Politics

(WASHINGTON) — In a historic ruling on Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court said former President Donald Trump is entitled to immunity from criminal prosecution for “official” acts taken as president, but not for any “unofficial” acts. The 6-3 decision could have major implications for the various criminal cases pending against Trump — especially special counsel […]

(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Monday handed down a historic decision on whether a former president is shielded from criminal liability for “official acts” taken while in the White House. In the case, Donald Trump aimed to secure such immunity to try to quash the federal election subversion prosecution brought by special counsel Jack […]

(WASHINGTON) — In a blistering dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor said the Supreme Court’s historic immunity ruling left her with “fear for our democracy.” The 6-3 decision set a broad new definition of executive power as it stated former presidents are protected from criminal prosecution for “official acts” taken while in the White House, though they […]

(WASHINGTON) — Former Trump adviser Steve Bannon surrendered on Monday to law enforcement to begin his four-month prison sentence for contempt of Congress. He entered the Federal Correctional Institute Danbury, in Danbury, Connecticut, shortly before noon to begin serving his sentence. The Supreme Court had on Friday denied Bannon’s request to remain out of prison […]

(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Monday handed down a historic decision on whether a former president is shielded from criminal liability for “official acts” taken while in the White House. In the case, Donald Trump aimed to secure such immunity to try to quash the federal election subversion prosecution brought by special counsel Jack […]

(NEW YORK) — Donald Trump’s top advisers are planning to overhaul and shorten the Republican Party’s platform so that it will be “in line” with the former president’s “vision for America’s future,” according to a memo sent to the party’s platform committee that was obtained by ABC News. The memo comes as some more socially […]

Walter Bibikow/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Monday sidestepped ruling whether Florida and Texas laws limiting how social media companies regulate content violate the First Amendment, sending the issue back to the lower courts for further review. The opinion was authored by Justice Elena Kagan. Story developing… Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All […]

Grant Faint/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Monday rejected Donald Trump’s sweeping claim of “absolute” immunity from criminal prosecution in his federal election subversion case, but granted former presidents are entitled to some protections for official acts. The blockbuster decision split the court along ideological lines. The 6-3 opinion was delivered by Chief […]

(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Monday handed down a historic decision on whether a former president is shielded from criminal liability for “official acts” taken while in the White House. In the case, Donald Trump aimed to secure such immunity to try to quash the federal election subversion prosecution brought by special counsel Jack […]

(WASHINGTON) — The Supreme Court on Monday handed down a historic decision on whether a former president is shielded from criminal liability for “official acts” taken while in the White House. In the case, Donald Trump aimed to secure such immunity to try to quash the federal election subversion prosecution brought by special counsel Jack […]