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Special counsel Jack Smith asks judge to delay next steps in Trump election interference case

Further delays would narrow the window to potentially start a trial before Election Day.
Special Counsel Jack Smith
Special Counsel Jack Smith

Trump compares his Jan. 6 crowd to the audience for MLK's 'I Have a Dream' speech

At a news conference Thursday, Trump said he thought he actually had "more people" than the civil rights leader did for his iconic speech.
Donald Trump
Donald Trump

Florida man sentenced to 2 years for threats to kill California Rep. Swalwell and his kids

The man and his attorney said the threats were made after drinking. Prosecutors argued they were "part of a pattern of conduct."
Rep. Eric Swalwell
Rep. Eric Swalwell

Bodycam video shows officer encounter with Trump's would-be assassin and warning to Secret Service

One Butler Township police officer is heard saying he warned the Secret Service four days before the Trump rally about the building from which the shooter later fired.
Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents.
Donald Trump is surrounded by U.S. Secret Service agents.

North Dakota legislator pleads guilty to traveling to Europe to pay for sex with minor

Ray Holmberg, 80, of Grand Forks, served more than 45 years in the North Dakota Senate. He was indicted for travel with intent to engage in illicit sexual activity.
Ray Holmbert.
Ray Holmbert.

GOP Rep. Dan Newhouse survives another primary after voting to impeach Trump. He still has a fight ahead.

The Washington incumbent will face off against a Trump-endorsed candidate in a Republican-versus-Republican general election.
Rep. Dan Newhouse
Rep. Dan Newhouse

Minnesota Latinos say Tim Walz 'has not overlooked them'

There are fewer Latinos in Minnesota than in some of the other swing states Harris will need to win, but Hispanic supporters say Walz looked out for their interests as governor.
Tim Walz stands for a portrait, hands clasped and looking upwards
Tim Walz stands for a portrait, hands clasped and looking upwards

Trump says he wants to face Harris in 3 debates in September

At a news conference Thursday, the former president said he has accepted invitations from NBC News, Fox News and ABC News.
Donald Trump looks upward
Donald Trump looks upward
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Steve Martin declines offer to play Tim Walz on 'Saturday Night Live': 'I’m not an impressionist'

Maya Rudolph is set to reprise her role as Vice President Kamala Harris when the NBC late-night comedy show premieres its new season Sept. 28.
A split composite of Tim Walz and Steve Martin.
A split composite of Tim Walz and Steve Martin.

Republicans start attacking Walz by going after his military record

The charge has been led by Vance, a veteran who served in Iraq, who is going after Walz's decision to leave the National Guard to run for public office.
A split composite of JD Vance and Tim Walz.
A split composite of JD Vance and Tim Walz.

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Jan. 6 officers hit the road for Harris, hoping to make Trump lose another election

Police officers who defended the Capitol from Trump supporters after his 2020 election lies want to stop him in November.
Image: Closing Arguments Begin In Former President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial Harry DUnn
Image: Closing Arguments Begin In Former President Donald Trump's Hush Money Trial Harry DUnn

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