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Exclusive: Donald Trump admits on tape he didn't declassify ‘secret information’ — Former President Donald Trump acknowledged on tape in a 2021 meeting that he had retained “secret” military information that he had not declassified, according to a transcript of the audio recording obtained by CNN.
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Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, initially assigned to oversee his case: Sources — Cannon faced scrutiny for her prior role in the investigation. — The summons sent to former President Donald Trump and his legal team late Thursday indicates that U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon …
Washington Post:
More on the Trump classified documents indictment — The latest: Former president Donald Trump's indictment was unsealed, detailing the charges and allegations of obstruction and conspiracy. On Thursday, Trump said he had been indicted in connection with the discovery of hundreds of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago home.
Wall Street Journal:
Trump Associate Also Indicted in Mar-a-Lago Documents Case — Former president's case is initially assigned to federal judge who approved special master process that appeals court later overturned — An associate of Donald Trump was charged alongside the former president …
New York Times:
The Trump Classified Documents Indictment, Annotated — The Justice Department on Friday unveiled an indictment charging former President Donald J. Trump with seven crimes. The 38 charges relate to Mr. Trump's hoarding of sensitive government documents after he left office and his refusal to return them …
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CNBC:
Trump lawyers quit classified documents case — Two lawyers who represented Donald Trump in the months before the former president was indicted on federal charges over his handling of classified documents quit working for him. — The attorneys, Jim Trusty and John Rowley …
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CNN:
Trump aide Walt Nauta indicted in classified documents case — Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, has been indicted in special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the mishandling of classified documents from the Trump White House, two sources familiar with the indictment tell CNN.
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Associated Press:
Live updates | Trump Classified Documents Indictment — MORE COVERAGE — Follow along for live updates on former President Donald Trump, who announced on social media that he's been summoned to appear in court Tuesday afternoon in Miami. He said he has been indicted on charges …
David Gilbert / VICE:
‘We Need to Start Killing’: Trump's Far-Right Supporters Are Threatening Civil War — Within minutes of Trump's indictment, supporters lit up social media platforms with violent threats and calls for civil war. — In what is becoming a now all-too-familiar trend, former President Donald …
CNBC:
Trump charged with 37 counts in classified documents case, indictment says — The criminal indictment against Donald Trump over his handling of classified government records was unsealed. — The indictment was made public a day after Trump was charged in the case in U.S. District Court in Miami.
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New York Times:
At Trump's club in Bedminster, N.J., it was a familiar drill for the former president. — The former president, the first to face federal charges, responded with defiance on his social media platform, declaring: “I'm an innocent man.” — Here's the latest on the charges Trump is facing.
New York Times:
Inside Trump's Club When the Call Came: You're Indicted — It was a more familiar drill this time for the former president, his aides and allies, who cranked their political spin machine and fund-raising operation into action. — Former President Donald J. Trump was gathered …
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New York Times:
Trump-Appointed Judge Is Said to Be Handling Documents Case — It was not clear whether the judge, Aileen M. Cannon, would remain assigned for the entirety of the case. A higher court criticized some of her rulings in the investigation. — Former President Donald J. Trump's criminal indictment …
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Politico:
Trump haphazardly stashed military secrets throughout his home, indictment says — Trump faces 37 felony counts, including 31 counts under the Espionage Act of “willful retention” of classified records. — A federal indictment unsealed Friday charges former President Donald Trump …
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Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Trump loses two lawyers just hours after being indicted — Jim Trusty and John Rowley announced they'd resigned. Meanwhile, a Trump aide also has been indicted, according to Trump. — Two of Donald Trump's top lawyers abruptly resigned from his defense team on Friday …
USA Today:
Donald Trump indictment unsealed: Detailing the charges the former president faces
Donald Trump indictment unsealed: Detailing the charges the former president faces
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Dilan Maxfield / Mitt Romney:
Romney Statement on Reports of Indictment
Romney Statement on Reports of Indictment
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Washington Post:
Trump taps lawyer Todd Blanche to helm indictment as two others resign
Trump taps lawyer Todd Blanche to helm indictment as two others resign
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Hugh Hewitt / The Hugh Hewitt Show:
Former Vice President Mike Pence On The Indictment of Former President Donald Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence On The Indictment of Former President Donald Trump
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Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
Watch live: DOJ special counsel Jack Smith speaks after Trump classified-records indictment is unsealed
Watch live: DOJ special counsel Jack Smith speaks after Trump classified-records indictment is unsealed
Luke Broadwater / New York Times:
House Republicans Rally Behind Trump, Adopting His False Narrative About the Indictment
House Republicans Rally Behind Trump, Adopting His False Narrative About the Indictment
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Oliver Willis Explains:
Crooked Donald Trump Leads A Criminal Republican Party
Crooked Donald Trump Leads A Criminal Republican Party
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Ron Dicker / HuffPost:
Mark Levin Screaming About Trump's Second Indictment Will Live In Your Nightmares
Mark Levin Screaming About Trump's Second Indictment Will Live In Your Nightmares
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Maureen Groppe / USA Today:
Biden staying mum on Trump indictment over classified documents
Biden staying mum on Trump indictment over classified documents
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Judy Kurtz / The Hill:
Hillary Clinton responds to Trump indictment with ‘But Her Emails’ merch pitch
Hillary Clinton responds to Trump indictment with ‘But Her Emails’ merch pitch
Semafor:
The Trump Indictment: Big questions and key reactions
The Trump Indictment: Big questions and key reactions
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New York Times:
Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to face federal charges.
Trump is the first former president in U.S. history to face federal charges.
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Washington Post:
Trump on tape: 'Now I can't' declassify secret Iran papers
Trump on tape: 'Now I can't' declassify secret Iran papers
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Jacob Gershman / Wall Street Journal:
Donald Trump Indictments Set Historical Marker
Donald Trump Indictments Set Historical Marker
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Laurence Tribe / Bulwark+:
No One Above the Law: Trump Indicted on Federal Charges
No One Above the Law: Trump Indicted on Federal Charges
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New York Times:
The Four Hurdles to Overcome for a Trump Conviction
The Four Hurdles to Overcome for a Trump Conviction
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Grant Stern / Washington Press:
MAGA REACTION: “He will die in federal prison”
Jill Lawless / Associated Press:
Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament — Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson shocked Britain on Friday by quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.
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Punchbowl News:
House Ethics Committee quietly restarts Gaetz probe — The House Ethics Committee has restarted an investigation into Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), the latest legal problem for the controversial Florida Republican, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter.
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Democrats Push for Debt-Ceiling Overhaul Bill After Default Scare
Democrats Push for Debt-Ceiling Overhaul Bill After Default Scare
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Eric Schmitt / New York Times:
U.S. Official Says Spy Satellites Detected Explosion Just Before Dam Collapse — U.S. spy agencies still do not have any solid evidence to determine who caused the destruction, the senior administration official said. — WASHINGTON — A senior Biden administration official …
Jay Solomon / Semafor:
Hello and welcome to Semafor Security, where we dive into the forces and personalities defending, defining, and destabilizing the world. — The last few weeks we've seen the U.S. and China engage in a global — and delicate — diplomatic dance. U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan …
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