Law

U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan. Chutkan has been assigned to the election fraud case against former President Donald Trump.

Politics & Government

Up First briefing: Trump trial date expected; Jacksonville shooting; Maui surf lessons

7:52am August 28, 2023

by Suzanne Nuyen

A federal judge will set a date for Trump's election obstruction case. Crowds mourn three Black people killed at a Dollar General in Florida. Pro surfers give kids in Maui a surf lesson.

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Morning news brief

6:44am August 28, 2023

Federal judge to set a date for Donald Trump's election obstruction case. Crowds mourn three Black people killed at a Dollar General in Florida. Students struggle to study in record heat without A/C.

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Federal prosecutors will seek a January trial date for ex-President Trump

5:09am August 28, 2023

The judge overseeing the election conspiracy case against former President Donald Trump says she intends to set a trial date at a hearing Monday.

Politics & Government

Judge in Trump trial has a tough sentencing record in Jan. 6 cases

4:58pm August 25, 2023

by Carrie Johnson

Judge Tanya Chutkan knows her way around a courtroom after years as a public defender. Now her rulings will be on international display in the Jan. 6 case against the former president.

Former President Donald Trump's booking photo was released after he was booked in Atlanta.

Politics & Government

Up First briefing: Trump's busy week; extremism in a hit song; 'miracle' Lahaina house

11:48am August 25, 2023

by Suzanne Nuyen

From counterprogramming for a GOP debate to a booking on charges in Georgia, Trump had a busy week. A hit country song raises extremism red flags. A "miracle house" stands unscathed in Lahaina.

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Morning news brief

7:48am August 25, 2023

From counterprogramming for a GOP debate to a booking on charges in Georgia, Donald Trump had a busy week. A chart-topping song holds extreme themes. Russia's Wagner mercenaries recruit for Africa.

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Politics & Government

Former President Donald Trump's legal and political calendars are filling up

7:26am August 25, 2023

Trump dominated recent headlines: avoiding the GOP debate, having a high-profile interview on social media site X — then was booked for charges related to the 2020 election, complete with mug shot.

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Politics & Government

Donald Trump has been booked at the Atlanta jail on Georgia election charges

9:05pm August 24, 2023

by Sam Gringlas

Donald Trump has become the first former president with a mug shot. He faces 13 felony counts in Georgia related to efforts to overturn the state's 2020 presidential election result.

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National

Trial is underway for three men accused in a plot to kidnap Michigan governor

5:40pm August 24, 2023

by Michael Livingston

Prosecutors and defense attorneys finish their opening statements in the final trial related to the 2020 failed plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.

A look at Trump's legal troubles on the evening that he's set to turn himself in

5:11pm August 24, 2023

by Carrie Johnson

Former President Donald Trump is expected to turn himself in this evening at the Fulton County jail in Atlanta, Ga. Trump will be booked and have his photo taken and then leave the facility.