Key takeaways from Trump's court appearance in Miami
The former president, accused of being careless with some of the country’s most sensitive secrets and obstructing authorities as they tried to recover critical documents, pleaded not guilty to 37 charges.
Trump pleads not guilty to federal charges that he illegally kept classified documents
Former President Donald Trump has pleaded not guilty to federal charges alleging he hoarded classified documents detailing sensitive military secrets and schemed to thwart government efforts to get them back.
New law creates 'Athena Alert,' named after Wise County 7-year-old
The new law allows for law enforcement to issue an alert for a region when a child goes missing, before it is confirmed that there was an abduction.
Trump, supporters mount attacks on criminal case as history-making court appearance approaches
The Justice Department’s first prosecution of a former president concerns conduct that prosecutors say jeopardized national security and involves Espionage Act charges carrying the threat of a prison sentence if there's a conviction.
Donald Trump arrives in Miami ahead of Tuesday arraignment
Trump is accused of hiding top secret documents at his Mar-a-Lago property in Florida. He is expected to plead not guilty in federal court on Tuesday.
Trump makes first public appearances since federal indictment, blasts charges as 'baseless'
The most serious charges against the former president carry potential prison sentences of up to 20 years each.
Texas court dismisses GOP donor’s defamation lawsuit against Beto O’Rourke
Kelcy Warren, a major Republican donor, accused O’Rourke of trying to humiliate him and discourage other Abbott supporters from making campaign donations.
Trump described Pentagon plan of attack, shared classified map: indictment
Donald Trump improperly stored in his Florida estate sensitive documents on nuclear capabilities, repeatedly enlisted aides and lawyers to help him hide records demanded by investigators and cavalierly showed off a Pentagon “plan of attack" and classified map.
Trump indictment unsealed: Read the entire Trump indictment
An indictment unsealed Friday alleges that Donald Trump described a Pentagon “plan of attack" and shared a classified map related to a military operation.
Can you run for president from prison? Yes, it’s been done before
We’re not saying the former president is going to prison, or even that he’s guilty. But somehow, the possibility of Donald Trump running for president in prison isn’t entirely unprecedented.
Businessman linked to Texas AG Ken Paxton’s impeachment charged with lying to get $172M in loans
A Texas businessman at the center of the scandal that led to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s historic impeachment, was charged Friday with eight counts of making false statements.
Trump indictment in classified documents case is historic first for former president
The remarkable development makes him the first former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges by the federal government that he once oversaw.
Real estate developer central to Ken Paxton impeachment arrested, charged with eight felony counts
Nate Paul, the Austin real estate developer central to illegal conduct allegations against impeached Attorney General Ken Paxton, was booked into the Travis County Jail.
Donald Trump says he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents
Donald Trump said he’s been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents at his Florida estate.
Bank records raise questions about home remodel in Texas Attorney General Paxton’s impeachment
A bank statement that Paxton’s defense team showed to a packed room of journalists Wednesday, to try to disprove the bribery allegations against him, has brought to light details that raise new questions about the attorney general’s relationship with the wealthy donor.
Man back in Dallas to face charges for killing Amber Guyger trial witness
Botham Jean's neighbor, Joshua Brown, testified in former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger's murder trial and was killed just days after that testimony.
Justice Dept. moves closer to potential indictment of Trump in classified documents probe
Donald Trump’s lawyers have met with Justice Department officials to argue against an indictment, while Trump has posted social media posts suggesting he was anticipating being charged.
Paxton's attorneys come out hard in his defense
Fort Worth police are looking for video and information after finding a dead newborn child on Tuesday.
Texas AG Ken Paxton's attorneys prepare for legal battle in impeachment trial
Two weeks after Paxton was impeached, his legal team led by Tony Buzbee held a theatrical and politically charged press conference to refute the claims that Paxton took bribes and abused his power.
Mike Pence launches 2024 presidential bid with Trump critiques over Jan. 6, abortion
Pence opened his presidential bid with an unusually forceful critique of Trump over Jan. 6, saying, “Anyone who puts themselves over the Constitution should never be president of the United States."