Kevin McCarthy audio: House GOP leader said he would urge Trump to resign
Contradicting his recent claims, McCarthy told GOP lawmakers after the Capitol riot that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign, according to audio posted online.
Contradicting his recent claims, McCarthy told GOP lawmakers after the Capitol riot that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign, according to audio posted online.
Audio: McCarthy said he would urge Trump to resign
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy told fellow GOP lawmakers shortly after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign, according to audio posted by The New York Times and aired on Rachel Maddow's MSNBC show.
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy told fellow GOP lawmakers shortly after the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol insurrection that he would urge then-President Donald Trump to resign, according to audio posted by The New York Times and aired on Rachel Maddow's MSNBC show.
2 plead guilty in 'We Build The Wall' fraudulent fundraiser
The co-founder of the “We Build The Wall” project aimed at raising money for a border wall has pleaded guilty to charges in a case that once included former President Donald Trump's adviser Steve Bannon.
The co-founder of the “We Build The Wall” project aimed at raising money for a border wall has pleaded guilty to charges in a case that once included former President Donald Trump's adviser Steve Bannon.
Man blaming Trump's 'orders' for riot actions found guilty
An Ohio man who testified that he was “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted Thursday of obstructing Congress.
An Ohio man who testified that he was “following presidential orders” from Donald Trump when he stormed the U.S. Capitol was convicted Thursday of obstructing Congress.
Blaming Trump: Jury hears that defense at Capitol riot trial
Mentions of Donald Trump have been rare at the first few trials for people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol, but that has changed: The latest Capitol riot defendant to go on trial is blaming his actions on the former president and his false claims about a stolen election.
Mentions of Donald Trump have been rare at the first few trials for people charged with storming the U.S. Capitol, but that has changed: The latest Capitol riot defendant to go on trial is blaming his actions on the former president and his false claims about a stolen election.
State Department unable to compile list of foreign gifts to Trump
In a report published in the Federal Register, the department says the Executive Office of the President did not submit information about gifts received by Trump and his family from foreign leaders in 2020
In a report published in the Federal Register, the department says the Executive Office of the President did not submit information about gifts received by Trump and his family from foreign leaders in 2020
Trump says he tried to march with supporters Jan. 6, blames Pelosi for Capitol violence: report
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview with The Washington Post, repeated lies about the 2020 election and said he wanted to march with his supporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Former President Donald Trump, in an interview with The Washington Post, repeated lies about the 2020 election and said he wanted to march with his supporters at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
NY asks judge to hold Donald Trump in civil contempt
New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for his refusal to produce documents her office subpoenaed and wants him fined $10,000 a day.
New York Attorney General Letitia James asked a judge to hold Donald Trump in contempt for his refusal to produce documents her office subpoenaed and wants him fined $10,000 a day.
Donald Trump endorses Sarah Palin in bid for Alaska House seat
Former Alaska Republican Gov. Sarah Palin has picked up a prized endorsement in her bid in an extremely crowded field to fill the unexpired term of the late U.S. Rep. Don Young.
Former Alaska Republican Gov. Sarah Palin has picked up a prized endorsement in her bid in an extremely crowded field to fill the unexpired term of the late U.S. Rep. Don Young.
Capitol riot panel missing roughly 8 hours of Trump's phone calls
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified a roughly eight-hour gap in official records of then-President Donald Trump's phone calls as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed the building, according to a person familiar with the probe.
The House panel investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol has identified a roughly eight-hour gap in official records of then-President Donald Trump's phone calls as the violence unfolded and his supporters stormed the building, according to a person familiar with the probe.
Judge: Trump 'likely' committed crime around Capitol riot, OKs release of emails
A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
A federal judge has ordered the release of more than 100 emails from Trump adviser John Eastman to the House committee investigating the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
Clarence Thomas' wife urged Trump's chief of staff to overturn election
Virginia Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, reportedly repeatedly texted White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to pursue anything possible to overturn the 2020 presidential election that President Trump lost.
Virginia Thomas, the wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, reportedly repeatedly texted White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to pursue anything possible to overturn the 2020 presidential election that President Trump lost.
Mark Meadows urged by Supreme Court justice's wife to overturn 2020 election, report says
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Virginia Thomas, wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, sent weeks of text messages imploring White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows to act to overturn the 2020 presidential election — furthering then-President Donald Trump’s lies that the free and fair vote was marred by nonexistent fraud.
Donald Trump 'guilty of numerous' felonies, ex-prosecutor says
A prosecutor who had led a criminal investigation into Donald Trump before quitting last month said in his resignation letter that he believes the former president is "guilty of numerous felony violations."
A prosecutor who had led a criminal investigation into Donald Trump before quitting last month said in his resignation letter that he believes the former president is "guilty of numerous felony violations."
Ex-Trump aide Paul Manafort pulled from plane for revoked passport
Former Trump adviser Paul Manafort was removed from a plane at Miami International Airport before it took off for Dubai because he carried a revoked passport, officials said Wednesday.
Former Trump adviser Paul Manafort was removed from a plane at Miami International Airport before it took off for Dubai because he carried a revoked passport, officials said Wednesday.
Trump pulls endorsement of candidate who urged Republicans to move on from 2020 election
Former President Donald Trump has withdrawn his endorsement of Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama in the state's open seat GOP Senate primary.
Former President Donald Trump has withdrawn his endorsement of Rep. Mo Brooks of Alabama in the state's open seat GOP Senate primary.
Stormy Daniels and Donald Trump drama continues
"I will go to jail before I pay a penny." - Porn star Stormy Daniels responds to a court order to pay $300,000 in legal fees for Donald Trump.
"I will go to jail before I pay a penny." - Porn star Stormy Daniels responds to a court order to pay $300,000 in legal fees for Donald Trump.
Trump appears to rule out Pence as running mate for potential 2024 bid
Trump signaled he would pick a running mate other than Mike Pence if he runs again in 2024, telling the Washington Examiner: “I don’t think the people would accept it.”
Trump signaled he would pick a running mate other than Mike Pence if he runs again in 2024, telling the Washington Examiner: “I don’t think the people would accept it.”
Anti-Trump Republicans Hogan, Kinzinger, Cheney lining up for 2024 shadow primary
A shadow primary of GOP critics of former President Donald Trump is beginning to take shape to determine who is best positioned to occupy the anti-Trump lane in 2024.
A shadow primary of GOP critics of former President Donald Trump is beginning to take shape to determine who is best positioned to occupy the anti-Trump lane in 2024.
Donald Trump cannot countersue rape accuser, judge rules
A judge denied an effort by Trump's lawyers to countersue advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who wrote in a 2019 book that Trump raped her in the 1990s.
A judge denied an effort by Trump's lawyers to countersue advice columnist E. Jean Carroll, who wrote in a 2019 book that Trump raped her in the 1990s.