Trump’s legal battles after defamation case Breaking down Trump’s legal battles after being ordered to pay $83 million to E. Jean Carroll 04:58 Former President Donald Trump deposited a bond of more than $91 million on Friday to appeal the verdict that awarded more than $83 million to E. Jean Carroll, a writer he defamed

Washington — The Senate is on track to pass a six-bill package on Friday to fund parts of the federal government through September and avoid a partial shutdown that is set to take effect at the end of the week. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, a New York Democrat, said Wednesday the upper chamber would

Washington — The Senate passed a six-bill package to fund parts of the federal government through September, narrowly avoiding a partial shutdown.  The upper chamber voted 75 to 22, sending the bill to President Biden’s desk before a midnight deadline.  Republicans’ demands for amendment votes on immigration-related and other measures slowed its passage and threatened

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis could be facing a challenger in her reelection bid this fall.  Christian Wise Smith, who’s served as Atlanta city solicitor and as a Fulton County prosecutor, is expected to file paperwork Friday morning at the Georgia state Capitol to qualify as a candidate for Willis’ job. Christian Wise Smith

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis now has two challengers in her reelection bid this fall.  Courtney Kramer, a Georgia lawyer who on Instagram identifies herself as a MAGA attorney, is running as a Republican in the race. However, because this is a jungle primary, the top two vote getters, regardless of party, will advance to