Live updates: David Pecker returns to stand for cross-examination in Trump’s hush money trial
Donald Trump’s defense team is cross-examining ex-National Enquirer publisher David Pecker in Trump’s hush money trial in New York.
By Tom Jackman, Shayna Jacobs and Derek HawkinsElection 2024 latest news: Trump plans pair of rallies during day off from court next week
Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
By Amy B Wang, Maegan Vazquez, Patrick Svitek and Azi PaybarahArizona defendant Christina Bobb plays key role on RNC election integrity team
Christina Bobb’s indictment solidifies her identity as a dedicated Trump loyalist who fiercely fought to reverse his loss in Arizona.
By Amy Gardner and Yvonne Wingett SanchezHow would you narrow Trump’s VP shortlist? Take this quiz.
Take this quiz and see which people you think Donald Trump could pick to be the Republican vice presidential nominee. The Fix’s Aaron Blake offers his analysis.
By Aaron Blake, Adrián Blanco, Nick Mourtoupalas and Artur GalochaSenate pursues action against AI deepfakes in election campaigns
A Senate hearing highlights the dangers of bogus, artificial intelligence materials in elections. A bill was introduced in 2023, but the urgency is now.
By Joe DavidsonThe right starts to reckon with its Marjorie Taylor Greene problem
The party elevated her when it helped Kevin McCarthy win the speakership 15 months ago — despite plenty of reasons to worry about that. Now the bill has come due.
By Aaron BlakeHow Pecker’s testimony bolsters claims of Trump’s election-related scheme
Breaking down former National Enquirer executive David Pecker’s testimony Tuesday, and its meaning to the Trump hush money case.
By Aaron BlakeTrump claims 200 million Americans ‘love’ him. How many actually do?
A deep dive on this actually quite relevant question. (Spoiler: It’s a fraction of 200 million.)
By Aaron BlakeTrump’s numerous attempts to play the victim on ‘election interference’
Trump calls his prosecutions “election interference.” Most of his major scandals and indictments are based on exactly that -- and much more substantially so.
By Aaron BlakeInside the long-odds push to undo an abortion ban in ruby red Arkansas
After winning campaigns in both red and blue states, abortion rights activists are facing a test of the limits of their success in what is sometimes ranked as the most ‘pro-life state in America.’
By Hannah KnowlesCompeting agendas and cover songs: Inside Trump’s talks with foreign leaders
It’s unclear whether the conversations will have an effect on a former president who is impulsive with his decision-making.
By Josh Dawsey, Marianne LeVine and Michael BirnbaumCriticism, praise of Texas governor after dramatic use of troopers on protesters
The three-term governor on Wednesday ordered scores of riot gear-clad state troopers to arrest protesters on the University of Texas Austin campus.
By Molly Hennessy-Fiske and Patrick SvitekTrump focused on campaign, not family, in ‘catch and kills,’ witness says
Trump sought to block damaging media reports during the 2016 campaign but did not seem worried about how his family would feel about them, witness testifies
By Shayna Jacobs, Tom Jackman and Derek HawkinsMortar attack on Gaza coast spotlights risk to U.S. pier mission
Assembly of the floating pier has begun several miles off Gaza, and aid delivery is expected to start within days, U.S. officials said.
By Dan LamotheThe biggest 2024 Supreme Court rulings so far, and what’s still to come
We’re tracking decisions in the biggest cases before the Supreme Court in 2024. See the latest.
By Ann E. Marimow and Nick MourtoupalasTrump calls deadly Charlottesville rally a ‘peanut’ next to Israel protests
Donald Trump’s comments marked his latest downplaying of a 2017 white supremacist event that he declared had “very fine people on both sides.”
By Hannah KnowlesU.S. troops to leave Chad, as another African state reassesses ties
Dozens of U.S. Army personnel will leave Chad in Central Africa, at least temporarily, as the two governments discuss their security relationship.
By Rachel Chason, Dan Lamothe and John HudsonSupreme Court seems poised to allow Trump Jan. 6 trial, but not immediately
Conservative and liberal justices grappled with the historic significance of the case, which will impact presidential power and Donald Trump’s D.C. trial.
By Ann E. MarimowA N.Y. court tossed Harvey Weinstein’s conviction. Could it help Trump?
Legal experts said the judge overseeing Donald Trump’s trial will have to scrutinize the appeals court’s decision.
By Mark BermanBiden highlights chip investments during New York trip
Live updates from the 2024 campaign trail with the latest news on presidential candidates, polls, primaries and more.
By Maegan Vazquez, Amy B Wang, Mariana Alfaro, Patrick Svitek and Azi PaybarahWhat Trump was doing on the other Jan. 6.
On. Jan. 6, 2017, President-elect Trump welcomed two important figures to Trump Tower: FBI Director James Comey and National Enquirer publisher David Pecker.
By Philip BumpA day all about Trump: Mostly out of sight, but still ubiquitous
From the Supreme Court to a Manhattan courtroom, Thursday showed how much of the 2024 campaign centers on Trump’s legal dramas.
By Dan BalzTrump Trials takeaways: The Playboy payment
Key moments from Day 7 of Donald Trump’s New York hush money records falsification trial.
By Perry Stein and Tom JackmanKavanaugh says ‘most people’ now revere the Nixon pardon. Not so fast.
It might have been true at one point. It’s not so clear it is anymore -- particularly as another former president stands accused of his own dirty tricks.
By Aaron Blake