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News Articles: trump

Former President Donald Trump listens as he speaks with reporters while in flight on his plane after a campaign rally in Waco, Texas, on March 25.

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Trump indicted in case of alleged mishandling of government secrets

The former president has been indicted on seven counts, including willful retention of information related to national defense and at least one false statements charge, a source tells NPR.

June 09, 2023
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  • Carrie Johnson
Former President Donald Trump greets supporters before speaking at the Westside Conservative Breakfast, Thursday, June 1, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.

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  • News

Federal prosecutors tell Trump that he is a target in classified files probe

The notice from the Department of Justice gives Trump's lawyers a chance to argue against indictment. People who receive target letters are usually indicted, but not always.

June 08, 2023
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By:
  • Carrie Johnson and
  • Franco Ordoñez
Columbus is ranked #74 out of 100 by Livability.com's 2014 Best Places to Live.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Upcoming state GOP convention; Activists mount referendum campaign vs. 'Cop City'

Thursday on Political Rewind: Opponents of the planned Atlanta police training center launched a referendum campaign. But first, what to expect from the Georgia GOP convention.

June 08, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Natalie Mendenhall
Some downtown blocks will be off-limits to the general public on Saturday, June 10 for Georgia’s Republican Convention in Columbus. The event is at the Columbus Convention and Trade Center, 801 Front Ave.

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  • News

What to expect this weekend as Trump, Georgia Republicans converge on downtown Columbus

Some downtown blocks will be off-limits to the general public, Columbus’ whitewater rafters won’t land in Georgia, and former President Donald Trump’s security will be a top priority, for a few hours.

June 07, 2023
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  • Tim Chitwood
Atlanta Police Deparment Hiring

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Vote on planned Atlanta police training center; Week of state GOP convention

Monday on Political Rewind: Donald Trump will headline the state GOP convention this weekend in Columbus. Gov. Kemp will not attend, and he's now going after Trump publicly. The Atlanta City Council will vote on funding for the controversial police training center, with large protests expected.

June 05, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
President Joe Biden listens as he meets with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., to discuss the debt limit in the Oval Office of the White House, Monday, May 22, 2023, in Washington.

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  • Elections

More than 6 in 10 say Biden's mental fitness to be president is a concern, poll finds

As President Joe Biden seeks a second term in office, a new NPR/PBS NewsHour/Marist poll shows that a majority of Americans are concerned about his mental fitness.

May 23, 2023
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  • Domenico Montanaro
President Joe Biden

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Debt ceiling talks; Trump coming to Georgia GOP convention

Thursday on Political Rewind: President Biden is facing off with a GOP-held House over a looming debt ceiling default. Donald Trump will also appear at Georgia's Republican convention, but Gov. Brian Kemp will not.

May 18, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Title 42 ends; Fani Willis fights Trump's effort; Fort Benning renamed

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Title 42, a pandemic-era restriction on migration, came to an end last week. Politicians on both sides have been waiting to see how immigration would change. We break down the results with an expert. Meanwhile, hundreds of thousands of Georgians could lose Medicaid benefits. #gapol

May 16, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Georgia football players acknowledge the crowd during a parade celebrating the Bulldog's second consecutive NCAA college football national championship, Saturday, Jan. 14, 2023, in Athens, Ga.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Trump found liable in assault, libel civil case; UGA declines White House invite

Wednesday on Political Rewind: A jury finds former President Trump liable of sexual abuse and libel in a civil case. The pandemic-era rule Title 42 will expire tomorrow, affecting immigration. And the Georgia Bulldogs punt their chance to go to the White House, declining an invite from President Biden.

May 10, 2023
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By:
  • Donna Lowry ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis speaks during an interview at her office, Feb. 24, 2021, in Atlanta. The prosecutor who's investigating whether Donald Trump and others broke the law by trying to pressure Georgia officials to overturn Joe Biden's presidential election victory is asking the FBI for security help after the former president railed against prosecutors investigating him.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Fulton judge extends deadline for DA; GA K-12 panel could soon erase ‘woke’ words

Tuesday on Political Rewind: Lawyers for the former chair of the Coffee County GOP filed a motion claiming the Fulton County investigation violated her rights. Plus, Atlanta Democrats want the DOJ to investigate the death of Manuel Teran. 

May 02, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Electronic machine

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Trump allegedly involved in Coffee County breach; Kemp passes on state GOP event

Monday on Political Rewind: The New York Times reported on testimony alleging Donald Trump took part in a discussion about plans to access sensitive election data in Coffee County. Plus, Gov. Brian Kemp will not attend the state GOP convention, another sign of his disapproval with the political party.

April 24, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Fani Willis

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Willis offered immunity to false electors; Fox News and Dominion Voting settle

Wednesday on Political Rewind: We're updating you on major cases on Political Rewind. First, Fulton District Attorney Fani Willis offered immunity to some of Georgia's false electors during the special investigation of the 2020 election. Then, Dominion Voting reaches an 11th-hour settlement in its $1.6 billion lawsuit with Fox News.

April 19, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut and
  • Natalie Mendenhall

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Biden challenged by immigration; Trial underway in Dominion/Fox News lawsuit

Tuesday on Political Rewind: A new bill proposed by U.S. House Republicans would restrict access to asylum and detain families, and children. President Biden has reinstated Trump-era border policies. The Dominion defamation suit against Fox News is underway. And Justice Clarence Thomas is under fire.

April 18, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Kemp says he won't take more action on gun control and cautions against Trump

Monday on Political Rewind: In an interview with CNN, Gov. Brian Kemp indicated he's not interested in passing gun control legislation. He also suggested Donald Trump can't win in 2024 if he keeps insisting he was robbed in 2020. Plus, a new study on the spread of right-wing extremism in schools.

April 17, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, speaks as he stands with Kevin Guthrie, director of the Florida Division of Emergency Management, during a news conference, Monday, Sept. 26, 2022, in Largo, Fla. DeSantis was keeping residents updated on the track of Hurricane Ian.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Our neighbors to the south: We talk Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida politics

Friday on Political Rewind: We take a moment to look at our neighbors to the south as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is getting set to visit Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina. He hasn't declared his bid for president, but he could block frontrunner Donald Trump from the 2024 Republican nomination.

April 14, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut and
  • Natalie Mendenhall
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