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The high-stakes Newsom-DeSantis debate turned into name-calling and arguing, with the backdrop of the presidential campaign. Fox News.

Gavin Newsom and Ron DeSantis meet on stage in a high-stakes battle between progressives and conservatives over the nation's future.

Jill Stein, 73, is launching her third presidential campaign, seeking the Green Party's nomination, with the potential to impact the 2024 election.

Tim Scott confirmed his relationship with Mindy Noce, a Charleston interior designer, by bringing her on stage at a debate.

Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds plans to endorse Ron DeSantis for president, giving his 2024 campaign a boost against Donald Trump.

Former Trump Attorney Kenneth Chesebro pleads guilty to 2020 election charges in Georgia, along with Sidney Powell.

Prominent lawyer Sidney Powell pleads guilty to reduced charges in Georgia election case, agrees to testify against co-defendants.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis spoke with Israeli Consul General Maor Elbez-Starinsky after the Hamas terror attack, expressing support for Israel.

Former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly confirms reports that Donald Trump denigrated military members, veterans, and their families.

Democratic megadonor Sam Bankman-Fried considered paying former President Donald Trump not to run for reelection in 2020, according to a new book. Bankman-Fried's associates reportedly established a covert communication line with Trump's camp and found he could potentially be swayed for $5 billion. Bankman-Fried also planned to contribute millions to Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to defeat "Trumpier" candidates. Bankman-Fried is currently facing charges of fraud and embezzlement.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom will appoint Laphonza Butler, a Democratic strategist and adviser, to fill the vacant U.S. Senate seat previously held by Sen. Dianne Feinstein. Butler will be the only Black woman serving in the Senate and the first openly LGBTQ person to represent California in the chamber. Her appointment will give the Democratic caucus more flexibility on close votes.

Former President Jimmy Carter celebrated his 99th birthday with his family in Plains, Georgia, breaking his routine of watching church services online. The celebration took place in the same house where the Carters lived before he was first elected to the Georgia Senate in 1962.

Ron DeSantis insults University of Florida's football team at California Republican Party event to rally presidential campaign support.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has appointed Chad Mizelle, a lawyer who served under former President Donald Trump, as the new Chair of the Florida Elections Commission. Mizelle is the chief legal officer of Affinity Partners, a global investment firm founded by Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner. DeSantis also reappointed two members to the Commission, one of whom donated $50,000 to a super PAC supporting DeSantis' presidential campaign. The appointments are subject to Senate approval.

Former Trump advisor Peter Navarro convicted of contempt of Congress for refusing to testify on Capitol Hill attack. He plans to appeal.

Proud Boys ringleader Joseph Biggs sentenced to 17 years in prison for conspiracy to keep Trump in power.

Former President Donald Trump and his 18 codefendants surrendered this week and were booked in the Fulton County Jail in Georgia.

Former President Donald Trump will not be participating in the first Republican presidential primary debate, citing his lead in GOP polls. Fox News has exclusive broadcast rights for the debate.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis urges Disney CEO Bob Iger to drop the lawsuit accusing him of political retaliation.

Former President Donald Trump and 18 others have been indicted in Georgia, with charges against three alleged co-conspirators related to the harassment of election workers. The trio, Trevian Kutti, Harrison Floyd, and Stephen Cliffgard Lee, were involved in efforts to keep Trump in power.

The fourth indictment of former President Donald Trump is the most sweeping yet, exposing over a dozen allies to new jeopardy.

Donald Trump shares QAnon post on Truth Social as he faces potential third indictment and lashes out at Biden and DOJ.

Attorney General Merrick Garland has appointed a special counsel, David Weiss, to oversee the investigation into Hunter Biden.

Days before a potential indictment, Trump falsely accused Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis of having a relationship with a gang member.

Donald Trump remains the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination despite facing multiple indictments and scandals, with each indictment boosting his support and fundraising numbers. His ability to weather legal challenges has reinforced his "Teflon Don" persona and messaging strategy that the system is rigged against him. While his legal troubles may hurt him with independent and swing voters, Trump remains confident of his chances and sees each indictment as bringing him closer to the White House.

"Unveiling the Key Figures: Trump Co-Conspirators in the 2020 Election Interference Indictment" - Shocking revelations of individuals closely linked to Trump implicated in election interference. Demand for transparency and accountability grows.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis uninjured after multicar accident during campaign events.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Utah to boost struggling presidential campaign.

Hakeem Jeffries accuses Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s campaign of being a "false flag operation" orchestrated by right-wing political operatives to harm Democrats. Kennedy's campaign is being run by Dennis Kucinich, a far-left Democrat. Kennedy supports sealing the southern border and opposes gun confiscation, but aligns with Democrats on free speech.

The US Supreme Court has rejected a controversial legal theory that could have changed the way elections are run across the country. The court ruled 6-3 that legislatures do not have absolute power in setting the rules of federal elections and can be second-guessed by state courts. However, the court also stated that state courts must act within "ordinary bounds" when reviewing laws governing federal elections. This has left the door open to more limited challenges that could increase the Supreme Court's role in deciding voting disputes during the 2024 presidential election.

Pence expresses concern over Trump's indictment but waits for court decision.

Arraignment of ex-president Trump in Miami goes smoothly, judge absent.