Trump appeals judge’s ruling rejecting his claim of immunity in federal election subversion case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is appealing a ruling that found he is not immune from criminal prosecution over his efforts to overturn the 2020 election, according to court papers filed Thursday. Lawyers for the 2024 Republican presidential primary frontrunner filed a notice of appeal indicating that they will challenge U.S. District Judge … Read more

Judge Chutkan denies Trump’s request to recuse herself in federal election subversion case

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan said Wednesday she won’t recuse herself from Donald Trump’s 2020 election interference case in Washington, rejecting the former president’s claims that her past comments raise doubts about whether she can be fair. Chutkan, who was nominated to the bench by President Barack Obama and was randomly assigned … Read more

Trump’s feedback threat tainting a jury in federal election subversion case, particular counsel says

WASHINGTON (AP) — Justice Division particular counsel Jack Smith warned Tuesday that former President Donald Trump’s “day by day” statements threat tainting a jury pool in Washington within the felony case charging him with scheming to overturn the outcomes of the 2020 presidential election. Trump’s provocative feedback about each Smith’s group and U.S. District Decide … Read more