Trump news – live: Damning evidence uncovered in classified documents probe as Trump lashes out at DeSantis
Donald Trump’s legal troubles could be hotting up after the National Archives found a trove of records proving the former president knew he was breaking rules by taking classified documents to Mar-a-Lago, according to a report. The National Archives sent a letter, obtained by CNN, to Mr Trump this week revealing it had found 16 records showing he and his top advisers were aware of the correct declassification process when he was president. “The 16 records in question all reflect communications involving close presidential advisers, some of them directed to you personally, concerning whether, why, and how you should declassify certain classified records,” wrote archivist Debra Steidel Wall. These records will be turned over to Special Counsel Jack Smith as part of the criminal investigation into Mr Trump’s handling of classified documents. The revelation comes as Mr Trump continues to lash out at Ron DeSantis, as the Florida governor prepares to launch his 2024 campaign next week. “After campaigning for five months, and going nowhere but down, it looks like Ron DeSanctimonious will soon be entering the race. He has ZERO chance, and MAGA will never forget!” Mr Trump fumed on Truth Social on Thursday night. Read More Trump campaign knocks DeSantis over Disney’s cancelled Florida expansion Ron DeSantis mocked over bizarre video of roaring laughter: ‘A faulty robot’ Trump’s White House lawyer predicts ex-president will end up in jail as Mar-a-Lago probe heats up Trump whines that he is a ‘victim’ of ‘weaponisation of justice’
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No joke: China's backlash against stand-up stirs fear of comedy clampdown
By Yew Lun Tian and Casey Hall BEIJING/SHANGHAI One joke by a Chinese comedian about the nation's military
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Japan's G7 menu: Leaders have plenty on their plates
World leaders attending the Group of Seven summit in Hiroshima have been treated to a belt-expanding tour of local gastronomical delights with a host of menus showcasing the best of Japanese fine dining.
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A dozen critically endangered red wolf pups were born at the North Carolina Zoo
The North Carolina Zoo has welcomed three litters of red wolf pups, bringing in a dozen new members of the world's most endangered wolf species.
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Jim Brown Appreciation: Remembering Hall of Fame running back's lasting impact on and off field
Jim Brown was both extraordinary and extraordinarily complicated
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Production on Aziz Ansari's Good Fortune suspended indefinitely
Aziz Ansari's 'Good Fortune' movie suspended production indefinitely due to the ongoing writers' strike in Hollywood.
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Fast 10 composer compares scores to Lord of the Rings and Star Wars
'Fast X' composer Brian Tyler has compared his work on the 'Fast and Furious' franchise to epics like 'Lord of the Rings' and 'Star Wars'.
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China's exports to North Korea surge in April
BEIJING China's exports to North Korea soared in April from a year earlier, with wigs and fertiliser among
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Factbox-Excerpts from G7 leaders' statement on economic coercion
Leaders of the Group of Seven (G7) agreed on Saturday to establish an initiative to counter economic "coercion",
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Ukraine's Zelenskyy arrives in Hiroshima for G7 summit as world leaders sanction Russia
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has landed in Hiroshima for diplomatic meetings
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Venice Architectural Biennale gives overdue voice to long-silenced Africa
Scottish-Ghanaian architect Lesley Lokko is giving voices that have long been silenced a platform at this year’s Venice Architecture Biennale
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The Greek Economy Is Roaring Back, But Voters Are Counting the Cost
From the building of a new metro line to buzzing cafes and tavernas and tourists milling around the
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