Articles filed under Political Figures
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Federal judge dismisses Trump classified documents case over concerns with prosecutor's appointmentJul 15, 2024 9:11 am - The federal judge overseeing the classified documents charges against former president Donald Trump has dismissed the indictment on the grounds that special counsel Jack Smith was improperly appointed, according to a new court filing Monday.
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Trump picks Sen. JD Vance of Ohio, a once-fierce critic turned loyal ally, as his GOP running mateJul 15, 2024 7:17 am - Donald Trump named Sen. JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on Monday, choosing a onetime critic who became a loyal ally and is now the first millennial to join a major-party ticket at a time of deep concern about the advanced age of America’s political leaders.
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Anger and anxiety loom over the Republican convention after the assassination attempt against TrumpJul 15, 2024 7:05 am - The top of Republicans’ presidential ticket was coming together Monday, as cheering delegates were casting votes to officially make Donald Trump the official GOP nominee and the former president announced JD Vance as his running mate.
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Former suburban police chief wounded protecting Reagan expects ‘deep dive’ into security failuresJul 14, 2024 6:24 pm - Tim McCarthy, the former Secret Service agent who protected President Ronald Reagan during a 1981 assassination attempt by John Hinckley Jr., reflects on the attempted killing Saturday of former President Donald Trump.
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Trump is injured but 'fine' after apparent assassination attempt leaves rally-goer and gunman deadJul 14, 2024 8:49 am - BUTLER, Pa. (AP) — On the heels of an apparent attempt to kill him, former President Donald Trump called Sunday for unity and resilience as shocked leaders across the pol...
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Shooting at Trump rally is being investigated as assassination attempt, AP sources sayJul 13, 2024 5:40 pm - Donald Trump appeared to be the target of an assassination attempt as he spoke during a rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, two law enforcement officials said. The former president, his ear covered in blood from what he said was a gunshot, was quickly pulled away by Secret Service agents and his campaign said he was “fine.”
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Who’s not going to the RNC reflects Trump dynamicsJul 12, 2024 9:23 pm - How has Trump’s brand impacted Illinois’ delegation to the RNC and who’s not going to Milwaukee?
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GOP convention opens Monday; meet the suburban delegatesJul 12, 2024 9:19 pm - Saturday’s attempt on former President Donald Trump’s life certainly will be a topic of discussion during this week’s Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. Here’s a look at some of the suburban delegates.
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Biden pushes on ‘blue wall’ sprint with Michigan trip as he continues to make the case for candidacyJul 12, 2024 6:20 am - WASHINGTON — Four years ago, candidate Joe Biden stood before supporters at a Detroit high school, flanked by Kamala Harris and other rising Democratic stars, and called ...
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Republicans are gathering in Milwaukee to nominate Donald Trump again. Here’s what to expectJul 12, 2024 6:18 am - For all the usual stagecraft, the Republican National Convention that opens Monday is different from Donald Trump's previous nominating affairs. In 2016 and 2020, Trump ...