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Trump to return Israeli antiquities kept at Mar-a-Lago

Former President says he intends to send back to Israel antiquities that had been found at his Florida estate.

Trump to return Israeli antiquities kept at Mar-a-Lago

Hush-money case:

Judge denies Trump request to move case to federal court

The ruling means the case will stay in Manhattan criminal court. The trial is scheduled to start in March.

Judge denies Trump request to move case to federal court

Pence:

'The American people should judge Trump over Jan. 6'

Former US Vice President says he hopes the Justice Department does not pursue charges against Trump in connection with Capitol riots.

'The American people should judge Trump over Jan. 6'

Trump:

'I'm a target of probe into 2020 election aftermath'

Former President says he may soon be charged in criminal investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election.

'I'm a target of probe into 2020 election aftermath'

Israel trying to retrieve antiquities from Mar-a-Lago

Ancient clay lamps whose return to Israel was delayed by COVID pandemic found at former President Trump's resort.

Israel trying to retrieve antiquities from Mar-a-Lago

Trump:

'My running mate could be one of my primary rivals'

Former President says he would consider some of his primary rivals as potential running mates or Cabinet members.

'My running mate could be one of my primary rivals'

Report:

Kushner testified in Trump-related probe

Trump's son-in-law reportedly testified before grand jury in recent weeks about Trump’s efforts to overturn 2020 election.

Kushner testified in Trump-related probe

Trump to Israel supporters:

'Biden doesn't like you, you've got to be more proactive'

Former President Donald Trump spoke at the 2023 Israel Heritage Foundation Gala and warned that support for Israel is declining.

'Biden doesn't like you, you've got to be more proactive'

'Who's better than the rabbi?'

When Trump asked the rabbi for 'a little prayer'

Former US President Donald Trump attended the Israel Heritage Foundation (IHF) gala and asked Rabbi David Katz to say words of prayer. Watch

When Trump asked the rabbi for 'a little prayer'

Former Trump adviser:

'He's unlikely to take part in primary debates'

Former Trump adviser Jason Miller says Trump's strong polling numbers make it unwise for him to join other candidates on the debate stage.

'He's unlikely to take part in primary debates'

Writer who sued Trump asks judge to dismiss his countersuit

E. Jean Carroll, who won a lawsuit against former President, asks judge to dismiss Trump’s countersuit that she defamed him.

Writer who sued Trump asks judge to dismiss his countersuit

Trump blasts Biden over cluster munitions to Ukraine

Former US President says Biden "should not be dragging us further toward World War III by sending cluster munitions to Ukraine."

Trump blasts Biden over cluster munitions to Ukraine

Zelenskyy responds to Trump:

'He already had his 24 hours to end the war'

Ukrainian President responds to Trump’s claims that he could end the war in Ukraine in 24 hours.

'He already had his 24 hours to end the war'

Trump lashes out at Biden over cocaine found in White House

Former US President asserts cocaine found at the White House belonged to Biden and his son Hunter.

Trump lashes out at Biden over cocaine found in White House

Trump:

'Time for the US to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine'

Former President says Putin has been "somewhat weakened" by last weekend's mutiny.

'Time for the US to mediate peace between Russia and Ukraine'

Liz Cheney:

'I’m not going to do anything that helps Donald Trump'

Former Republican Rep. who has clashed with Trump appears to rule out third-party run for the White House.

'I’m not going to do anything that helps Donald Trump'

Ivanka Trump dismissed from lawsuit filed against her father

New York appeals court dismisses Ivanka Trump from lawsuit brought against her father and his company.

Ivanka Trump dismissed from lawsuit filed against her father

'These are the papers'

CNN publishes tape of Trump’s conversation about classified docs

The recording includes new details from conversation that is considered a critical piece of evidence in indictment of Trump.

CNN publishes tape of Trump’s conversation about classified docs

NBC News poll:

Trump expands lead over DeSantis after latest indictment

51% of national Republican primary voters pick Trump followed by 22% who choose DeSantis.

Trump expands lead over DeSantis after latest indictment

Trump:

'I view my indictments as a great badge of courage'

Former President at conference: I’m being indicted for you and I believe the you is more than 200 million people that love our country.

'I view my indictments as a great badge of courage'

Watch:

Chris Christie booed after criticizing Trump

Former New Jersey Gov. booed by audience members at Faith and Freedom Coalition Conference as he criticizes Trump.

Chris Christie booed after criticizing Trump

CNN poll:

Trump loses support but still leads Republican field

47% of Republicans say Trump is their first choice for the party’s nomination for president.

Trump loses support but still leads Republican field

Poll: After indictment, Trump beats Biden by six points

Following indictment for mishandling classified documents, Donald Trump holds six-point lead over President Joe Biden in 2024 matchup.

Poll: After indictment, Trump beats Biden by six points

Kellyanne Conway:

'Biden lacks physical and mental acuity'

Former WH spokeswoman & Fox News contributor Kellyanne Conway discusses President Biden's reelection campaign and how voters view him.

'Biden lacks physical and mental acuity'

Trump defends retention of classified materials

Asked if he was aware of documents on Iran being among the classified documents found in his Florida home, Trump says: “Not that I know of.”

Trump defends retention of classified materials

Chris Christie blasts Trump:

'He's a three-time loser'

Former New Jersey Governor continues to criticize former President, whom he is challenging in Republican primaries: Loser, loser, loser.

'He's a three-time loser'

Poll: Most Republican voters want Trump to run

83% of Republicans who participated in NPR/Marist University national poll say that Trump should continue running.

Poll: Most Republican voters want Trump to run

New York:

Westchester County ends probe of Trump's golf course

District attorney in Westchester County closes two-year probe without filing criminal charges.

Westchester County ends probe of Trump's golf course

Fox News under fire for Biden 'wannabe dictator' graphic

The graphic aired on Tuesday, hours after former President Donald Trump’s arraignment in Florida in the classified documents case.

Fox News under fire for Biden 'wannabe dictator' graphic

Nikki Haley:

'I would be inclined to pardon Trump'

Former UN Ambassador says Trump was “incredibly reckless with national security,” but not reckless enough to deserve a sentence.

'I would be inclined to pardon Trump'

Trump on indictment:

'The most evil and heinous abuse of power in history'

Former President condemns indictment against him as "political persecution", blames Biden.

'The most evil and heinous abuse of power in history'

Classified documents probe:

Trump pleads not guilty to 37 charges

Trump’s lawyers ask for a jury trial during the former president’s arraignment in Miami.

Trump pleads not guilty to 37 charges

David Friedman endorses Donald Trump for President

Former US Amb. to Israel says no other pres. has supported Israel as strongly as former pres. indicted for handing of classified materials.

David Friedman endorses Donald Trump for President

Mazel Tov

Donald Trump arranges granddaughter's bat mitzvah

Arabella, the eldest child of Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump, celebrates her bat mitzvah at event organized by Donald Trump.

Donald Trump arranges granddaughter's bat mitzvah

Chris Christie:

'Another Trump presidency would be worse than the first'

Former New Jersey Gov. blasts Trump in CNN town hall: Trump doesn't care about the American people.

'Another Trump presidency would be worse than the first'

Nikki Haley:

'If charges are true, Trump was incredibly reckless'

Former US Ambassador to the UN also criticizes FBI and Department of Justice over their unfair treatment of Trump.

'If charges are true, Trump was incredibly reckless'

Poll:

Trump ahead in Republican race even after indictment

43% of self-identified Republicans say Trump is their preferred candidate, compared to 22% who picked Ron DeSantis.

Trump ahead in Republican race even after indictment

Trump arrives in Miami ahead of court appearance

Former US President will be in a Miami federal courthouse on Tuesday for an initial appearance in classified documents case.

Trump arrives in Miami ahead of court appearance

Former US A-G Bill Barr:

'Trump is toast if even half the indictment is true'

Trump says Barr is “a coward who didn’t do his job” after the former A-G says the indictment is "very damning".

'Trump is toast if even half the indictment is true'

Poll:

47% of Americans believe Trump indictment politically motivated

Most Republicans — 80 percent — say the charges are politically motivated, with only 16 percent of Democrats aligning with that view.

47% of Americans believe Trump indictment politically motivated

Trump hints:

'Indictment came as a distraction to Hunter Biden probe'

Former US President suggests the indictment against him is an attempt to "cover up a crime being revealed by Republicans".

'Indictment came as a distraction to Hunter Biden probe'

Pence to A-G:

'Stand before the American people and justify Trump indictment'

Former Vice President calls on Attorney General Merrick Garland to publicly justify the federal indictment against Trump.

'Stand before the American people and justify Trump indictment'

Trump in Georgia:

'Indictment is ridiculous and baseless'

Former President Donald Trump denounced the indictment against him at a Georgia rally and pledged to continue his run.

'Indictment is ridiculous and baseless'

House Speaker McCarthy:

'Trump indictment will disrupt the nation'

House Speaker says other public officials also possessed documents they should not, but are not facing charges like Trump is.

'Trump indictment will disrupt the nation'

Special Counsel Jack Smith:

'US laws apply to everyone'

Special Counsel delivers statement after Trump indictment unsealed: I urge Americans to read the indictment.

'US laws apply to everyone'

Classified documents probe:

Indictment against Trump unsealed

Trump faces 37 counts, including 31 counts of willful retention of national defense information.

Indictment against Trump unsealed

Trump:

'I've been indicted in classified documents probe'

Former US President says he has been indicted in the case of the classified documents that were found in his Florida estate.

'I've been indicted in classified documents probe'

Report:

Trump informed he's target of probe over classified docs

Source say former President received letter from special counsel informing him he is the target of investigation on classified documents.

Trump informed he's target of probe over classified docs

Pence launches campaign:

'Trump disqualified himself from being President'

Former US Vice President speaks in Iowa, again denounces Trump over the riots on the US Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.

'Trump disqualified himself from being President'

Trump's former Chief of Staff testifies in Trump probe

Mark Meadows testifies to federal grand jury in special counsel's investigations of the former President.

Trump's former Chief of Staff testifies in Trump probe

Report:

Mar-a-Lago employee flooded room with surveillance video logs

The incident has raised suspicion among prosecutors probing Trump classified documents.

Mar-a-Lago employee flooded room with surveillance video logs

Former Trump attorney:

'Wouldn't be surprised if he isn't charged over classified docs'

Former Trump attorney says he would be “not at all” surprised if former President isn't charged in classified documents probe.

'Wouldn't be surprised if he isn't charged over classified docs'

Trump criticized for praising North Korean leader

Republican presidential hopefuls criticize former US President for comments praising North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.

Trump criticized for praising North Korean leader

Report:

Trump acknowledged in recording he kept classified document

CNN report: Prosecutors have recording in which Trump acknowledges he held onto classified Pentagon document about Iran attack.

Trump acknowledged in recording he kept classified document

Mike Pence to launch presidential bid with Iowa speech

Former vice president plans to enter increasingly crowded GOP primary field, going up against frontrunners Trump and DeSantis.

Mike Pence to launch presidential bid with Iowa speech

Chris Christie set to announce presidential campaign

Former NJ governor and 2016 GOP candidate to launch bid against former ally Donald Trump to secure party's nomination.

Chris Christie set to announce presidential campaign

Liz Cheney:

GOP wanted me to lie about Trump, 2020 election and Jan. 6 riot

Former rep. slams Republican Party, claims she was removed from top House position for refusing to 'abandon the truth' about 2020 election.

GOP wanted me to lie about Trump, 2020 election and Jan. 6 riot

DeSantis:

'I will pardon Jan. 6 defendants - including Trump'

Florida Gov. accuses Justice Department and FBI of weaponizing authority by pursuing ongoing investigations into Capitol riots.

'I will pardon Jan. 6 defendants - including Trump'

Poll:

Two-thirds of Americans believe Biden too old for 2nd term

Survey finds majority of Americans uncomfortable with Biden's age, worry he won't be able to carry out duties during second term.

Two-thirds of Americans believe Biden too old for 2nd term

DeSantis trolled after failed Twitter election announcement

Rivals from both sides take swipes at Florida Governor after his Twitter Spaces with Musk is derailed by massive technical glitches.

DeSantis trolled after failed Twitter election announcement