The Republican candidates for governor and U.S. House, respectively, had vigorously denounced the FBI search of former President Donald Trump’s Florida home.
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Timeline of events leading up to FBI search of Trump’s home
Here’s a look at how the investigation unfolded.
Republicans back Trump, escalate dark rhetoric after FBI search
It’s all coming at a time of blistering attacks on the nation’s civic institutions that experts say is worrisome, if not dangerous, for the future of U.S. democracy.
Biden plots a 2024 presidential run — and a Trump rematch
Biden and his aides have been careful to caveat answers about whether he’ll run again by saying that a decision isn’t final.
FBI’s Wray denounces threats following search of Trump home
FBI Director Christopher Wray called threats circulating online against federal agents and the Justice Department ‘deplorable and dangerous.’
Did Trump break the law? FBI search raises fresh questions
Whether an FBI search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence is a prelude to criminal charges is unknown — especially unclear since other investigations into mishandling of classified information have ended without prosecution or in misdemeanor plea deals.
Trump claims political persecution after FBI search of Mar-a-Lago residence
A Trump attorney confirmed that authorities searched for classified documents related to the Presidential Records Act. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., threatened to investigate the Justice Department if Republicans win back the chamber.
Top Republicans echo Trump’s evidence-free claims to discredit FBI search
The quick defense of Trump and combative posture by leading officeholders and potential 2024 presidential candidates underlined the former president’s status as a Republican standard-bearer.
Trump says FBI conducted search of Mar-a-Lago estate
The action marks a dramatic escalation in law enforcement scrutiny of former President Donald Trump.
Watchdog says Secret Service deleted Jan. 6 text messages
The Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General said the messages between Jan. 5 and Jan. 6, 2021, were erased ‘as part of a device-replacement program.’