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First LookCourtroom or campaign trail? For Trump it's both at once.Donald Trump pleaded not guilty to 37 federal charges in a Miami courtroom Tuesday. Though somber in the courtroom, his demeanor was energetic before and after the hearing. Mr. Trump is balancing the demands of his indictment and the 2024 campaign.聽
Classified docs: How Trump case differs from Clinton, BidenNot every case involving mishandled classified documents gets prosecuted. The key factor in the Trump case seems to be his actions after the discovery.
As Trump legal woes worsen, 2024 rivals toe a delicate lineFormer President Donald Trump鈥檚 claim that the justice system has been 鈥渨eaponized鈥� is making it hard for rivals to capitalize on his indictment.聽
Do children have a right to a healthy climate? Montana case is a test.A lawsuit in Montana marks the first time that young people in the U.S. have gotten a chance in court to demand the right to a stable climate 鈥� part of a larger global effort by children to demand government action.
First LookTrump's response to felony charges: Rally allies and stoke protestsWith numerous felony charges on the docket for Donald Trump鈥檚 federal court appearance, the former president and his allies are trying to undermine the case. They have compared it to Hillary Clinton鈥檚 dropped email investigation and called for protests.
Trump indictment: As legal peril grows, so does political divideAs Donald Trump faces new legal jeopardy, his charges of a corrupt Department of Justice are heightening the nation鈥檚 political rifts.
First LookTrump indicted: In historic first, ex-president faces federal chargesIndicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida home, Donald Trump becomes the first former U.S. president to face federal criminal charges. The development is expected to bear weighty legal and political consequences.
First LookPat Robertson moved seamlessly between religion and politicsPat Robertson, who died Thursday, launched the far-reaching 海角大神 Broadcasting Network, ran for president as a Republican in 1988, and founded the 海角大神 Coalition, which cemented the Republican Party鈥檚 enduring alliance with evangelical voters.
First LookHalted House: McCarthy welcomes fallout challenge from Biden dealSince Tuesday, conservative Republicans have arrested the House鈥檚 operations, refusing to support routine procedural votes. The move signals discontent from the far right over聽the debt-ceiling deal negotiated by Speaker Kevin McCarthy with President Joe Biden.
First LookStudent loans? US approves $42B to forgive debt for public workers.The United States rolls out a loan forgiveness program to encourage public service. Open to teachers, librarians, nurses, and others, the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program cancels a borrower鈥檚 remaining student debt after 10 years of public interest.
More GOP candidates enter the fray. Will it help Trump?Will 2024 play out like 2016 all over again? A crowded Republican field may work to the benefit of former President Donald Trump 鈥� but his rivals may also have learned some lessons.
Monitor BreakfastBreakfast with Taiwan鈥檚 'cat warrior'Taiwan鈥檚 envoy to the US has dubbed herself 鈥渃at warrior,鈥� a counter to China鈥檚 鈥渨olf warrior鈥� diplomacy. We got her to explain at our breakfast.
Debt deal reinforces Biden as consensus builderFor President Joe Biden, aiming for the political center defined his career. Achieving a bipartisan debt deal in an era of hyperpolarization shows the old ways can still work.
First LookDown to the wire: Senate approves debt ceiling deal, Biden to signJust days before a national debt default, the Senate approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package Thursday night. The deal, negotiated by President Joe Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, requires the president鈥檚 signature before becoming law.
With debt deal, McCarthy threads the needleWhile some far-right members are unhappy with the debt deal, others say Speaker Kevin McCarthy is holding an unwieldy GOP caucus together better than most. He鈥檚 also shown a willingness and ability to work with Democrats.聽
First LookUnlikely ally? Nevada鈥檚 GOP governor protects abortion patients.In a cross-party move, Nevada governor Joe Lombardo became one of few Republican governors to sign a bill protecting out-of-state abortion patients and in-state providers on Tuesday. Mr. Lombardo said he would respect the will of voters.
Monitor BreakfastTaiwan鈥檚 rep in US on Ukraine lessons 鈥� and deterring ChinaOur latest Monitor Breakfast: Taiwan鈥檚 representative to the U.S. talks of tensions with China, defensive preparations, and a Ukraine effect on attitudes.
First LookTexas AG Paxton impeached, suspended from duties immediatelyTexas state Attorney General Ken Paxton was impeached聽on articles including bribery and abuse of public trust after years of alleged crimes.
FocusStudy. Plan. Execute. Can the DeSantis way beat Trump?Technical glitches aside, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is known for a disciplined approach that has fueled his rise and steered his state to the right.聽
Debt talks run down to the wire: Does it have to be like this?Even as congressional negotiators near a deal with the White House on raising the U.S. debt limit, avoiding default isn鈥檛 a foregone conclusion. That鈥檚 stirring criticism of the debt limit process itself.
