GOP primary challenge

The Courage to be Free review: Ron DeSantis bows and scrapes to Trump

On the page, the Florida governor doesn’t show much courage about the man he must beat to be the Republican nominee

DeSantis gathers donors, GOP politicians at event as he considers 2024 presidential run

The potential 2024 candidate and Florida governor held a retreat just four miles away from Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort.

Ron DeSantis Has Laid Down the Gauntlet to Donald Trump

The Florida governor appears to be preparing for a 2024 presidential campaign, despite there being no official confirmation yet.

Ron DeSantis 'Will Destroy Our Democracy,' Says Fascism Expert

Ruth Ben-Ghiat has written numerous books about dictators such as Benito Mussolini, and previously described Trump as using "fascist tactics."

Trump goes left to attack DeSantis on Medicare, Social Security

​Former President Donald Trump veered left on Tuesday to employ a Democratic attack line to take a shot at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis by accusing him of wanting to cut Social Security and Medicare.

FBI resisted searching Trump’s Mar-a-Lago for classified documents: report

Senior FBI agents reportedly suggested the Justice Department should accept false claims by Trump’s lawyers that he had returned all the top secret materials.

Trump heading to Iowa this month to talk education

Former President Trump is traveling to the early presidential caucus state of Iowa later this month, a scheduled visit that comes three days after Florida governor and widely presumed 2024 presidential candidate Ron DeSantis (R) also visits the Hawkeye State. Trump’s campaign announced on Thursday that he would be making a speech on his “America…

'Freedom cities' and flying cars: Donald Trump unveils latest proposal

Former President Donald Trump on Friday proposed building up to 10 futuristic "freedom cities" on federal land, part of a plan that the 2024 presidential contender said would "create a new American future" in a country that has "lost its boldness."

Nikki Haley Met With 'Trump!' Chants After CPAC Speech

Haley said that Republicans' struggle to win the popular vote in recent elections is an indication that the party needs a change in leadership.

Trump courts early-state Republicans at Mar-a-Lago

The former president has been meeting with GOP officials from Iowa, New Hampshire, South Carolina and now Nevada.

New York Republicans Are on a Roll. So Why Can’t They Pick a Leader?

Although Republican victories in New York helped the G.O.P. take control of the House, the state party is torn over how closely to align itself with ex-President Donald Trump.

Trump still favourite as apathy grips America’s conservatives

Donald Trump might have had a bump in the polls, but conservatives are still at odds as to whom they want as next Republican presidential candidate.

Nikki Haley slams potential GOP contenders, and Trump and George W. Bush at donor retreat

"Don't wait around for the guys who are sitting on the sidelines unable to make up their mind," Haley told donors at an exclusive Club for Growth retreat in Palm Beach Saturday.

Trump met with early primary state GOP leaders in Nevada while Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke to conservative group Club for Growth

Trump discussed political strategy and campaigning in the battleground state.

DeSantis vs. Trump Pits Accomplishments Against Narrative

In a potential 2024 election match-up, the ex-president portrays himself as the people’s hero, but the governor has a stronger record.

John Oliver on Ron DeSantis: ‘A petty autocrat and a bully’

The Last Week Tonight host looks into the political career of Ron DeSantis, Trump’s presumed rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination

Trump's threat of a third-party run is undercut by 'sore loser' laws

Michigan has laws that bar a candidate defeated in a major-party primary from running as an independent or on a third-party ticket in the general election.

Michelle Obama said she sobbed uncontrollably for 30 minutes straight after leaving the White House on Trump's inauguration day

Obama said January 20, 2017, was very "emotional" for her — partly because of the lack of diversity she saw at Trump's inauguration ceremony.

DeSantis holds massive lead over Trump in Florida: Poll

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) leads former President Donald Trump by nearly 31% head-to-head among Florida Republican primary voters.

Trump's Foe-Turned-Friend Flips on Him Once Again for DeSantis

A former Trump official launched a new political action committee on Thursday aimed at convincing Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to run against Trump.

Mayor Adams mulls zoning changes in bet on NYC casinos

Mayor Eric Adams and the City Council are mulling changes to the zoning law to bet on proposed casinos in locations including Times Square, Hudson Yards, the Trump Golf Course at Ferry Point in The Bronx, Willets Point in Queens and Coney Island in Brooklyn, sources told The Post.

Ron DeSantis visits Iowa as presidential bid speculation intensifies

Rightwing governor of Florida – and most likely rival to Trump for the 2024 nomination – promotes his book in the early voting state

DeSantis makes Iowa debut as Trump waits in wings

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis made his first trip to the early nominating state of Iowa on Friday as he tests the waters for a presidential bid, coming to the state only days before fellow Republican Donald Trump is slated to campaign there.

Trump is fixated on Ron DeSantis' disloyalty. Jeb Bush saw what it was like to be upstaged by a protégé.

Trump's pursuit of loyalty hangs over the GOP primary as Ron DeSantis weighs his future. Another Floridian can relate to Trump's plight.

Bill would ban marriages under age 16 in West Virginia

The legislative session ends Saturday.I want us to pass something because our current situation is intolerable, Morgan County Republican Sen. Charles Trump said.Currently, children can marry as young as 16 in West Virginia with parental consent.

Trump/Steinbrenner: how the Yankees owner fired a president’s ego

Donald Trump is exiled in Florida but he was made in New York – in part by a friendship with a controversial baseball owner

DeSantis Responds to Trump Attacks With Wordplay of His Own

DeSantis is considered to be Trump's biggest adversary in seeking the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.

Trump on DeSantis: ‘Whatever I want, he wants’

Former President Trump criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for his remarks about U.S. support for Ukraine on Monday, saying that the governor is just following in his footsteps. DeSantis made headlines on Tuesday with his response to a questionnaire sent out by Fox New’s Tucker Carlson. DeSantis said that supporting Ukraine in its year-long…

Ron DeSantis’s Ukraine Stance Angers G.O.P. Hawks

The Florida governor, who joined Donald Trump in declaring that defending Ukraine from Russia was not a vital interest, drew swift condemnations from establishment Republicans.

In surprise, Trump goes after DeSantis on policy

President Trump has gotten increasingly aggressive in attacking Ron DeSantis (R) as the Florida governor inches toward a presidential campaign, posing potentially the biggest threat to date to Trump’s bid for the GOP’s 2024 nomination. While Trump has lobbed plenty of schoolyard taunts and nicknames toward his onetime ally, the former president in recent days…

As Trump Claims Innocence, Cohen Says Indictment 'Imminent'

The Manhattan district attorney's office is expected to indict former President Donald Trump in a case centering on potential violations of state election laws.

EXCLUSIVE: Dozens of Mar-a-Lago staff, from servers to aides, are subpoenaed in classified documents probe

At least two dozen people -- from Mar-a-Lago resort staff to members of Donald Trump's inner circle at the Florida estate -- have been subpoenaed to testify to a federal grand jury that's investigating the former president's handling of classified documents, multiple sources familiar with the investigation told CNN.

Matt Gaetz reveals reason he nominated Trump for House speaker

Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) revealed the reason he nominated former President Donald Trump for House speaker during the prolonged vote in January, which lasted 15 ballots.

Judge orders more Trump lawyer testimony in Mar-a-Lago probe

U.S. federal prosecutors says Trump lawyer will answer more questions before grand jury

Disco Night at Mar-a-Lago (and Other Tales From Palm Beach’s Private Clubs)

Inside the exclusive dinner clubs in South Florida, where money talks and Donald Trump sometimes plays D.J.

Gretchen Whitmer says Trump maintains hold on Michigan Republicans

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D-MI) said Michigan Republicans continue to be influenced by former President Donald Trump and his allies.

Judge in Trump case in Fulton County reflects on case: "It's different"

For roughly eight months, Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney oversaw the special purpose grand jury.

House GOP demands info from NY prosecutor about Trump case

ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — House Republicans rallied to the defense of former President Donald Trump before his possible indictment , demanding that the Manhattan district attorney who is investigating him turn over documents and come for an interview.

Trump Warns DeSantis He Could Be Next to Face 'False Accusations'

A rumor alleging that DeSantis partied with underage girls while working as a high school teacher in Georgia resurfaced on Monday.

Trump huddles with senior advisers at Mar-a-Lago as possible indictment looms

The Manhattan D.A. has been investigating whether Trump falsified business records in the alleged Stormy Daniels payout.

Ron DeSantis rips Trump's character, chaotic style

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has finally taken the gloves off and launched a blistering attack on his former mentor President Donald Trump.

Ron DeSantis Throws Trump Into a Tizzy

The former president released a statement Wednesday in response to an interview between DeSantis and Piers Morgan that is set to air Thursday.

Donald Trump spins Mar-a-Lago tunes night he'd be arrested

A source said Trump "played ‘Maria’ from ‘West Side Story,’ the theme from ‘Phantom of the Opera’ and a chorus of ‘Hallelujah.'"

DeSantis steps out and sharpens attacks with Trump facing legal peril

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has stylized himself as a political brawler willing to take on all comers, from Disney and the corporate media to high school students wearing masks.

Court orders Donald Trump’s lawyer to provide documents in Mar-a-Lago case

A federal appeals court in a sealed order Wednesday directed a lawyer for Donald Trump to turn over to prosecutors documents in the investigation into the former president’s retention of classified records at his Florida estate.

Trump lawyer ordered to hand over notes in Mar-a-Lago documents inquiry

Major blow to ex-president as Evan Corcoran loses legal bid to avoid giving notes and audio transcripts to investigators

Ron DeSantis begins to highlight his differences from Trump

DeSantis noted in an interview that his own administration in Florida lacks "daily drama" and laughed off Trump's nickname for him, "Ron DeSanctimonious."

Trump ducks photographers as he leaves Palm Beach golf course

The usually camera-loving former President Donald Trump was seen cowering in the back of an SUV in an apparent attempt to dodge photographers as he finished a round of golf Thursday.

Connected With Donald Trump & US Military, Logan Sargeant Gives Williams Cutting Edge Outside of F1: “Makes Total Sense to Keep Him”

After impressive two initial races of the season, Logan Sargeant proves his worth with not just his skills behind the wheel of an F1 car.

An 8-foot-tall portrait of Trump was among the foreign gifts that went missing when he left office. A reporter found it in a Trump hotel, collecting dust, next to a pile of yoga mats.

After a reader tip, a New York Times reporter found the painting, gifted by El Salvador's president, in an obscure room at a Trump Hotel in Miami.

Trump rally falls during anniversary of Waco's dark past

In Waco, federal agents hold remembrances each year on the anniversary of the deadly raid, and Netflix released a new documentary about the siege that coincides with the 30th anniversary.

Pete Sessions and Texas GOP leaders skip Trump Waco kickoff rally

A Republican congressman who represents the Central Texas city where former President Donald Trump will rally supporters in his first major 2024 campaign rally on Saturday will skip out on the big hometown event, the Washington Examiner has learned.

Protests erupt in NYC - not for Trump but for 'The Joker'

Throngs of protesters gathered at the courthouse steps, chanting for freedom for their embattled hero.

Trump set to speak at Waco rally as Manhattan DA mulls criminal charges

Trump kicks off White House campaign in Texas

What It Means for Trump’s Campaign to Start in Waco

Holding his first rally near the site of an infamous federal raid could be seen as “a coded message to those on the extreme.”

DeSantis looks to revamp strategy amid signs of political strain

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is recalibrating his strategy and messaging amid signs that his presidential ambitions may be faltering before his campaign even gets off the ground.  DeSantis began the year with clear momentum in the nascent GOP presidential primary, topping former President Trump in head-to-head polling and drawing unparalleled interest from Republican voters…

NYC ready for potential Trump indictment, Mayor Adams insists; GOP keeps up criticism of DA Alvin Bragg

The comments were aired Sunday as the city remains on edge, with unfounded bomb threats called in against local authorities last week.

Trump won't hire anyone who works for DeSantis: report

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly drawing battle lines against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis -- by blackballing anyone who works for his potential Republican rival.

DeSantis’ Don counter: Letters to the Editor - March 27, 2023

The Issue: Piers Morgan’s interview with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Donald Trump and Ukraine. If former President Donald Trump is the nominee, I will...

"The crowd began to thin": Trump Waco rally crowd started filing out after just "30 minutes"

Thousands turned out for Trump's campaign rally but some did not stay very long.

Trump trails DeSantis in every metric except who would win GOP primary: Poll

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has higher marks than former President Donald Trump in nearly all questions of a new poll, except for who would win in a GOP primary contest.

What does Donald Trump's indictment mean for his business dealings?

Criminal charges filed against the former president could further tarnish the Trump Organization's reputation, experts say.

DeSantis Deepfake Imagines a 2024 Presidential Campaign Amid Trump Indictment

The Florida governor also didn't say “Hail Hydra!”

Donald Trump to deliver ‘remarks’ at his Florida club after arraignment

The former US president is facing multiple charges of falsifying business records, including at least one felony offence.

Donald Trump to give public address after his appearance in New York court over ‘hush money paid to porn star’

Donald Trump plans to speak in Mar-a-Lago in Florida tomorrow evening following his historic indictment on criminal charges in a further sign that he is planning to weaponise the legal case for his campaign.

Donald Trump heads to New York amid tight security ahead of his surrender

Former President Donald Trump flew from Florida on Monday towards New York and his historic booking and arraignment on hush money charges.

Trump indictment live updates: Trump to speak at Mar-a-Lago on day of expected arraignment

Donald Trump was indicted by a New York grand jury last week. Get the latest news and live updates on Trump’s indictment and expected arraignment this week.

Schiff blasts DeSantis’ ‘cowardly’ response to Trump’s indictment

Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) called out Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) “cowardly” response to former President Trump’s indictment last week in New York City. In a tweet after the indictment was announced on Thursday, DeSantis called the charges against Trump “un-American” and said his state would not assist in any extradition request of Trump, who…

Trump arrives at New York court ahead of arraignment

Donald Trump is the first former US president to face criminal charges.

Former President Trump giving remarks after arraignment

Former President Donald Trump is planning to give remarks from his Mar-a-Lago estate Tuesday night after returning from his court arraignment in New York.

Florida Rep. Byron Donalds endorses Trump for president in big snub of DeSantis

A rising star on the far right wing of the GOP, Donalds said Trump stands alone as the one Republican who can take back the country in 2024.

MAGA Battle Lines Drawn Amid Marjorie Taylor Greene, Laura Loomer Feud

Trump allies criticized Greene for warning the former president not to hire Loomer, a self described "Islamaphobe," for his 2024 presidential campaign.

The Week in Photos: Harris tells her story; Trump is indicted

What else you may have missed: Trump was charged with 34 felony counts; California’s projected caregiver shortage by 2030 tops 3 million; remote work becomes a blue-state privilege.

Democrats eager to take on Boebert again after near-upset

Democrats are gearing up to challenge Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) again after nearly unseating her in one of the biggest surprises of last year’s midterms. In a sign of her perceived vulnerability, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) this week highlighted Boebert’s district as one of 31 targets next year, even after former President Trump…

Trump attorney: Problem with Manhattan as venue for trial is it’s ‘pro-Joe Biden’

Former President Trump’s lawyer suggested on Sunday that his client’s team would be open to moving a trial to a venue outside of Manhattan as Trump has suggested due to the borough being a “stronghold of liberalism.” “The issue with venue is that Manhattan is like 87 percent pro-Joe Biden the last election,” Jim Trusty,…

"This Wins the Internet"

Logan Paul and his friends were amazed to see former US President Donald Trump holding a bottle of PRIME Hydration at the UFC 287.

GOP-led House panel to hold Manhattan hearing targeting DA Alvin Bragg’s crime policies, NYC Dems furious at ‘stunt’

A House panel led by a close ally of Donald Trump said Monday that it will hold a hearing next week in Manhattan tying District Attorney Alvin Bragg to local violent crime, infuriating Democrats and intensifying the GOP’s attacks on the prosecutor who charged the former president.

Trump returns to NYC this week for state fraud case: sources

Former President Donald Trump is due back in the Big Apple this week to be grilled for the second time by New York Attorney General Letitia James, who is probing the Trump Organization's business practices, law-enforcement sources told The Post on Monday.

Trump set to give second deposition in New York fraud lawsuit

Former US president was scheduled to meet lawyers for Attorney General Letitia James, who sued Mr Trump last year.

Look who’s back: Donald Trump’s big return to Fox News

For several months, Fox News treated Donald Trump like yesterday’s news. But now the former president has come roaring back at the popular network for conservative viewers, most notably since his indictment in New York on hush-money charges.

The unlikely lovefest between Trump and Newsom: ‘He’s so nice to me’

Despite wildly different political views and incentives ahead of the 2024 campaign, former President Donald Trump and Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) rarely attack each other.

Tim Scott avoids question about Donald Trump as 2024 GOP nominee

Tim Scott, the junior senator from South Carolina, very rarely criticizes the former president in public.

Trump spends 8 hours at New York AG's office for deposition in business fraud lawsuit

Donald Trump spent about eight hours at New York Attorney General Letitia James' office for a deposition in her $250 million lawsuit alleging fraud in the former president's real estate business practices.

Trump spends day in New York under questioning in state civil fraud case

Read more about Trump spends day in New York under questioning in state civil fraud case on Devdiscourse

DeSantis Allies Pressure Florida Lawmakers Against Endorsing Trump

After four members of Congress backed Donald J. Trump, Republicans close to the Florida governor are trying to keep others from wading into the brewing fight for the G.O.P. presidential nomination.

Former Trump intel official testifies in Mar-a-Lago classified documents probe

Former acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell testified Thursday before a grand jury investigating Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.

GOP donor retreat collides with Tennessee expulsions fallout

Some Tennessee Republicans are worried the expulsion of two Black Democrats from the Legislature will overshadow a GOP donor retreat with Trump and Pence.

Top Trump attorney has recused himself from handling Mar-a-Lago case

Attorney Evan Corcoran recused himself from representing former President Donald Trump in the special counsel investigation related to the Mar-a-Lago documents given that he testified for investigators, two sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Bemoans Trump and DeSantis 'Influencers' Fighting

The GOP lawmaker said on Friday that the fighting "makes everyone look bad and helps no one."

Campaign Visits To New Hampshire Are Way Down From Years Past. Thanks, Trump.

The former president’s TV-based win in 2016 combined with his continued dominance of the GOP have dried up traditional retail campaigning

Trump, facing probes, seeks to assert dominance over GOP at donor retreat

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Ron DeSantis threatens to retaliate against Disney after Trump trolled him for ‘Mickey Mouse’ deal

Days after Trump mocked him, DeSantis vowed the state would reassert control over an Orlando-area municipal district that Disney has sought to maintain its grip on.

GOP confronts raucous field hearing on NYC crime

Lawmakers of both parties may have gotten more than they bargained for during a field hearing in New York City on Monday organized in the shadow of former President Trump’s indictment in the city. Ostensibly about high crime rates in New York under the leadership of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg (D), who is prosecuting…

NYC crime victims rail against Manhattan DA Bragg in chaotic House GOP hearing ripped as ‘sham’ by Dems

The hearing, convened by the House Judiciary Committee’s GOP members at the Javits Federal Building in Manhattan, turned tumultuous off the bat as a group of anti-Trump activists tried to storm into the room right as testimony was about to get underway.

Trump Holding April Campaign Event in Manchester, NH

Donald Trump last appeared in New Hampshire in January, when he was the keynote speaker at a New Hampshire Republican State Committee fundraiser.

Trump’s Mar-a-Lago-bordering mansion lists for $195K a month

Former president Donald Trump’s Palm Beach, Florida estate is once again looking a new resident, after years of trying and failing to snag one.

Ron DeSantis Takes Flak From Trump, Other Republicans Over Battle With Disney

Florida governor has fought with company for months over its political stances and efforts to maintain control over land

DeSantis escalates feud with Disney: Here's everything we know

The Florida governor's ongoing war with the Walt Disney Co. is once again in the spotlight after former President Donald Trump criticized his would-be opponent in the 2024 Republican presidential primary for what he called an “unnecessary political stunt.”

He's rattled Donald Trump. Could Ron DeSantis’s ‘war on woke’ take him to the White House?

With a presidential election looming, Florida governor Ron DeSantis’s "war on woke" is already redrawing the battle lines.

Donald Trump expected to visit Ireland in May

It is understood that Donald Trump will travel to his luxury golf resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare

Trump throws new insults at the state of Florida in fresh attack on DeSantis

Former President Trump launched a series of new attacks Friday at the state of Florida in a new email campaign taking aim at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). “The real DeSantis record is one of misery and despair,” Trump campaign spokesperson Steven Cheung said in a statement. “He has left a wake of destruction all…

Donald Trump to visit his Doonbeg resort for two-night stay, hotel confirms

Former US president Donald Trump will be visiting his luxury hotel and golf resort at Doonbeg in Co Clare early next month, Independent.ie can confirm this evening.

Donald Trump to get as warm an Irish welcome as Joe Biden when he arrives in Co Clare, locals say

Gardaí are tight lipped about plans for former US President Donald Trump to visit Ireland next month – but locals near his Co Clare resort expect he will receive a warm welcome.

Donald Trump expected to visit Ireland - just weeks after US President Joe Biden visit

FORMER US President Donald Trump is expected to visit Ireland in the coming weeks.It's understood that the 76-year-old is hoping to travel to Ireland

Donald Trump expected to visit Doonbeg next month

Former US president is due to visit golf resort in Co Clare on May 3rd and 4th

DeSantis gets warm reception at Heritage summit after difficult DC week

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) got a warm reception at the Heritage Foundation’s 50th-anniversary summit just outside Washington, D.C., on Friday, softening a difficult weak that featured a wave of Florida lawmakers endorsing former President Trump for 2024. Facing a friendly conservative audience of around 1,070 that greeted him with a standing ovation, DeSantis, who…

Donald Trump to visit Ireland just weeks after US President Joe Biden's trip

Exclusive: The Mirror can reveal that the 76-year-old is to spend time at his Trump International Hotel resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare early next month.

DeSantis Greets a Friendly Crowd After a Strong Week for Trump

Speaking at the conservative Heritage Foundation, the Florida governor doubled down on his 2024 pitch, ignoring headlines about worried donors and Republican consolidation behind Donald Trump.

Trump targets DeSantis with twist on Kim Jong Un nickname: ‘Rocket Man that’s crashing’

Former President Trump took aim at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) in an interview by calling him a new nickname similar to the one he gave to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in 2017. “I should call him Rocket Man, but now he’s Rocket Man that’s crashing,” he said of DeSantis on the “Full…

Trump makes surprise visit to supporters in Florida pizzeria

Former President Donald Trump held an impromptu pizza party with his supporters Friday after a campaign speech.

DeSantis PAC offers to pay for Trump to move out of Florida

The release of the statement comes as the Trump's feud with DeSantis continues to grow ahead of the Florida governor's possible 2024 run.

Trump offers energized crowd half-eaten slice of pizza after speech in Florida

Trump made the stop at Downtown House of Pizza after giving a lengthy speech at the Lee County Lincoln-Reagan earlier that night, surprising the restaurant workers and attracting a large crowd.

Pro-DeSantis PAC will help Trump move from Florida to California

A super PAC formed to boost Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis's presidential bid says it will chip in to help former President Donald Trump move to California.

Donald Trump set to visit Ireland next month

The former US President will touch down just weeks after Joe Biden's visit.

Donald Trump: Former US president set to visit Ireland next month

The controversial 45th President of the United States is to spend time at his Trump International Hotel resort in Doonbeg, Co Clare early next month

Donald Trump to visit Clare days after he said 'I'm not going to Ireland'

Former US president Donald Trump is to visit Ireland next month.

Israeli PM Netanyahu open to meeting Florida Gov. DeSantis during trade mission

Israeli Prime Minister and staunch Trump ally Benjamin Netanyahu said he is open to meeting with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis during DeSantis' global trade mission in Israel.

Is this the real reason Donald Trump is making visit to Clare?

Locals in West Clare reckon former US president Donald Trump is 'balancing Biden' with his upcoming visit to Doonbeg, which was officially confirmed yesterday.

Donald Trump to visit Scotland next week before heading to Ireland

He is expected to stay at his golf resort in South Ayrshire, and travel to Ireland too.

DeSantis’s Florida Is a Dump, Says President Trump

He steals Biden’s lines to trash the Governor and a successful GOP state.

Trump Wins Big Tax Case Over His Chicago Skyscraper

For more than a decade, former President Trump and other owners of the Trump International Hotel & Tower in Chicago have sought to recoup a hefty property tax refund on the...

Donald Trump back in New Hampshire, first poll campaign since Biden’s re-election bid

Trump’s appearance in New Hampshire comes two days after Biden kicked off his own long-expected re-election bid, presenting himself as he did in 2020 as a buttress against Trump and his Make America Great Again political candidacy

Florida GOP Paves the Way to Help Ron DeSantis Challenge Trump

House Republicans approved a bill amending the state's Resign to Run law, permitting the governor to maintain his post while launching a presidential bid.

Ron DeSantis has 2024 war chest twice the size of Trump's

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is sitting on a pile of cash ahead of his presumptive 2024 presidential run, giving him a leg up in his potential challenge to...

DeSantis cleared of ethics complaint filed by Trump-aligned PAC

The Make America Great Again Inc. PAC filed the complaint in March alleging DeSantis is guilty of “illegal conduct” by using his Friends of Ron DeSantis PAC to fundraise in the early months of 2023 despite not launching an official White House bid.

Trump ups competition with DeSantis in planning trip to Iowa

Read more about Trump ups competition with DeSantis in planning trip to Iowa on Devdiscourse

Ron DeSantis' Presidential Ambitions Endure Another Bumpy Week

Recent polls show President Joe Biden defeating the Florida governor more easily than former President Donald Trump.

'It’s great to be home': Donald Trump lands in Scotland for golf course visit

The former US president will visit his golf course near Aberdeen on Monday, before heading to his course in Doonbeg, Co Clare.

Trump names second golf course after his mother on Scotland visit

He earlier told reporters it’s “great to be home”.

It’s great to be home, says Trump as he arrives in Scotland

The former US president, along with his son Eric, will visit his golf course near Aberdeen.

Donald Trump to visit Ireland and Scotland this week

The former US president will also visit Ireland in the coming days.

Doonbeg prepares red carpet for Trump, controversial figure and friend to west Clare

Scandal-ridden politician employs 300 people in the area, and is a now-familiar figure after multiple visits

Donald Trump plays golf at his Turnberry course during Scottish visit

The former US president arrived in Ayrshire on Tuesday.

‘He brings a show’: Doonbeg prepares for Trump visit

The 45th US president owns a golf resort outside the town of Doonbeg, Co Clare.

Donald Trump arrives in Turnberry on second day of Scotland visit

The former US president travelled to Ayrshire from Aberdeen.

Donald Trump to appear in New Hampshire town hall, CNN says

Event is scheduled for May 10 at St. Anselm’s College in New Hampshire and will be televised at 9 p.m. Eastern

Donald Trump to Appear at CNN Town Hall in New Hampshire Next Week

Former US President Donald Trump is set to participate in a presidential town hall in New Hampshire, where he will answer questions from Republicans and undeclared voters. The event will be available for pay TV subscribers to stream live via CNN.com and CNN mobile apps, and on demand starting May 11.

Trump to sit down with CNN in implicit dig at Fox

The president has ridiculed the cable news network relentlessly. He will do a town hall event with it next week.

Donald Trump says Ireland has done a good job 'luring' US companies

Mr Trump was greeted by a line of staff at the hotel and a display of Irish music and dance.

Former US president Donald Trump arrives in Ireland

Mr Trump first visited Scotland before flying to Ireland.

Donald Trump invited to attend High Court case over fencing at Doonbeg resort

The action taken by Friends of the Irish Environment relates to fencing erected at Mr Trump's golf resort in West Clare

Ireland has done a good job luring US companies - Trump

Former US president Donald Trump has said Ireland has done a good job "luring" American companies to the country.

Donald Trump due to visit his golf resort in Doonbeg

Former US president has been playing golf at Turnberry on a trip to Scotland.

Donald Trump defends golf trip amid rape trial: 'We’re doing very well in New York'

The former president arrived at Shannon Airport on Wednesday, ahead of playing a round of golf at his course just outside the town of Doonberg.

Donald Trump spending second day in Doonbeg

Former US president Donald Trump has praised Ireland's ability to attract US companies to this country, who had been successful here.

Donald Trump’s return to Doonbeg a quieter affair than his presidential visit

Outside the hotel, a handful of fans appeared in Trump and MAGA garb to welcome his arrival.

Eric Trump claims Doonbeg could host LIV golf event

LIV golf is funded by the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, and has been accused of using as sportswashing to improve its reputation amid criticisms for its human rights abuses.

Trump seeks to move New York hush money case to federal court

Lawyers for Donald Trump on Thursday asked the federal court in Manhattan to take over a state criminal case charging him with falsifying business records over a hush money payment to a porn star before the 2016 election.

Trump says Ireland's housing crisis is 'good thing in one way'

Former US president Donald Trump has said Ireland's housing crisis is a 'good thing in one way' because 'people want to live in Ireland'

DeSantis to Visit Wisconsin, a 2024 Battleground, as He Circles Trump

The Florida governor, who has slipped in polls as his expected entrance to the presidential race nears, is moving beyond early nominating states like Iowa and New Hampshire.

James Nesbitt to join Robbie Fowler and other sporting greats on golf Legends Tour

James Nesbitt is preparing to show off his golf skills against fellow famous faces at this summer’s Legends Tour Wapp Celebrity Series at Donald Trump’s Aberdeen course.

Trump plays the inside game to stave off '16-like convention chaos

The former president has been wooing delegates at his club and over the phone.

New Hampshire governor ‘embarrassed’ by crowd’s behavior at Trump town hall

Chris Sununu said the audience’s conduct ‘doesn’t shine a positive light’ on the state, which will hold the first Republican primary

Trump bashes DeSantis, claims he’s needs a ‘personality transplant’

Former President Trump bashed Gov. Ron DeSantis in a new ad on Friday, claiming the Florida Republican needs a “personality transplant.” “The problem with Rondesanctimonious is that he needs a personality transplant, and those are not yet available. Almost all congressmen and women that served with him and knew him well supported me, some of…

Student Hub: Majority of Irish bathing waters ‘excellent’ but EPA labels three beaches poor

Student Hub weekly email digest: Ireland’s beaches; the Burkes of Castlebar; E Jean Carroll v Donald Trump; Paul Cézanne’s work unveiled in Dublin; Deli 613; Temple Bar crime and more...

Federal judge blocks Biden move to release migrants on ‘parole’ just ahead of Title 42 end

A federal judge in Florida blocked the Biden administration’s plan to release some migrants into the U.S. on “parole,” shortly before Title 42 expired at midnight Thursday. U.S. District Judge T. Kent Wetherell, a nominee of former President Trump, granted Florida’s request for a temporary restraining order on the parole policy, finding that the policy is not…

Democrats have a huge opportunity to win back rural voters

For the first time in decades, President Biden and the Democratic Party making gains in areas that have some of Donald Trump’s most reliable voters.

How Democrats can win back rural voters

For the first time in decades, Democrats are making gains in areas that have some of Trump’s most reliable voters.

DeSantis secures endorsements on visit to Iowa in preparation for likely 2024 bid

Florida governor lands in crucial early-voting state in Republican nomination process after weeks of lagging behind Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSanti vies with ex-US President Donald Trump to sway Iowa conservatives

DeSantis, expected to announce his 2024 presidential campaign any day, briefly flipped burgers and pork chops at a picnic fundraiser in Sioux Center that drew hundred conservatives to the northwest corner of the state.

DeSantis tests his retail politics in Iowa as bad weather keeps Trump out of Hawkeye State

The expected convergence of former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on the Iowa campaign trail Saturday did not materialize as bad weather, including tornado warnings, forced Trump to cancel a planned rally in Des Moines.

‘A great position’: Why Pies are primed to go deep into finals... and image that symbolises key ‘luxury’

Scary 23-year truth about Pies’ flag hopes... and image that symbolises ‘magnificent’ trump card

5 things that went well for DeSantis in Iowa on Saturday

The Florida governor and presidential contender showed dexterity, rerouting for a last-minute meet-and-greet not far from the site of Donald Trump’s canceled rally.

Iowa Looms Large for Ron DeSantis as He Looks to Slow Trump’s Momentum

The Florida governor is hoping to make a stand in the first state on the 2024 GOP nomination calendar

Biden Administration May Halt Plans to Move Space Command to Alabama Over State's Abortion Law, Officials Say

The White House directed the Air Force last December to conduct a review of the process that led to the Trump administration’s decision to move Space...

DeSantis accuses Trump of dodging questions on abortion ban

A day after Trump questioned whether Florida’s six-week ban is 'too harsh,' DeSantis challenged his fellow #FloridaMan to simply say whether he would have signed the bill or not.

DeSantis backs Craft in Kentucky governor’s race

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is backing former U.N. ambassador Kelly Craft in the Kentucky GOP gubernatorial primary as voters head to the polls on Tuesday to choose the Republican nominee to take on Gov. Andy Beshear (D). The Florida governor’s endorsement sets up a proxy war against former President Trump, who has backed another…

Don’t write off DeSantis

Donald Trump is the political equivalent of George Foreman — a giant bruising brawler who destroys opponents with brute force.

Zip codes donating the most money to Donald Trump in Missouri

The Trump campaign announced an influx of donations after his grand jury indictment, signaling continued support from his base.

After testifying in front of grand jury in Mar-a-Lago case, key Trump lawyer quits

The high-profile attorney told CNN that it was an "incredible honor to serve and work" through Trump's legal i

Trump loses key player of Mar-a-Lago legal team

Former President Trump is losing a key member of his legal team on the Mar-a-Lago case, with attorney Timothy Parlatore departing as Special Counsel Jack Smith nears the finish line of his investigation. Parlatore, who has been working the case with three other attorneys, said he spoke with Trump on Tuesday to inform him of…

Rosie O'Donnell lost out on $11M by selling home near Trump

If O'Donnell had held on to this West Palm Beach residence near Mar-a-Lago a bit longer, she would have made a pretty penny instead of barely breaking even.

Ron DeSantis claims only ‘Biden and me’ have a winning chance in 2024 US presidential race, report says - live

Republican Florida governor reportedly dismissed Donald Trump’s chances as he gears up to announce his candidacy on Wednesday

Donald Trump is worth billions - here's how the former president has spent his cash

The 45th president is worth $2.5 billion, according to Forbes, and is the only billionaire to enter the White House. Take a look at his property empire.

Why Ron DeSantis should hope he's the second coming of John McCain

The Florida governor once ran even with or even ahead of Trump in some early state polls. Now he's far behind.

‘Trump’s not a good sport’: Chris Cillizza on presidents at play

George HW Bush was the most sportsmanlike modern president but Gerald Ford was the best athlete, author says

US: Meet Tim Scott, the only black Republican set to join presidential race

Tim Scott's campaign seems quite different from other Republican candidates including former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis who portray the US as a country that needs rescuing from a corrupt and leftist elite

Florida Governor DeSantis enters US presidential race

Florida Governor RonDeSantis is seeking the Republican presidential nomination in the United States, placing him on a collision course with former president Donald Trump.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis: Donald Trump Without the Chaos?

Ron DeSantis, the Florida governor, embraces an 'anti-woke' agenda, expanding gun rights, defunding diversity programs, and banning books.

Trump makes video appearance in New York criminal case, trial date tentatively set for late March

Trump had pleaded not guilty last month to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records at his family company, the Trump Organization.

Trump's summer of legal troubles heats up

As more Republicans step forward to challenge the clear frontrunner, Donald Trump, a slew of legal developments continue to complicate his bid for reelection in 2024.

Ron DeSantis to launch presidential campaign on Twitter with Elon Musk

Rightwing Florida governor has maintained a consistent distant second place to Donald Trump

Florida Governor DeSantis to enter 2024 race in Twitter event with Musk

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, whose impassioned battles over pandemic lockdowns and divisive cultural issues have endeared him to conservatives, will announce on Wednesday he is seeking the Republican presidential nomination, placing him on a collision course with former President Donald Trump.

FACTBOX-Who is Ron DeSantis, 2024 presidential candidate?

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who announced on Wednesday he is seeking the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, is likely to be former President Donald Trump’s top rival due to his budding national profile and fundraising acumen.

Ron DeSantis Joins 2024 Presidential Race, Teeing Up Face-Off With Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has officially entered the 2024 presidential race. WSJ's Alex Leary breaks down the challenges the Republican candidate may face on the national stage, including from former ally Donald Trump. Photo illustration: Jacob Nelson

Ron DeSantis jumps into 2024 White House race as Trump's biggest threat

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Wednesday he would seek the 2024 Republican nomination for president, setting up a showdown with his one-time ally, former President Donald Trump, that will shake up the race for the White House.

Trump rival DeSantis files to run for president

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday filed papers to launch his 2024 presidential campaign, teeing up 18 months of acrimony as he and Donald Trump lock horns in what is expected to be an attritional contest for the Republican nomination.

Evening Update: Michael Sabia leaving Finance Department, expected to be named chief of Hydro-Québec

Also: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis launches 2024 presidential campaign to challenge Trump

Ron DeSantis Announces 2024 Presidential Campaign: Live Updates

The Florida governor, Donald Trump’s strongest challenger since 2016, entered the race on Wednesday and was set for a livestream conversation with Twitter’s owner, Elon Musk, at 6 p.m. Eastern.

Republican Trump rival Ron DeSantis announces run for White House

The 44-year-old Republican revealed his decision in a Federal Election Commission filing before an online conversation with Twitter CEO Elon Musk

EF Hutton, bank behind Trump's SPAC deal, rules over IPO drought

EF Hutton, the small investment bank that arranged a deal for the stock market listing of Donald Trump's social media venture, is dominating initial public offering (IPO) league tables as companies hold back on big deals handled by major Wall Street banks.

Where Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis Disagree

Trump's camp has dismissed Florida's governor as a cheap imitator of his policies. But both men differ on a number of fronts that could prove key in '24.

Trump holds steady lead in Iowa despite recent DeSantis visit: Poll

Former President Donald Trump holds a steady lead over other 2024 GOP presidential candidates in Iowa.

Trump says ‘even Cuomo’ did better than DeSantis on COVID-19

Former President Trump says “even” former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) handled the coronavirus pandemic better than Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), his latest attack coming the day after DeSantis officially joined the 2024 GOP presidential primary.  Trump said in a video from his campaign Thursday that Florida had among the highest number of…

North Dakota's Republican governor set to launch US presidential bid

North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum is planning to enter the 2024 presidential race, joining a growing field of candidates hoping to topple Donald Trump and secure the Republican nomination, according to a person familiar with his plans.

State Department security failure: Former Trump official's car stolen and used in DC homicide

EXCLUSIVE — On Dec. 11, 2022, while receiving full-time protection from the State Department's Diplomatic Security Service in regard to threats from Iran, Brian Hook, a former Trump administration official had two personal vehicles stolen from the driveway of his northern Virginia home.

Texas House votes to impeach Attorney General Paxton

The Texas House on Saturday voted to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, a conservative firebrand and ally of former President Donald Trump who has been accused by his fellow Republicans of abuse of office. The 149-member House voted 121-23 to impeach Paxton after several hours of debate during which the chamber heard speeches from both proponents and opponents of impeachment.

Trump criticizes Texas Gov. Abbott for silence on impeachment of AG Ken Paxton

Former President Trump chided Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) for his silence on the impeachment of the state’s embattled Attorney General Ken Paxton.  “MISSING IN ACTION!,” Trump wrote Saturday in a Truth Social post. “Where is the Governor of Texas on his Attorney General’s Impeachment?” Abbott has been a prominent GOP figure and a staunch…

Varner birdies last hole to win LIV Golf at Trump National

STERLING, Va. (AP) — Harold Varner III won his first LIV Golf event Sunday when he two-putted from about 35 feet for birdie on the par-5 18th hole at ...

Donald Trump's Attack on 'Woke' Disney Has One Major Problem

Trump blamed DeSantis for Disney becoming "woke and disgusting" in a Truth Social post.

DeSantis builds fundraising momentum as he takes campaign on the road

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) may have had a glitch-filled presidential launch this week, but his prodigious fundraising numbers illustrate that the governor's campaign has plenty of Republican support as he remains former President Donald Trump's chief rival for the 2024 GOP nomination.

What 2024 GOP candidates have said on tax policy

Tax policy has become a topic of discussion in the 2024 Republican presidential primary after a super PAC attached to former President Donald Trump attacked Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for previously voting for a replacement to most taxes with an increased sales tax.

Trump Slams Disney For Going ‘Woke’ As He Blames DeSantis For Failing To Stop It

Trump attacked Disney in remarks that appear to align with DeSantis, before blaming the Florida governor for allowing the company to go “woke.”

DeSantis hits back at Trump in campaign blitz in US

The Florida governor’s first stop was a rural town near Sioux City, in the heart of the most Republican-heavy part of Iowa

DeSantis says he'll 'counterpunch' against Trump attacks after kicking off 2024 campaign in Iowa

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he plans to “counterpunch” against former President Donald Trump’s attacks after kicking off his 2024 campaign in Iowa on Tuesday.

Trump heads to Iowa to counter right-wing push by Ron DeSantis

Touting his support for farm-friendly policies, Trump planned to go toe-to-toe with the Florida governor as he barnstorms the Hawkeye State.

Trump campaign promise: 2026 celebration of 'Great American State Fair' in Iowa

Former President Donald Trump announced his intention to organize an extravagant event to mark the 250th anniversary of America's founding, the "Great American State Fair."

DeSantis: Trump’s ‘whole family moved to Florida under my governorship’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) countered a jab Tuesday from former President Trump about his COVID-19 response, saying that the former president’s “whole family” moved to Florida under his governorship.  “This is new,” DeSantis told NewsNation’s Kellie Meyer at a press conference when asked about Trump’s latest comments. “Six months ago, he would have never…

Want to live down the street from Tom Brady?

In addition to Tom Brady, the neighbors include Carl Icahn, Julio Iglesias, Adriana Lima, Jared Kushner, and Ivanka Trump.

Donald Trump's attack on Kayleigh McEnany costs him a backer in New Hampshire

State Rep. James Spillane of New Hampshire said he has switched from Trump to Ron DeSantis.

Fox News to host Trump town hall in key test for beleaguered network

Network, facing second defamation lawsuit after paying $787m to settle with Dominion, to air Iowa event hosted by Sean Hannity

Trump campaign rips Ron DeSantis for not deciding 'how to pronounce his name'

As much as Donald Trump's critics mock him for harping on trivial, unimportant things, the president's adolescent-like name-calling can be effective with his MAGA base. Trump's names for political opponents are designed to diminish them — for example, "Sleepy Joe" for President Joe Biden, "Crooked H...

Trump might be the favorite for GOP nominee, but DeSantis is on the attack

Ron DeSantis is not only positioning himself as the no-drama candidate, but he’s also asserting that it is his very lack of drama that delivers results.

Why DeSantis supporters support him over Trump as the Republican’s presidential candidate

Gushing fans of Ron DeSantis said why they were backing the Florida governor during a rally in Greenville, South Carolina on Friday.

Trump is beating Republican rivals in their home states

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis are dominating 2024 Republican polling amid the seeming nationalization of the primary process. That worrisome for candidates like Nikki Haley. Another problem: State polling, including in the early voting and declared candidates’ home states, largely show a significant advantage for Trump.

DeSantis hits Trump from the right ahead of general election

In his first week on the campaign trail as a presidential candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis repeatedly hit his chief rival, Donald Trump, from the right.

Can Christie Succeed as ‘Trump Slayer’? New Jersey Has Thoughts.

The former governor, with his ready wit and considerable baggage, intends to jump into the Republican presidential primary on Tuesday.

Exclusive: Mar-a-Lago pool flood raises suspicions among prosecutors in Trump classified documents case

An employee at Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence drained the resort’s swimming pool last October and ended up flooding a room where computer servers containing surveillance video logs were kept, sources familiar with the matter told CNN.

Trump rants after lawyers meet special counsel Jack Smith over documents case

Trump himself suggested that an indictment could be coming soon.

Trump classified documents case could be nearing an indictment: What to know

The investigation is probing whether Trump illegally kept classified documents at his Florida home, Mar-a-Lago, from his time in the White House.

Trump’s lawyers told he is target in Mar-a-Lago documents investigation

Move dramatically raises stakes for former president as investigation appears to near its conclusion

Donald Trump facing 100 years in prison if convicted over classified documents indictment he slams as ‘boxes hoax’

DONALD Trump could face up to 100 years in prison if convicted of mishandling classified documents at his plush Mar-a-Lago resort.The tycoon, who is t

Donald Trump charged with illegal retention of classified documents

The twice-impeached former president is being prosecuted for retaining national security documents at his Mar-a-Lago resort

Trump indicted in federal classified documents probe

Special counsel Jack Smith has spent months investigating Trump's retention of sensitive national security information at his Mar-a-Lago estate.

Without naming Trump, his Republican rival DeSantis condemns his indictment

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis criticized the indictment of rival Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump on Friday, saying there had been what he called double standards in issuing charges.

Notes by M. Evan Corcoran, a Trump Lawyer, Gave Prosecutors a Road Map

M. Evan Corcoran, who was hired to represent the former president after the Justice Department issued a subpoena for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago, could be a key witness in the trial.

Trump allies cite Clinton email probe to attack classified records case

Donald Trump is accused of taking hundreds of classified documents with him to his Florida estate, Mar-a-Lago, after he left the White House after his term ended in January 2021.

Trump arrives in Florida to face charges with crowds of 50,000 expected

Accused of unlawfully keeping U.S. national-security documents and lying to officials who tried to recover them, Trump has proclaimed his innocence and vowed to continue his campaign to regain the presidency in a November 2024 election.

Big Question in Miami: Will Tuesday Be Violent?

Donald Trump is due to appear in federal court in Miami at 3pm ET Tuesday over his unprecedented federal indictment . The former president himself called for protests over the...

Media outnumber protesters at Miami court before Trump's appearance

Some have spent several days camped out in the muggy heat

Trump arrives in Florida to face charges, maintains lead in poll

He is accused of unlawfully keeping US national security documents and lying to officials who tried to recover them. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Trump's Secret Docs Case: What Happened at Miami Courthouse and What's Next?

Learn about the federal court appearance of Donald Trump and the charges related to mishandling classified documents.

Trump supporters cheer wildly as he arrives at courthouse

Supporters of former President Donald Trump honked their horns and screamed wildly as the former president arrived at the courthouse in downtown Miami to make his first appearance on criminal charges that he improperly held on to classified documents.

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez teases presidential bid amid Trump legal drama in his city

MIAMI — As former President Donald Trump, his team of lawyers, and members of his 2024 Republican primary campaign descended on Miami this week to mount a legal and political defense against federal criminal charges, the city's mayor was stoking anticipation regarding his own bid for the White House.

Miami Mayor Suarez announces 2024 Republican presidential bid

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez announced on Thursday he is running for president, joining a host of Republican candidates vying for the 2024 nomination days after front-runner Donald Trump faced federal charges in his city.

Donald Trump scores rare legal win as DA drops golf course tax probe

A prosecutor has closed a multiyear investigation into whether former President Donald Trump, or his company, misled authorities to reduce taxes on properties they own in the New York City suburbs.

Trump tells diners ‘food for everyone!’ then leaves without paying

The former president shouted 'Food for everyone!' in a busy South Florida restaurant. But local media said he left without picking up the tab.

Inside the $100 million door-knocking effort to boost Ron DeSantis

Allies of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis see their large-scale door-knocking program as the centerpiece of an effort to overtake former President Donald Trump.

Newsom just another attention-seeking political blowhard

Like Trump, the California governor scarcely lets a day pass without uttering something to draw attention he craves

Chris Christie battles Trump with big donors on his side

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie is picking up support from several wealthy donors as he takes on Donald Trump and a crowded GOP field.

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Stories about how Trump is changing what it means to be "conservative," Ron DeSantis' shady campaign finance activities, bike tickets, and more.

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Bills' Jordan Poyer

Jordan Poyer says he had to cancel the celebrity golf tournament he was planning to host at one of Donald Trump's golf courses because of political blowback.

Ron DeSantis receives major endorsement from Florida's largest police union

Florida’s largest police union announced its endorsement of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) for the 2024 presidency as he vies against former President Donald Trump.

Florida police union endorses DeSantis after backing Trump in 2020

The Florida Police Benevolent Association announced Monday that it has endorsed Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis for president after previously backing former President Donald Trump in 2020.

Donald Trump and Ron DeSantis look to woo New Hampshire voters

The rivals for the Republican presidential nomination are holding events in the US state.

DeSantis details hardline border plan, looking to compete with Trump

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday provided his most detailed plan yet for securing the U.S. southern border with Mexico as he tries to make up ground against Donald Trump in the race for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

The Lordstowns of Industrial Policy

The Ohio electric-truck maker Trump touted files for bankruptcy.

Trump Documents Case

The inquiry into Donald Trump’s handling of classified material revolved largely around his Florida club and residence, but investigators were also quietly focused on his New Jersey property.

Fox News Confronts DeSantis on Low Poll Numbers

The Florida governor and GOP presidential candidate is still trailing in the double digits behind former President Donald Trump ahead of the 2024 primary.

Trump, DeSantis allies drive a 2024 election spending spree

Two groups allied with former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis have pumped more than $30 million into the 2024 Republican presidential race, more than five times the spending by all outside groups at the same point in the 2020 campaign, according to a Reuters analysis, in a sign of the intense competition between the two frontrunners.

Trump Wins Election In Rural Oregon-With Two Votes

It’s unlikely that Trump can actually take the job, given he doesn’t live or own property in the district.

Five Key Takeaways From Trump's South Carolina Rally

Saturday's remarks showed that the former president was still intently focused on a series of criminal charges against him.

Trump takes over small city in South Carolina show of force

His appearance was a shot across the bow in a critical primary state with two home-grown contenders.

Sen. Lindsey Graham booed during appearance at Trump’s campaign event in Pickens

Senator Lindsey Graham spoke at former president Donald Trump’s campaign event on Saturday and received boos from many in the crowd.

Sen. Lindsey Graham Is Mercilessly Booed At South Carolina Trump Rally

The former president then came to his defense — sort of.

Trump and DeSantis court Moms for Liberty in a sign of the group's rising influence over the GOP

The two leading contenders for the Republican presidential nomination courted conservative women at the Moms for Liberty conference in Philadelphia on Friday, elevating a group that has gained substantial influence within the GOP with its fierce opposition to instruction related to race and gender identity in the nation’s classrooms.

Trump returns to campaign rallies, draws thousands to small South Carolina city ahead of July 4

PICKENS, S.C. (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Saturday marked a return to the large-scale rallies of his previous presidential campaigns, spea...

Who Are ‘Moms For Liberty’? New Group Hosts Trump And DeSantis While Battling ‘Extremist’ Label

The nonprofit organization has more than 120,000 members across 45 states since being founded in 2021.

Christie: Trump will attend the GOP debates due to his ego

Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) made his feelings known on Sunday regarding his view about whether former President Donald Trump would attend the GOP primary debates.

Trump Crowd Boos Graham for Six Minutes

Amost 75% of those voting in South Carolina's Pickens County backed then-President Donald Trump in the 2020 election, and it showed Saturday. As many as 50,000 supporters...

Trump’s South Carolina rally attracted crowd of 50,000 to 55,000

Former President Donald Trump marked a return to the large-scale rallies of his previous presidential campaigns, speaking to a massive crowd gathered in the streets of a small South Carolina city on a blazing summer weekend.

Lindsey Graham booed at Donald Trump's South Carolina rally: 'Want to find something in common?'

The crowd booed Sen. Lindsey Graham and drowned out his remarks during Saturday's Donald Trump rally in Pickens, South Carolina.

DeSantis’s stalling campaign: how to lose friends and alienate people

Florida governor launched his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential pick as Trump’s main challenger but finds himself sinking in the polls

Donald Trump Handed Big Win After Elon Musk Misstep

Some social media users have declared that they're moving to Truth Social in the wake of Twitter's new viewing restrictions.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Slams 'Problem Republicans' Over Trump Impeachments

"We have a few problem Republicans," Greene said before singling out one representative.

Trump stays home as Republican presidential candidates march in July 4 parades in key states

Republican presidential candidates fanned out across early voting states to march in Fourth of July parades on Tuesday, while Trump stayed put at his Bedminster resort with little reason to stump for himself given his mammoth lead over the field.

Stumping on July 4, Trump’s Rivals Pitch Themselves to Early-State Voters

Donald J. Trump loomed large over the campaign trail, even though he was among the few G.O.P. contenders who stayed away from it.

Illinois Republican Darren Bailey challenges Rep. Mike Bost

The high-profile GOP primary contest pits two Trump-supporting conservatives against each other.

DeSantis rakes in $20m after wobbly start to 2024 White House run

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis raised $20 million in the second quarter of the year, his campaign said on Thursday, a sign that the Florida governor's challenge to former President Donald Trump remains viable despite recent struggles.

DeSantis rivals Trump with $20 million haul in first six weeks

The DeSantis presidential campaign in a press release explicitly compared its haul to totals raised by former President Donald Trump's campaign.

Trump attacks DeSantis in Iowa over ethanol stance

But the former president's own mixed record on biofuels could come under scrutiny.

Why the Stop Trump effort all comes down to South Carolina

There is likely to be a major gap in the primary calendar before the state hosts its vote. The usual knife-fighting there could get even bloodier.

Trump and DeSantis Are Battling for Iowa Voters. And for Its Governor, Too.

Gov. Kim Reynolds has vowed to be neutral in 2024. But Donald Trump’s team views her as neutral in name only when it comes to Ron DeSantis and his wife.

Trump asks 'what the hell is a Blizzard' at Dairy Queen in Iowa

The former president appeared unfamiliar with perhaps the most famous item on the fast food chain's menu.

Roger Stone joins Trump on his private plane to Las Vegas

Roger Stone, the political provocateur and strategist once pardoned by Donald Trump of multiple felony convictions, accompanied his longtime ally on the road on Friday.

Analysis: Why Trump's Republican rivals should focus on New Hampshire, not Iowa

Donald Trump continues to be the clear favorite to win the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

Dricus du Plessis jumped the cage to celebrate with Donald Trump

Dricus du Plessis jumped out of the cage to celebrate with Donald Trump after beating Robert Whittaker on Saturday night in Las Vegas.The South Africa

Low-key Trump bets on Vegas volunteers with promise of more to come

“We have a big job to do. This has been a hard state,” the former president tells a group of grassroots supporters in brief address.

Trump seeks to delay trial in Mar-a-Lago documents case

Donald Trump and an aide, Walt Nauta, have asked a federal court in Florida to postpone the criminal trial in the Mar-a-Lago documents case and drop the current date, a filing by the former US president's lawyers showed.

Donald Trump’s 2024 Panderama

On ethanol in Iowa and Yucca Mountain in Nevada, he tells voters whatever he thinks they want to hear, unlike Ron DeSantis.

Trump questions if Joe Biden is ‘on cocaine’ in rant on documents case

Trump made the outlandish claim that Biden might be using illegal drugs while also repeating false claims that Biden ordered the search of his Florida resort home.

Trump knocks Iowa governor over approach to 2024 presidential primary

Former President Trump on Monday took a swipe at Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) over her approach to the 2024 GOP presidential primary field amid reported frustrations from his team that Reynolds has been too cozy with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) campaign. “I love Iowa, protected & expanded Ethanol, got 28 Billion Dollars from…

Video of Donald Trump Shaking Joe Rogan's Hand at UFC Fight Goes Viral

The former president was filmed shaking hands with podcaster Rogan before UFC 290, despite Rogan being outspoken against him in the past.

Donald Trump Assures Ocean Will Someday Reach Las Vegas in Shocking Statement During Campaign

"You have the sun, too, but you don’t have the ocean, I can tell," remarked Donald Trump while speaking about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

‘5 laps ahead': Trump thumbs his nose at Iowa traditions

The former president is jabbing at Iowa’s popular governor and skipping events in the state.

Donald Trump to Host 'Sound of Freedom' Stars at Special Screening

The former president will show the movie which has faced accusations of being QAnon-adjacent at his Bedminster resort.

Trump asks top Georgia court to disqualify election probe prosecutor and toss grand jury report

ATLANTA (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump are asking Georgia’s highest court to prevent the district attorney who has been investigatin...

DeSantis would consider Iowa's Reynolds as running mate, calls Trump's attack of her 'out of hand'

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In America’s ‘Voltage Valley’, hopes of car-making revival turn sour

EV manufacturer Lordstown Motors, lauded by Trump in 2020, has gone bankrupt – what now for the once-proud auto-making region?

Manchester United could use £37m trump card to sign Atalanta striker Rasmus Hojlund

Man Utd need a striker this summer and Atalanta forward Rasmus Hojlund is open to making the move to Old Trafford.

Donald Trump's nightmare golf shank caught on camera, and it's embarrassing

Former President Donald Trump's excruciating shot was filmed at the Trump National Golf Club in Los Angeles.

DeSantis presidential campaign is cutting staff as new financial pressure emerges

NEW YORK (AP) — Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis is cutting campaign staff as he struggles to catch former President Donald Trump in the...

Judge Aileen Cannon set for debut as Trump Mar-a-Lago documents trial kicks off

The controversial jurist may decide whether to delay Trump’s trial until after the 2024 presidential election.

As campaign struggles, Ron DeSantis makes return to mainstream media

The GOP candidate and main Trump rival has taken a hostile approach to traditional media in recent years, but used softer approach during an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper.

Trump vows to undo Biden's electric vehicle policies

The former president's latest attempt to win auto workers' votes came in a video that accused his successor of imposing "crippling mandates" on the industry.

Hostile territory: Five House Democrats hold districts Donald Trump won in 2020

Crossover districts will be at the epicenter of both parties’ efforts to win a House majority.

Sununu: Most New Hampshire voters are ‘not with Trump’

The New Hampshire said GOP contenders can topple Trump in his state, but they have to take him on directly.

Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro fading from the spotlight

Jair Bolsonaro was once called the “Trump of the Tropics."

Donald Trump Faces Financial Crunch as Florida Lawyers Demand Money, Reveals Analyst

Analyst Molly Jong-Fast claims that the attorneys with high-level security clearance aren't afraid to pursue the required financing aggressively.

Trump allegedly ordered staffer to delete footage in classified docs case

Donald Trump allegedly asked a staffer to delete camera footage at his Mar-a-Lago estate in a bid to thwart the classified documents probe, according to a superseding indictment.

Trump charged with new crimes in classified documents case

In a revised indictment, prosecutors accused Trump of seeking to erase security camera footage at Mar-a-Lago.

Trump charged with trying to delete Mar-a-Lago surveillance footage in new indictment

The Justice Department is accusing former President Trump of attempting to delete surveillance footage at his Mar-a-Lago property in a new superseding indictment filed in the classified records case Thursday. The DOJ says Trump acted with a new co-conspirator to try to delete the footage and also charged him with an additional Espionage Act charge. …

'The family feels like he got trapped': How a low-profile Mar-a-Lago employee got tangled up in Trump's legal problems

A day after he was named as a co-defendant in the criminal case against Donald Trump for mishandling classified documents, a picture is starting to emerge of Carlos De Oliveira, the little known Mar-a-Lago employee who is accused of trying to delete security camera footage at Trump’s Florida resort after the Justice Department issued a subpoena for it last year.

Who is Carlos De Oliveira, Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort manager?

Carlos De Oliveira was indicted on three criminal charges alongside former President Trump and his longtime aide Walt Nauda in a superseding indictment Thursday, part of the classified document investigation at Trump’s Florida club.

Tensions flare as California GOP gives Trump a boost by overhauling state primary rules

New state GOP presidential primary rules for 2024 are likely to help Trump win California delegates and make the state less competitive for other Republicans.

Trump's $475 mln 'big lie' defamation lawsuit against CNN dismissed

In a ruling late on Friday night, U.S. Judge Raag Singhal, who was nominated by Trump in 2019, said CNN's words were opinion, not fact, and therefore could not be the subject of a defamation claim. "CNN's statements while repugnant, were not, as a matter of law, defamatory," wrote Singhal, who sits in federal court in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, near Trump's home at his Mar-a-Lago resort.

Ron DeSantis Slavery Controversy Undermines Key Advantage He Had Over Trump

Prominent Black Republicans have spoken out against Florida's new slavery curriculum, potentially undermining DeSantis support among Black voters.

“Witnesses lie, recordings don’t”: Ex-prosecutor pinpoints major problem for Trump in new indictment

If he “is found guilty and does not strike some kind of a sentencing deal, he may die in prison,” professor.

Donald Trump Sought to Delete Security Footage in Mar-A-Lago Classified Docs Case: Grand Jury

With the latest accusations, Trump now faces 40 criminal counts in the investigation, first filed by special counsel Jack Smith in early June.

Trump, Spared Attacks by Rivals in Iowa, Doesn’t Return the Favor

Almost every one of former President Trump’s 13 rivals who attended the dinner declined to even mention the primary’s front-runner.

Biden ‘keeping Space Command in Colorado, rejecting move to Alabama’

This overturns a decision by the Trump administration.

Donald Trump’s property manager facing court over classified documents

Carlos De Oliveira has been added to indictment over allegation he schemed to hide security footage at Mar-a-Lago.

Trump denies ordering deletion of Mar-a-Lago security tapes

Former President Donald Trump is adamantly denying he asked his team to delete the security cameras.

Biden keeps Space Command headquarters in Colorado, reversing Trump move to Alabama

Former President Donald Trump sought to move the command's headquarters to Alabama in his final days in office.

Biden decides to keep Space Command in Colorado, rejecting move to Alabama

President Joe Biden has decided to keep the U.S. Space Command headquarters in Colorado, overturning a last-ditch decision by the Trump administration to move it to Alabama.

EXCLUSIVE-DeSantis' biggest donor says he won't give more money unless changes are made

The comments by Bigelow, who gave $20 million to the pro-DeSantis "Never Back Down" super PAC in March, underscore donor concerns about the Florida governor's struggling campaign, which has been unable to make a dent in former President Donald Trump's huge lead for the 2024 Republican nomination. "He does need to shift to get to moderates.

Trump speaks in Columbia at SC Republican fundraising event days after arraignment

Former President Donald Trump is expected to arrive in Columbia on Saturday evening to headline the biggest event of the South Carolina Republican party history, according to event organizers.

Donald Trump claims he can’t get a fair trial in ‘filthy’ Washington; seeks new judge in US poll conspiracy case

Former President Donald Trump criticizes Washington, D.C., as he seeks to move his federal trial on conspiracy and obstruction charges to a more favorable location.

Trump to attend Iowa State Fair, likely steal limelight from Republican 2024 rivals

Donald Trump plans to attend the upcoming Iowa State Fair but will skip events with other Republican presidential candidates, an aide to the former president said on Monday, a move likely designed to steal the limelight from his White House rivals.

Trump challenger Ron DeSantis ousts campaign manager amid slump in polls

Republican Ron DeSantis is currently the governor of Florida

A tale of two Republican governors and Donald Trump

Iowa and New Hampshire have outsized roles in presidential politics, and their governors hope their influence will deny the former president their party’s nomination

DeSantis Replaces Campaign Manager in Major Leadership Shake-Up

Replacing his campaign manager, the Florida governor capped a turbulent period of layoffs, financial worries and a shift in strategy against Donald Trump, the presidential front-runner.

Trump takes swipe at another popular GOP governor

Former President Donald Trump took a swipe at another popular Republican governor during a political rally in New Hampshire on Tuesday, calling Gov. Chris Sununu a “selfish, selfish guy” who “never helped” him.

A GOP divide in Iowa over Trump -- and over the truth

The homes are nearly identical, dotting both sides of the curvy road in a middle-class subdivision. But one stands out: 10 solar panels newly attached to its sloping roof as the crew links the system to the electric meter. The finishing touch: a new Midwest Solar magnet attached to the junction box.

Trump confronted on golf course about no-showing Florida court appearance

Former President Donald Trump said he didn't believe it was “necessary to appear at a court hearing Thursday regarding new charges related to classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago.

Jeff Bezos reportedly buys $68 million home in Miami's "billionaire bunker." Tom Brady and Ivanka Trump will be his neighbors.

County records show the property previously sold for $1.4 million in 1982. The home has 9,300 square feet and a pool.

Trump’s Iowa state fair spectacle clouds DeSantis as former president is joined by Florida officials

Donald Trump tired set himself apart from his main rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at the Iowa State Fair

Trump blames left for legal costs

Trump’s Save America PAC shrank from over $100 million at the beginning of last year to $3.6 million after bankrolling legal fees for the former president and his allies.

Trump and DeSantis Take On the Iowa State Fair, and Each Other

The leading Republican presidential rivals will be circling each other at the event on Saturday, just months before the crucial Iowa caucuses.

Why do his supporters continue to back him?

Those who support Donald Trump unconditionally have not wavered. Their support encompasses numerous groups and reasons, but first and foremost, they believe Trump gives them what they want.

Donald Trump's Legal Problems Could Be About To Get Worse

Trump is bracing for a potential fourth indictment in Georgia after a journalist and a former state politician said they had been called before a grand jury.

Mar-a-Lago property manager pleads not guilty over Trump documents case

Mr De Oliveira’s arraignment comes a day after Donald Trump was charged in a fourth criminal case.

Donald Trump: Georgia prosecutor requests trial date during election primaries

Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis said in a proposed scheduling order filed with the court on Wednesday that she wants the trial to start on 4 March next year.

California newspaper calls on McCarthy to ‘dump Trump’

A prominent newspaper in Fresno, Calif., within House Speaker Kevin McCarthy’s (R-Calif.) own district, is calling on him to “dump Trump.” The Fresno Bee’s editorial board — which has had its share of critiques of McCarthy in the past — urged the California Republican on Wednesday to “disavow” former President Trump in the wake of…

Ron DeSantis super PAC debate memo advises him to defend Trump and "hammer" Ramaswamy

A memo from the "Never Back Down" super PAC was briefly posted online on Wednesday.

Donald Trump indicted: Georgia senator demands special session for Fani Willis impeachment inquiry

Republican Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore sent a letter to Gov. Brian Kemp (R-GA) requesting an emergency session of the legislature to investigate Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.

DeSantis meets privately with Kemp in Georgia

The meeting follows Donald Trump’s indictment in the state.

If Trump Wins Election Before Georgia Trial Ends, All Hell Breaks Loose

Trump could be an incoming president or already in office by the time a Fulton County jury returns its verdict in Fani Willis' RICO case.

Trump expected to surrender in Georgia next week - 4 indictments brought against former US president

Former US President Trump faced four indictments in as many months, adding up to 91 criminal counts across 4 separate cases in Georgia, Florida, Washington & New York.

Trump says he won't take part in Republican debates

Former U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would skip the upcoming Republican primary debates, citing his large lead in opinion polls as evidence that he was already well-known and liked by voters ahead of the 2024 election.

Trump has commanding lead in Iowa ahead of 2024 Republican caucus - poll

Trump has commanding lead in Iowa ahead of 2024 Republican caucus - poll

Prosecutors say witness in Trump’s classified documents case retracted false testimony

Former Trump staffer, gets new lawyer, retracts former testimony concerning security footage at Mar-a-Lago

Prosecutors: Trump Mar-a-Lago security aide flipped after changing lawyers

Special counsel Jack Smith’s team revealed the details of the employee’s about-face in a new filing.

DeSantis’s support collapses ahead of first GOP debate

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hits a new low in the Yahoo News/YouGov poll, as Vivek Ramaswamy gains ground in the fight to become the Republican alternative to Trump.

Trump supporters gather outside Georgia jail before his expected surrender

The driveway off the main street in front of the jail has been closed for days in anticipation of the former US president’s arrival.

Marjorie Taylor Greene: ‘My name is on a list’ of Trump vice-president picks

Far-right congresswoman from Georgia tells the Guardian she ‘would be honored’ if chosen for the role

Trump the Opera: The Indicted One

Scene 1: A bathroom inside Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida.

Donald Trump Arrives at Atlanta Jail for Mug Shot, Booking in Election Case

Former President Trump's jailhouse arrival and mug shot in a wide-ranging criminal case related to overturning 2020 election defeat

Trump’s jail spectacle is historic, but it won’t harm him politically

The most significant events may be what happens far away from the Fulton county jail, as Trump continues to be the GOP frontrunner

"Can't afford a $200K bond?": Lawyers question why "billionaire" Trump needed help of bail bondsman

Trump is working with a local Georgia bonding company to foot the bill for his $200,000 bail.

US Domestic News Roundup: Analysis-Trump allies' push to move Georgia subversion trial could mean delays; Texas nuclear waste storage permit invalidated by US appeals court and more

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Donald Trump Posts Executive's Number to Prove He Won Golf Championship

The former president claimed on Saturday to have won a senior golf tournament at his Bedminster club in New Jersey.

Foxconn's Promises to Wisconsin Are Dead

The manufacturing project became infamous when former President Trump broke ground at the site and red flags became immediately apparent.

Mar-a-Lago property manager's lawyers say prosecutors overplaying potential conflict of interest in classified documents case

Lawyers for Carlos de Oliveira – the Mar-a-Lago property manager charged alongside former President Donald Trump in the classified documents case – said Wednesday that special counsel Jack Smith was overplaying a potential ethical conflict in their representation of their client.

Trump can’t be barred from Arizona’s 2024 ballot, says Democratic secretary of state

Arizona Secretary of State Adrian Fontes (D) said he does not have the ability to bar former President Donald Trump from running for president in his state Wednesday. There have been calls to bar the former president from being able to run in 2024 related to language in the 14th amendment where it states those…

Brian Kemp shoots down effort to remove Trump prosecutor Fani Willis

Republican Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp dismissed the idea of state lawmakers holding a special session to remove Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willi from office.

Trump trial in Fulton County will be televised and live streamed, Georgia judge says

It's the only upcoming trial for former President Donald Trump where viewers outside the courtroom will be able to watch.

1 inmate dead, 2 injured in stabbing at Fulton County jail where Trump was booked

One inmate is dead and two more injured following a stabbing incident at the troubled Fulton County Jail, the same prison where Donald Trump was recently booked and could attend if convicted in Georgia.

ANALYSIS-DeSantis 2024 campaign escapes battering by Hurricane Idalia - for now

Storms have shaped other political campaigns in the past, and DeSantis' advisers and donors privately say a successful hurricane response could potentially help the governor close the gap with the frontrunner for the Republican nomination, former President Donald Trump. Republican strategists said DeSantis has done a good job so far.

Photos of the Week: Hurricane Idalia, Trump and bog snorkeling

A truck driver uses a machete to clear I-10 of fallen trees and branches after Hurricane Idalia crossed the state on Aug. 30 near Madison, Fla. The storm made landfall at Keaton Beach, Fla., as Category 3 hurricane.

‘Crooked Coffee’: The alleged election office breach in the Trump indictment was part of a years-long pattern, some locals say

Some residents in Georgia’s rural Coffee County say voter intimidation and suppression has always been a part of their lives.

A Trump-Biden rematch? Wary folks in a bellwether Wisconsin county say no thanks.

Between Trump fatigue, Biden ambivalence, and strong distaste for the candidate on the other side, there is a stalemate, one that's exemplified by a bellwether county in Wisconsin.

Republican Threatens Trump With 'Legal Hell' That Could Kick Him Off Ballot

2024 GOP candidate John Anthony Castro filed challenges to Trump's candidacy in eight states he won in 2020.

US Supreme Court to decide Trump's 2024 eligibility soon

The potential eligibility of Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential race is a matter that may soon rest with the US Supreme Court, as confirmed by former federal judge Michael Luttig on Sunday.At...

Biden takes shot at Trump on jobs in battleground Pennsylvania

U.S. President Joe Biden took shots at his likely 2024 rival, Donald Trump, in a Labor Day speech aimed at shoring up support in Pennsylvania, a state he needs to win next year to retain the White House.

Ad Wars in 3 Governor’s Races Leave Out Trump and Biden

Offering a look at both parties’ political strategies this year, the ads focus largely on issues like education, the economy, jobs and taxes, as well as local scandals and crime.

Will Colorado Kick Trump Off the Ballot?

Six voters file suit, with the secretary of state watching closely.

U.S. to cancel Alaska oil and gas leases issued under Trump

The U.S. Interior Department said it would cancel oil and gas leases in a federal wildlife refuge that were bought by an Alaska state development agency in the final days of former President Donald Trump’s administration.

Biden government moves to call off oil and gas drilling in Alaska’s Arctic refuge

Seven oil and gas leases canceled by interior department, which said sale during final days of Trump administration were flawed

Watch live: Trump holds rally in South Dakota with GOP leaders

Former President Trump is slated to headline the Monumental Leaders rally in South Dakota on Friday evening. The event comes amid speculation that Gov. Kristi Noem will endorse Trump for the 2024 Republican nomination. It also fuels speculation that he could be courting her as his running mate.  She has been a vocal ally of the…

Kemp, DeSantis campaign push back on Trump's Covid ‘tyrants’ comments

“The fact is former president Trump led the opposition to my decision to reopen Georgia — the first state in the country to do so,” Kemp wrote in a post.

Trump, DeSantis And Other 2024 GOP Prospects Vie For Attention At Iowa-Iowa State Football Game

Donald Trump crossed paths with some his presidential campaign rivals when he attended Iowa’s biggest annual college football game.

Trump first choice for majority of Iowa Caucus voters: poll

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis came in a distant second with 14% support, while former U.N. Ambassador and South Carolina Governor Nikki Haley came as the first choice of 10% of likely voters.

Who will be at the Iowa-Iowa state game

The top three Republican presidential candidates will feature in the crowd of the Iowa-Iowa State football game on Saturday afternoon, for what will likely be the largest sports crowd in the state for the prestigious rivalry game. Former President Trump, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy have confirmed their attendance, alongside lesser candidates…

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem endorses Trump for president

Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem endorsed former President Donald Trump’s 2024 White House bid on Friday, calling him “the fighter that our country needs.”

'No One Knows Dhoni?': Thala Playing Golf With Donald Trump Leaves Cricket Fans in Funny Banter

MS Dhoni's viral pic with former US President Donald Trump attracts memes on social media.

Trump and DeSantis both attend Iowa v. Iowa State rivalry game

Republican presidential candidates Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump both courted football fans at the Iowa vs. Iowa State game Saturday.

Gavin Newson says Ron DeSantis is ‘fundamentally authoritarian’

California’s Democratic governor adds Donald Trump’s quest for vengeance poses greater threat to democracy in NBC interview

Trump’s post-presidential office is hiding in plain sight

Donald Trump likes to put his name on everything — except his taxpayer-funded post-presidential office here on North Flagler Drive.

Trump stops at a fraternity house on his way to Iowa-Iowa State football game, outdrawing his rivals

The pregame campus stop was a reminder of the former president’s dominant position atop a crowded Republican field both in Iowa and across the country

Meet Pablo, the Colorado Cat Running for President

A cat named Pablo from Durango has decided to take on Donald Trump, Joe Exotic and the rest of the 2024 presidential candidates.

Trump Org. announces sale of New York City golf course

The Trump Organization said it sold its lease for a New York golf course with sweeping views of Manhattan to Bally’s Corporation, ending several years of controversy.

Wall Street execs host DeSantis fundraising events in bid versus Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is turning to a group of Wall Street executives and a top lawyer to help raise money for his race against Donald Trump.

Cuomo? Oh no! Andrew should not be one to save us from Biden-Trump

A Wall Street Journal columnist has called on former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to enter the 2024 presidential race.

Trump Celebrates Mitt Romney's 'Fantastic' Reelection Announcement

Utah Senator Mitt Romney announced Wednesday he won't seek reelection in 2024 while addressing his age.

DeSantis claims he's a threat to Trump based on former president ‘changing his tune’ on COVID-19

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) alleged former President Donald Trump's recent comments are proof that the governor is seen as a threat.

Third Republican primary debate to be in Miami in early November

* With Trump currently crushing his rivals by roughly 40 percentage points in national polls, the Republican nominating contest has become a fight for second place. * Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, long seen as Trump's main challenger, will be looking for some breakout moments to rejuvenate his candidacy.

Wisconsin Republicans vote to oust top state elections official

Wisconsin's Republican-controlled Senate voted on Thursday to oust the state's nonpartisan top elections official, Meagan Wolfe, a frequent target of right-wing attacks since Donald Trump's 2020 election loss. Democrats say the process to remove Wolfe is illegal, and the matter is expected to be resolved in the courts.

Gov. says no official has right to keep Trump off ballot

MESA – Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs said neither she – nor any other state official – has the unilateral right to keep Donald Trump off the ballot for the state's

Trump: I'll Testify I Didn't Order Any Tapes Destroyed

Former President Trump says he's willing to testify under oath that he didn't order staffers to destroy surveillance tapes at Mar-a-Lago. In an interview with Meet the...

Florida GOP scraps loyalty oath requirement for 2024 primary ballot ac

The vote, seen as a win for Donald Trump was blasted by Ron DeSantis' campaign spokesman blasted the vote who said “We believe anyone who wanted to run for president as a Republican should be willing to pledge their support for our eventual nominee."

Bally's betting big on free Bronx shuttle service to Ferry Point

Bally's is betting big on the Bronx, launching a free shuttle bus service beginning Oct. 1 as part of its takeover of the former Trump Golf Links at Ferry Point.

Republicans squeeze Democrats on labor as UAW strike explodes in Michigan

The GOP under Donald Trump has moved away from automatically backing big business and made modest gains among blue collar workers.

Trump to skip next Republican debate, give speech to auto workers

The speech comes as Trump has been harshly critical of President Joe Biden's electric vehicle policies and urged autoworkers to back his candidacy. The event will mark the second time Trump has skipped a Republican primary presidential debate, in a race where despite his myriad legal problems, Trump leads his nearest rival by nearly 50 percentage points, according to the most recent opinion polls.

Trump to skip next Republican debate, give speech on auto issues -aide

Former U.S. President Donald Trump plans to give a speech in Detroit on Sept. The speech comes as Trump has been harshly critical of President Joe Biden's electric vehicle policies and urged autoworkers to back his candidacy.

Trump to visit Detroit as UAW boss scorches him

The former president will be in Detroit while his GOP presidential rivals debate in California.

Trump to skip second Republican debate for Detroit prime-time speech

Former President Donald Trump will skip the second Republican presidential primary debate in California next week and instead will travel to Detroit to deliver a speech to an audience that will include current and former union members, according to a source familiar with his plans.

DeSantis plays up fight with House speaker after McCarthy said he is "not on the same level" as Trump

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy also said of DeSantis, "He would not have gotten elected without President Trump's endorsement."

Rupert Murdoch thought $787.5m Dominion suit would cost Fox $50m, Michael Wolff book says

Trump tell-all author returns with tale of Fox News strife which also includes prediction Ron DeSantis will be Republican nominee

If Trump Is Going to Win Again...

The American Mind publishes an anonymous suggestion that is almost serious.

Biden to visit Michigan to support auto strike, a day before Trump

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Britain is tossing aside its last green trump card

Rishi Sunak is shifting into election mode. Ahead of a likely national poll next year, the British prime minister is considering watering down the country’s targets for electric vehicles and energy efficiency. The move may play well with some voters, and Sunak’s own right-wing fringe. The loser is not only the UK’s net-zero credibility, but its long-term economic health.

Trump, NY attorney general argue over scope of looming fraud trial

Donald Trump's lawyers are trying on Friday to persuade a New York judge to throw out, just 10 days before a scheduled trial, most or all of state Attorney General Letitia James's lawsuit accusing the former U.S. president of "staggering" fraud.

Donald Trump commits to Nevada caucus as state GOP approves rules rivals see as helping his campaign

The Nevada Republican Party has approved new rules for their presidential caucus that many suspect are meant to help former President Donald Trump.

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, who has long been one of Trump's biggest political targets, says he'll back the ex-president should he win the GOP nomination

Kemp sought to defend himself during his talk with the AJC, saying his potential support of Trump next year "has nothing to do with being a coward."

Why New Hampshire is the most likely state where Trump could lose a primary

Former President Donald Trump is a heavy favorite to win the 2024 Republican nomination. He’s getting over 60% in a number of national surveys of the GOP primary and holds the advantage in every early state that’s been polled.

Hearing set on possible attorney conflicts of interest in Mar-a-Lago documents case

Judge Aileen Cannon ordered new hearings Monday to look into possible conflicts of interest for two attorneys representing former President Donald Trump's co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago documents case.

Trump calms rally crowd after Graham mention gets boos

Former President Trump defended ally Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Monday after Trump’s shoutout to the South Carolina Republican during his rally in the state prompted boos from the crowd. “Another man who’s always there, he’s always – I’ll tell you what, when I need help [from] the left. He’s great. He’s great. And he’s…

Judge to examine alleged attorney conflicts of interest in Mar-a-Lago case

Judge Aileen Cannon agreed Monday to a Justice Department (DOJ) request to hold hearings to examine potential conflicts of interest of two attorneys representing former President Trump’s co-defendants in the Mar-a-Lago case. The move comes after the DOJ warned that the two attorneys are representing other clients who may be called as witnesses against Walt…

LIV dumps Trump as rebel golf league goes head-to-head with PGA Tour in big switch

LIV dumps Trump as rebel golf league goes head-to-head with PGA Tour in big switch

Donald Trump and his company "repeatedly" violated fraud law, New York judge rules

"The documents here clearly contain fraudulent valuations that defendants used in business," Judge Engoron wrote in his ruling, ordering Trump's New York business certificates canceled.

Andrews’ exit is ‘a big shock’ for Victoria: Foley

Victoria’s former health minister says Daniel Andrews shock resignation will disrupt the state’s political system; Donald Trump defrauded banks as he built his real estate empire, a judge rules. Follow updates here.

Mar-a-Lago: Insiders baffled by Donald Trump’s mansion price

A New York judge’s Tuesday ruling valuing Donald Trump’s sprawling, headline-making Florida estate at $US18 million ($A28 million) has left industry experts perplexed.

Trump Tries to Court Blue-Collar Workers at a Nonunion Factory

A day after President Biden appeared on a union picket line, the former president will speak at an auto parts factory, but it’s unclear whether any striking workers will be in the crowd.

Trump animates California Republicans with calls to shoot people who rob stores

Trump falsely claims his 30-point loss in California was the result of fraud, improbably suggests he will win the state in 2024 election

Reuters US Domestic News Summary

Following is a summary of current US domestic news briefs. Trump, DeSantis court Republican activists in California Donald Trump campaigned in California on Friday, just two days after skipping the Republican presidential debate there, looking to build support in the state with the biggest prize in his party's 2024 White House nominating race.

'One of my residents': DeSantis mocks Trump at California GOP convention

The rivals for the GOP presidential nomination sparred over who turned Florida red.

Trump says people in Beverly Hills smell bad, falsely claims shower times are restricted

At the GOP convention in Anaheim, Donald Trump took some swipes at Beverly Hills residents, based on false claims about crime and water restrictions.

Trump supporters, critics gather outside GOP convention in Anaheim

Supporters and critics of former President Trump gathered outside the California Republican Party convention in Anaheim, where Trump gave a speech.

Jack Smith Offers Two Theories on Trump's Gun Incident

Trump's recent incident at a firearms shop in South Carolina was included in Smith's updated gag order request against the former president.

Trump is returning to Iowa to campaign Sunday in an area he flipped from Democrats in 2016

Former President Donald Trump heads to southeast Iowa Sunday in the middle of a fall campaign push aimed at locking in supporters with large organizing events.

Will Gavin Newsom copy Trump and overthrow the Dem elite?

Gavin Newsom wants to be Donald Trump.

Judge implores media to stop saying he valued Mar-a-Lago at $18M

A judge deciding Donald Trump's fate in a $250 million civil fraud case implored the media to stop saying he valued Mar-a-Lago at $18 million.

Trump back in court as fraud trial probes who was responsible for his financial statements

The fraud trial that could block former President Donald Trump from doing business in New York drilled down Wednesday into the question of who - his company or hired accountants - bore responsibility for financial statements that the state calls fraudulent.

Trump appeals ruling stripping him of New York business certificates

Former President Trump on Wednesday appealed a court ruling that found he committed fraud and ordered his New York business certificates be stripped. Trump’s trial in the civil case, brought by New York Attorney General Letitia James (D), is ongoing. Just prior to the trial, the judge ruled that James had already proven the core of her…

Trump says he would temporarily be Speaker ‘if necessary’

Former President Trump said that he would step in as Speaker of the House “if necessary” as the GOP scrambles to find a new leader. “I have been asked to speak as a unifier because I have so many friends in Congress,” Trump told Fox News Digital. “If they don’t get the vote, they have asked…

Ron DeSantis sharpens his attacks on Donald Trump in their shared home state of Florida

Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is turning up the heat on frontrunner Donald Trump and defending his own trailing campaign, warning that the former president will deliver the 2024 election to Democrats because he energizes his critics.

Why Toronto’s new grads are fleeing the city

The affordability crisis is starting to trump job prospects for new graduates, experts say, which could hinder Toronto’s economic development.

New York judge orders hold on canceling Trump's business licenses

In a ruling from an appeals court in New York Friday, Judge Peter Moulton refused to suspend the trial but ruled that a stay was granted on the 'order directing the cancellation of business certificates'

DeSantis to sit down with Morning Joe as part of media blitz

The Florida governor is hitting up more adversarial press in an effort to make a contrast with Donald Trump.

Ron DeSantis explains why Republicans will start looking beyond Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis believes Republicans won't support Former President Donald Trump as the upcoming presidential election comes up.

Trump asks Iowans to help him 'win big' in 2024 caucuses to set the tone for the general election

After Trump's loosely organized Iowa campaign produced a second-place finish in Iowa in 2016, his team says it is now running a more disciplined, data-driven campaign in the state

Will Hurd suspends long-shot 2024 presidential bid

Former Texas congressman Will Hurd suspended his Republican presidential bid Monday, abandoning a brief campaign built on criticizing Donald Trump.

Donald Trump's NYC civil fraud trial enters week 2 with CFO Allen Weisselberg and Michael Cohen set to take the stand

Donald Trump’s first week on trial in New York Attorney General Tish James' case against his family real estate empire saw the former president sulking inside the courtroom and screaming “witch hunt!” outside it, a gag order from the judge on the second day, and his legal team in overdrive by Friday.

Why Did LIV Golf Pick Donald Trump-Owned Miami Fairways Over Jeddah for $50,000,000 Finale?

Why did LIV Golf move the Team Championship from Saudi Arabia back to Donald Trump's course? Let's look at the possible reason

Colin Allred, Dems' next great Texas hope, long pushed racial division

When Trump was president in 2018 and trying to build the wall he had promised, Rep. Colin Allred was one of the most vociferous Democrats opposing him in the Lone Star State.

Trump documents case: Judge Cannon chastises prosecutors during hearing for Trump co-defendants

The case, one of four separate criminal cases Trump is facing, centers on allegations that the former president illegally hoarded classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and obstructed authorities who were investigating the matter.

Donald Trump expected back in NYC next week for fraud trial: source

The former president, who last week attended the first three days of his trial in the civil case brought by state AG Tish James, plans to come back next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, according to a source with direct knowledge of his plans.

Donald Trump makes another push to delay classified documents trial

Former President Donald Trump's attorneys have again requested to delay his trial on charges connected to the handling of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago home.

DeSantis’ slide left an opening in N.H. Now it’s anyone’s race for second place.

Donald Trump will return to New Hampshire this month, after rivals descend on the state this weekend.

Trump-backed Republican Jeff Landry wins Louisiana governor’s race

Rightwing attorney general holds off crowded field and will replace Democrat John Bel Edwards, who has served two terms

Trump-backed Jeff Landry wins Louisiana governor's race

The win is a major victory for the GOP as they reclaim the governor's mansion for the first time in eight years.

Donald Trump returns to New York for civil fraud trial

Donald Trump is set to appear in New York court on Tuesday for the third week of a civil fraud trial that could dismantle pillars of the former U.S. president’s business empire.

Texas town to pay $175,000 to Democrats after 'Trump Train' highway incident

Four people on a Biden campaign bus accused police of ignoring requests for help as they drove on Interstate 35 surrounded by Trump supporters. They alleged that officers "joked about the victims and their distress."

Trump fans say they'd back him as president from prison

Donald Trump's supporters are famously loyal — so loyal that many of them say they would back him even if he's locked up.

Big ideas trump commercialisation for new CSIRO boss

Doug Hilton has laid out plans for it to help answer the big questions facing society, while also making some money along the way.

Donald Trump civil trial spotlights son Eric's 'lofty' views on property value

Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial shifted focus to his son Eric. Documents and testimony suggest he envisioned a “lofty” value for a suburban New York golf course.

Eric Trump pushed back on $45M valuation on Westchester golf club, appraiser testifies at ex-president's civil fraud trial

Eric Trump pressured an appraiser to pump up the valuation of a Trump Org golf, according to witness testimony in the ongoing fraud trial.

Hearing sheds light on how Mar-a-Lago worker implicated Trump and valet

Details on how Yuscil Taveras became a cooperating witness against ex-president and Walt Nauta revealed for first time

Johnson, Gooch have late birdies that send their team to LIV Golf finale at Trump Doral

Dustin Johnson and Talor Gooch each made consecutive birdies late in their matches that sent their respective teams into the final round of the LIV Golf team championship.

Sergio Garcia doubles down on Bryson DeChambeau call for LIV Golf change

The LIV Golf Team Championship is taking place at Trump Doral this weekend, but two of the breakaway league's captains in Sergio Garcia and Bryson DeChambeau believe a key change should be made

Trump claims he is 'very proud' of being the reason Romney is retiring

Former President Donald Trump's statement comes in the wake of Sen. Mitt Romney (R-UT) announcing his retirement last month.

Trump compares himself to Mandela after filing for New Hampshire primary

Former President Donald Trump compared himself to anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela on Monday as he cast himself as the victim of federal and state prosecutors he alleges are targeting him and his businesses for political reasons.

Trump files for New Hampshire presidential primary in person ahead of campaign rally

The all-time high was 1992, when 61 people got on the ballot.Trump won both the 2016 and 2020 Republican primaries in New Hampshire but lost the state in both general elections.In 2015, he was in second place behind retired neurosurgeon Ben Carson in some national polls when he signed up for the primary.

Safety May Trump Burr Ridge Gate Disdain

Safety May Trump Burr Ridge Gate Disdain - Burr Ridge, IL - A couple wants what others have in their neighborhood – a driveway gate. But getting the village's approval is a challenge.

DeSantis defends record fighting antisemitism after Jewish GOP state lawmaker flips endorsement to Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended his record standing up for Florida’s Jewish community after a Republican lawmaker in his home state flipped his endorsement to former President Donald Trump and accused the governor of failing to address antisemitism.

Daughter Ivanka Trump must testify at Donald Trump's civil fraud trial, New York judge rules

Ivanka Trump must take the witness stand in the civil fraud case against her father, her brothers and their family business, a judge ruled Friday.

Donald Trump and His Family's Testimonies Set for November in New York Civil Fraud Trial

Trump denies any wrongdoing and has called the trial a politically motivated sham. The case could strip Trump of some of his corporate holdings

The Trump era has changed the politics of local elections in Georgia, a pivotal 2024 battleground

Going into the 2024 presidential election, the dynamics in Johns Creek and other nearby Atlanta suburbs reflect how partisan and cultural divisions that intensified since Trump’s 2016 run have trickled down to local campaigns

Nikki Haley files to appear on South Carolina's presidential primary ballot as new Iowa poll shows momentum

A poll released Monday morning shows Haley tied with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in Iowa for second place, behind former President Trump.

Trump and his children set to take witness stand at NYC fraud trial: What to expect

The New York attorney general’s sweeping fraud case against Donald Trump’s real estate empire and its top executives is set to conclude with a Trump family marathon on the witness stand this week.

Nikki Haley surges into second place in South Carolina GOP presidential primary: poll

The former UN ambassador says she is on the cusp of being the main alternative to Trump in the race for the nomination, leapfrogging Ron DeSantis, who has been sliding in polls for several months now.

Rudy Giuliani cuts the asking price of his Upper East Side apartment amid legal and financial woes

Embattled former New York City mayor and Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani has slashed the asking price of his posh Upper East Side apartment by $400,000 amid ongoing legal and financial troubles.

Trump is gunning to take over Ron DeSantis' base of power in the Florida GOP

Trump's allies are attempting to flip lawmakers who previously endorsed Gov. Ron DeSantis, and Trump himself will host state GOP leaders at Mar-a-Lago next week.

Judge indicates she may delay Trump trial on charges he hid classified documents at Mar-a-Lago

U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon questioned whether Trump’s lawyers will have adequate time to review the evidence in the next six months

Judge signals she could delay key dates in Trump’s classified documents trial

US district judge Aileen Cannon expressed concern current timetable would clash with Trump’s 2020 election subversion trial

Donald Trump mocks Ron DeSantis at Florida Republican primary event

A booth at the Florida Republican Party’s Freedom Summit made swift business of Donald Trump merchandise on Saturday, selling everything from socks to bathtub...

Blow to Ron DeSantis as more key Florida backers switch to Trump

Bad news for the Florida governor’s campaign – with his favorability falling throughout 2023 – as GOP debate scheduled for Wednesday

How Ron DeSantis Lost Florida to Donald Trump

Governor has failed to gain support of key Republicans in his state; ‘To go against Trump, that’s like suicide’

Trump set to testify in New York fraud trial with business empire at stake

Donald Trump and lawyers from New York Attorney General Letitia James’s (D) office will face off this week when the former president is expected to take the stand in the fraud case jeopardizing his business empire. His testimony marks an unprecedented turn in U.S. history where a former president and current White House candidate must…

Trump claims he won all 50 states in the 2020 election

During a campaign event in Florida, Trump claims he won all 50 states in the 2020 election

Donald Trump decries ‘political warfare’ in NY business fraud case

The former U.S. president, like his two adult sons who testified last week, will likely face pointed questions about the questionable accounting practices that Judge Arthur Engoron has already ruled to be fraudulent.

Trump’s business, political ambitions poised to converge as he testifies in New York civil case

When Donald Trump takes the stand on Monday in a Manhattan courtroom to testify in his civil fraud trial, it will be an undeniable spectacle: A former president and the leading Republican presidential candidate defending himself against allegations that he dramatically inflated his net worth

Protests and press conferences: The ‘extraordinary’ scene as Trump testified

Protesters, hordes of media and a free-talking Trump made for a bizarre scene in the storied Manhattan courthouse.

Tish James' persecution of Trump may be good for her career, but a disaster for NYC business

The Trump trial — which pits Attorney General Letitia James against former President Donald Trump over claims he inflated the value of his real estate — is already taking a toll on New York's economy.

Ivanka Trump set to testify against father and brothers as state's last witness at NYC civil fraud trial

Trump’s eldest daughter will be called to the stand in Manhattan Supreme Court after fighting to separate herself from the sweeping lawsuit that threatens the future of the family’s real estate empire and her dad and brothers’ business prospects in their native New York.

Donald Trump's wealth jumps $500 million despite legal woes

Former President Donald Trump has seen his wealth soar by a half billion dollars thanks to some shrewd moves, according to an analysis by Bloomberg.

Andy Beshear offers Democrats some lessons for how to win in Trump country

Beshear offers Democrats some lessons for how to win in Trump country.

Beleaguered DeSantis falls further behind Trump in Florida, poll shows

University of North Florida study shows governor trailing Trump by 39 points, 60% to 21%, among Republican voters in his state

Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses bid to keep Donald Trump off 2024 primary ballot

In a victory for Donald Trump, the Minnesota Supreme Court dismissed a bid Wednesday to remove the former president from the state's primary ballot in 2024.

Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses effort to block Trump from state's primary ballot

The Minnesota Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed an effort to keep former President Donald Trump off the state's primary ballot in 2024.

Evening Report - Manchin announces Senate retirement; Trump leads Biden in swing-state polls

A quick recap of the day and what to look forward to tomorrow {beacon}    Evening Report   ©  The Hill/Greg Nash Manchin passes on Senate reelection bid Sen. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) said Thursday he won’t run for reelection, ending speculation over what would have been a bruising reelection bid while leaving the door open to…

Trump picks up backing from two major GOP donors

Former President Trump on Thursday picked up support from two major GOP donors, serving the latest blow to his GOP rivals as they struggle to make a dent in his sizable lead. Robert Bigelow, one of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) most prominent donors, said he is switching his support from the Florida governor to…

Trump documents trial may put resort workers on witness stand, sources say

A plumber, a maid, a chauffeur and a woodworker are among Mar-a-Lago staffers and contract workers who federal prosecutors may call to testify against former President Donald Trump and his two co-defendants at their upcoming criminal trial in Florida, according to multiple people familiar with the investigation.

Arvind Kejriwal makes a play for sympathy, but is jail the trump card he hopes it is?

What happens to the AAP will have a bearing on its own prospects and the showing that the INDIA alliance makes in the 2024 elections

Donald Trump May Have Just Broken the Law

Trump has come under scrutiny after a gun was auctioned off at a fundraiser held in his Mar-a-Lago, Florida, home.

Florida Fight: Ron DeSantis lags behind Donald Trump on rivals’ home turf

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has touted his gubernatorial record and wide-spread support in Florida as evidence for his presidential potential, but numerous polls show former President Donald Trump -- another Florida man -- miles ahead in the Sun Shine State.

Trump will be next US president if he wins Republican nomination, polls show

The controversial ex-president is currently ahead in the polls in key battleground states

Florida man who manufactured fake Trump pardon will serve 35 years in prison for fraud, murder-for-hire

Alexander Leszczynski, 25, of North Redington Beach, tried to steal millions through a cornucopia of fraudulent schemes — then wanted to hire a hitman to kill two government witnesses against him.

Donald Trump Jr. testifies about 'sexiness' of father's real estate

Donald Jr., Eric and Ivanka Trump said they were not involved in preparing their father's financial statements and left bookkeeping at the Trump Organization to accountants. The case is largely about damages, as Judge Engoron has already ruled that Trump and his company fraudulently inflated those asset values.

SC governor Henry McMaster weighs in on Donald Trump possibly attending Palmetto Bowl

During South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster’s media availability on Tuesday, he weighed in about the 45th President’s possible attendance at the game.

Evangelical Leader's Ominous Warning to Donald Trump

The Iowa evangelical leader said that the GOP primary race in the state is "getting smaller and smaller."

Donald Trump returns to Iowa for rally before state caucuses

Donald Trump is set to campaign in west-central Iowa as part of his fall push with the state's leadoff caucuses now less than two months away.

Christie’s just helping Trump, Biden’s China denial and other commentary

New Hampshire is “the rare state where anti-Trump Republicans” are “thick on the ground,” reports New York magazine’s Ed Kilgore, and where Chris “Christie has focused his campaign all along."

During visit to border, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott endorses Donald Trump

“We need a president who’s going to secure the border,” the governor said.

Trump receives endorsement from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott at border as both Republicans outline hardline immigration agenda

Former President Donald Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott have both made hardline immigration policies essential issues to their political careers.

DeSantis says presidency is not ‘for someone that’s pushing 80’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Sunday the presidency is “not a job for somebody that is pushing 80” as he sought to contrast his relative youth with former President Donald Trump, 77, and President Joe Biden, who turns 81 on Monday.

Republican's 'Cringe' Yoda Impression at Trump Rally Sparks Jokes

"Mmm the dark side is very powerful in Biden[…]the force is strong in Trump," state Rep. Mike Sexton said during Trump's rally in Iowa.

Trump wins Texas governor Abbott's endorsement at US-Mexico border

Republican Donald Trump won the endorsement of Texas Governor Greg Abbott at an event near the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday, a location meant to highlight the former U.S. president's plans to crack down on immigration if he wins the 2024 election.

"In the bag for Trump": Expert says Judge Cannon's new order leaves other trials "in limbo"

"If you’re a cynic—and I’m not—you might say she deliberately did this," says former CIA lawyer.

‘America First’ Republican Marjorie Taylor Greene prints book in Canada

Book, MTG, by far-right Georgia congresswoman and leading supporter of Trump policies will be published in US on Tuesday

EXPLAINER-What you need to know about the 2024 US presidential election

Many of those supporters believe Trump's false claims that the election was stolen from him. His Republican rivals, such as Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley, instead have argued that Trump’s legal woes will hamstring him in a general-election fight against Biden.

Donald Trump To Attend South Carolina-Clemson Game This Weekend

Donald Trump is expected to attend the rivalry game between South Carolina and Clemson this weekend in Columbia.

Trump poll lead grows with Biden losing black, Hispanic backing

Biden has lost 11 points among Hispanics and 15 points among black voters in one year.

A perfect Thanksgiving - Donald Trump on the rocks

You can get anything you want at Alice’s restaurant

Trump tells Milei he plans to visit Buenos Aires

Argentina’s President-elect Javier Milei earlier this year called on Trump to “continue with his fight against socialism”.

Preparations ahead of Palmetto Bowl 2023; Donald Trump attendance

The Palmetto Bowl, regarded as the most significant football game in South Carolina, is set to draw thousands to Columbia including former President Donald Trump.

Fani Willis Receives Boost in Fight Against Donald Trump

The Georgia Supreme Court has denied plans for a commission to have the power to remove local state prosecutors.

Trump attends Palmetto Bowl college football game in South Carolina

Former President Donald Trump attended a highly anticipated rivalry football game in South Carolina on Saturday as he campaigns in the key early-nominating state ahead of next year’s Republican presidential primary.

Donald Trump looks to upstage Nikki Haley with college football rivalry game

Former President Donald Trump plans to use a college football rivalry weekend to bask among his supporters in South Carolina while potentially upstaging his Republican opponent Nikki Haley on her home turf.

Populist politics plus other letters, Nov. 25: ‘This is the era of Donald Trump and Pierre Poilievre’

In today’s letters to the editor: Canadian unity; protests; the doctor shortage; seafood from China; a blast from the past

Donald Trump will look to upstage Clemson grad Nikki Haley at her alma mater’s football rivalry game

The former president and current front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination will be on hand Saturday as the University of South Carolina Gamecocks host the Tigers of Clemson University, Haley’s alma mater, in the annual Palmetto Bowl.

Heirs Don Jr., Eric and Ivanka Trump forced to take out $22 million in loans

The heirs to Donald Trump's fortune have been forced to take out hefty loans to buy their Florida properties, the DailyMail reported Sunday. After leaving the White House, Trump and his three eldest adult children all moved to Florida, a state where their properties cannot be seized due to a homeste...

Former Pres. Trump attends Palmetto Bowl ahead of 2024 statewide primaries

The former president and current front-runner for the 2024 Republican nomination Donald Trump visited South Carolina’s capital city of Columbia on Saturday alongside a crowd of more than 80,000.

Fan flock to Columbia for Palmetto Bowl and Trump visit

With former president Donald Trump in town and a football rivalry over a century old, fans around the state headed to Williams-Brice for the action.

Trump expected to testify in New York civil fraud trial Dec. 11

Former President Trump's attorneys called him back to the stand to testify.

First Ladies Unite at Rosalynn Carter’s Memorial

Melania Trump and Michelle Obama were seated side by side.

Former US president Jimmy Carter attends memorial service for late wife Rosalynn

The memorial marked a rare gathering of all the living former first ladies of the White House, including Melania Trump, where they paid tribute to Rosalynn Carter, who died last week.

Trump backs Adams and Cuomo after they're hit with sex suits like him

Trump called the state Adult Survivors Act "totally unfair and unconstitutional" because it extended the deadline to file suits like the ones Adams and Cuomo were recently hit with until last week.

Biden to target Republican Boebert as he talks wind energy in Colorado

President Joe Biden will tout his economic and clean energy policies on Wednesday in Colorado while taking on right-wing Republican U.S. lawmaker Lauren Boebert, a close ally of former President Donald Trump.

Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and 'kings' would pay $1B for Mar-a-Lago, Trump expert to testify at NY fraud trial

Trump plans to call Palm Beach real-estate broker Lawrence Moens at his NY fraud trial next week.Moens has sworn Elon Musk, Bill Gates, and "kings" would pay

Donald Trump To Do Fox News Town Hall The Night Before Next Republican Debate

The former president is expected to skip the next GOP gathering.

Trump makes major Iowa ad buy featuring Kim Reynolds repeatedly praising him

Republican 2024 front-runner and former President Donald Trump is launching a major six-figure advertisement buy in Iowa with less than two months until the caucuses, with one ad featuring Gov. Kim Reynolds (R-IA), despite her endorsement of Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL).

Trump and DeSantis will hold dueling campaign events in Iowa with the caucuses just six weeks away

Ron DeSantis plans on Saturday to complete his campaign promise to visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties, a timeworn tactic for presidential candidates hoping to make their mark in the leadoff state over months mingling with voters at the state's diners, cookouts and Pizza Ranches.

DeSantis hits Iowa campaign milestone but is still far behind Trump, who again mocked his campaign

Ron DeSantis plans on Saturday to complete his campaign promise to visit each of Iowa’s 99 counties, a timeworn tactic for presidential candidates hoping to make their mark in the leadoff state over months mingling with voters at the state's diners, cookouts and Pizza Ranches.

Ron DeSantis to complete tour of Iowa counties as 2024 state caucuses loom

But frontrunner Trump’s shadow falls wide as former president rallies supporters just 100 miles away in Cedar Rapids

Gavin Newson Rips Ron DeSantis During Governors’ Debate: “Would Take Joe Biden at 100 Versus Hm”

The staunch Democrat also mocked DeSantis's primary campaign against Trump, bringing up the fact that "you're down 41 points in your home state."

Donald Trump's Team Slams Ron DeSantis, Calls Him 'Thirsty, OnlyFans Wannabe Model'

"Instead of actually campaigning and trying to turn around his dismal poll numbers, DeSanctus is now so desperate for attention," Cheung said.

Is NBC Rooting for Trump?

DeSantis appears on Meet the Press.

Trump tries yet again to lift New York gag order - urgent appeal hearing set to start

The New York Supreme Court's Appellate Division is expected to hear arguments on Monday afternoon after Donald Trump asked to appeal a gag order in his $250 million civil fraud trial.Earlier on Monday, attorneys for Trump requested permission to file for appeal after a lower appeals court reinstated...

Trudeau plays the Trump card

Struggling Liberals bludgeon Canada’s Conservatives with MAGA brand.

United Ireland: Economic arguments will be a key influence on any future referendum

Sovereignty may trump economics for some but for others the financial effects of unity would be decisive

The five types of Trump voter, and what they mean for the Iowa Caucuses

Contrary to conventional wisdom, the Trump base isn’t monolithic, nor is it impenetrable.

Judge tosses lawsuit to keep Trump off Arizona ballot

PHOENIX – A federal judge has tossed a bid by a would-be Republican contender for president to keep Donald Trump off the ballot in Arizona, saying the challenger's presidential campaign

Florida state governor and his fight with the folks who chose Alabama over FSU.

It’s belabored anti-“wokeness,” it lags behind Donald Trump, and it won’t work. Classic!

Top Nevada GOP officials charged with felonies for posing as pro-Trump 2020 electors

Nevada is the third state to charge Republican activists who falsely claimed to be legitimate representatives in the Electoral College.

Nevada grand jury indicts 6 fake Donald Trump electors

RENO, Nev.

Donald Trump's golf rival Mike Keiser slammed over 'damaging' plans for Scotland course

American golf tycoon Mike Keiser wants to build an 18-hole course at Coul Links in Sutherland and rival former President Donald Trump - but he has been met with over 700 objections

Crowds at a ‘redneck Christmas parade’ come up with one solution for their troubles: Trump

There were monster trucks, Leroy the redneck reindeer and a man blowing toilet paper. And many in the crowd thought a second Trump term could help their economy.

Former Speaker Kevin McCarthy talks his future, support of Trump in first TV interview since announcing he'll leave Congress

In an interview to air on "CBS News Sunday Morning" December 10, the former House Speaker tells Robert Costa he is open to serving in a prospective Trump cabinet. Watch a preview.

Michigan Republicans lament rise of ‘band of pirates’ Trump loyalists in state GOP

A power struggle among Trump-supporting factions has seen meetings devolve into fist fights, while long-time Republicans and donors have left

Trump says he will not give evidence again at New York fraud trial

Leading contender for 2024 Republican presidential nomination had been expected to return to the witness box on Monday

Donald Trump pulls out of giving evidence at New York fraud trial at 11th hour

Posting on social media, the former US president said he "VERY SUCCESSFULLY & CONCLUSIVELY" testified last month and saw no need to appear again.

Giuliani to face Georgia poll workers as defamation case heads to trial

While counting the results of Georgia’s 2020 election, Fulton County poll worker Ruby Freeman passed her daughter, another poll worker named Shaye Moss, a ginger mint.   But longtime Trump ally Rudy Giuliani claimed a video of that interaction showed evidence of election fraud against former President Trump — proof of the mother-daughter pair passing a…

Trump says he won’t return to witness stand in $250m New York fraud trial

Former president, who was expected to take the stand, announced on Truth Social on Sunday that he already testified to everything

Trump says he will no longer give evidence at New York fraud trial

Donald Trump has said he will no longer give evidence at his New York civil fraud trial.

Donald Trump indictment: Former US President to not testify at New York fraud trial says, ‘have nothing more to say’

Former US President Donald Trump on December 10 said that he would not testify for a second time at his New York civil fraud trial. He claimed that he has already testified everything.

What price will Rudy Giuliani pay for smearing Georgia election workers?

Trump’s 2020 lawyer will face mother and daughter at trial who claim he destroyed their lives and caused them emotional distress by maliciously accusing them of election fraud

Fani Willis has served notice to Trump what her 'endgame' is: Guardian reporter

During an appearance on MSNBC on Sunday morning, Guardian reporter Hugo Lowell suggested that Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis has put Donald Trump on notice that he can expect no plea deals or mercy and that she fully intends to see that he goes to jail.Speaking with MSNBC host Katie Pha...

"The facts don’t lie": NY AG explains how Trump's expert witnesses help her case against him

NY AG says Trump's expert witnesses are helping her case against him

New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu is expected to endorse Nikki Haley

Nikki Haley has been campaigning heavily in New Hampshire and has surged to second place in polling behind Donald Trump.

Sununu expected to endorse Haley: Reports

New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu is set to endorse Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley on Tuesday evening at her town hall event in Manchester, according to reports. Sununu’s potential endorsement is key in the early voting state, where Haley and other candidates have six weeks to catch up to former President Trump, who is the…

Shadow of doubt: How 2020 election challenges in Arizona and Georgia ended

Following the projection by multiple media outlets that Joe Biden would win the 2020 election, Republicans began a series of challenges to the results in various swing states in a bid to overturn then-President Donald Trump's loss.

Iowa voters not persuaded by endorsements Republican candidates have received

Key endorsements of top contenders in the Republican Party's 2024 presidential field may not hold much weight with Iowa voters as candidates try to appeal to states favoring former President Donald Trump, the dominant front-runner.

Trump civil fraud trial testimony concludes, verdict expected in early 2024

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Trump civil fraud trial: testimony wraps up, verdict at least a month away

After 10 weeks, 40 witnesses and bursts of courtroom fireworks, testimony wrapped up Wednesday in former President Donald Trump's civil business fraud trial. But a verdict is at least a month away.

Michigan court rejects challenges to Trump's spot on 2024 primary ballot

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Vivek Ramaswamy blitzes Iowa with 1 month left before caucus

Vivek Ramaswamy is all of the good things about Donald Trump without all of the bad, former Iowa Secretary of State Matt Schultz told the town hall crowd in Oskaloosa, Iowa, on Friday.

Trump up by 50 in Michigan GOP race?

TRUMP UP BY 50 IN MICHIGAN GOP RACE? The political class has spent a lot of time obsessing about former President Donald Trump's lead in the Republican early-voting states of Iowa, New Hampshire, and South Carolina. There's been less time devoted to how Trump is doing in some bigger states that follow the first three.

Donald Trump says LIV Golf is headed back to his Doral course in April

DORAL, Fla. (AP) — Donald Trump is getting another LIV Golf event at one of his courses.

Trump repeats ‘poisoning the blood’ anti-immigrant remark at New Hampshire campaign event

Trump made the comments during a campaign event in New Hampshire where he railed against migrant crossings at the U.S.-Mexico border, which hit new highs in September

Trump wants New Hampshire to put him on a path to the nomination before rivals find their footing

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Donald Trump's New Hampshire election plans

The former president is hoping early primary states can cement him as the frontrunner to be the party's nominee beyond the reach of any of his opponents.

Donald Trump in NH Saturday

Donald Trump asked New Hampshire voters on Saturday to help him secure the Republican presidential nomination before any rivals find their footing with the 2024...

As Trump threatens to repeal Obamacare, these 'insurance godmothers' are signing Florida Latinos up

Salsa music blares from the food court in a rundown Miami shopping center as Latinos head to a kiosk and an office showing signs for “ Obamacare,” where they hope to renew their health coverage plans before the year ends.

You blew it in New Hampshire, Joe Biden. Pray it doesn’t hurt you - and then some.

Thanks so much for giving Donald Trump and his minions the gift of a weapon to use against you.

INSIGHT-Hispanic support for Trump raises red flag for Biden

But they saw me as a regular person, and when we got talking, a lot of people told me things aren't going well," the 49-year-old said in an interview from her home city of Yuma. The predominant concerns for many voters were high food and gas prices, job prospects and the quality of schools rather than issues around minority rights, she added.

Nikki Haley chips away at Trump's monster lead in New Hampshire: poll

Nikki Haley has slowly chipped away at Donald Trump's enormous lead in New Hampshire with voters who are set to head to the polls in just over a month, a poll found.

CBS poll: Haley gaining on Trump in New Hampshire

Haley recently received a coveted endorsement from Gov. Chris Sununu.

Donald Trump slams NH Gov. Chris Sununu after Haley endorsement

Former President Donald Trump couldn't hide his frustration with New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu following his endorsement of rival Nikki Haley.

Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from the state's ballot under Constitution's insurrection clause

The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution's insurrection clause and removed him from the state's presidential primary ballot, setting up a likely showdown in the nation's highest court to decide whether the front-runner for the GOP nomination can remain in the race.

Colorado Supreme Court bans Donald Trump from the state's ballot under US constitution's insurrection clause

The court declares former US president Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the constitution's insurrection clause for his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.

Trump Is Disqualified From the 2024 Ballot, Colorado Supreme Court Rules

It’s the first court to find that the disqualification clause of the 14th Amendment applies to Mr. Trump, in addition to affirming that he engaged in insurrection.

Trump barred from appearing on Colorado presidential primary ballot, state Supreme Court rules

Former President Donald Trump was barred from appearing on Colorado’s presidential primary ballot next year, the state’s Supreme Court ruled Tuesday.

Colorado supreme court disqualifies Trump from state’s 2024 ballot

State’s highest court declares former president ineligible for White House under the US constitution’s insurrection clause

Donald Trump Is Disqualified From Presidency And Should Be Removed From Colorado Ballot, State Supreme Court Rules

Former President Donald Trump is disqualified from holding the office of president and should not be on Colorado's primary ballot, the state's Supreme Court ruled on Tuesday.

Colorado Supreme Court disqualifies Trump from holding office -filing

The case was brought by a group of Colorado voters, aided by the group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, who argued that Trump should be disqualified for inciting his supporters to attack the Capitol in a failed attempt to obstruct the transfer of presidential power to Biden after the 2020 election. Trump is likely to appeal the ruling to the U.S. Supreme Court.

Colorado court disqualifies Donald Trump from holding office

Colorado’s top court has declared Donald Trump engaged in insurrection in 2021 and is ineligible to be on the state's presidential ballot.

Trump endorses Bernie Moreno in Ohio Senate GOP primary

Former President Donald Trump endorsed Ohio Senate candidate Bernie Moreno on Tuesday, arguing the wealthy businessman is a “successful political outsider” and “exactly the type of MAGA fighter” needed in the Senate.

Trump Disqualified From 2024 Presidential Primary Ballot, Colorado Supreme Court Rules

State high court says GOP front-runner barred by 14th Amendment’s ban on insurrectionists holding office

Colorado Supreme Court rules Trump disqualified from the 2024 primary ballot

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Donald Trump is disqualified from the 2024 ballot.The court also ruled he cannot hold office, citing the 14th Amendment.The

Donald Trump ineligible for the US presidency under constitution's insurrection clause, Colorado Supreme Court rules

Donald Trump is ineligible for the US presidency under the US constitution's insurrection clause, the Colorado Supreme Court has ruled.

Colorado Supreme Court bans Trump from the state’s ballot

The Colorado Supreme Court on Tuesday declared former President Donald Trump ineligible for the White House under the U.S. Constitution’s insurrection clause.

Colorado Supreme Court removes Trump from 2024 ballot based on Constitution's insurrection clause

The Colorado Supreme Court removed former President Donald Trump from the state's 2024 ballot, ruling he is not eligible presidential candidate.

Wisconsin elections commission rejects complaint against Trump fake electors for second time

The state Justice Department concluded that Republicans were legitimately trying to preserve Trumps legal standing as courts were deciding if he or Biden won the election.Fake electors met in Wisconsin and other battleground states that Trump lost in 2020, attempting to cast ballots for the former president even though he lost.

Trump lawyer threatens prosecutions of Colorado judges - as they're bombarded with violent threats

Trump attorney Jesse Binnall says "real" DOJ would take action against them and "other judges" if Trump wins.

Can California keep Trump off the ballot too?

"It's gotten to the point where the Supreme Court of the United States will have to weigh in," Assemblyman Evan Low, a San Jose Democrat, said.

Advice from a Democratic Unicorn

In a state that twice backed Trump, John Bel Edwards made himself the placid alternative to hair-on-fire populism and won two terms in the governor’s mansion — can he do it again?

Newsom warns efforts to keep Trump off California ballot could be ‘political distraction’

Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.) warned efforts to prevent former President Trump from getting on the ballot in his state could be a “political distraction” Thursday. “There is no doubt that Donald Trump is a threat to our liberties and even to our democracy,” Newsom said Friday in a statement, which was first reported by Politico.…

In battleground Arizona, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. draws Biden and Trump voters united by distrust

Independent candidates rarely succeed in U.S. politics, if they can make the ballot at all. But they don’t usually carry a famous last name like that of Robert F.

'Nobody knows where she is': Melania's whereabouts a mystery to Mar-a-Lago regulars

According to the author of the book Mar-A-Lago: Inside the Gates of Power at Donald Trump's Presidential Palace, former first lady Melania Trump is rarely seen, if at all, at the Mar-a-Lago resort she and her husband Donald Trump now call home.In an interview with the Telegraph, author and Palm Beac...

‘Four years of getting even’: voters in former Trump stronghold mixed on possible second term

Pennsylvanians largely downplayed his vow to be ‘dictator’ on day one of new term, while others are soured on 45th president

‘Nobody is going to beat him’: Donald Trump rides high in Iowa

The former president remains the undisputed frontrunner in a shrinking field of Republicans vying to be the party’s presidential nominee in 2024.

FBI investigating threats directed at Colorado supreme court justices after Trump ruling

Court voted 4-3 last week that ex-president was ineligible to run for White House again under US constitution’s insurrection clause

Trump's East Palestine visit a campaign turning point: adviser

Donald Trump's 2024 lead first saw a boost after the former president visited East Palestine, Ohio, to speak to residents after the toxic train derailment, a Trump adviser told The Post.

Denver police investigating threats against Colorado Supreme Court justices after ruling disqualifying Trump from holding office

The Denver Police Department said it is providing extra patrols around justices' residences in the city.

FBI, police investigating threats against Colorado Supreme Court

Law enforcement officials in Colorado are increasing patrols around the homes of state supreme court justices after the ruling that they will block Donald Trump from appearing on the primary ballot in March.

Trump visit to South Dakota puts Gov. Kristi Noem in a tax jam

Information Raw Story obtained through a South Dakota Sunshine Law request illuminate some trouble for the potential VP candidate.

Michigan Supreme Court keeping Trump on 2024 ballot

Michigan's Supreme Court is keeping former President Donald Trump on the state's primary election ballot.

Why Melania Trump was absent from family Christmas card

Melania Trump was absent from her family's Mar-a-Lago Christmas card because she's taking care of her ailing mother, Amalija Knavs.

Michigan Supreme Court rules to keep Donald Trump on ballot for 2024

Earlier this month, Michigan’s high court refused to immediately hear an appeal, saying the case should remain before the appeals court

Melania Trump missing from festive family Christmas photo at Mar-a-Lago

Melania Trump was missing from Donald Trump's family Christmas photo at Mar-a-Lago shared by Kimberly Guilfoyle, but Barron appeared taller than ever.

Michigan Supreme Court rejects attempt to remove Trump from 2024 ballot

The Michigan ruling contrasts with a decision by Colorado’s top court last week to disqualify Trump under the same constitutional provision

Michigan supreme court rules that Trump will stay on state ballot

Ex-president can participate in state primary despite accusations of insurrection stemming from the January 6 Capitol attack

Many South Carolinians Want Nikki Haley to Be US Prez but Majority Backing Trump

The former president this time has the endorsement of almost every major South Carolina Republican. Sen. Lindsey Graham, who ran against Trump, suggested he would destroy the Republican Party and openly questioned McMaster's thinking over the 2016 endorsement, is now a close ally of the former president and is co-chairing Trump's state campaign with McMaster.

Maine’s top election official removes Trump from 2024 ballot

Maine’s top election official has removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s 2024 ballot, in a surprise decision based on the 14th Amendment’s “insurrectionist ban.”

Maine bars Trump from ballot as US Supreme Court weighs states' authority to block former president

PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Maine’s Democratic secretary of state on Thursday removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause, becoming the first

Maine bars Donald Trump from ballot

Maine’s Democratic secretary of state on Thursday removed former President Donald Trump from the state’s presidential primary ballot under the Constitution’s insurrection clause.

Colorado GOP Asks Supreme Court to Reverse State’s Trump Ballot Ban

Party says barring Republican presidential front-runner threatens elections across the country

After Colorado, Maine bars Donald Trump from 2024 primary ballot

Maine's Democratic secretary of state on Thursday removed former President Donald Trump from the state's presidential primary ballot under the Constitution's insurrection clause,

North Texas congressional fight tests MAGA appeal against older conservative strains

Can a Trump-backed young conservative overcome voters' affinity for traditional Republicans over MAGA, and familiar leaders over newcomers?

Colorado GOP Asks SCOTUS to Keep Trump on the Ballot

The Colorado Republican Party on Wednesday appealed that state's supreme court decision that found former President Trump is ineligible for the presidency, the potential first...

Colorado Republican Party appeals Trump ballot ban to U.S. Supreme Court

The U.S. Supreme Court has never ruled on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment, which was added after the Civil War to prevent former Confederates from returning to government.

Trump demands recusal of Maine secretary of state in GOP primary challenge

Former President Donald Trump is demanding that Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows recuse herself from ruling on his eligibility to be on the state's ballot.

Trump ballot decision leads Maine lawmaker to call for impeachment of top state election official

Secretary of State Shenna Bellows under fire by Republican lawmaker for her decision

Maine's secretary of state explains her reasons for barring Trump from primary ballot

In an interview with CBS News, Maine Secretary of State Shenna Bellows said Trump engaged in an insurrection on Jan. 6, 2021, and the U.S. Constitution bars him from holding office again.

MAGA meltdown as Trump sics Truth Social fans on Maine secretary of state who booted him off ballot

Trump posts Secretary of State Shenna Bellows' website after she ruled he is ineligible under 14th Amendment.

Trump’s removal from Maine ballot ‘opens Pandora’s box’, DeSantis says

Florida governor decries decision by Maine secretary of state to withdraw Trump’s name under insurrection clause of constitution

SCGOP certifies 7 candidates for presidential primary ballot

South Carolina GOP Party Director Drew McKissick certified 7 candidates for Feb. 24, 2024, primary: Binkley, Christie, DeSantis, Haley, Ramaswamy, Stuckenberg, Trump

2024 US President Elections: After Colorado, Donald Trump disqualified from Maine's primary ballot

Maine's top election official disqualifies Donald Trump from the state ballot in the 2024 presidential primary due to his role in the Capitol attack.

Trump's dominance in GOP frustrates some in Iowa eager for a competitive campaign

With less than three weeks until the Iowa caucuses formally usher in the presidential nomination process, White House hopefuls are usually in a heated competition.

Trump's dominance in GOP frustrates some eager for competitive campaign in Iowa

Trump is stepping up his efforts in the closing weeks to prove that he's willing to work for a win that's so commanding that his rivals will have to give up.

This State Is the Second to Ban Donald Trump From Participating in the 2024 Primary Ballots

“We are witnessing the attempted theft of an election and the disenfranchisement of the American voter,” said Steven Cheung, a Trump spokesperson.

Sadiq Khan likens Tory rival Susan Hall to Donald Trump

Exclusive: London mayor says voting system changes could result in Hall starting series of hard-right victories in 2024

Trump appeals disqualification from Maine's Republican presidential primary ballot

The ruling came after a group of former Maine politicians argued Trump could not serve as president under a provision of the US Constitution due to his role in the 6 January 2021 riots at the Capitol building.

Trump, 5 other Republicans and Biden approved for Wisconsin primary ballot

President Joe Biden, former President Donald Trump and five other Republican candidates were chosen Tuesday to be on Wisconsin’s April 2 presidential primary ballot.

Trump appeals decision removing him from Maine presidential primary ballot

The decision was over Trump’s role in the January 6, 2021 attack on the US Capitol by his supporters.

Trump appeals Maine ruling barring him from ballot under Constitution's insurrection clause

He was expected to also ask the US Supreme Court to rule on his eligibility to return to the presidency in a related Colorado case.The Republican candidate appealed the Maine decision by Shenna Bellows, who became the first secretary of state in history to bar someone from running for the presidency under the rarely used Section 3 of the 14th Amendment.

Donald Trump sues over Maine’s rejection of his name on 2024 US presidential primary ballot

Maine secretary of state Shenna Bellows held that former president is ineligible for another term because of a section of the US constitution barring from federal office those who have ‘engaged in insurrection’

Trump appeals disqualification from Maine primary ballot

Donald Trump on Tuesday appealed a decision from Maine’s top election official disqualifying him from the state’s Republican presidential primary ballot next year over his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, a court filing showed.

Trump appeals ruling that would keep him off Maine 2024 primary ballot

Maine secretary of state had removed Trump from the ballot, saying the former president had violated the 14th amendment

Donald Trump appeals Maine ruling barring him from ballot

Trump seeks to appeal ruling that barred him from the ballot over his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol

Trump appeals decision removing him from Maine’s 2024 primary ballot

Former President Donald Trump has asked a Maine court to overturn the Secretary of State’s decision to remove him from the 2024 primary ballot there because of his role in the January 6 US Capitol insurrection.

Trump takes Colorado ballot disqualification to US Supreme Court

Trump's filing places a politically explosive case before the nation's highest judicial body, whose 6-3 conservative majority includes three of his own appointees

Donald Trump asks US supreme court to review Colorado ruling removing him from 2024 ballot

Only Congress has the authority to evaluate a dispute over the eligibility of a presidential candidate, Trump lawyers argue

Trump asks SCOTUS to review Colorado ruling

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling barring him from the Colorado ballot.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to review Colorado ruling barring him from the ballot over Jan. 6 attack

DENVER (AP) — Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked the U.S.

Trump asks Supreme Court to review Colo. ballot ruling

Trump appealed a 4-3 ruling in December by the Colorado Supreme Court.

Trump asks Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ruling barring him from primary ballot

Former President Donald Trump urged the justices to reverse the Dec. 19 ruling from the Colorado Supreme Court.

Trump asks U.S. Supreme Court to review Colorado ruling barring him from ballot

Former President Donald Trump on Wednesday asked the U.S. Supreme Court to review a ruling barring him from the Colorado ballot, setting up a high-stakes showdown over whether a constitutional provision prohibiting those who “engaged in insurrection” will end his political career.

Trump’s lawyer confirms his concern about Supreme Court ballot ruling

Former President Trump’s attorney Alina Habba on Wednesday said the former president is concerned the U.S. Supreme Court justices may “shy away from being pro-Trump,” and rule against him in regard to the recent decisions in Colorado and Maine that kicked him off the states’ 2024 primary ballots. Responding to New York Times reporter Maggie…

Trump Appeals Colorado Ruling Ballot Removal Challenge

The Colorado Supreme Court ruled Trump is ineligible to appear on the state's ballot due to his actions ahead of the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.

Trump Asks Supreme Court to Overturn His Removal From Colorado Primary Ballot

Appeal was expected as states differ on whether 14th Amendment provision barring insurrectionists from federal office applies to former president

Trump asks US Supreme Court to overturn Colorado ruling removing him from ballot

Donald Trump has formally asked the US Supreme Court to overturn the Colorado state Supreme Court ruling that removed him from the state’s 2024 ballot under the 14th Amendment’s “insurrection clause,” according to sources familiar with the matter.

Trump appeals Colorado ballot ban to Supreme Court

Former President Trump on Wednesday asked the Supreme Court to overturn a Colorado court’s landmark ruling disqualifying him from the state’s 2024 Republican primary ballot under the 14th Amendment’s insurrection ban. The appeal likely sets up an extraordinary battle at the nation’s highest court, which has never ruled on Section 3 of the 14th Amendment. That…

Filing for presidential primary begins in Illinois

Representatives for President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidates Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley filed petitions for the March partisan primary in Illinois.

Sarah Huckabee Sanders makes a splash in Arkansas - can she climb higher?

The Republican governor and ex-Trump press chief seems to be popular with voters in her state. Does a national run beckon?

Bally's name replacing Trump on Bronx golf course

It's the "art" of the deal -- Bally's name will officially replace Trump at the Ferry Point golf course in The Bronx, an official branding change symbolizing the company taking over the links from the Trump organization last fall.

‘It’s a live audition’: Trump surrogates swarm Iowa before caucuses

Marjorie Taylor Greene, Matt Gaetz – even Roseanne Barr – stand in for ex-president as his challengers struggle in the polls

Trump Takes Aim at Haley as Primary Enters Final Phase in Iowa

Nearly a week before the state’s caucuses, a frenzy of campaigning belies a seemingly static G.O.P. race, with former President Donald J. Trump the prohibitive front-runner.

Donald Trump's Georgia Case May Be in Jeopardy: Legal Analyst

Trump's defense team "is hoping that the immunity issue provides a complete shield," one legal expert told Newsweek on Monday.

Trump seeks dismissal of Georgia indictment, again claiming broad immunity

His new arguments in the Fulton County case echo the immunity claims he's pushing in his federal election interference case.

Trump moves to dismiss Georgia election case on presidential immunity grounds

Former President Donald Trump is moving to have the election interference charges against him in Georgia thrown out, arguing he's protected by presidential immunity.

Wisconsin Assembly Speaker Robin Vos targeted for recall for not supporting Trump

Backers of former President Donald Trump have filed a petition seeking to recall Wisconsin Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos from office.

Trump defies judge with barrage of attacks in court

Former US president Donald Trump accused the judge of “having your own agenda” as a months-long case that could hobble his business empire came to an end.

New York Attorney General Letitia James says Trump trial was about law, not politics

New York Attorney General Letitia James spoke briefly to reporters outside the courthouse as the civil fraud trial involving former President Donald Trump wrapped up Thursday. (Jan. 11) (AP video by David Martin and Robert Bumsted)

Donald Trump cut off by judge after blistering courtroom diatribe during fraud trial conclusion

Barred from giving a formal closing argument, former U.S. president Donald Trump seizes an opportunity to speak in court at the conclusion of his New York civil trial, unleashing a barrage of attacks during a six-minute diatribe before being cut off by the judge.

“Control your client!”: Judge shuts down Trump’s courtroom outburst

Engoron asked Trump to agree to stick to the facts and the law. The former president launched into a tirade.

'Personal attacks really don't bother me': Letitia James speaks out after Trump trial

New York Attorney General Letitia James delivered a succinct, if weary, address to the media outside the civil court room where she concluded her $370 million fraud case against former President Donald Trump on Thursday. "No matter how powerful you are, no matter how rich you are...no one is above t...

Experts explain why Fani Willis allegations don't hurt merits of Trump criminal case

Whether or not Georgia prosecutor Fani Willis' hired her beau — the proof in the election interference case lodged against Trump and 18 others has already been laid bare. That's the central takeaway from former federal prosecutors Norman Eisen and Joyce Vance along with former White House lawyer Ric...

Takeaways from Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial closing arguments

Donald Trump brought the campaign trail to the courthouse during closing arguments of his $370 million New York civil fraud trial on Thursday, delivering campaign speeches both inside and outside the courtroom to attack the case against him and the attorney general who brought it.

Haley faces hurdles in toppling Trump even after Christie exits race

Nikki Haley faces the challenge of surpassing former President Trump in what has become a close contest in New Hampshire even with Chris Christie now out of the race. Christie’s decision to drop out less than a week before the Iowa caucuses is the latest development to boost Haley as she looks to consolidate support after rising…

Trump judge spanks Ron DeSantis for targeting Democrat.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis faced a sharp, surprising rebuke from a conservative appeals court on Wednesday.

Donald Trump accuses judge in his civil fraud trial of 'having own agenda'

On last day of trial, Trump tangled with the judge who is considering what penalties to impose after finding the former US president's company 'inflated his net worth to win better financing terms'.

Trump bashes AG Letitia James’ ‘derangement syndrome’ from ‘jewel’ of his real estate company that he could lose in NY civil fraud trial

Trump, 77, delivered remarks from his iconic 40 Wall St. skyscraper in Lower Manhattan while state lawyers returned to the courtroom to deliver their closing statements in a case that could see him fined some $370 million.

Trump is outsourcing his Iowa campaign to surrogates — and his voters totally understand

Top Trump allies such as his son Donald Trump Jr., Carson, and Arizona Senate hopeful Kari Lake, have all agreed to headline events in Iowa on his behalf during the final week.

Trump 'fake elector' co-defendant wins three-month stay of entire case: report

Georgia GOP Sen. Shawn Still, who was accused of being one of Donald Trump's "fake" electors and is one of the former president's co-defendants in the Georgia state election subversion criminal case, was granted a three-month stay this Thursday, The Messenger reported. From The Messenger: "The proce...

Donald Trump defies judge to unleash six-minute courtroom diatribe before being cut off

The former president had been barred from delivering a closing argument as his civil fraud trial came to an end. Mr Trump is being sued by the state of New York for nearly $370m (£291m) in penalties.

'That ship has sailed': Expert says Trump lawyers dropped the ball in closing arguments

Donald Trump's civil fraud trial in New York entered closing arguments this week, with the former president himself giving a short statement despite state Justice Arthur Engoron previously having ruled he could not do so. But the closing statement from Trump's attorneys wasn't convincing at all, arg...

Republican rivals battle in frigid Iowa ahead of first test against Trump

The polls are not the vote of this state,” she said as she waited for DeSantis to appear at a campaign event in Des Moines. Only four Republicans are left challenging Trump in an unusually truncated field at this initial stage of the nominating process, a sign of the deep support he holds among so many of the party faithful and its upper echelons.

The Iowa caucuses signal the start of the 2024 US election race, and the state's ready to have its outsized say

This week's Iowa caucuses signal the start of the primary race for the 2024 US election. Donald Trump's the strongest polling Republican, but many caucus-goers say there are better options.

Iowa's sparsely populated northwest is a key GOP caucus battleground for both Trump and DeSantis

Some of the most contested real estate for Iowa’s Republican caucuses is a vast, wind-swept plain where hogs outnumber people by the millions.

Monday's Iowa caucuses will be Republicans' first contest of the 2024 election. Here's what to know.

Former President Donald Trump's influence on the party is facing its first test of the 2024 election.

What to look for as Iowa and New Hampshire choose their nominees for president

DeSantis is flailing, Haley is surging and Trump is eyeing up his potential competitors.

Haley cometh: Republican presidential candidate hopes to benefit from Trump chaos theory

As the Iowa caucuses draw near, Nikki Haley believes she can become that most elusive of things: a unifying national political figure

Donald Trump reveals who's least popular in US

In his fresh salvo against Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds Sunday, former US President Donald Trump termed her the least popular in the state as the Republicans are set for the first nomination vote...

Trump heading to Arizona to speak at state GOP event

Former President Trump will head to Arizona later this month to speak at a state Republican Party event. The Arizona Republican Party on Monday posted on X, formerly Twitter, an invitation that showed Trump as the special speaker for the state party’s Freedom Fest event, scheduled for Jan. 26 in Phoenix.  The Freedom Fest event…

Trump goes back to court as E. Jean Carroll’s defamation trial begins

Between winning Iowa and flying to New Hampshire, Trump came to court for jury selection.

Inside Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner's date night at Miami hotspot that was Ivana's 'favorite'

Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner enjoyed an intimate date night at a Miami hotspot called Call Me Gaby that is a "favorite" of the Trump family -- particularly the socialite's late mother, Ivana Trump.

Republican presidential candidates descend on New Hampshire one week before primary

Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, and Ron DeSantis held events across New Hampshire on Tuesday.

Trump’s win in Iowa shows big strengths and hidden warning signs

A POLITICO analysis shows which Iowa caucusgoers warmed up to Trump, and who is still holding out.

Analyzing Trump’s Iowa caucus win using precinct results and entrance polls

A POLITICO analysis shows which Iowa caucusgoers warmed up to Trump, and who is still holding out.

Republicans shift to New Hampshire after Trump's record Iowa win