Trump Claims Immunity Extends Even to Acts That ‘Cross the Line’
In a social media post, Donald J. Trump appeared to take a stance that went even further than his lawyers have in court about the scope of immunity from prosecution…
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Louisiana Lawmakers Pass Congressional Map That Empowers More Black Voters
The Legislature passed a congressional map that creates a second majority-Black district while shielding the state’s most powerful conservatives in Washington from political jeopardy. Share full article Gov. Jeff Landry…
Inside CNN’s Debate Over Airing Trump’s Iowa Caucus Victory Speech
Tensions over the network’s airing of 10
Electric Vehicle Charging Tax Credits Will Be Available in Much of Country
Biden administration officials opted to make a broad set of locations eligible for the tax credits, covering much of the country outside of major cities. Share full article An electric…
Trump Falsely Claims Democrats Can Vote in New Hampshire’s GOP Primary
The former president has accused Nikki Haley of relying on “Democrats and liberals” to “infiltrate” the state’s Republican primary next week. Share full article Former President Donald J. Trump said…
Garland Says Justice Department Cases Are Not Political and Urges a ‘Speedy Trial’
“What we have to do is show by the acts that we take that we’re following the law, that we’re following the facts,” said Attorney General Merrick B. Garland. Share…
Republicans Predict Turnout in New Hampshire’s Primary Could Set a Record
The previous G.O.P. record of about 285,000 votes was set in the 20
Biden Signs Stopgap Spending Bill, Averting Partial Shutdown
The legislation will fund agencies until early March as Congress continues to negotiate funding for the government through the fall. Share full article + President Biden signed legislation on Friday…
With Deal Close on Border and Ukraine, Republican Rifts Threaten to Kill Both
A divided G.O.P. coalesced behind a bit of legislative extortion: No Ukraine aid without a border crackdown. Now they are split over how large a price to demand, imperiling both…
DeSantis Quietly Starts Building His Off-Ramp From 2024 Race
Mr. DeSantis praised Donald J. Trump’s victory in Iowa. He admitted to an early strategic error. And he’s begun casting his eyes forward to 20