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Thursday

A Texas woman is charged with threatening the judge overseeing Trump's Jan. 6 trial

The E. Barrett Prettyman U.S. Courthouse in Washington on Aug. 5. Judge Tanya Chutkan received death threats on her chamber's phone line, a court affidavit says. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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A Texas woman is charged with threatening the judge overseeing Trump's Jan. 6 trial

Abigail Jo Shry is accused of calling the judge's chambers and leaving a voicemail threatening to "kill anyone" who went after the ex-president, including Democrats and members of the LGBTQ community.

Wednesday

3 reasons Trump's latest charges could be hard for him to shake

Former President Donald Trump is facing charges stemming from an investigation into his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia, led by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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3 reasons Trump's latest charges could be hard for him to shake

The former president has been charged four separate times in just over four months. But the latest indictment stands out in terms of its scope, evidence and location.

Tuesday

The Georgia indictment charges a 19-member 'criminal enterprise.' Here's who they are

Former President Donald Trump points at a crowd at a golf tournament at Trump National in Bedminster, N.J., on Sunday. Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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The Georgia indictment charges a 19-member 'criminal enterprise.' Here's who they are

The indictment out of Fulton County alleges that former President Trump and 18 others conspired to overturn Georgia's 2020 election results. His codefendants include big names and local officials.

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This week is Trump's arraignment — and birthday. Here's how he has celebrated before

Then-President Donald Trump blows out a candle on a cake celebrating an early birthday during lunch with Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on June 11, 2018. Ministry of Communications and Information Singapore via AP hide caption

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This week is Trump's arraignment — and birthday. Here's how he has celebrated before

Former president Donald Trump turns 77 on Wednesday. He's celebrated his most recent birthdays on the golf course and in the White House — but is also no stranger to lavish bashes.

Bolton, Trump's ex-national security adviser, calls for him to withdraw from the race

Former U.S. national security adviser John Bolton speaks to members of the media in Taipei in April. Sam Yeh/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Bolton, Trump's ex-national security adviser, calls for him to withdraw from the race

John Bolton says the indictment is a "potentially catastrophic turn of events" for Trump. He spoke to Morning Edition about the seriousness of the charges and the importance of accountability.

Bolton, Trump's ex-national security adviser, calls for him to withdraw from the race

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Trump's federal indictment will loom large as Congress returns to session

Rep. Kevin McCarthy, who is now House speaker, and then-President Trump attend a rally in Bakersfield, Calif., on Feb. 19, 2020. McCarthy said House investigators would play a key role in scrutinizing the investigations into the former president. David McNew/Getty Images hide caption

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Trump's federal indictment will loom large as Congress returns to session

Speaker Kevin McCarthy, who was elected to the post with Trump's support after 15 contentious rounds of votes, said House Republicans will get to the bottom of the investigation into Trump.

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Monday

Other countries have prosecuted their leaders. What took the U.S. so long?

Former President Donald Trump sits in the rear of his limousine as he departs Trump International Golf Club in West Palm Beach, Florida, on Sunday. Chandan Khanna/AFP via Getty Images hide caption

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Other countries have prosecuted their leaders. What took the U.S. so long?

Other democracies, from Europe to South America to the Middle East, have prosecuted their current or former leaders. Why did the U.S. wait so long to take that step? A political scientist weighs in.

Other countries have prosecuted their leaders. What took the U.S. so long?

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