
Donald Trump: What have Mike Pence and Ron DeSantis said about the charges?
Mr Trump is being indicted for allegedly plotting to overturn his 2020 election defeat.
2023-08-02 16:59

India’s Unemployment Rate Falls in July Due to Farm Demand
India’s overall unemployment rate fell in July as rural areas saw increased demand for agriculture labor with the
2023-08-02 16:24

China replaces elite nuclear leadership in surprise military shake-up
China has revealed two new leaders of its People's Liberation Army Rocket Force this week in a surprise shake-up that has raised questions about the inner workings at the top of the military branch overseeing the nation's powerful arsenal of nuclear and ballistic missiles.
2023-08-02 16:22

9 of the biggest reactions as Donald Trump charged with plotting to overturn 2020 election defeat
Donald Trump is in trouble once again. The former US president has been indicted over trying to mess with the 2020 election. He is accused of four counts including conspiracy to defraud the US, tampering with a witness and conspiracy against the rights of citizens. The indictment caps an inquiry into events surrounding the 6 January 2021 riot at the US Capitol. It is not the only issue Trump is facing. He has already been charged in two other cases: with mishandling classified files and falsifying business records to cover up a hush-money payment to the porn star Stormy Daniels. Sign up to our free Indy100 weekly newsletter Nevertheless, he called the case "ridiculous" and denied wrongdoing. His campaign said: "The lawlessness of these persecutions of President Trump and his supporters is reminiscent of Nazi Germany in the 1930s, the former Soviet Union, and other authoritarian, dictatorial regimes." It added: "These un-American witch hunts will fail." The election investigation has focused on Trump's actions in the two-month period between his loss to Joe Biden and the riot in Washington DC. The 45-page indictment lists six unnamed co-conspirators: four lawyers, a justice department official and a political consultant. The court document accuses Trump of a "conspiracy to impair, obstruct, and defeat the federal government function through dishonesty, fraud and deceit". The man leading the inquiry, special counsel Jack Smith, said: "The attack on our nation's capital on January 6 2021 was an unprecedented assault on the seat of American democracy. "As described in the indictment it was fuelled by lies." Here's how people reacted: Mike Pence said the indictment against Trump was “an important reminder [that] anyone who puts himself over the constitution should never be president of the United States”. He also said that though Trump was entitled to be presumed innocent, “his candidacy means more talk about January 6 and more distractions”. “Trump’s presidential bid is driven by an attempt to stay out of prison and scam his supporters into footing his legal bills,” former Texas congressman Will Hurd said. “Furthermore, his denial of the 2020 election results and actions on January 6 show he’s unfit for office.” He added: “As Republicans we need to prioritise offering solutions to difficult issues affecting all Americans … if we make the upcoming election about Trump, we are giving Joe Biden another four years in the White House.” Trump also got some supportive messages from Republicans who believe it to be a distraction attempt to undermine the former president. Trump is due to appear in court on Thursday in Washington DC. This story is not going anywhere. Have your say in our news democracy. Click the upvote icon at the top of the page to help raise this article through the indy100 rankings.
2023-08-02 16:17

Did Jake Paul really get married to Tana Mongeau in 2019? ‘I've made it very apparent’
In July 2019, the marriage of Jake Paul and Tana Mongeau has been grabbing headlines, but there have been doubts about its authenticity
2023-08-02 15:49

Rice Supply Faces New Threat as Thailand Urges Crop Curbs
Thailand has urged farmers to reduce their rice planting to save water following poor rainfall, a move that
2023-08-02 15:26

Was Jean Tatlock murdered? 'Oppenheimer' fans draw attention to ‘disturbing’ detail in Florence Pugh's death scene
An intriguing subplot unfolds early in 'Oppenheimer' with the introduction of Jean Tatlock, played by Florence Pugh
2023-08-02 15:16

Russian drone strikes on Odesa region cause fires at port
Russian troops hit port infrastructure in Ukraine’s Odesa region with Shahed drones overnight, the Ukrainian military reported, damaging a grain elevator and causing a fire at facilities that transport the country’s crucial grain exports
2023-08-02 14:56

China spy agency's social media debut calls for 'all members of society' to combat espionage
China's highly secretive civilian spy agency has launched a public account on a major social media platform to call on "all members of society" to join its fight against espionage, offering rewards and protection for those who provide information.
2023-08-02 14:52

What happened between Logan Paul and Cathy Kelley? Actress sends an angry message to WWE superstar
Cathy Kelley disliked Logan Paul's WWE RAW promo, pours his PRIME drink down the drain to express her disapproval
2023-08-02 14:47

Who instigated Capitol riot? Ray Epps’ attorney blasts Joe Rogan over 'bad' Jan 6 conspiracy theory: 'Find more truth in looking at the mirror'
Michael Teter said, 'Joe Rogan's recent comments show the staying power and consequences of Fox's and Tucker Carlson's lies about Ray Epps'
2023-08-02 14:28

Ukraine Russia news – live: Explosions and drone debris hit Kyiv in overnight attacks
Debris from drones fell in three districts of Kyiv overnight as anti-aircraft units worked to shoot down the aerial munitions, mayor Vitali Klitschko and other military officials said as air raid sirens returned in the capital, the surrounding region and most parts of the war-hit country. The residual drone had fallen in the central Solomianskyi district and a non-residential building had been damaged. Emergency services were on site, Mr Klitschko said. He added that the debris had also fallen in the Svyatoshyn district – further west – and that a tree had caught fire. Serhiy Popko, the head of Kyiv’s military administration, said debris also came down in a playground in the Holosiivskyi district, near the city centre, and set fire to a non-residential building. And, Russian drones attacked port and grain storage facilities in the south of Ukraine’s coastal Odesa region in the early hours today, setting some of them on fire, regional governor said. This comes as Belarusian leader Alexander Lukashenko and Russian president Vladimir Putin have taunted Poland over the presence of Wagner troops near Poland’s border. Read More Mapped: The latest strikes on Ukraine and Russia as war rages on Russia should expect more drone attacks on its soil after latest Moscow strike, Ukraine warns The Crimean Peninsula is both a playground and a battleground, coveted by Ukraine and Russia
2023-08-02 14:18