Latest 2020 United States presidential election News
Ex-tabloid publisher testifies he scooped up possibly damaging tales to shield his old friend Trump
NEW YORK (AP) — As Donald Trump was running for president in 2016, his old friend at the National Enquirer was scooping up potentially damaging stories about the candidate and paying out tens of thousands of dollars to keep them from the public eye. But when it came to the seamy...
Supreme Court seems skeptical of Trump's claim of absolute immunity but decision's timing is unclear
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday appeared likely to reject former President Donald Trump’s claim of absolute immunity from prosecution over election interference, but several justices signaled reservations about the charges that could cause a lengthy delay, possibly beyond...
Investigator says Trump, allies were uncharged co-conspirators in plot to overturn Michigan election
DETROIT (AP) — A state investigator testified Wednesday that he considers former President Donald Trump and his White House chief of staff to be uncharged co-conspirators in a scheme to claim that he won Michigan in the 2020 election, despite Democrat Joe Biden's clear victory. ...
Seeking 'the right side of history,' Speaker Mike Johnson risks his job to deliver aid to Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Staring down a decision so consequential it could alter the course of history -- but also end his own career -- House Speaker Mike Johnson prayed for guidance. A conservative Christian, the speaker wrestled over whether to lead the House in approving $95 billion...
Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 lawsuits while he fights criminal charges in the 2020 election case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump lost a bid Thursday to pause a string of lawsuits accusing him of inciting the U.S. Capitol attack, while the former president fights his 2020 election interference criminal case in Washington. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta in Washington denied...
Supreme Court questions obstruction charges brought against Jan. 6 rioters and Trump
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Tuesday questioned whether federal prosecutors went too far in bringing obstruction charges against hundreds of participants in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol riot. But it wasn’t clear how the justices would rule in a case that also could affect the prosecution...
Wisconsin Elections Commission rejects recall effort targeting Republican leader
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's bipartisan elections commission rejected a petition Thursday that sought to force a recall election targeting the state's top elected Republican, who has drawn the ire of former President Donald Trump. Trump backers angry with Assembly Speaker Robin...
Trump supporters trying to recall Wisconsin GOP leader failed, elections review concludes
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — The effort by supporters of former President Donald Trump to recall Wisconsin's top elected Republican did not gather enough signatures to trigger the recall election and therefore should be rejected, state elections officials said Wednesday. Trump backers...
Conservative hoaxers to pay up to $1.25M under agreement with New York over 2020 robocall scheme
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Two conservative political operatives who orchestrated a robocall campaign to dissuade Black people from voting in the 2020 election have agreed to pay up to $1.25 million under a settlement with New York state, Attorney General Letitia James said Tuesday. The...
Prosecutors urge Supreme Court to reject Trump's immunity claims in election subversion case
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith's team urged the Supreme Court on Monday night to reject former President Donald Trump's claim that he is immune from prosecution in a case charging him with scheming to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election. The brief...
