Local election officials in key swing states are taking on new power heading into 2024, worrying some legal observers who expect attempts to slow down the certification process in favor of GOP candidates. w/Zach Schonfeld thehill.com/homenews/48449…

A new lawsuit backed by the DNC challenges last-minute changes to Georgia’s election certification rules, warning "chaos" in November is imminent if they're allowed to stand: thehill.com/regulation/cou…

BREAKING: A superseding indictment has been filed against former President Trump in D.C. - same four counts storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.usco…

A section-by-section breakdown from me, Zach Schonfeld and Ella Lee analyzing what's new and what got cut in Smith's latest Jan. 6 indictment. Added: lots of references to Trump actions in a "personal" capacity Cut: many convos w/ WH and DOJ officials thehill.com/regulation/cou…

Trump waives his right to be present at his arraignment on the superseding indictment in his federal election interference case, and, as expected, says he'll plead not guilty:

Former President Trump’s federal Jan. 6 case is headed back to a D.C. courtroom. Follow along for live updates: trib.al/IzymhmZ

In court this morning w/ Ella Lee and Zach Schonfeld for the first hearing in Trump's Jan. 6 case since the Supreme Court handed down its immunity decision. A preview of the issues here: thehill.com/regulation/cou…

George Santos IS in attendance

Hunter Biden pleaded GUILTY to nine federal tax charges, including three felonies, to stave off his second criminal trial this year just before jury selection was set to begin: thehill.com/regulation/cou…

Hunter Biden's statement after pleading guilty to federal tax charges, avoiding a trial:

Trump's sentencing in his NY hush money case DELAYED until Nov. 26

A New York judge's decision to postpone Trump's sentencing to Nov. 26, "if necessary," ensures he won't face any criminal punishment until after the election. w/Zach Schonfeld thehill.com/regulation/cou…