New charges against Trump focus on lies. Scholars see an authoritarian playbook Prosecutors allege the former president and co-conspirators used lies to advance criminal conspiracies to overturn the election. Scholars say distant and recent history show how potent lies can be. Odette Yousef Play AudioListen 5 mins
DOJ asks judge to issue protective order after Trump posts apparent threat of revenge The DOJ asked a federal judge overseeing the criminal case against former President Trump to step in after he released a post online that appeared to promise revenge on anyone who goes after him. The Associated Press
Raising money and poll numbers, Donald Trump stays 'Teflon Don' amid indictments In 2016, then-candidate Donald Trump claimed he could shoot someone and not lose any voters. Now, he faces criminal charges in three separate indictments, and voters continue to support "Teflon Don." Franco Ordoñez Play AudioListen 4 mins
Trump's attorney tells NPR how he plans to defend against the latest charges One of Donald Trump's attorneys, John Lauro, outlines what he says is a 'very straightforward' defense against the latest charges against the former president. Alejandra Marquez Janse Play AudioListen 9 mins
5 things to know about the latest charges against Donald Trump Former President Donald Trump was indicted Tuesday on charges that he led a web of conspiracies with the ultimate goal of overturning 2020 election results. Read this if you need to get up to speed. Ximena Bustillo
Trump still leads the pack in Iowa. But other Republicans are hoping for an opening Former President Donald Trump maintains a double-digit lead over Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in local polls, but Iowa party leaders say Trump has left an opening for his rivals to gain some ground. Franco Ordoñez
Judge to decide timing of Trump classified documents trial in hearing to start soon Federal prosecutors want to proceed with a speedy trial to begin in December. But Trump's lawyers are seeking a delay until after the 2024 presidential election Jaclyn Diaz
Evangelical Christian voters in Iowa love Trump. Can another Republican win them over? At the Family Leader summit in Des Moines, GOP presidential hopefuls will try to convince Iowa's influential evangelical voting bloc they have the conservative credentials to win the caucuses. Clay Masters Play AudioListen 4 mins
Walt Nauta, aide to Donald Trump, pleads not guilty in classified documents case Walt Nauta, an aide to Donald Trump, was indicted with the former president for his alleged role in mishandling classified documents. He entered a not guilty plea in Miami federal court on Thursday. Greg Allen
Biden kept Trump's tariffs on Chinese imports. This is who pays the price Dan Digre makes loudspeakers in Minnesota. But he's importing more of them from China than he used to, thanks to unintended consequences from Trump-era tariffs that President Biden has kept in place. Asma Khalid Play AudioListen 12 mins