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Judge sets hearing on Trump co-defendant's misconduct allegations against Georgia DA Fani Willis

Fulton County Superior Court Judge Scott McAfee set a hearing on Trump co-defendant Michael Roman's allegations against Willis and her top prosecutor for Feb. 15.
Fani Willis, DA for Fulton County Georgia, in New York
Fani Willis, DA for Fulton County Georgia, in New York
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Capitol Police investigated more than 8,000 threats against lawmakers last year

The number of threat investigations in 2023 increased after a dip last year, but the figure remains below the 9,625 cases the agency investigated after the Capitol riot in 2021.
A police officer walks along the East Front of the Capitol on May 16, 2023.
A police officer walks along the East Front of the Capitol on May 16, 2023.

Trans candidate facing disqualification now cleared to run despite omitting deadname

Arienne Childrey’s candidacy had been called into question because she did not disclose her former name on qualifying petitions.
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New bipartisan bill would let moms in Congress vote by proxy after giving birth

GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna was told she had no options to vote after having her first child in August. She and Democrat Sara Jacobs want to change that.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) holds her son as the House of Representatives on October 17, 2023.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) holds her son as the House of Representatives on October 17, 2023.

Netanyahu's opposition to Palestinian state could complicate Senate aid package

“That statement is not helpful," said Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., who is negotiating an immigration and foreign aid package with Republicans.
Benjamin Netanyahu in front of Israel flag.
Benjamin Netanyahu in front of Israel flag.

Trump looms over E. Jean Carroll defamation trial even in absence

The former president was attending funeral services for his mother-in-law in Florida, but jurors were played video of him blasting Carroll after court Wednesday.
E. Jean Carroll
E. Jean Carroll

Judge rejects Trump request to hold Jack Smith in contempt in election interference case

Earlier this month, attorneys for Trump asked U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan to hold Smith in contempt for filing motions ahead of deadlines.
Special counsel Jack Smith;  Former President Donald Trump.
Special counsel Jack Smith;  Former President Donald Trump.

Trump, awaiting ruling, says presidents must have 'complete and total' immunity

A three-judge federal appeals court panel is expected to soon decide whether to dismiss Trump's federal election interference case based on his presidential immunity claims.
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Portsmouth, N.H., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Portsmouth, N.H., Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2024.

Florida GOP lawmakers seek to ban rainbow flags in schools, saying they’re bad for students

State lawmakers have introduced more than a dozen anti-LGBTQ bills in Florida since the start of the year.
A sticker with an LGBTQ Pride flag is outside of a classroom door at a high school in Orlando, Fla
A sticker with an LGBTQ Pride flag is outside of a classroom door at a high school in Orlando, Fla

Why Trump is likely to have more leeway for outbursts in criminal trials

The former president's heated exchange with a federal judge this week comes as trial proceedings loom in four criminal cases ahead of the 2024 election.
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politics political politician court sketch

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White House criticizes House GOP impeachment push against DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas as 'unconstitutional'

In a memo shared first with NBC News, White House spokesman Ian Sams called the effort to remove the homeland security secretary “extreme, far-right politics."
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