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Clarence Thomas recuses himself as Supreme Court rejects ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman's appeal

Thomas, who is under fire over claims of ethical lapses, was criticized for not recusing himself from a separate Jan. 6-related case because his wife, Virginia “Ginni” Thomas, supported then-President Donald Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Image: Group Photograph Of U.S. Supreme Court Justices
Image: Group Photograph Of U.S. Supreme Court Justices

Highlights from Day 1 of the Trump New York civil trial

Monday is the first day of the trial in New York Attorney General Letitia James' $250 million fraud lawsuit against Trump, two of his adult children and his company.
Former President Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James.
Former President Donald Trump and New York Attorney General Letitia James.

Prosecutors cite Trump remarks about officials in renewed push for narrow gag order

The special counsel's filing highlighted comments from a "Meet the Press" interview this month and remarks about now-former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley.
Special Counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on a recently unsealed indictment including four felony counts against former U.S. President Donald Trump on August 1, 2023 in Washington, DC. Trump was indicted on four felony counts for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.
Special Counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on a recently unsealed indictment including four felony counts against former U.S. President Donald Trump on August 1, 2023 in Washington, DC. Trump was indicted on four felony counts for his alleged efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

IRS consultant charged with leaking Trump's tax information

Charles Littlejohn of Washington, D.C., was working at the IRS as a contractor when he allegedly stole the former president's tax return information and leaked it to the press.
Former President Donald Trump
Former President Donald Trump

Trump plans to attend opening days of his New York fraud trial next week

The $250 million civil lawsuit filed by the New York attorney general alleges that former President Donald Trump and his adult sons exaggerated their business assets for years.
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Trump co-defendant pleads guilty in Georgia election case

Scott Hall is the first person to plead guilty in the 19 defendant case.
Scott Hall.
Scott Hall.

Trump will not attend next GOP debate, campaign says

The former president skipped the first two debates put on by the Republican National Committee.
Former President Donald Trump speaks in Clinton, Mich., on Sept. 27, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump speaks in Clinton, Mich., on Sept. 27, 2023.

Trump is on the witness list for $250 million civil fraud trial starting next week

The former president's two adult sons — Don Jr. and Eric — were also named as witnesses by New York Attorney General Letitia James and Trump's attorneys.
Former President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower on Sept. 6, 2023 in New York.
Former President Donald Trump leaves Trump Tower on Sept. 6, 2023 in New York.

Trump deposition scheduled for next month in lawsuits filed by ex-FBI officials

An appeals court this month rejected the Justice Department’s request to block Trump from answering questions related to the lawsuits from Lisa Page and Peter Strzok.
Former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 15, 2023.
Former President Donald Trump in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 15, 2023.

Biden warns that Trump's ‘MAGA’ backers pose grave threat to democracy

The speech, which was weeks in the planning, previews how Biden will navigate a tricky set of parameters that limit how frankly he can talk about Trump.
President Joe Biden in Washington on Sept. 21, 2023.
President Joe Biden in Washington on Sept. 21, 2023.

Trump unexpectedly says he won't seek to move his Georgia election case to federal court

The notification comes weeks after the former president’s attorneys said that he was considering trying to move the case to a federal venue.
Former United States President Donald Trump stands on the floor during the Division I Mens Wrestling Championship held at the BOK Center on March 18, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Former United States President Donald Trump stands on the floor during the Division I Mens Wrestling Championship held at the BOK Center on March 18, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

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