2 hours ago US prosecutors move to dismiss federal criminal cases against president

The President-elect faced federal lawsuits over his efforts to overturn his 2020 election defeat, and his handling of classified documents

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4 hours ago Jack Smith moves to dismiss charges against Trump in election interference and classified documents cases

The sudden, but somewhat surprising decisions were announced in two separate motions filed on Monday

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4 hours ago Trump's federal cases are FINISHED: Jack Smith moves to drop January 6 and classified documents charges in brutal blow for Special Counsel

Smith asked U.S. District Judge Tanya S. Chutkan to dismiss the case without prejudice because of policy prohibiting prosecuting a sitting president.

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5 hours ago Marjorie Taylor Greene calls for leaders of ‘sanctuary cities’ to defend need for federal funding – live

Republican tapped to work with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) indicates that cities protecting immigrants could lose federal fundingCorey Lewandowski, an adviser to Donald Trump, has said that he and the president-elect have “no concerns at all” regarding Pete Hegseth’s confirmation by the Senate as the next US secretary of defense.During an appearance on NewsMax, Lewandowski was asked if Trump had any concerns about Hegseth and his nomination, to which Lewandowski responded: “We have no concerns at all.” Continue reading...

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9 hours ago Trump’s defense pick Pete Hegseth faces scrutiny over sexual assault claims and attacks on UN and Nato – US politics live

Hegseth comments on the Geneva conventions and new sexual misconduct allegations raise questions over suitability to lead PentagonTrump Pentagon pick urges US to ignore Geneva conventionsIn the last three days president-elect Donald Trump finished up making his major cabinet announcements.If you missed them, here is a quick roundup.Trump chose Brooke Rollins, president of the America First Policy Institute, to be agriculture secretary.Trump named Scott Bessent, a longtime hedge-fund investor who taught at Yale University for several years, to serve as Treasury secretary.Trump picked Russ Vought to lead the Office of Management and Budget. Vought was OMB chief during Trump’s previous term in office and has been deeply involved in Project 2025 in recent years.Trump announced Sebastian Gor...

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12 hours ago Trump to kick transgender troops from military as Republicans defend intel nominee Tulsi Gabbard: Live updates

President-elect planning to reinstate ban on trans soldiers as GOP senators back Gabbard despite past expressions of support for Vladimir Putin and Russia

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13 hours ago Trump to kick transgender troops from military as Republicans defend intel pick Tulsi Gabbard: Live updates

President-elect planning to reinstate ban on trans soldiers as GOP senators back Gabbard despite past expressions of support for Vladimir Putin and Russia

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24 hours ago Trump won’t disclose ‘secret’ transition money as Don Jr’s influence looms over cabinet picks: Live updates

President-elect also made flurry of nominations on Friday night to form his new administration

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28 hours ago Trump’s defense nominee Pete Hegseth ripped by Tammy Duckworth as GOP grilled on cabinet picks: Live updates

President-elect also made flurry of nominations on Friday night to form his new administration

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