Oversight board maintains Trump’s Facebook suspension, but scolds company for indefinite ban
By upholding the suspension, the board has sided with Facebook for just the second time in the last six cases -- but said Facebook must reassess the decision within six months of the panel's decision.
Judge orders DOJ to release memo on Trump obstruction during Russia investigation
A federal judge has ordered the release of a legal memorandum the Trump-era Justice Department prepared for then-Attorney General William Barr before he announced his conclusion that President Donald Trump had not obstructed justice during the Russia investigation.
Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban
Former President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched a communications platform, which will eventually give him the ability to communicate directly with his followers, after months of being banned from sites like Twitter and Facebook.
Delaware County man sentenced for casting dead mother's ballot
A Delaware County man will not be allowed to vote for the next four years after he pled guilty to unlawful voting and perjury charges brought against him for casting a mail-in ballot for his dead mother in the 2020 election, county officials said Friday.
US begins reuniting families at Mexican border in ‘beginning’ of broader effort
The Department of Homeland Security on Monday announced that four families who were separated at the U.S.-Mexico border during the Trump administration will be reunited this week in the U.S.
Facebook's oversight board to rule on Trump's account ban on Wednesday
Facebook’s oversight board said it will rule on Wednesday morning whether former President Donald Trump’s social media accounts can be reinstated after an indefinite suspension.
Attempt to censure Romney for Trump impeachment votes fails
Utah Republicans booed Sen. Mitt Romney but ultimately rejected a motion to censure him for his votes at President Donald Trump's impeachment trials.
Pentagon cancels border wall construction contracts paid for with military funds reallocated by Trump
A Pentagon spokesperson said the funds were originally intended to go towards schools for military children, overseas military construction projects in partner nations and the National Guard and Reserve equipment account.
Newsmax apologizes to Dominion worker for false voter fraud claims
Newsmax apologized on Friday for airing false allegations that an employee for Dominion Voting Systems manipulated machines or tallies on Election Day to the detriment of former President Donald Trump.
Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 'would be considered' as his 2024 running mate
Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he is "100%" thinking about running for president again in 2024 and would "certainly" consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.
City of Albuquerque refers $211K Trump reelection campaign bill to collection agency
The city of Albuquerque, New Mexico, has sent an unpaid bill for former President Donald Trump’s reelection campaign to a debt collection agency, officials said. The bill stems from an event in 2019.
Trump says he's 'very seriously' considering 2024 presidential run
Former President Donald Trump told Fox News that he is strongly considering running again in 2024: "I am looking at it very seriously. Beyond seriously."
‘Isolationist,’ ‘nativist’: George W. Bush sharply criticizes GOP in rare interview
Former President George W. Bush said the Republican Party he served has become “isolationist, protectionist and, to a certain extent, nativist” in a rare television interview.
Leaders of Proud Boys ordered jailed on Capitol riot charges
A federal judge on Monday ordered two leaders of the far-right Proud Boys extremist group to be arrested and jailed while awaiting trial on charges they planned and coordinated an attack on the U.S. Capitol to stop Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s electoral victory.
Some Capitol riot suspects are trying to use journalism as a defense
Experts say it's unlikely these defendants can mount a viable defense on First Amendment free speech grounds, but some seem intent on trying.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland establishes climate change task force, revokes several Trump-era orders
U.S. Dept. of the Interior Secretary Deb Haaland established a task force this week to prioritize action on climate change. Her order also revoked several Trump-era orders that she said did not align with the department’s mission.
Political consultant shared internal Trump campaign polling data with Russia in 2016, Treasury says
The Treasury Department says Konstantin Kilimnik, a Russian and Ukrainian political consultant, shared sensitive information from Donald Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign with Russian intelligence services.
DOJ sues former Trump campaign adviser Roger Stone, alleging he owes $2 million in unpaid taxes
The U.S. Department of Justice on Friday sued Roger Stone, onetime campaign adviser to former President Donald Trump, accusing him and his wife of owing nearly $2 million in unpaid taxes and penalties, according to court documents.
White House says refugee cap will be increased in May after pushback from allies, aid groups
The White House says President Joe Biden is expected to increase the refugee cap for the remainder of this fiscal year by May 15.
Trump goes after McConnell, Fauci in off-script Mar-a-Lago speech
Trump even said someone recently suggested the vaccine should be called "Trumpcine" because of Operation Warp Speed, which helped accelerate the development of the vaccines last year.