The nation’s highest court ruled Monday that former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity for official actions taken in response to his 2020 election loss.
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Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of speedy Trump trial
The outcome means additional delay before Donald Trump could face trial in the case brought by special counsel Jack Smith.
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French far right leads in elections but rivals hope to deny it majority
The results confirmed polling that showed the party — with a history of racism and xenophobia and once shunned by the mainstream — is no longer confined to the fringes of French politics.
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Trump ally Steve Bannon heads to prison to serve 4 months for contempt
Longtime Trump ally Steve Bannon is scheduled to report to a federal prison in Connecticut to serve a four-month sentence for defying a subpoena in the congressional investigation into the U.S. Capitol attack.
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Biden allies rally behind him as he spends family time at Camp David
Senior Democrats rallied behind President Joe Biden with an unwavering show of public support amid private angst within the party about his debate performance.
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Tim Scott has benefited from mentors along the way. He’s hoping for another helping hand
The South Carolina senator is one of a handful of prominent people being considered by former President Donald Trump to be his running mate this year.
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French voters propel far-right National Rally to strong lead in first-round legislative elections
A new coalition on the left, the New Popular Front, also poses a challenge to the pro-business President Macron and his centrist alliance Together for the Republic.
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After president’s debate debacle, Jill Biden delivering message that they’re still all in
The first lady is trying to rally support for her husband after a dreadful performance in Thursday’s presidential debate created fresh worries about President Joe Biden’s age and his ability to compete in November’s election and to serve another four years.
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For many voters, Biden-Trump debate means tough choice just got tougher
Trump told a stream of falsehoods with sharpness, vigor and conviction, while Biden struggled mightily to land debating points and even to get through many sentences.
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Harris acknowledges Biden had ‘slow start’ in debate and tries to calm Democratic fears
Vice President Kamala Harris said the contrast between the president and Donald Trump ultimately has to be on Biden’s performance in office, rather than in one debate.