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11 Republican "fake electors" indicted for falsely declaring Trump won Arizona: Eighteen people including Donald Trump’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows and ...

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Quick Glance: 11 Republican 'Fake Electors' Charged in Arizona

Eleven Republicans were charged in Arizona for falsely claiming that Donald Trump won the 2020 presidential election in Arizona against Joe Biden.

They met in Phoenix to sign a certificate declaring Trump had won the state. The document was sent to Congress and the National Archives but ignored.

The Arizona charges follow indictments against fake electors in Nevada, Michigan, and Georgia.

The charges allege conspiracy, fraud, and forgery as they falsely declared Trump as the winner in Arizona despite Biden's victory by over 10,000 votes.

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US Supreme Court weighs Trump's bid for immunity from prosecution: The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday confronts a major test of the power of the presidency in ...

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Quick Glance: Supreme Court to Decide on Donald Trump's Prosecution Immunity

Donald Trump argues before the Supreme Court that as a former President, he is largely immune from prosecution. The decision will impact the speed at which Trump faces trial in Washington, D.C.

At the heart of the matter is whether a former President enjoys immunity from criminal prosecution. Trump's team contends his actions were official acts shielded from prosecution, while prosecutors argue against immunity.

Legal experts anticipate Trump's likely defeat at the Supreme Court. The outcome could also affect his other ongoing trials.

With a 6-3 conservative majority, the Court has various options, including affirming Trump's immunity claim, setting a precedent, or remanding the case for further review by the D.C. judge.

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Trump loses bid to halt Jan. 6 civil cases: Donald Trump has lost a bid to pause a string of lawsuits accusing him of inciting the U.S. Capitol attack ...

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Investigator says Trump, allies were uncharged co-conspirators in plot to overturn Michigan election

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Quick Glance: Giuliani, 17 Others Indicted in Arizona for Fake Elector Scheme; Trump Named Co-Conspirator

Rudy Giuliani, a former lawyer for Donald Trump, is among 18 individuals indicted in Arizona for allegedly illegally attempting to claim the state's 2020 electoral votes for the former US president, with Trump identified as an unindicted co-conspirator.

The indictment in Maricopa County Superior Court lists 11 defendants and redacts the names of seven others. Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes stated that these names would be disclosed after serving all defendants with the indictment.

The indictment alleges that the defendants pressured state officials to change election results, including fraud, forgery, and conspiracy, carrying potential sentences ranging from six months to over 12 years upon conviction.

Several individuals posing as electors for Trump have been charged in Arizona, Georgia, Michigan, and Nevada. The fake elector scheme is also a focal point in the federal case against Trump led by Special Counsel Jack Smith.

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Smartmatic and OAN Settle Defamation Suit: Smartmatic, an elections technology company, had accused the conservative broadcaster of amplifying baseless claims ...

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Quick Glance: OAN and Smartmatic Reach Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit

Voting technology company Smartmatic and the far-right network One America News announced on Tuesday that they have agreed to a confidential settlement of a defamation lawsuit stemming from the outlet's lies about the 2020 presidential elections.

The settlement followed a lawsuit filed by Smartmatic against OAN in 2021, alleging that the right-wing conspiracy network 'victimized' the company and spread lies about its role in the 2020 elections to boost viewership and revenue.

OAN previously settled a defamation suit in September with former Dominion executive Eric Coomer, revealing collaboration with individuals to propagate falsehoods about the elections.

While the Smartmatic case has concluded, OAN still faces another defamation lawsuit from Dominion regarding the dissemination of falsehoods about the 2020 elections.

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Fallout from Trump's bid to overturn election loss heads to Supreme Court: The actions of Donald Trump and his supporters following his 2020 election loss top ...

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Prosecutors urge Supreme Court to reject Trump's immunity claims: Special counsel Jack Smith’s team is urging the Supreme Court to reject former President Donald ...

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Quick Glance: Jack Smith Urges Supreme Court to Reject Trump's Immunity Claim

Special counsel Jack Smith pushed the Supreme Court in a court filing ahead of the April 25 arguments to reject former President Donald Trump's stance that he should be given absolute immunity in the federal election interference case.

Outlined in the 66-page filing were a series of arguments by Smith and his team against Trump's assertion that a president is shielded from criminal prosecution.

Prosecutors contended that there are no presidential authorities that would grant Trump immunity in this instance, and historical evidence discredits Trump's assertions.

Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed Smith in 2022 to probe Trump's alleged involvement in disputing the 2020 presidential election results. The Supreme Court is scheduled to conduct oral arguments on Trump's immunity argument on April 25.

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Inside the Election Denial Groups Planning to Disrupt November: Groups like True the Vote and Michael Flynn’s America Project want to mobilize thousands of Trump ...

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Recall effort targeting Republican leader in Wisconsin expected to fail: Wisconsin’s bipartisan elections commission is expected to reject petitions seeking to ...

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Ex-Trump lawyer Eastman should be disbarred, California judge rules: A California state judge on Wednesday said attorney John Eastman should be stripped of his ...

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Quick Glance: Ex-Trump lawyer John Eastman faces disbarment recommendation

A judge recommends that conservative lawyer John Eastman lose his California law license due to his efforts to keep ex-President Donald Trump in power after the 2020 election.

Judge Yvette Roland held Eastman accountable for 10 of 11 charges, including misleading courts and conspiring with Trump to obstruct the government.

The California State Bar, dedicated to attorney discipline, alleges Eastman violated laws by making false statements to undermine election results.

Eastman will be inactive pending the Supreme Court's decision after the judge's order, preventing him from practicing law in California, the state bar confirmed.

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MyPillow, owned by election denier Mike Lindell, faces eviction from Minnesota warehouse

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Quick Glance: MyPillow by Mike Lindell Fails to Pay Rent and Gets Evicted from Warehouse

Mike Lindell's MyPillow is being evicted from one of its warehouses in Minnesota due to failure to pay rent.

The company owes First Industrial over $217,000 in rent and other charges.

A judge granted the landlord's request to find a new tenant.

The eviction amidst Lindell's legal and financial troubles marks a downfall for the once successful entrepreneur.

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Ohio man gets 2.5 years in prison for death threats made in 2022 to Arizona’s top election official

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Wisconsin GOP leader calls the Trump supporters trying to oust him 'whack jobs and morons'

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Jan. 6 attack: New GOP probe seeks to push blame away from Trump: House Republicans are launching a vast reinvestigation of the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S ...

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Quick Glance: Trump Insistent on Capitol Visit, Driver Testifies

The driver of former President Trump’s car on Jan. 6 disputed claims of Trump trying to take control of the car, while affirming Trump's insistence on joining his supporters at the Capitol.

The driver confirmed details about Trump's insistence to go to the Capitol and his lack of concern about the crowd.

Emphasis was placed on Trump persistently demanding to go to the Capitol even after returning to the White House, supported by Engel and Ornato.

Additional details in the transcript reveal Trump's frustration with Pence and his focus on crowd size during his speech.

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Election interference trial: Judge throws out several charges against Trump: In Atlanta, Donald Trump is charged with conspiracy to manipulate the election ...

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Ahead of Biden's SOTU, more than 6 in 10 US adults doubt his mental capability: A new poll finds that a significant share of U.S. adults doubt the mental ...

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Wisconsin: Settlement shows Trump lawyers made fake electors plan: Two attorneys for then-President Donald Trump orchestrated a plan for fake electors to file ...

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Election 2024: Supreme Court could decide if Trump can appear on the ballot: Former President Donald Trump could learn Monday whether the Supreme Court will let ...

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Quick Glance: Did the Supreme Court Save Trump While Endangering Itself?

Protesters gather outside the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C. ahead of crucial hearings.

A recent Supreme Court ruling regarding former President Trump sparks attention.

Diverging opinions among the justices suggest internal tensions within the court.

The upcoming court decisions could have a lasting impact on the political landscape.

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RNC to add new lawyers focusing on claims of election fraud – including one key figure from 2020 challenges

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Role in storming the Capitol: US judge excludes Trump from Illinois primary: Donald Trump is threatened with expulsion from the US Republican presidential ...

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Quick Glance: Judge Orders Trump Removed from Illinois Primary Ballot

A Cook County judge ruled to remove Donald Trump from Illinois' Republican primary ballot due to his involvement in the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot.

Judge Tracie Porter found that Trump 'falsely swore' when signing his candidacy statement, disqualifying him from office.

Porter considered the Colorado Supreme Court's decision to remove Trump from that state's ballot and stayed the ruling until March 1.

The ruling came in an appeal against the Illinois State Board of Elections' rejection of efforts to disqualify Trump from the primary ballot.

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Federal judge affirms MyPillow's Mike Lindell must pay $5M in election data dispute

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Quick Glance: Legal Troubles Escalate for Mike Lindell

A court upholds a million-dollar fine against Mike Lindell over election fraud claims.

Lindell ordered to pay $5 million to a forensic expert who debunked his data.

Court confirms the $5 million ruling against Lindell.

Lindell loses partners, attributing it to 'Cancel Culture.'

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Trump’s lawyers lobby hard for post-election trial date in Florida classified documents case

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Quick Glance: Court Considers Delay in Trump's Classified Documents Trial

Former US President Donald Trump was in court in Florida on Friday, as a judge hinted at a possible delay in his criminal trial for alleged mishandling of classified documents.

Originally scheduled for May, the trial has been delayed by a legal battle over the evidence Trump's legal team can access.

Despite widespread expectations, no trial date was set on Friday.

The judge's final decision on the trial start date will be crucial in shaping the timeline of Trump's other court dates.

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John Schneider Likens Beyoncé To A Peeing Dog Over New Country Songs: While he was comparing people to animals, it was the "Dukes of Hazzard" star who seemed ...

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John Schneider Likens Beyoncé To A Peeing Dog Over New Country Songs: While he was comparing people to animals, it was the "Dukes of Hazzard" star who seemed ...

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Another GOP Biden ‘informant.’ Another indictment and link to Russia.: Alexander Smirnov is merely the latest. A half-dozen are now accused or convicted ...

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Trump’s betrayal of Ukraine: The Republicans refusal to supply arms is sabotaging Kyiv’s war effort

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Quick Glance: Trump's Violation of Ukraine

The Republicans' refusal to provide arms is undermining Kyiv's war efforts.

Republicans in Congress, at Trump's direction, are hindering military aid for Ukraine.

It is increasingly unlikely that military aid for Ukraine will be approved by Congress in the coming months or even this year.

A positive development for Ukraine was the EU's agreement to offer €50 billion in new financial support for the Ukrainian government.

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How the MAGA-fed Taylor Swift conspiracy theories caught fire: A detailed look at how a few far-right personalities fueled the firestorm about Taylor Swift ...

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