A prosecutor tells the judge that Trump’s attorneys from the beginning have pushed to delay the trial until after the November 2024 election, where he hopes to win back the White House from President Biden.
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Trial to determine if Trump can be barred from offices reaches far back in history for answers
A Colorado judge refuses to dismiss a case challenging Donald Trump’s eligibility to run for president because of the ‘insurrection’ clause of the 14th Amendment.
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Donald Trump Jr. testifies he never worked on key documents in civil business fraud trial
The lawsuit centers on whether the former president and his business misled banks and insurers by inflating his net worth on the financial statements. He and other defendants, including sons Donald Jr. and Eric, deny wrongdoing.
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House Speaker Mike Johnson was once the dean of a Christian law school. It never opened its doors
Mike Johnson does not typically mention one aspect of his work before being elected to Congress.
Posted inElection 2023, Local & State, Morning Sentinel
Three candidates vie for seat on Fairfield Town Council
Incumbent Lawrence MacDonald is trying to secure another three-year term on the council but is facing challenges from Duane Bickford and Matthew Tulley.
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Senate Democrats to subpoena Harlan Crow, Leonard Leo over Supreme Court justices’ travel
In July, the Judiciary panel approved legislation that would force the justices to abide by stronger ethics standards, but Republican opposition means it has little chance of passing.
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Three current, former educators vie for 2 spots on the Winthrop School Board
An incumbent board member, a former member and a political newcomer, all with teaching experience, are facing off Nov. 7 in a race for two open seats.
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Sen. Angus King working on new gun control legislation
King and Sen. Susan Collins, who both oppose a ban on assault weapons, defended their votes last week to protect access to guns for military veterans who are unable to manage their finances.
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Lawyers argue whether the Constitution’s ‘insurrection’ clause blocks Trump from the 2024 ballot
Monday’s hearing in Colorado state court is the first of 2 lawsuits that could end up reaching the U.S. Supreme Court. On Thursday, the Minnesota Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a similar case.
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Judge reimposes gag order on Trump after comments targeting court staff, potential witnesses
The order is a fresh reminder of Trump’s penchant for incendiary and bitter rants about the 4 criminal cases that he’s facing.