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Trump’s team cites First Amendment in contesting charges in Georgia election interference case
The charges against Donald Trump in the Georgia election interference case seek to criminalize political speech and advocacy conduct that the First Amendment protects, a lawyer for the former president said Thursday as he argued that the indictment should be dismissed.
Biden’s fundraiser with Obama and Clinton nets a record high $25 million, his campaign says
A fundraiser for President Joe Biden in New York City that also stars Barack Obama and Bill Clinton is raising a whopping $25 million. Biden’s campaign says the Thursday night event sets a record for the biggest haul for a political event.
California judge recommends disbarment of pro-Trump attorney John Eastman
A California judge found that attorney John Eastman committed "exceptionally serious ethical violations" in his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election and recommended disbarment.
Cash-strapped Trump is now selling $60 Bibles, U.S. Constitution included
The “God Bless The USA” Bible is inspired by the Lee Greenwood anthem and includes copies of the nation’s founding documents. Trump launched it ahead of Easter as his financial woes mount.
Instead of peeing in Cheerios, Duluth campaign suggests donating them
Duluth residents have turned a recent viral comment from billionaire Kathy Cargill on its head, instead using it to motivate people to donate boxes of cereal to families in need.