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Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Trump in documents case

Former President Donald Trump waves to supporters as he leaves federal courthouse in Fort Pierce, Fla., on Thursday. Wilfredo Lee/AP hide caption

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Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Trump in documents case

Former President Donald Trump was in court in Florida where he's seeking dismissal of criminal charges related to classified documents he allegedly withheld and concealed from investigators.

Judge denies motion to dismiss charges against Trump in documents case

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Trump Sued For Allegedly Violating Presidential Records Act

President Trump and the Executive Office of the President have been sued over alleged violations of the Presidential Records Act. Brendan Smialowski/AFP/Getty Images hide caption

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The Two-Way

Trump Sued For Allegedly Violating Presidential Records Act

Ethics watchdog groups say that White House staffers' reported use of encrypted messaging apps to communicate prevents presidential records from being archived, as required by law.

The Covfefe Act Has A Silly Name — But It Addresses A Real Quandary

Rep. Mike Quigley has introduced the Covfefe Act, which would expand the Presidential Records Act to include social media. Above, the Illinois Democrat on Capitol Hill on Monday. Alex Brandon/AP hide caption

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Alex Brandon/AP

The Two-Way

The Covfefe Act Has A Silly Name — But It Addresses A Real Quandary

In an era of unfiltered tweets from the president, Rep. Mike Quigley's bill would require the archiving of the president's social media posts — from official and personal accounts.

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