Politics & Government

Former President Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Erie, Pa., on July 29.

Politics & Government

Why the Trump indictments have not moved the needle with Republicans

6:57am August 16, 2023

by Domenico Montanaro

The former president has insulated himself with his party, having sold its members over the past seven years on his baseless narrative of a deep-state conspiracy against him.

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Alaska Senator Murkowski's summer interns took photos with all 100 senators.

These interns took selfies with all 100 senators. Here's what they discovered

5:00am August 16, 2023

by Michael Levitt

Interns in Alaska Senator Lisa Murkowski's office doggedly tracked down all 100 senators, and took a selfie with them. Here's how they described some of those encounters.

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The first nomination of a woman as Navy leader is held up by abortion protest

6:17pm August 15, 2023

by Steve Walsh | WHRO

Adm. Lisa Franchetti is set to become the first woman to head the Navy. Her confirmation is being held up by one senator as part of a protest over abortion policy within the military.

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Florida teachers face extra pressure as the school year starts with new laws

5:59pm August 15, 2023

by Lynn Hatter

As the school year starts in Florida, a wave of newly-enacted laws and regulations around what can and cannot be taught is creating a legal minefield for educators.

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Maui has a safety plan for wildfires, but has struggled to fund it

5:39pm August 15, 2023

by Lauren Sommer

Maui has long known the dangers of wildfires. The island has a plan to help make communities safer. But like so many other places at risk, they've struggled to get the funding to implement it.

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What to know about the Trump indictment in Georgia

4:40pm August 15, 2023

Former President Donald Trump faces his fourth indictment since April, this one in Georgia. We look at the sweeping racketeering case and what comes next.

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Texas authorities released body camera and dashboard video in which Rep. Ronny Jackson, in red shirt, yells profanities at deputies and troopers at a rodeo.

In video, Rep. Ronny Jackson yells profanities at Texas trooper, is put on ground

4:04pm August 15, 2023

by Bill Chappell

"I'm gonna call the governor tomorrow," Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, said as he shouted obscenities at a trooper during an altercation at a rodeo.

Former President Donald Trump points at a crowd at a golf tournament at Trump National in Bedminster, N.J., on Sunday.

The Georgia indictment charges a 19-member 'criminal enterprise.' Here's who they are

1:57pm August 15, 2023

by Rachel Treisman

The indictment out of Fulton County alleges that former President Trump and 18 others conspired to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results. His codefendants include big names and local officials.

A file image of a "No Labels" rally in Washington, D.C.

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'No Labels' movement says it could offer independent presidential ticket in 2024

11:10am August 15, 2023

by Gary Robertson, Associated Press

A national political movement that could offer an independent presidential ticket in 2024 as an alternative to major-party nominees said Monday it has now won ballot access in 10

Former President Donald Trump listens as he is introduced to speak at the South Carolina Statehouse, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2023, in Columbia, S.C.

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Up First briefing: Trump's Georgia indictment; DA Fani Willis; microbes and kimchi

10:07am August 15, 2023

by Suzanne Nuyen

Trump is indicted in Georgia for seeking to overturn the state's election results. DA Fani Willis, who is charging him, is no stranger to high-stakes cases. And, how microbes turn cabbage to kimchi.

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