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Boos, corn and criminal charges: Trump and GOP rivals storm Iowa

Former President Donald Trump and a dozen of his Republican primary rivals descended on Iowa over the weekend, with some…

New Trump co-defendant’s plea delayed while he seeks Florida lawyer

Carlos De Oliveira — the new co-defendant in the Trump classified documents criminal case — appeared in Miami federal court…

Niger coup draws condemnation from Russia and the West as regional body threatens force

LONDON — West African leaders on Sunday threatened military action against the junta that seized power last week in a…

Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against CNN over ‘the Big Lie’ dismissed in Florida

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit Donald Trump filed against CNN in which the former U.S. president claimed that references in…

The fight over a bill targeting credit card fees pits payment companies against retailers

A bipartisan push in Washington to clamp down on credit card fees is pitting retailers against network payment processors —…

Israeli protesters keep pressure on Netanyahu after judicial turmoil

Tens of thousands of flag-waving Israelis renewed their protests nationwide after sundown on Saturday, capping a week of turmoil in…

Congress hands the crypto industry two wins and a loss before August recess

WASHINGTON — Lawmakers took big steps this week aimed at regulating digital assets before closing up shop until September. Two…

Trump appeals ruling that porn star payoff trial be held in New York state court

Donald Trump on Friday appealed a judge’s recent denial of his request that his pending New York state criminal case…

Disney loses bid to dismiss or pause DeSantis board’s state case

A judge on Friday denied Disney‘s bid to dismiss or pause a state court lawsuit related to its bitter feud…

Tim Scott sees big money donor interest while Ron DeSantis hunts for cash

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., is seeing a wave of wealthy donor interest as he runs for president, while Florida Gov.…