Candidates must meet requirements to qualify for the Aug. 23 GOP debate. Here’s a rundown of candidates who might make it to debate night.
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DOJ appeals sentences for Oath Keepers and its founder Stewart Rhodes
The Justice Department appealed the sentences of several members of the right-wing militia group Oath Keepers for their role in the Jan. 6 attack.
Donald Trump’s son-in-law, Jared Kushner, testified before Jan. 6 grand jury, reports say
Jared Kushner, Trump’s son-in-law, testified that he was under the impression Trump believed the election was stolen.
Trump wrongly uses Clinton socks case as defense in classified docs probe, legal experts say
Legal experts said a case involving recordings kept by Bill Clinton aren’t relevant to Trump’s case, despite Trump’s claims to the contrary.
Trump indictment fact checks: What’s true and what’s false about key players, mugshots, history
USA TODAY debunked an array of false and misleading claims about Trump’s indictments, including claims on the charges Trump faces.
No, Trump is not required to register as a sex offender after E. Jean Carroll case | Fact check
Former President Donald Trump isn’t required to register as a sex offender since he was found liable in a civil trial, not convicted in a criminal one
As Title 42 ends, post falsely claims Biden has no plan for migrants at US-Mexico border | Fact check
The Biden administration has detailed numerous plans for an expected uptick in migrants arriving at the U.S.-Mexico border after Title 42 ends.
Trump indictment fact checks: What’s true and false among claims, images from hush money probe
USA TODAY debunked an array of false and misleading claims about Trump’s indictment, including assertions on Alvin Bragg’s ties to George Soros.
Fact check: No proof to back claims on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s assets and income
An array of media investigations and financial documents found no evidence that Zelenksyy has billions in assets as one viral post claims.
Donald Trump ties George Soros to Alvin Bragg. Experts say connection is mischaracterized
In May 2021, George Soros contributed $1 million to Color of Change, which supported Alvin Bragg. But Soros did not donate to Bragg directly.