Donald Trump's relationship with far-right groups under scrutiny during 'insurrection' trial in Colorado

An extremism expert testified Tuesday that the former president has a close relationship with far-right extremists and that they clearly interpreted his calls to protest the certification of President Joe Biden’s win on Jan. 6, 2021, as a call to arms.

Lawyers argue whether Constitution’s ‘insurrection’ clause blocks Donald Trump from 2024 ballot

Lawyers for a group of Colorado voters are focusing on the January 2021 assault on the U.S. Capitol and former President Donald Trump’s words and actions in a hearing that could determine whether the Constitution’s insurrection clause bars Trump from running again for the White House.

Trump gag order in federal 2020 election interference case: What he can and can't say

The gag order in Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case in Washington bars him and anyone else involved in the case from making public statements targeting prosecutors, court staff or “any reasonably foreseeable witness.”

Prosecutor says gag order in Donald Trump election interference case wouldn't affect ability to campaign

The former president's defense team has called the gag order proposal an unconstitutional effort to “silence" his political speech as he campaigns for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

Donald Trump's penthouse value estimate raised by millions due to fame, execs testify in fraud trial

An executive told a New York court Thursday that a $100 million hike in the estimate was based on a single email from a real estate broker who was told the triplex was three times its actual size.

Trump would accept House speakership for 'short period' while Republicans decide on permanent replacement

Trump said he would accept a short-term House speaker role to serve as a “unifier" for the GOP until a conclusion is reached on which member of Congress should take on the leadership post.

Trump's rhetoric offers insight into how he might govern as president again

Trump in recent weeks encouraged Biden's impeachment because of his own impeachments and urged his party to shut down the U.S. government with the hope it would stall some of the criminal cases he faces.

Trump lawyers go after accountant, appeal major pretrial ruling in New York fraud case

The trial that could block former President Donald Trump from doing business in New York is drilling down on a major question: Was it his company or was it hired accountants that bore responsibility for financial statements that the state calls fraudulent.

Judge issues limited gag order after Trump sends disparaging post about court clerk

A New York judge has imposed a limited gag order with a stern warning after Donald Trump disparaged a key court staffer during his civil business fraud trial.

Trump seethes through the start of trial in New York lawsuit accusing him of lying about his wealth

Aggrieved and defiant, former President Donald Trump spent a day in court Monday for the sometimes testy start of a trial in a fraud lawsuit that could cost him control of Trump Tower and other prized properties.

Cassidy Hutchinson's book alleges Mark Meadows' suits smelled 'like a bonfire' from burning papers

A former aide in Donald Trump's White House says chief of staff Mark Meadows burned papers so often after the 2020 election his wife complained his suits smelled “like a bonfire.”

Trump ballot challenge to go before Minnesota Supreme Court on Nov. 2

The Minnesota Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for Nov. 2 in the bipartisan constitutional challenge of former President Donald Trump's status on the 2024 ballot.

Donald Trump Jr.'s Twitter account hacked; X post claimed his father died

A now-deleted post from Donald Trump Jr.'s X (formerly Twitter) account said his father had passed away and that Trump Jr. would take over his bid for the presidency.

Donald Trump calls DeSantis abortion ban 'a terrible mistake,' inciting anger from key Republicans

The former president is facing criticism for refusing to commit to national abortion restrictions and for questioning Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' signing of a six-week ban on the procedure.

Minnesota voters file lawsuit to block Donald Trump from ballot in 2024

A group filed a lawsuit on Tuesday to block former President Donald Trump from the ballot in Minnesota based on the 14th Amendment, which bans those who engaged in insurrection against America from running for president.

Colorado group files lawsuit seeking to prevent Trump's return to presidential race

A liberal group on Wednesday filed a lawsuit to bar former President Donald Trump from the primary ballot in Colorado, arguing he is ineligible to run for the White House again under a rarely used clause in the U.S. Constitution.