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Trump’s request for 2026 trial in election case based on ‘faulty’ logic, special counsel says

Special counsel Jack Smith argued Monday that there was no good reason why Donald Trump’s federal election interference trial should…

Trump’s bond in Georgia election case set at $200,000

A judge set former U.S. President Donald Trump’s bond at $200,000 in the Georgia criminal case accusing him of conspiring…

Pro-Trump lawyer John Eastman’s bond in Georgia election case set at $100,000

Attorney John Eastman on Monday was ordered to pay a $100,000 bond in the Georgia criminal case where he is…

California braces for more flooding after Hilary drenches Los Angeles with record rain

California was bracing for more flash flooding on Monday as the first tropical storm to hit the state since the…

Trump holds big lead in new Iowa poll, but DeSantis and Scott see paths to victory

Former President Donald Trump holds a double-digit lead over his closest rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in a major new…

Biden vows Maui will decide how to rebuild after wildfires, promises to help ‘as long as it takes’

President Joe Biden on Monday vowed that the people of Maui will determine how the devastated town of Lahaina is…

Drone attacks reported near Moscow; Russia warns F-16 jet donations will escalate war

This has been CNBC’s live blog covering updates on the war in Ukraine. [Follow the latest updates here.] Russian authorities…

Biden to reassure Maui’s Lahaina residents they will control rebuilding after devastating wildfires

U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency Director Deanne Criswell said on Sunday that President Joe Biden will reassure the people of…

Top Republican China hawk says White House investment restrictions fall short

WASHINGTON — A leading House Republican voice on the national security threat posed by China said the White House’s plan…

Disney goes on offense in DeSantis board’s lawsuit, seeks damages for breach of contract

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis may say he’s “moved on” from his long-running feud with Disney, but the House of Mouse…