Politics

Supreme Court rules ex-presidents have broad immunity, dimming chance of a pre-election Trump trial

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled for the first time that former presidents have broad immunity from prosecution, extending the delay in the Washington criminal case against Donald Trump on charges he plotted to overturn his 2020 pr

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What to know about the Supreme Court immunity ruling in Trump's 2020 election interference case

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court's ruling Monday in former President Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case makes it all but certain that the Republican will not face trial in Washington ahead of the November election.

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Hunter Biden sues Fox News over explicit images featured in a streaming series

NEW YORK (AP) — Hunter Biden accused Fox News in a lawsuit of unlawfully publishing explicit images of him as part of a streaming series.

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GOP US Rep. Spartz, of Indiana, charged with bringing gun through airport security, officials say

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indiana Republican U.S. Rep. Victoria Spartz has been charged with bringing a firearm through airport security, authorities said Monday.

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Top California Democrats announce ballot measure targeting retail theft

SACRAMENTO, Calif.

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Canada Day festivities attract hundreds at ceremonies, parties across the country

Parks and public spaces across the country teemed with flag-waving revellers on Monday as thousands of people marked Canada Day, with many — including newly minted citizens — celebrating the unique privileges that come with being Canadian.

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Pennsylvania Sen. Bob Casey stands by Biden, says voters will decide on issues, not on a bad debate

SCRANTON, Pa. (AP) — Pennsylvania Sen.

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Tim Scott has benefited from mentors along the way. He's hoping for another helping hand

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — When Tim Scott was a teenager, a Chick-fil-A manager named John Moniz offered him a sandwich, a job, and four years of indispensable mentoring about how to be a businessman and a citizen.

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A media 'nervous breakdown'? Calls for Biden's withdrawal produce some extraordinary moments

NEW YORK (AP) — If President Joe Biden successfully resists some extraordinary calls in the media to abandon his reelection effort following last week's debate , he may reflect on the moment that MSNBC's Mika Brzezinski looked into the camera Monday

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Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer insists Biden can win her state and says she's behind him 100%

LANSING, Mich. (AP) — Michigan Gov.

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