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Exclusive: Donald Trump admits on tape he didn't declassify ‘secret information’ — Former President Donald Trump acknowledged on tape in a 2021 meeting that he had retained “secret” military information that he had not declassified, according to a transcript of the audio recording obtained by CNN.
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Judge Aileen Cannon, a Trump appointee, initially assigned to oversee his case: Sources — Cannon faced scrutiny for her prior role in the investigation. — The summons sent to former President Donald Trump and his legal team late Thursday indicates that U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon …
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Washington Post:
More on the Trump classified documents indictment — The latest: Former president Donald Trump's indictment was unsealed, detailing the charges and allegations of obstruction and conspiracy. On Thursday, Trump said he had been indicted in connection with the discovery of hundreds of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago home.
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Live updates | Trump Classified Documents Indictment — MORE COVERAGE — Follow along for live updates on former President Donald Trump, who announced on social media that he's been summoned to appear in court Tuesday afternoon in Miami. He said he has been indicted on charges …
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David Gilbert / VICE:
‘We Need to Start Killing’: Trump's Far-Right Supporters Are Threatening Civil War — Within minutes of Trump's indictment, supporters lit up social media platforms with violent threats and calls for civil war. — In what is becoming a now all-too-familiar trend, former President Donald …
Wall Street Journal:
Trump Associate Also Indicted in Mar-a-Lago Documents Case — Former president's case is initially assigned to federal judge who approved special master process that appeals court later overturned — An associate of Donald Trump was charged alongside the former president …
New York Times:
The Trump Classified Documents Indictment, Annotated — The Justice Department on Friday unveiled an indictment charging former President Donald J. Trump with seven crimes. The 38 charges relate to Mr. Trump's hoarding of sensitive government documents after he left office and his refusal to return them …
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Trump lawyers quit classified documents case — Two lawyers who represented Donald Trump in the months before the former president was indicted on federal charges over his handling of classified documents quit working for him. — The attorneys, Jim Trusty and John Rowley …
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CNN:
Trump aide Walt Nauta indicted in classified documents case — Walt Nauta, an aide to former President Donald Trump, has been indicted in special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the mishandling of classified documents from the Trump White House, two sources familiar with the indictment tell CNN.
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Here are 11 key takeaways from the Trump classified documents indictment — In the 37-count indictment unsealed Friday, federal officials say Trump stored classified documents in a bathroom and suggested his lawyers not cooperate with a subpoena. — Hiding documents in a shower.
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New York Times:
Trump-Appointed Judge Is Said to Be Handling Documents Case — It was not clear whether the judge, Aileen M. Cannon, would remain assigned for the entirety of the case. A higher court criticized some of her rulings in the investigation. — Former President Donald J. Trump's criminal indictment …
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At Trump's club in Bedminster, N.J., it was a familiar drill for the former president. — The former president, the first to face federal charges, responded with defiance on his social media platform, declaring: “I'm an innocent man.” — Here's the latest on the charges Trump is facing.
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Dilan Maxfield / Mitt Romney:
Romney Statement on Reports of Indictment — WASHINGTON—U.S. Senator Mitt Romney (R-UT) today issued the following statement on reports of the indictment of former President Trump: — “Like all Americans, Mr. Trump is entitled to the presumption of innocence.
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CNBC:
Trump charged with 37 counts in classified documents case, indictment says — The criminal indictment against Donald Trump over his handling of classified government records was unsealed. — The indictment was made public a day after Trump was charged in the case in U.S. District Court in Miami.
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Maya Yang / The Guardian:
Donald Trump kept boxes with US nuclear program documents and foreign weapons details, indictment says - live — Indictment accuses former US president of risking US national security, foreign relations, safety of US military and intelligence gathering — Key events
Kyle Cheney / Politico:
Trump loses two lawyers just hours after being indicted
Trump loses two lawyers just hours after being indicted
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Trump haphazardly stashed military secrets throughout his home, indictment says
Trump haphazardly stashed military secrets throughout his home, indictment says
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Fox News:
Kevin McCarthy blasts Biden DOJ over Trump indictment: ‘A dark day in America’
Kevin McCarthy blasts Biden DOJ over Trump indictment: ‘A dark day in America’
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Hugh Hewitt / The Hugh Hewitt Show:
Former Vice President Mike Pence On The Indictment of Former President Donald Trump
Former Vice President Mike Pence On The Indictment of Former President Donald Trump
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Kevin Breuninger / CNBC:
Watch live: DOJ special counsel Jack Smith speaks after Trump classified-records indictment is unsealed
Watch live: DOJ special counsel Jack Smith speaks after Trump classified-records indictment is unsealed
Jared Gans / The Hill:
McCarthy says Trump indictment will ‘disrupt the nation’
McCarthy says Trump indictment will ‘disrupt the nation’
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Timothy P. Carney / Washington Examiner:
Conservatives, aren't you sick of Trump's nonsense?
Conservatives, aren't you sick of Trump's nonsense?
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NBC News:
Legal drama around the former president may add to ‘Trump exhaustion syndrome,’ says Cuccinelli
Jerry Dunleavy / Washington Examiner:
Donald Trump indicted: Charges unsealed in classified documents case against ex-president
Donald Trump indicted: Charges unsealed in classified documents case against ex-president
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Oliver Willis Explains:
Crooked Donald Trump Leads A Criminal Republican Party
Crooked Donald Trump Leads A Criminal Republican Party
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Greg Bluestein / Atlanta Journal-Constitution:
Poll: Trump struggles in potential Georgia matchup against Biden
Poll: Trump struggles in potential Georgia matchup against Biden
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Jonathan V. Last / Bulwark+:
The Indictment and Trump's Four Tests for America
The Indictment and Trump's Four Tests for America
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Washington Post:
Trump taps lawyer Todd Blanche to helm indictment as two others resign
Trump taps lawyer Todd Blanche to helm indictment as two others resign
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Ron Dicker / HuffPost:
Mark Levin Screaming About Trump's Second Indictment Will Live In Your Nightmares
Mark Levin Screaming About Trump's Second Indictment Will Live In Your Nightmares
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The Trump Indictment: Big questions and key reactions
The Trump Indictment: Big questions and key reactions
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Judy Kurtz / The Hill:
Hillary Clinton responds to Trump indictment with ‘But Her Emails’ merch pitch
Hillary Clinton responds to Trump indictment with ‘But Her Emails’ merch pitch
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Jacob Gershman / Wall Street Journal:
Donald Trump Indictments Set Historical Marker
Donald Trump Indictments Set Historical Marker
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USA Today:
Donald Trump indictment unsealed: Detailing the charges the former president faces
Donald Trump indictment unsealed: Detailing the charges the former president faces
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New York Times:
The Four Hurdles to Overcome for a Trump Conviction
The Four Hurdles to Overcome for a Trump Conviction
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Washington Post:
Trump on tape: 'Now I can't' declassify secret Iran papers
Trump on tape: 'Now I can't' declassify secret Iran papers
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Grant Stern / Washington Press:
MAGA REACTION: “He will die in federal prison”
Jill Lawless / Associated Press:
Boris Johnson quits as UK lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament — Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson shocked Britain on Friday by quitting as a lawmaker after being told he will be sanctioned for misleading Parliament.
National Archives:
Frequently Asked Questions Concerning Presidential Records and the Presidential Records Act — Media Alert — Recent media reports have generated a large number of queries about Presidential records and the Presidential Records Act (PRA), 44 U.S.C. 2201-2209.
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