Category: Donald Trump

Judge Says Trump Can Be Deposed in Former FBI Agent Peter Strzok Lawsuit

Former President Donald Trump can be deposed in a lawsuit filed by former FBI agent Peter Strzok against the Department of Justice (DOJ), a federal judge ordered on Friday. Mr. Strzok’s lawsuit alleges wrongful termination following the debunked Russia collusion investigation and claims that he was fired at Mr. Trump’s direction. U.S. District Judge Amy…


Florida GOP Requiring 2024 Candidates Sign Loyalty Pledge to Qualify in State’s Key Presidential Primary Contest

The Florida Republican Party is imposing a new requirement in order for 2024 presidential candidates to make the Florida Republican primary ballot; they have to pledge to support the eventual 2024 Republican Party nominee. During their meeting in mid-May, the Florida Republican Party Executive Committee made several changes to their primary procedures (pdf), including the…


‘Ground up Aspirin’: Trump Issues Response After Cocaine Found in White House

Former President Donald Trump had some harsh words for the president and his family following the discovery of cocaine in the West Wing lobby of the White House. “Where are the White House SECURITY TAPES … which will quickly show where the Cocaine in the White House came from??? They already know the answer but…


Trump Issues Response After Cocaine Found in White House

Former President Donald Trump had some harsh words for the president and his family following the discovery of cocaine in the West Wing lobby of the White House. “Where are the White House SECURITY TAPES … which will quickly show where the Cocaine in the White House came from??? They already know the answer but…


Struggling Campaigns Scrambling to Qualify for First GOP Presidential Debate—$1 at a Time

After nearly six months of grueling state primaries, the GOP’s 2024 presidential candidate will be formally confirmed as the party’s nominee during the July 15–18, 2024, Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. But while there are 376 days of campaigning between now—July 6, 2023—and then, another far more pressing timeline is posing an existential challenge…


IN-DEPTH: Struggling Campaigns Scrambling to Qualify for First GOP Presidential Debate—$1 at a Time

After nearly six months of grueling state primaries, the GOP’s 2024 presidential candidate will be formally confirmed as the party’s nominee during the July 15–18, 2024, Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. But while there are 376 days of campaigning between now—July 6, 2023—and then, another far more pressing timeline is posing an existential challenge…


Trump Aide Walt Nauta Pleads Not Guilty in Classified Documents Case

In a Miami courtroom, Walt Nauta, an aide of former President Donald Trump, pleaded not guilty Thursday to helping Mr. Trump hide classified documents from law enforcement. Mr. Nauta was indicted last month in special counsel Jack Smith’s probe of the former president’s handling of classified documents. Although he was initially scheduled to appear in…


Justice Department Releases More of Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant

The Justice Department released more of the affidavit for a search warrant for Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate (pdf) on Wednesday. U.S. Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart announced Wednesday in his ruling that additional parts of the document could be unsealed. Multiple media organizations had requested the entire document be unsealed, but Mr. Reinhart, a magistrate judge for…


LIVE 10 AM ET: Trump Aide Faces Charges in Miami Federal Court

Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, is expected in federal court for charges related to the mishandling of classified documents at 10:00 a.m. ET on July 6. (Live coverage of arrivals/departures and exterior stakeout) …


LIVE NOW: Trump Aide Faces Charges in Miami Federal Court

Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, is expected in federal court for charges related to the mishandling of classified documents at 10:00 a.m. ET on July 6. (Live coverage of arrivals/departures and exterior stakeout) …