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In photos: 2024 candidates test their grilling and stumping skills at the Iowa State Fair
The Iowa State Fair kicked off last week, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors and several presidential candidates, as they made their pitch to voters in the Hawkeye State.
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Finger-pointing begins inside Trump team over Jan. 6 indictment
Key figures are pointing fingers at Sidney Powell, while another alleged co-conspirator suggests his "advice of counsel" wasn't actually followed by Trump's campaign.
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Biden urges Detroit automakers, union to forge deal as deadline looms
Tense contract talks could lead to strikes if progress isn’t made before a Sept. 14 deadline, the United Auto Workers has warned.
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Trump ups the ante on going after judges and witnesses. Where’s the line?
A look at what that Trump has said, and what the law says.
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‘Fully expected the downfall’: Inside DeSantis’s brawls with Fla. Republicans
Some who knew the Florida governor in Tallahassee say they expected him to have trouble translating his governance of the state into a coalition that could win him the presidency.
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What the 2024 candidate appearances looked like at the Iowa State Fair
Trump reasserted his dominance in the GOP race. DeSantis toured the fairgrounds with his family and was interrupted by protesters. Ramaswamy did a rendition of Eminem’s “Lose Yourself.” And they drew varying crowd sizes.
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Former Tenn. state senator sentenced to 21 months in campaign finance scheme
Former Tennessee state Sen. Brian Kelsey (R) was sentenced to nearly two years in prison after pleading guilty to violating campaign finance laws.
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In Tuberville’s state, one base feels the effect of his military holds
At Huntsville's Redstone Arsenal, a series of key positions are vacant or frozen because of the military holds by Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.).
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With Trump now in their ranks, some Jan. 6 defendants see hope
Those previously charged in connection with the attack on the U.S. Capitol are paying close attention to the former president’s criminal case.
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Trump swoops into Iowa fair, defying customs and clashing with DeSantis
Pork chops, protesters of the Florida governor and a swift visit by the former president were at the center of a high-drama day.
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In Iowa, DeSantis plows forward after early missteps and staff problems
On a weekend when the political world was focused on Iowa, there were reminders of why the Florida governor, though distinctly trailing, remains Trump’s principal GOP rival.
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The daunting task of finding an impartial jury in an abortion trial
Lead defendant Lauren Handy made national news when police discovered five fetuses in a Capitol Hill rowhouse basement where she had been staying.
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See where Sen. Tommy Tuberville is blocking 301 military promotions
Data shows the sweep of military officers caught up in a dispute between Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville and the Pentagon is spread across the world.
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Republicans who demanded special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden aren’t satisfied
Last year, several GOP lawmakers called on the Justice Department to appoint a special counsel, but now they say David Weiss compromised.
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Trump’s speech will be limited to protect trial, witnesses, judge orders
Judge Tanya Chutkan will decide whether to limit what Trump can reveal about government evidence as prosecutors push for January 2024 trial date.
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DOJ names special counsel in Hunter Biden case as plea agreement falls apart
Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed U.S. Attorney David Weiss of Delaware as special counsel in the investigation into Hunter Biden’s tax case and overseas business dealings.
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Collapse of Hunter Biden plea deal could complicate president’s campaign
President Biden's son may face a trial during the reelection battle — at a time when Democrats want to highlight Trump's own legal troubles.
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Yes, Ohio’s vote was about abortion, but it was also about majority rule
The debate was largely about abortion. As for the vote itself, other factors probably played a role.
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F-16 training for Ukrainian pilots faces delays and uncertainty
Ukraine wants U.S.-made fighter jets as fast as possible, but the first pilots to undergo training will likely not be ready to fly them until next summer.
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GOP lawmaker warns of ‘civil war’ at fundraiser for indicted Trump electors
Michigan state Rep. Matt Maddock (R) also compared efforts to prosecute fake Trump electors to Nazis’ attempts to subdue Jewish people before leading them into gas chambers in the Holocaust.
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