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Former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a political rally while campaigning for the GOP nomination in Erie, Pa., in July.

5 things to know about the latest charges against Donald Trump

12:37pm August 02, 2023

Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday on charges that he led a web of conspiracies with the ultimate goal of overturning 2020 election results. Read this if you need to get up to speed.

Supporters cheer as Vice President Harris addresses the 20th Quadrennial Convention of the Women's Missionary Society of the African Methodist Episcopal Church on Tuesday in Orlando.

Harris says she won't debate DeSantis on new Black history standards in Florida

11:53am August 02, 2023

by Deepa Shivaram

In Orlando, Vice President Harris rejected Gov. Ron DeSantis' invitation for a discussion about the state's new curriculum on slavery, calling it an "unnecessary" debate.

Bessy Hernandez, 73, sells fruits and vegetables at the Tropicana Flea Market produce stand. Hernandez's sales have dropped 40 percent in recent months as a result of the new Florida immigration law.

Sales are way down at a Florida flea market. A new immigration law could be to blame.

11:47am August 02, 2023

by Claudia Grisales

Florida's new strict immigration law threatens the state's economy and could hurt political ambitions for some GOP candidates. Vendors at a popular flea market are already seeing the impacts.

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A closer look at the legal implications of the latest indictment against Trump

8:02am August 02, 2023

NPR'S A Martinez speaks to Ankush Khardori, a former federal prosecutor, about the criminal indictment against former President Donald Trump. It's the third indictment that he faces.

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Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a political rally while campaigning for the GOP nomination in the 2024 election at Erie Insurance Arena on July 29.

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Up First briefing: Trump's 3rd indictment; U.S. loses AAA rating; heat and the brain

7:18am August 02, 2023

by Suzanne Nuyen

Donald Trump is indicted on felony charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. Fitch Ratings downgrades the U.S. credit rating. This is your brain on heat.

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Morning news brief

5:48am August 02, 2023

Donald Trump is indicted on felony charges related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election. How conservative media are covering the indictment. Fitch strips the U.S. of its Triple-A bond rating.

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Trump is indicted on 4 counts related to efforts to overturn the 2020 election

5:09am August 02, 2023

Former President Donald Trump is now facing a third indictment. The latest charges stem from his efforts to cling to power after losing the 2020 election.

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For hard-core Trump supporters latest indictment doesn't raise doubts

5:09am August 02, 2023

Republican primary voters in upstate New York are angry over the latest Trump indictment, but some say they're weary of his drama.

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What might Trump's latest indictment mean for the 2024 presidential election?

5:09am August 02, 2023

NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Republican strategist Sarah Longwell about how the latest indictment against Donald Trump's will impact his 2024 presidential campaign, and the Republican party overall.

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How conservative media are covering Donald Trump's 3rd indictment

5:09am August 02, 2023

Former President Donald Trump relies on conservative media outlets as a pillar of his support. How did they cover Trump's latest indictment related to the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol?