Former President Donald Trump's lawyers have requested a meeting with Attorney General Merrick Garland to discuss the ongoing investigation into Trump's handling of classified documents, claiming that Trump is being treated unfairly. The investigation is believed to be close to completion, with agents and prosecutors reportedly finding boxes of classified files at Trump's Mar-a-Lago compound in Florida. Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has yet to comment on the letter.
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Donald Trump made a virtual appearance in New York criminal court on Tuesday, his first since pleading not guilty to 34 felony counts of falsifying business records. Judge Juan Merchan issued a protective order barring Trump from publicly disclosing evidence, which the Manhattan district attorney's office will be turning over to his lawyers. The setup is rare and was used to avoid the disruption of a security operation that accompanied Trump's in-person arraignment on April 4.
Lake's legal challenge to the 2020 Arizona gubernatorial election has been dismissed by a Maricopa County Superior Court judge, affirming the election of Democrat Katie Hobbs. Lake, a Republican, had made the centerpiece of her campaign the former President Donald Trump's election lies and has since built a loyal following among Trump supporters. Hobbs, who was sworn in as governor in January, said she was pleased with the court's decision and that her focus remains on the people of Arizona.
Writer E. Jean Carroll has asked a Manhattan court to increase a $5 million judgment against former President Donald Trump for his continued harassment of Carroll, who accused Trump of sexually assaulting her in the mid-1990s. The request comes after a federal court jury found Trump liable for sexually abusing Carroll and then defaming her for calling her claims fraud. Carroll's attorney Roberta Kaplan is seeking a "very substantial punitive damages award" for Trump's remarks, and the judge has yet to rule on the request. This case could set a precedent for how public figures are held accountable for their actions.
Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina has officially launched his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, joining Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in the race. Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy commented on the race, saying that Donald Trump cannot win a general election in 2024. Scott and DeSantis are the first two candidates to officially enter the race, with more expected to join in the coming weeks. It is unclear who will emerge as the party's nominee, but the race is heating up.