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Fake Donald Trump electors settle civil lawsuit in Wisconsin, agree that President Biden won
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Ten Republicans who posed as fake electors for former President Donald Trump in Wisconsin and filed paperwork falsely saying he had won the battleground state have settled a civil lawsuit and admitted their actions were part of an effort to overturn President Joe Biden's...
A court filing gives a rare look inside the FBI seizure of a lawmaker's phone in 2020 election probe
HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Just how hard did some Republican members of Congress work to keep President Donald Trump in office after his 2020 election loss? A court case is providing a few tantalizing clues. Snippets and short summaries of texts and emails sent by Rep. Scott Perry of...
Today in History: December 2, Senate condemns McCarthy
Today in History Today is Saturday, Dec. 2, the 336th day of 2023. There are 29 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Dec. 2, 1954, the U.S. Senate passed, 67-22, a resolution condemning Republican Sen. Joseph R. McCarthy of...
Today in History: November 30, actor Paul Walker dies in Porsche crash at age 40
Today in History Today is Thursday, Nov. 30, the 334th day of 2023. There are 31 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 30, 2013, actor Paul Walker star of the “Fast & Furious” movie series, died with his friend, Roger...
Today in History: November 24, Jack Ruby shoots Lee Harvey Oswald
Today in History Today is Friday, Nov. 24, the 328th day of 2023. There are 37 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 24, 1963, Jack Ruby shot and mortally wounded Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of President John F....
Today in History: November 23, the UN seats China
Today in History Today is Thursday, Nov. 23, the 327th day of 2023. There are 38 days left in the year. Today is Thanksgiving. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 23, 1971, the People’s Republic of China was seated in the United Nations Security...
Today in History: November 21, Las Vegas hotel fire kills 87
Today in History Today is Tuesday, Nov. 21, the 325th day of 2023. There are 40 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 21, 1980, 87 people died in a fire at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. On this...
Georgia prosecutor seeks August trial date for Trump and others in election case
ATLANTA (AP) — A prosecutor in Georgia is seeking an August trial date for former President Donald Trump and others charged over efforts to overturn the 2020 election in the state. Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis on Friday filed a motion to schedule the start of the...
AP Election Brief | What to expect in Louisiana's general election
WASHINGTON (AP) — Louisiana residents may have just elected a new governor, but they’re not done casting ballots. On Saturday, voters will decide runoff elections for secretary of state, attorney general, treasurer and almost two dozen state legislative seats, where Republicans...
Today in History: November 16, Oklahoma becomes 46th state
Today in History Today is Thursday, Nov. 16, the 320th day of 2023. There are 45 days left in the year. Today’s Highlight in History: On Nov. 16, 1907, Oklahoma became the 46th state of the union. On this date: In...
