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Donald Trump is said to be preparing for the federal grand jury to potentially vote to indict him on charges over the January 6 Capitol riot and his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election today.
Sources told NBC News that the former president’s legal and political teams are getting ready for the possibility that the vote will take place on Thursday – and that Mr Trump will be hit with his third criminal indictment.
Last week, Mr Trump said he had received a letter from special counsel Jack Smith’s office saying he is the target of a grand jury investigation.
Former New York City Police Department commissioner Bernie Kerik, a Rudy Giuliani ally, has since agreed to turn over hundreds of documents to the DOJ as part of its probe, court documents reveal.
Ahead of the potential looming indictment, Mr Trump has gone on the attack against his political rivals and Mr Smith, and also posted a video begging Congress to help save him from his escalating legal troubles.
This comes as Melania Trump is reportedly distancing herself from her husband’s 2024 campaign, rejecting multiple requests to join him at campaign stops.
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Show latest update 1 minute ago Meanwhile, over in DeSantis World...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has said he would consider appointing anti-vaxxer and conspiracy theorist Robert F. Kennedy Jr to head up the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) or the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) if he is elected to the White House.
The Republican presidential hopeful made the bizarre comment in an interview wth OutKick’s Clay Travis on Wednesday when he was asked whether he would consider adding RFK Jr to his ticket as vice president.
Rachel Sharp reports.
Ron DeSantis considering RFK Jr to lead the CDC or FDA if elected president RFK Jr is an outspoken anti-vaxxer and conspiracy theorist – making him an odd choice to head up the CDC or FDA
Oliver O'Connell 27 July 2023 17:20
18 minutes ago House Democrats reintroduce ‘Protecting Our Democracy Act'
Former Speaker Nancy Pelosi references the actions of former president Donald Trump in her tweet marking the moment:
Today, House Democrats are proud to reintroduce our Protecting Our Democracy Act. This sweeping, future-focused legislation would preserve the promise of American Democracy for generations to come.
The former President assaulted the guardrails of our Republic. It is our solemn responsibility in the Congress to strengthen the rule of law, revitalize our system of checks and balances and restore our democratic institutions.
Oliver O'Connell 27 July 2023 17:03
41 minutes ago Judge who oversees all grand juries in DC is out this week.
Politico’s Kyle Cheney notes that Chief Judge Boasberg, who oversees all grand juries in the District of Columbia, is out this week.
Judge Randy Moss is filling in as acting chief through tomorrow.
Oliver O'Connell 27 July 2023 16:40
46 minutes ago Will Trump’s history of lies finally catch up to him?
Alex Woodward reports on how Donald Trump’s years of spreading bogus statements about elections may catch up with him as federal prosecutors want to know how often he was told he was wrong.
How Trump’s history of election lies could finally catch up with him Donald Trump has spent years spreading bogus statements about elections. Federal prosecutors want to know how often he was told he was wrong, Alex Woodward reports
Oliver O'Connell 27 July 2023 16:35
47 minutes ago Latest: Trump told to ‘expect’ indictment after lawyers meet special counsel
Attorneys representing Donald Trump are meeting with Special Counsel Jack Smith and his staff in a last-ditch bid to head off a third criminal indictment for the twice-impeached, already twice-indicted former president as he continues to campaign for a return to the White House in the 2024 election.
Andrew Feinberg has the latest from Washington, DC.
Trump told to ‘expect’ indictment after lawyers meet special counsel Mr Trump’s team is bracing for a third indictment of the ex-president
Oliver O'Connell 27 July 2023 16:34
57 minutes ago Watch: Trump lawyers have been told to expect new Trump indictment
Oliver O'Connell 27 July 2023 16:25
1 hour ago Trump lawyers told to expect indictment, report says
Two sources with direct knowledge of the situation tell NBC News that Trump attorneys Todd Blanche and John Lauro, who are meeting with prosecutors in the Special Counsel’s office in Washington, have been told to expect an indictment against Donald Trump.
Oliver O'Connell 27 July 2023 16:18
1 hour ago Watch: GOP lawmaker notes Mayorkas can’t be impeached for doing his job
Oliver O'Connell 27 July 2023 16:11
1 hour ago Former Rep Mo Brooks wonders why special counsel hasn’t been in touch...
NBC News reports:
Former Rep. Mo Brooks is “mildly surprised” that special counsel Jack Smith’s office has not sought a meeting with him to discuss his accusations that former President Donald Trump urged him to help “rescind” the 2020 election and “violate the U.S. Constitution and federal law.”
Brooks, a Republican who represented an Alabama district in Congress, said in an interview that he would meet with prosecutors if they ask.
“Yeah, if they asked me to, I’d explain what I know about it. Whether it’s relevant or material, I’m not sure,” he said, continuing: “I was shocked [Trump] was so blatant about it — illegal conduct.”
Oliver O'Connell 27 July 2023 15:50
1 hour ago Latest: Trump team meets with prosecutors as grand jury vote looms
Attorneys representing Donald Trump are meeting with Special Counsel Jack Smith and his staff in a last-ditch bid to head off a third criminal indictment for the twice-impeached, already twice-indicted former president as he continues to campaign for a return to the White House in the 2024 election.
Mr Trump, who on 18 July admitted that prosecutors had notified him that he is a target of Mr Smith’s investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election and the January 6 attack on the Capitol, is understood to be facing the possibility of charges under three federal criminal statutes: Conspiracy to defraud the United States, deprivation of rights under colour of law, and witness tampering.
Andrew Feinberg has the latest from Washington, DC.
Oliver O'Connell 27 July 2023 15:36
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