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Judge denies Trump's push to get him kicked off civil fraud case

The New York judge who oversaw former President Donald Trump’s civil fraud trial on Thursday denied an attempt to kick him off the case.
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Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to attendees during his campaign rally at the Bojangles Coliseum, on July 24, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
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Prosecutors urge judge to reject Trump immunity claim in hush money case

ABC News legal correspondent Aaron Katersky breaks down the latest motions in Donald Trump's legal affairs.
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VIDEO: Prosecutors urge judge to reject Trump immunity claim in hush money case
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Trump zeroes in on Harris as he hits campaign trail again

ABC News reporter Katherine Faulders breaks down the new dynamic as Kamala Harris enters the race for the White House.
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VIDEO: Trump zeros in on Harris as he hits campaign trail again
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Manhattan DA asks judge not to throw out Trump's criminal hush money conviction

The Manhattan DA has asked a New York judge to reject Donald Trump's attempt to throw out his criminal hush money conviction based on the Supreme Court's immunity ruling.
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Former President Donald Trump at New York State Supreme Court in New York, on Oct. 2, 2023.
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Man arrested for threatening Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, Trump judge Juan Merchan

A Nevada man was arrested after he threatened several government officials, including the New York judge who oversaw former President Donald Trump’s criminal trial.
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Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stands with members of his staff at a news conference.on May 30, 2024 in New York City. | Judge Juan Merchan poses for a photo in his chambers in New York, March 14, 2024.
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Trump campaign shifts focus to Harris

ABC News’ John Santucci details former President Trump’s pivot after President Biden dropped out of the presidential race.
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VIDEO: Trump campaign shifts focus to Harris
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Publisher plans massive ‘Hillbilly Elegy’ reprints to meet demand for VP candidate JD Vance's book

Former President Donald Trump’s selection of JD Vance as his running mate has led to a surge in sales for “Hillbilly Elegy,” his best-selling memoir that came out in 2016
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This book cover image released by HarperCollins Publishers shows "Hillbilly Elegy: A Memoir of a Family and Culture in Crisis," by J.D. Vance. Author J.D. Vance's book "Hillbilly Elegy" provides a vivid tour of the stark world he grew up in, set mainly in the Ohio city of Middletown that was hit hard by its dominant steelmaking company's decline, but also in his family's home eastern Kentucky hills region. (HarperCollins Publishers via AP)
July 25, 2024 at 4:03 PM

Timeline: Special counsel's probe into Trump's handling of classified documents

Here's a look at how special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents has progressed.
July 25, 2024 at 4:03 PM
This image contained in a court filing by the Department of Justice on Aug. 30, 2022, and partially redacted by the source, shows a photo of documents seized during the Aug. 8 FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
July 25, 2024 at 3:56 PM

Court sets Aug. 27 deadline for brief appealing Trump classified docs dismissal

Special counsel Jack Smith's opening brief appealing the dismissal of former President Trump's classified documents case is due on Aug. 27, the appeals court said.
July 25, 2024 at 3:56 PM
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, March 9, 2024, in Rome Ga.
July 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM

Man shot in chest, liver at Trump rally is released from hospital

One of the two men shot and injured in the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump has been released from the hospital, officials said.
July 25, 2024 at 2:34 PM
David Dutch is one of the men injured at the Trump rally in Butler, Pa, July 13, 2024.
July 25, 2024 at 2:23 PM

Trump returns to campaign trail for 1st time since Biden left race

Former President Donald Trump returned to the campaign trail ready to attack his new rival: Vice President Kamala Harris.
July 25, 2024 at 2:23 PM
VIDEO: Trump returns to campaign trail for 1st time since Biden left race
July 25, 2024 at 11:18 AM

Melania Trump to tell her story in memoir, 'Melania,' scheduled for this fall

Former first lady Melania Trump has a memoir coming out this fall, “Melania,” billed as “a powerful and inspiring story of a woman who has carved her own path, overcome adversity and defined personal excellence.”
July 25, 2024 at 11:18 AM
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump and Melania Trump during the final day of the Republican National Convention Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)
July 25, 2024 at 11:13 AM

Trump paints Harris as 'ultra liberal' at 1st rally since Biden dropout

Trump paints Harris as "ultra liberal" at the first rally since Biden dropout: "I’m not going to be nice. Is that OK?"
July 25, 2024 at 11:13 AM
Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to attendees during his campaign rally at the Bojangles Coliseum, on July 24, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
July 25, 2024 at 2:13 AM

Trump back to personal attacks that characterized his last 2 presidential campaigns

Since Joe Biden stepped aside, Donald Trump is shifting his attacks to his new opponent, Kamala Harris, targeting her on border policy.
July 25, 2024 at 2:13 AM
VIDEO: Trump back to personal attacks that characterized his last 2 presidential campaigns
July 25, 2024 at 1:45 AM

Trump attacks Harris, Biden on campaign trail

"She will destroy our country in a year." Former Pres. Trump is back on the campaign trail, coming after both, Pres. Biden for his decision to drop out of the election and Vice Pres. Kamala Harris.
July 25, 2024 at 1:45 AM
VIDEO: Trump attacks Harris, Biden on campaign trail
July 25, 2024 at 1:09 AM

Trump shooter looked up Kennedy assassination details: FBI

A week before Thomas Matthew Crooks opened fire on former President Donald Trump in Pennsylvania, he did a Google search for quote, “how far away was Oswald from Kennedy?”, according to the FBI.
July 25, 2024 at 1:09 AM
VIDEO: Trump shooter looked up Kennedy assassination details: FBI
July 25, 2024 at 12:39 AM

Trump shooter looked up Kennedy assassination details: FBI director

Thomas Matthew Crooks also searched for information on the assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, the FBI director said.
July 25, 2024 at 12:39 AM
FBI Director Christopher Wray arrives for the House Judiciary Committee hearing titled "Oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation," in the Rayburn building in Washington, DC, July 24, 2024.
July 24, 2024 at 9:38 PM

Trump rallies in Charlotte ahead of Biden address

Former President Trump is set to hold a rally in Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of President Biden’s address to the nation from the Oval Office.
July 24, 2024 at 9:38 PM
VIDEO: Trump rallies in Charlotte ahead of Biden address
July 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM

FBI director's testimony reveals new details about Trump assassination attempt

FBI Director Christopher Wray revealed more details on the suspect leading up to and after the shooting, including use of a drone and explosives found in the suspect's car
July 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM
VIDEO: FBI director's testimony reveals new details about Trump assassination attempt
July 24, 2024 at 2:47 PM

New video of Trump assassination attempt

Newly released helmet camera video obtained by ABC News shows the moments law enforcement raced to the roof after a sniper killed the gunman who opened fire at a Trump rally.
July 24, 2024 at 2:47 PM
VIDEO: New video of Trump assassination attempt
July 24, 2024 at 2:37 PM

Trump discussed with RFK Jr. potential role in 2nd Trump administration: Sources

Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spoke multiple times this month, including discussing ways Kennedy could be involved in a second Trump administration, sources say.
July 24, 2024 at 2:37 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends a press conference in New York, on May 1, 2024.
July 24, 2024 at 2:23 PM

Trump steps up attacks on Harris as he returns to campaign trail

Former President Donald Trump heads to North Carolina on Wednesday as he hits the campaign trail for the first time since President Joe Biden left the race.
July 24, 2024 at 2:23 PM
VIDEO: Trump steps up attacks on Harris as he returns to campaign trail
July 24, 2024 at 2:05 PM

How the investigation into Trump's attempted assassination may play out: ANALYSIS

Trump's attempted assassination has had a reverberating effect around the nation, felt most closely by the agency tasked with protecting him, the U.S. Secret Service.
July 24, 2024 at 2:05 PM
A member of the U.S. Secret Service stands outside the White House, Tuesday, July 23, 2024, in Washington.
July 24, 2024 at 1:06 PM

Trump campaign wants FEC to block Harris from accessing Biden's campaign money

It argues getting the money violates the campaign finance contribution limit.
July 24, 2024 at 1:06 PM
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, July 20, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Mich.
July 24, 2024 at 9:45 AM

The prosecutor vs. the felon. Democrats see winning contrast between Harris and Trump

Vice President Kamala Harris is leaning on her prosecutorial background as she gears up to take on Donald Trump, and Democrats see it as a winning message.
July 24, 2024 at 9:45 AM
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris.
July 24, 2024 at 9:40 AM

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle resigns

Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle, who came under scrutiny for the agency’s failure to prevent the assassination attempt on Donald Trump, has resigned.
July 24, 2024 at 9:40 AM
United Sates Secret Service Director Kimberly Cheatle testifies before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee during a hearing, July 22, 2024, in Washington.
July 24, 2024 at 12:08 AM

Harris attacks Trump at 1st presidential rally in Milwaukee

Thousands greet Vice President Kamala Harris in battleground Wisconsin as she pressed her case against Donald Trump and her campaign started vetting potential running mates.
July 24, 2024 at 12:08 AM
VIDEO: Harris attacks Trump at 1st presidential rally in Milwaukee
July 23, 2024 at 6:51 PM

Mayorkas orders bipartisan review of Trump assassination attempt

"All Americans share a concern about the safety of our public officials," members of the review said.
July 23, 2024 at 6:51 PM
U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas speaks at the daily press briefing at the White House on July 15, 2024 in Washington, DC.
July 23, 2024 at 5:06 PM

'We're voting for the felon': RNC attendees unfazed by Trump's historic conviction

Two dozen RNC attendees who spoke with ABC News said Trump's historic conviction on 34 felony counts gave them no apprehension about backing him this election cycle.
July 23, 2024 at 5:06 PM
A shirt with the mugshot of Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump is displayed among other merchandise items in support of him on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention (RNC) in Milwaukee, Wis., July 17, 2024.
July 23, 2024 at 2:08 PM

Donald Trump is a dad of 5, grandfather of 10: What to know about his family

Trump's family is in the spotlight again during the 2024 presidential campaign.
July 23, 2024 at 2:08 PM
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump is joined on stage by his wife Melania and other relatives after he finished giving his acceptance speech on Day 4 of the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, July 18, 2024.
July 23, 2024 at 12:59 PM

Secret Service chief testifies in wake of failed Trump assassination attempt

Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle appeared before Congress Monday, admitting that the shooting was the “most significant operational failure” since the attempt to assassinate President Ronald Regan.
July 23, 2024 at 12:59 PM
VIDEO: Secret Service chief testifies in wake of failed Trump assassination attempt
July 23, 2024 at 11:42 AM

Trump appeals his $454 million New York civil fraud case

Five months after a New York judge held Donald Trump liable for committing business fraud, the former president has appealed his $454 million civil fraud case.
July 23, 2024 at 11:42 AM
Five months after a New York judge held Donald Trump liable for committing business fraud, the former president has appealed his $454 million civil fraud case.
July 23, 2024 at 10:18 AM

Trump appeals his $454 million New York civil fraud case

Five months after a New York judge held Donald Trump liable for committing business fraud, the former president has appealed his $454 million civil fraud case.
July 23, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Presidential nominee former President Donald J. Trump holds his first public campaign rally with his running mate, Vice Presidential nominee U.S. Senator J.D. Vance (R-OH) (not pictured), at the Van Andel Arena on July 20, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
July 23, 2024 at 9:52 AM

Secret Service director grilled on failure to secure roof at Trump rally

Kim Cheatle faced a grilling before the House Oversight Committee over how her agency handled security around the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at his July 13 rally.
July 23, 2024 at 9:52 AM
VIDEO: Secret Service director grilled on failure to secure roof at Trump rally
July 23, 2024 at 9:43 AM

Congressman to Secret Service director: ‘Biden needs to fire you’

Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, questioned Kimberly Cheatle about the threat assessment of the Trump rally.
July 23, 2024 at 9:43 AM
VIDEO: Congressman to Secret Service director: ‘Biden needs to fire you’
July 23, 2024 at 8:45 AM

Secret Service director tells Congress 'we failed' on Trump assassination attempt

In her first hearing before Congress, Kim Cheatle also told the committee she will move "heaven and earth" to ensure that what occurred never happens again.
July 23, 2024 at 8:45 AM
VIDEO: Secret Service director tells Congress 'we failed' on Trump assassination attempt
July 23, 2024 at 8:43 AM

Trump complains about 'starting all over again' after Biden drops out of race

Donald Trump is complaining on social media that his campaign has to "start all over again" following Biden’s exit from the race.
July 23, 2024 at 8:43 AM
VIDEO: Trump complains about 'starting all over again' after Biden drops out of race
July 23, 2024 at 6:55 AM

Secret Service director testifies before Congress

Kimberly Cheatle testified before the House Oversight Committee on Monday about the security failures that led to the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump on July 13.
July 23, 2024 at 6:55 AM
VIDEO: Secret Service director testifies before Congress
July 23, 2024 at 6:05 AM

Harris begins to make the case against Trump as Democrats rally around her

Vice President Kamala Harris kicked off her campaign for president, as top Democrats flocked to endorse her 24 hours after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race.
July 23, 2024 at 6:05 AM
VIDEO: Harris begins to make the case against Trump as Democrats rally around her
July 23, 2024 at 4:49 AM

How would Trump campaign against Kamala Harris?

ABC News hosts a panel to discuss Donald Trump's campaign against Hillary Clinton and how he would approach Kamala Harris as his opponent.
July 23, 2024 at 4:49 AM
VIDEO: How would Trump campaign against Kamala Harris?
July 23, 2024 at 1:00 AM

Trump escalates attacks on Harris, accusing her of covering up Biden's condition

They are already running both television and online ads in key swing states.
July 23, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Former President and 2024 presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks during a campaign rally in Grand Rapids, Mich., July 20, 2024.
July 23, 2024 at 1:00 AM

Trump's social media suggests a campaign scrambling from Biden leaving 2024 race

Former President Donald Trump and his campaign are reeling from the surprise announcement that President Joe Biden was ending his reelection bid.
July 23, 2024 at 1:00 AM
Former President Donald J. Trump holds his first public campaign rally with his running mate, Vice Presidential nominee Senator J.D. Vance at the Van Andel Arena Grand Rapids, MI, July 20, 2024.
July 23, 2024 at 12:26 AM

Trump, co-defendants to appeal ruling in $464 million civil fraud case

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump and his co-defendants have filed a notice of appeal in their $464 million civil fraud case.
July 23, 2024 at 12:26 AM
Former President Donald Trump at New York State Supreme Court in New York, on Oct. 2, 2023.
July 22, 2024 at 9:52 PM

What do the polls say about a Harris vs. Trump matchup?

While Harris consistently polled worse than Biden did against Trump before the debate, she’s since fared the same or better in close to half of the post-debate polls.
July 22, 2024 at 9:52 PM
Limited polls have tested Kamala Harris against Donald Trump in a general-election matchup.
July 22, 2024 at 9:08 PM

Secret Service director tells Congress 'we failed' in hearing on Trump shooting

The U.S. Secret Service director told Congress on Monday that the agency failed in protecting former President Donald Trump at his rally on July 13.
July 22, 2024 at 9:08 PM
Director of the United States Secret Service Kimberly Cheatle attends a US House Oversight and Accountability Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, July 22, 2024.
July 22, 2024 at 9:00 PM

Key moments from Secret Service director's hearing on Trump assassination attempt

In her first hearing before Congress, Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle said she takes "full responsibility for any security lapse."
July 22, 2024 at 9:00 PM
In her first hearing before Congress, Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle said she takes "full responsibility for any security lapse."
July 22, 2024 at 7:43 PM

How Harris fares vs. Trump in the polls

ABC News’ Rick Klein breaks down how Vice President Kamala Harris fares against former President Donald Trump with voters.
July 22, 2024 at 7:43 PM
VIDEO: How Harris fares vs. Trump in the polls
July 22, 2024 at 4:48 PM

Trump delivers highly-anticipated speech on RNC’s final night

The former president makes his case for a second term and gives voters a sense of his mentality in the wake of last Saturday’s assassination attempt.
July 22, 2024 at 4:48 PM
VIDEO: Trump delivers highly-anticipated speech on RNC’s final night
July 22, 2024 at 12:23 PM

Secret Service director set to testify in Trump assassination attempt investigation

Secret Service Director Kim Cheatle is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee amid scrutiny of agency after the assassination attempt against former President Donald Trump.
July 22, 2024 at 12:23 PM
VIDEO: Secret service director set to testify in Trump assassination attempt investigation
July 22, 2024 at 1:52 AM

Would Donald Trump and Kamala Harris debate?

Now that Biden is out of the race, Chairperson of the RNC Michael Whatley says they still welcome a second debate with "Kamala Harris or anybody else."
July 22, 2024 at 1:52 AM
Now that Biden is out of the race, Chairperson of the RNC Michael Whatley says they still welcome a second debate with "Kamala Harris or anybody else."