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Supreme Court rules Trump has immunity for ‘official acts,’ limits evidence and reach of special counsel’s election case

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that Donald Trump has “presumptive immunity” for official acts he performed as president, complicating but…

Financial crimes watchdog removes Turkey from money laundering ‘gray list’

The Financial Action Task Force, an international watchdog organization dedicated to combating money laundering and illicit cash flows, on Friday…

Supreme Court rejects bid by former Trump aide Steve Bannon to avoid jail in Jan. 6 contempt case

The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a last-ditch effort by former Trump White House aide Steve Bannon to avoid reporting…

Chevron doctrine overturned: Republicans, big business praise Supreme Court decision

Republican lawmakers and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce praised the Supreme Court decision Friday overturning the so-called Chevron doctrine, which…

Trump will debate Biden while still bound by gag orders. Here’s what he can’t say

When he faces President Joe Biden in Thursday’s debate, former President Donald Trump will have to watch his tongue. Trump…

Trump Media closes up nearly 8%, continuing post-sell-off rally

Shares of Trump Media & Technology Group closed up nearly 8% on Wednesday, adding to the stock’s post-sell-off rally. The…

New photos show Trump’s ‘haphazard’ storage of classified documents, special counsel says

Federal prosecutors in Donald Trump’s classified documents case released new photos showing what they called the “haphazard manner” in which…

Trump gag order partially lifted in hush money case ahead of Biden debate

A New York judge on Tuesday lifted parts of a gag order imposed on former President Donald Trump in his…

Melinda French Gates endorses Joe Biden for president

Melinda French Gates, a philanthropist and the former wife of Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, announced Thursday that she will vote…

Fugitive ex-CEO of investment firm arrested on securities, wire fraud charges

A former investment company CEO who previously appeared as a paid contributor to CNBC was arrested on fraud charges after…