Former Tennessee state senator gets 21-month prison sentence for campaign finance cash scheme
NASHVILLE, Tenn.(AP) — A former Tennessee state senator on Friday was sentenced to 21 months in prison after he unsuccessfully tried to take back his guilty plea on federal campaign finance charges and initially described the case as a “political…
Court dismisses challenge to Biden’s restoration of Utah monuments shrunk by Trump
A judge Friday dismissed a lawsuit from the state of Utah challenging President Joe Biden’s restoration of two sprawling national monuments in the state that were downsized by President Donald Trump.U.S.District Judge David Nuffer said Biden acted within his authority…
It’s Not Reagan’s Party Anymore
For more than 30 years, the Republican Party was defined by Ronald Reagan’s famous three-legged stool: a coalition of fiscal conservatives, social conservatives and national security hawks.It’s not Reagan’s party anymore.Sign up for The Morning newsletter from the New York…
Spiraling Legal Bills Threaten Trump With a Cash Crunch
Donald Trump’s legal problems aren’t just piling up — his legal bills are, too.New financial reports show that the former president’s various political committees and the super political action committee backing him have used roughly 30 cents of every dollar…
Merrick Garland appoints special counsel in Hunter Biden investigation
The US attorney general, Merrick Garland, sent shockwaves through American politics on Friday when he announced the appointment of a special counsel to investigate Hunter Biden, the president’s son, ahead of the 2024 election.Garland named David Weiss, the US attorney…
Trump campaign brings in longtime political operative to lead Florida effort
TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Donald Trump’s presidential campaign is bringing on Brian Hughes, a longtime Florida political operative who recently worked for Jacksonville’s Republican mayor, to lead its campaign operation in the Sunshine State.Hughes confirmed the news in a text message but…
