RNC co-chair Lara Trump attacks Hogan for calling for respect for legal process
In a CNN appearance, Lara Trump doesn’t commit to having the Republican National Committee give money to Hogan’s run for Senate after his comment on the verdict.
By Mariana AlfaroAfter Trump’s conviction, many Republicans fall in line by criticizing trial
Rather than expressing confidence in the judicial system, many Republicans echo Trump’s criticisms and claims of political persecution over his hush money trial.
By Maegan Vazquez, Tobi Raji and Mariana Alfaro
Trump falsely claims he never called for Hillary Clinton to be locked up
“Lock her up” is perhaps one of the most popular chants among Trump supporters, and he agreed with it on several occasions.
By Mariana Alfaro
News site editor’s ties to Iran, Russia show misinformation’s complexity
Hacked records show news outlets in Iran and Russia made payments to the same handful of U.S. residents.
By Joseph Menn
Dems weigh local ties, anti-Trump fame in primary for Spanberger seat
Eugene Vindman, known for the first Trump impeachment, faces several well-connected local officials in Virginia’s 7th Congressional District Democratic primary.
By Teo Armus
Trump and allies step up suggestions of rigged trial — with bad evidence
And it’s not just the false claim that the jury doesn’t need to be unanimous about his crimes.
By Aaron Blake
In 2016, Trump derided favors for donors. Today, he wants to make a ‘deal.’
The former president derided the “favors” politicians did for campaign cash back then, but today he bargains with his own favors.
By Aaron Blake
Why a Trump lawyer’s prison reference was so ‘outrageous’
Trump lawyer Todd Blanche in his closing argument made a conspicuous reference to the jury sending Trump to prison. Not only are such things not allowed, but Blanche had been explicitly told not to say it.
By Aaron Blake
What each possible Trump verdict might mean for 2024
Running through the possible verdicts, and how they could play politically.
By Aaron Blake
Pro-Palestinian college protests have not won hearts and minds
Many Americans see antisemitism in them.
By Aaron BlakeFor Hunter Biden, a dramatic day with his brother’s widow led to charges
Six years ago, Hallie Biden threw out a gun that prosecutors say Hunter Biden bought improperly. His trial starts Monday.
By Matt Viser
Trump verdict vindicates N.Y. prosecutor who quietly pursued a risky path
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg made history with a legal case that federal prosecutors opted not to bring against former president Donald Trump.
By Shayna Jacobs
Trump’s guilty verdict sharpens the two big questions of this election
Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts is a precedent-breaking outcome that has sharpened the competition between him and President Biden to define the stakes and the choices for voters in November.
By Dan Balz
Democrats weigh tying GOP candidates to Trump’s hush money verdict
In 2018, when they rode a wave to the majority, House Democrats steered clear of Trump’s personal scandals in their campaigns. Now, they face the same dilemma.
By Paul Kane
For Michael Cohen and Stormy Daniels, a ‘vindicating’ moment at last
The ex-fixer and former adult-film actress formed the unlikely axis of the first-ever criminal case against an American president.
By Peter Jamison
Investors, worried they can’t beat lawmakers in stock market, copy them instead
A loose alliance of investors, analysts and advocates is trying to let Americans mimic the trades elected officials make — but only after they disclose them.
By Jacqueline Alemany
With Trump convicted, his case turns toward sentencing and appeals
Pivotal proceedings remain ahead. It’s unclear how his sentence may influence the campaign, and the appeals process is expected to go beyond Election Day.
By Mark Berman and David Nakamura
Trump and his allies believe that criminal convictions will work in his favor
The former president plans to use the New York hush money case to drive up support and portray himself as the victim of politically motivated charges.
By Michael Scherer and Josh Dawsey
Embattled Social Security watchdog to resign after tumultuous tenure
Social Security inspector general Gail Ennis told staff she is resigning, closing a tumultuous five-year tenure as chief watchdog for the agency.
By Lisa Rein
Twitch draws pro-Palestinian influencers as rival sites back off politics
Politics on Twitch is thriving as other social media sites try to discourage political posts.
By Taylor Lorenz
Trump calls trial a ‘scam,’ vows to appeal historic guilty verdict
Live updates, reaction and the latest news from the 2024 election campaign trail after Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 counts in the hush money trial in New York.
By Amy B Wang, Maegan Vazquez, Patrick Svitek and Azi Paybarah
Marian Robinson, mother of first lady Michelle Obama, dies at 86
Mrs. Robinson, Michelle Obama’s mother, was the first mother-in-law in years to live in the White House.
By Krissah Thompson
4 takeaways from the aftermath of Trump’s guilty verdict
The country has entered a fraught phase. It’s already getting ugly, and that shows no sign of ceasing.
By Aaron Blake
Who Americans trust for news isn’t always where they get their news
That’s particularly true among Republicans.
By Philip Bump
From the Trump Tower lobby, a gusher of falsehoods about the trial
Here’s a refresher course on Trump’s rhetoric if you are just tuning in.
By Glenn Kessler