The house panel investigating last year's attack on the US capitol is likely to press criminal charges against former President Donald Trump. The reports have said that the Congressional subcommittee will recommend charges of insurrection, obstruction of an official proceeding and also conspiracy to defraud the US government.

US Capitol Riot: Panel to seek charges for Trump, committee has 7 Democrats and 2 Republicans

A Manhattan jury has found two Trump Organization companies guilty on multiple charges of criminal tax fraud and falsifying business records. Watch full video to know more.

Trump Organization found guilty on all charges in tax fraud scheme

Former US President Donald Trump has repeatedly denied the 2020 election results and in a latest post on his social network Truth Social, he has gone even farther. Now, he's calling for the Constitution to be terminated over the issue.

Politicians of both parties criticise Trump after he calls for the termination of US Constitution

Alex Jones, a far-right US conspiracy theorist who has been ordered to pay up to $1.5 billion to the families of Sandy Hook school massacre victims, filed for bankruptcy on Friday. Jones, who falsely asserted for years that the 2012 massacre was fake, submitted a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition to a Texas court. He stated in the petition that he had obligations of between $1 billion and $10 billion and assets valued between $1 million and $10 million. Jones, the founder of the website InfoWars and the broadcaster of a well-known radio programme, has been held responsible for defamation in a number of cases brought by the family members of the victims of the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy that left 20 children and six teachers dead.

In October, a Connecticut jury decided to pay $965 million to the families of the eight Sandy Hook victims as well as to the FBI agent who had sued Jones for slander. Later, the trial's judge added an extra $473 million in punitive damages.

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In a separate trial, a jury in Texas found Jones liable for the death of a couple's six-year-old son by the 20-year-old shooter who carried out the Sandy Hook massacre.

A second Jones-owned company, Free Speech Systems, filed for bankruptcy in July after InfoWars filed for bankruptcy in April. A debtor may restructure their assets in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case with the assistance of the court.

Jones cited his debts to a number of the Sandy Hook families in the personal bankruptcy petition, where he also claimed that he has between 50 and 99 creditors.

Next rapper Kanye West's controversial appearance on the InfoWars show, when he professed his "love" of Nazis and respect for Adolf Hitler, Jones filed for bankruptcy the following day.

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The Sandy Hook tragedy was "manufactured" by pro-gun control activists, according to Jones, who also claimed that the parents were "crisis actors" on his programme for years. However, Jones has subsequently conceded that it was "100 per cent genuine."

Jones was charged with making enormous earnings from the specific products he allegedly sold on his website.

Jones, a fervent follower of former US&nbsp;president Donald Trump, is also being investigated in connection with the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021.

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Alex Jones, a far-right US conspiracy theorist who has been ordered to pay up to $1.5 billion to the families of Sandy Hook school massacre victims, filed for bankruptcy on Friday.

Alex Jones, a far-right US conspiracy theorist who has been ordered to pay up to $1.5 billion to the families of Sandy Hook school massacre victims, filed for bankruptcy on Friday. Jones, who falsely asserted for years that the 2012 massacre was fake, submitted a Chapter 11 bankruptcy petition to a Texas court. He stated in the petition that he had obligations of between $1 billion and $10 billion and assets valued between $1 million and $10 million. Jones, the founder of the website InfoWars and the broadcaster of a well-known radio programme, has been held responsible for defamation in a number of cases brought by the family members of the victims of the Newtown, Connecticut tragedy that left 20 children and six teachers dead. In October, a Connecticut jury decided to pay $965 million to the families of the eight Sandy Hook victims as well as to the FBI agent who had sued Jones for slander. Later, the trial's judge added an extra $473 million in punitive damages. Also read | Barack Obama pauses his speech to let a four-year-old speak at Atlanta rally In a separate trial, a jury in Texas found Jones liable for the death of a couple's six-year-old son by the 20-year-old shooter who carried out the Sandy Hook massacre. A second Jones-owned company, Free Speech Systems, filed for bankruptcy in July after InfoWars filed for bankruptcy in April. A debtor may restructure their assets in a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case with the assistance of the court. Jones cited his debts to a number of the Sandy Hook families in the personal bankruptcy petition, where he also claimed that he has between 50 and 99 creditors. Next rapper Kanye West's controversial appearance on the InfoWars show, when he professed his "love" of Nazis and respect for Adolf Hitler, Jones filed for bankruptcy the following day. Also read | Russia rejects Joe Biden's terms for Ukraine talks, says offensive will continue The Sandy Hook tragedy was "manufactured" by pro-gun control activists, according to Jones, who also claimed that the parents were "crisis actors" on his programme for years. However, Jones has subsequently conceded that it was "100 per cent genuine." Jones was charged with making enormous earnings from the specific products he allegedly sold on his website. Jones, a fervent follower of former US president Donald Trump, is also being investigated in connection with the attack on the US Capitol on January 6, 2021. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

American conspiracy theorist Alex Jones declares bankruptcy in Texas court

Just two days before Thanksgiving, US former president Donald Trump was planning to have a private, uneventful dinner with an old friend: Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West. Trump's team has claimed that the rapper Ye tricked him by bringing a well-known white supremacist to Mar-a-Lago.

Journalist Ray Locker assess Trump's Mar-a-Lago dinner with Ye and Nick Fuentes

All you need to know about Trump’s explosive dinner with Ye and Nick Fuentes

Even though Donald Trump is facing several criminal probes for allegedly breaking federal law by moving documents to Mar-A-Lago upon leaving the White House, The former US president is now boasting about his actions.

US: Trump says he 'openly & transparently' took government documents

Former US President Donald Trump brags about moving White House files

Former United States president Donald Trump who is under fire for removing sensitive government documents from the White House while vacating it has now bragged about how he "openly and transparently" moved the confidential records to his own residence.

Taking to his social media platform 'Truth Social' Trump questioned "...When will you invade Bill and Hillary's home in search of the 33,000 emails she deleted AFTER receiving a subpoena from the US&nbsp;Congress?."&nbsp;

Branding the August search of his Florida house Mar-a-Lago an "invasion", he further alleged that other US presidents too "took" similar documents.

"When will you invade the other Presidents' homes in search of documents, which are voluminous, which they took with them, but not nearly so openly and transparently as I did?"

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The August raid turned up classified documents which the former President took while vacating the White House in January 2021. 15 boxes that contained documents pertaining to national defence information, including 184 documents marked as confidential, secret or top secret were uncovered.

This revelation comes even as the business mogul is under the scanner and facing a Justice Department investigation over whether he broke federal laws by moving the document.

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With Trump's recent announcement that he will be running for President in 2024, the pressure on the DOJ and Attorney General Merrick Garland has been jacked up, reports Business Insider.

AFP reports that independent prosecutor Jack Smith will decide on the charges if any in the ongoing investigation into the classified documents that were discovered during the raid and over possible obstruction of the inquiry.

Smith a veteran war crime prosecutor was recently appointed as special counsel to oversee the multiple criminal investigations involving Trump.

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Former United States president Donald Trump who is under fire for removing sensitive government documents from the White House while vacating it has now bragged about how he "openly and transparently" moved the confidential records to his own residence.

Former United States president Donald Trump who is under fire for removing sensitive government documents from the White House while vacating it has now bragged about how he "openly and transparently" moved the confidential records to his own residence. Taking to his social media platform 'Truth Social' Trump questioned "...When will you invade Bill and Hillary's home in search of the 33,000 emails she deleted AFTER receiving a subpoena from the US Congress?." Branding the August search of his Florida house Mar-a-Lago an "invasion", he further alleged that other US presidents too "took" similar documents. "When will you invade the other Presidents' homes in search of documents, which are voluminous, which they took with them, but not nearly so openly and transparently as I did?" Also read | Trump tries to distance himself from Kanye, calls him 'seriously troubled man, who just happens to be black' The August raid turned up classified documents which the former President took while vacating the White House in January 2021. 15 boxes that contained documents pertaining to national defence information, including 184 documents marked as confidential, secret or top secret were uncovered. This revelation comes even as the business mogul is under the scanner and facing a Justice Department investigation over whether he broke federal laws by moving the document. Also read | ‘Grave mistake’: Musk speaks about Twitter’s ban on Trump; will support DeSantis in 2024 presidential election With Trump's recent announcement that he will be running for President in 2024, the pressure on the DOJ and Attorney General Merrick Garland has been jacked up, reports Business Insider. AFP reports that independent prosecutor Jack Smith will decide on the charges if any in the ongoing investigation into the classified documents that were discovered during the raid and over possible obstruction of the inquiry. Smith a veteran war crime prosecutor was recently appointed as special counsel to oversee the multiple criminal investigations involving Trump. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

As investigation over confidential govt documents drags on, Trump brags 'openly and transparently' took them

US rapper Kanye West is making headlines again. This comes after he suggested that he will run for President an added that he wants former President Donald Trump to hear this that he wants him to be his Vice President. West took to Twitter and posted a picture with a symbol 'Ye' with 2024 written on it.

US: Ye renews his bid to run for Presidential elections in 2024

The Supreme Court has allowed the US lawmakers to access Donald Trump’s tax returns. Watch this video to know more.

Supreme Court allows lawmakers to access Trump's tax records

A new poll has indicated that former US President Donald Trump would beat Ron DeSantis in 2024. This comes amid Biden approval rate remaining in trouble.

US: New poll says Trump would beat DeSantis in 2024; Biden approval rate remains in trouble

Watch journalist Ray Locker assessment on why Trump's legal troubles are mounting? The former president of the United States has a number of legal issues looming over him as he launches his recently declared campaign for presidency once again in 2024.

Journalist Ray Locker assesses why Trump's legal troubles are mounting?

The former American President Donald Trump's Twitter account has been reinstated. This comes after Twitter's new order. Elon Musk ran a poll in which he asked people whether Donald Trump's Twitter handle should be reinstated or not and very gnarly people voted to reinstate.

Musk: People have spoken, Trump will be reinstated

The former American President Donald Trump's Twitter account has been reinstated. This comes after Twitter's new order. However, will Trump return to Twitter?

Will Trump return to Twitter? Twitter CEO Elon Musk goes on a meme-posting spree

Even as Elon Musk revoked the ban on Donald Trump's Twitter account, the former US president doesn't seem to be interested in returning to the platform.

Trump says no to Twitter, and a meme fest follows

Former US President Donald Trump's Twitter account has been reinstated after the platform's new owner Elon Musk ran a poll in which narrow majority of voters supported this move.

Twitter's new owner Elon Musk restores Donald Trump's Twitter account

Twitter platform's new owner Elon Musk ran a poll after which former US President Donald Trump's twitter account has been reinstated.

Elon Musk reinstates Donald Trump's Twitter account

E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused former US President Donald Trump of raping her 27 years ago said that he had defamed her for the second time by telling his followers last month that he didn't know her and the rape&nbsp;never happened.&nbsp; 
 
The latest defamation claim is made after Trump called Carroll "a Hoax and a lie" and repeatedly claimed "she's not my type" posting on his social account on October 10.&nbsp;

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A former Elle magazine columnist, Caroll said that she'll file a lawsuit against Trump on the Thanksgiving Day November 24. &nbsp;A draft of the lawsuit was added in the Thursday filing by her lawyer Roberta Kaplan.&nbsp;They are also suing the former president over the charges of defamation over the statements given earlier.&nbsp;

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However, in response to Kaplan, Trump's lawyer Alina Habba said, "Typical gamesmanship from Roberta Kaplan."

She added that this filing is inappropriate and said that they will take this matter to court.&nbsp;

Trump said, "E. Jean Carroll is not telling the truth, she is a woman who I had nothing to do with, didn't know, and would have no interest in knowing her if I ever had the chance."&nbsp;

He added, "Now all I have to do is go through years more of legal nonsense in order to clear my name of her and her lawyer's phony attacks on me.&nbsp;This can only happen to 'Trump'!"

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The proposed lawsuit seeks unspecified compensation and damages for Trump's statement.&nbsp;

In 2019, Trump denied the rape allegations and said that she made the alleged encounter to sell her forthcoming book.&nbsp;In January, a Washington court will determine whether Trump was acting as a president when the lawsuit was filed. If yes, then Carroll's filing will fail because then he is shielded from defamation claims.

Later in a letter to the court, the writer appealed to delay&nbsp;the hearing to April 10 so that it can cover both lawsuits.&nbsp;

The case is Carroll v. Trump, US District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 20-07311. 
 
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E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused former US President Donald Trump of raping her 27 years ago said that he had defamed her for the second time by telling his followers last month that he didn't know her and the rape never happened.

E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accused former US President Donald Trump of raping her 27 years ago said that he had defamed her for the second time by telling his followers last month that he didn't know her and the rape never happened. The latest defamation claim is made after Trump called Carroll "a Hoax and a lie" and repeatedly claimed "she's not my type" posting on his social account on October 10. Also read | Trump Org ex-CFO Weisselberg testifies Trumps played role in defrauding tax authorities A former Elle magazine columnist, Caroll said that she'll file a lawsuit against Trump on the Thanksgiving Day November 24. A draft of the lawsuit was added in the Thursday filing by her lawyer Roberta Kaplan. They are also suing the former president over the charges of defamation over the statements given earlier. Whether or not Twitter is here, I will see you in court, Mr. Trump!https://t.co/OtKeNi3rCD — E. Jean Carroll (@ejeancarroll) November 18, 2022 × However, in response to Kaplan, Trump's lawyer Alina Habba said, "Typical gamesmanship from Roberta Kaplan." She added that this filing is inappropriate and said that they will take this matter to court. Trump said, "E. Jean Carroll is not telling the truth, she is a woman who I had nothing to do with, didn't know, and would have no interest in knowing her if I ever had the chance." He added, "Now all I have to do is go through years more of legal nonsense in order to clear my name of her and her lawyer's phony attacks on me. This can only happen to 'Trump'!" Also read | US midterms: Republicans get House control, setting stage for divided govt, probe on Biden The proposed lawsuit seeks unspecified compensation and damages for Trump's statement. In 2019, Trump denied the rape allegations and said that she made the alleged encounter to sell her forthcoming book. In January, a Washington court will determine whether Trump was acting as a president when the lawsuit was filed. If yes, then Carroll's filing will fail because then he is shielded from defamation claims. Later in a letter to the court, the writer appealed to delay the hearing to April 10 so that it can cover both lawsuits. The case is Carroll v. Trump, US District Court, Southern District of New York, No. 20-07311. (With inputs from agencies)

'I will see you in court, Mr. Trump!': Rape accuser Carroll files another lawsuit against former president

Nancy Pelosi is one of the most influential women in the male-dominated US&nbsp;Congress and has been at the zenith&nbsp;of US politics for decades.&nbsp;However, Pelosi made the decision to step down as leader of the House Democrats, stating that "a new generation must lead the Democratic caucus." As reported by the BBC, she will remain in the House as a member, representing California's 12th district.&nbsp;Pelosi is the first woman in American history to hold the position, and she has been instrumental in furthering or rather obstructing the&nbsp;agendas of several presidents during her tenure. Her political instincts and acumen have given her the solid footing that she holds in US politics today.&nbsp;

WATCH |&nbsp;US: Nancy Pelosi to step down as House Democratic leader, says 'we must boldly move into future'

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<h2>Nancy Pelosi's early political days</h2>

In Baltimore, Maryland, on the East Coast, where her father was briefly mayor,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/photos/controversial-highlights-of-nancy-pelosis-tenure-as-democratic-leader-535223">Pelosi </a>grew up in a political household as the youngest of seven children. She attended college in the neighbouring city of Washington, DC, where she later fell in love with and married&nbsp;banker, Paul Pelosi.

Pelosi started out as a homemaker when they initially relocated to Manhattan and San Francisco. Within a six-year span, she gave birth to five children: four daughters and a son.

When Jerry Brown, the governor of California, campaigned for president in 1976, she got active in politics and used her ties to her extended family to help him win the Maryland primary.

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In 1993, Pelosi observes President Bill Clinton sign an executive order. Photo credits: AP

She then ascended through the party's ranks, finally rising to the position of chair, and in 1987 she was elected to Congress. In 2001, she narrowly won the election to become the party's vote-counter and second-in-command in the House of Representatives. The next year, she was promoted to minority leader, the post held by the person in charge of the House opposition.&nbsp;

<h2>Pelosi at the zenith of her politics</h2>

In 2003,&nbsp;Pelosi was one of the most prominent and vocal opponents of the US war in Iraq. When the Democrats took over the House for the first time in 12 years in 2006, this stance was validated and rewarded.

She was chosen by her party to be speaker of the House, making her the first woman in US history to hold that position.

The only position in Congress that is explicitly addressed in the US Constitution is Speaker of the House. It comes next in line after the vice president. With its own balcony overlooking the Washington Monument, its enormous office in the Capitol rotunda emphasises the status of the position.

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The dominant party in the House essentially controls the whole legislative process. What legislation is studied and voted on is decided by the speaker, her deputy(s), and the chair(s) of the committee. They pick the topics for discussion and the order in which they will be discussed.

Before the Democratic Party lost control of the lower chamber of Congress, Pelosi was in the position for four years. Despite the loss, Pelosi overcame a number of obstacles within her own party to retake the gavel.

<h2>Confronting Donald Trump and more</h2>

As speaker of the US House, Nancy Pelosi, a longstanding leader of the Democrats in Washington, was a great strategist who managed America's severe party split while reprimanding an uncontrollable president and guiding historic legislation.

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Nancy Pelosi ripping up Donald Trump’s 2020 State of the Union speech. Photo credits: AP

When the US Capitol was attacked in 2021, fans of then-president Donald Trump destroyed her office and yelled "Where's Nancy?" while they vandalised the buildings of Congress.

Fearing the consequences of overreach, Pelosi originally rejected Democratic efforts to remove Trump from office. However, she felt forced to act after he was seen blocking US help to Ukraine while pushing a conspiracy idea on Biden.

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Pelosi's relationship with Trump was damaged by the impeachment in 2019, and when Trump gave his State of the Union address later in the House chamber, Pelosi coolly ripped apart his remarks, completely altering the evening's storyline.

She most recently infuriated China by visiting Taiwan as the highest-ranking US legislator to do so in the previous 25 years. China, which claims ownership of the island, retaliated against the US following her visit by conducting military exercises and cutting off diplomatic ties.

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In the latter stages of her lengthy political career, the trip may have been an effort to enhance her political legacy, according to Anthony Zurcher of the BBC.

As she has put it, it was a historic journey to finish her term and may have been her way of leaving the stage with a bang by putting down a marker for democracy over despotism.

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Nancy Pelosi is one of the most influential women in the male-dominated US Congress and has been at the zenith of US politics for decades. However, Pelosi made the decision to step down as leader of the House Democrats, stating that "a new generation must lead the Democratic caucus.

Nancy Pelosi is one of the most influential women in the male-dominated US Congress and has been at the zenith of US politics for decades. However, Pelosi made the decision to step down as leader of the House Democrats, stating that "a new generation must lead the Democratic caucus." As reported by the BBC, she will remain in the House as a member, representing California's 12th district. Pelosi is the first woman in American history to hold the position, and she has been instrumental in furthering or rather obstructing the agendas of several presidents during her tenure. Her political instincts and acumen have given her the solid footing that she holds in US politics today. WATCH | US: Nancy Pelosi to step down as House Democratic leader, says 'we must boldly move into future' Nancy Pelosi's early political days In Baltimore, Maryland, on the East Coast, where her father was briefly mayor, Pelosi grew up in a political household as the youngest of seven children. She attended college in the neighbouring city of Washington, DC, where she later fell in love with and married banker, Paul Pelosi. Pelosi started out as a homemaker when they initially relocated to Manhattan and San Francisco. Within a six-year span, she gave birth to five children: four daughters and a son. When Jerry Brown, the governor of California, campaigned for president in 1976, she got active in politics and used her ties to her extended family to help him win the Maryland primary. In 1993, Pelosi observes President Bill Clinton sign an executive order. Photo credits: AP She then ascended through the party's ranks, finally rising to the position of chair, and in 1987 she was elected to Congress. In 2001, she narrowly won the election to become the party's vote-counter and second-in-command in the House of Representatives. The next year, she was promoted to minority leader, the post held by the person in charge of the House opposition. Pelosi at the zenith of her politics In 2003, Pelosi was one of the most prominent and vocal opponents of the US war in Iraq. When the Democrats took over the House for the first time in 12 years in 2006, this stance was validated and rewarded. She was chosen by her party to be speaker of the House, making her the first woman in US history to hold that position. The only position in Congress that is explicitly addressed in the US Constitution is Speaker of the House. It comes next in line after the vice president. With its own balcony overlooking the Washington Monument, its enormous office in the Capitol rotunda emphasises the status of the position. Also read | Kevin McCarthy is Republican nominee for House speaker The dominant party in the House essentially controls the whole legislative process. What legislation is studied and voted on is decided by the speaker, her deputy(s), and the chair(s) of the committee. They pick the topics for discussion and the order in which they will be discussed. Before the Democratic Party lost control of the lower chamber of Congress, Pelosi was in the position for four years. Despite the loss, Pelosi overcame a number of obstacles within her own party to retake the gavel. Confronting Donald Trump and more As speaker of the US House, Nancy Pelosi, a longstanding leader of the Democrats in Washington, was a great strategist who managed America's severe party split while reprimanding an uncontrollable president and guiding historic legislation. Nancy Pelosi ripping up Donald Trump’s 2020 State of the Union speech. Photo credits: AP When the US Capitol was attacked in 2021, fans of then-president Donald Trump destroyed her office and yelled "Where's Nancy?" while they vandalised the buildings of Congress. Fearing the consequences of overreach, Pelosi originally rejected Democratic efforts to remove Trump from office. However, she felt forced to act after he was seen blocking US help to Ukraine while pushing a conspiracy idea on Biden. Also read | Donald Trump calls Nancy Pelosi an 'animal' for impeaching him twice Pelosi's relationship with Trump was damaged by the impeachment in 2019, and when Trump gave his State of the Union address later in the House chamber, Pelosi coolly ripped apart his remarks, completely altering the evening's storyline. She most recently infuriated China by visiting Taiwan as the highest-ranking US legislator to do so in the previous 25 years. China, which claims ownership of the island, retaliated against the US following her visit by conducting military exercises and cutting off diplomatic ties. Nancy Pelosi in Taiwan. Photo credits: AP In the latter stages of her lengthy political career, the trip may have been an effort to enhance her political legacy, according to Anthony Zurcher of the BBC. As she has put it, it was a historic journey to finish her term and may have been her way of leaving the stage with a bang by putting down a marker for democracy over despotism. (With inputs from agencies)

Nancy Pelosi steps down as House Democratic leader; key moments from her life and political career

Former US President Donald Trump made his 'very big announcement' on Wednesday and launched a third White House bid and his candidacy from the Mar-a-Lago estate in Florida. Watch this report to know all about the challenges ahead of Donald Trump.

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Former US President Donald Trump is likely to announce his 2024 Presidential bid. But the Republican party seems to be losing faith in him. Most conservative polls show they prefer Ron DeSantis over Trump.

Gravitas: Trump set to announce 2024 Presidential bid

Former US President Donald Trump is expected to officially launch his White House campaign later today, even when Republicans asked him to step away from polls after Trump loyalists underperformed in midterms.

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Former US President Donald Trump has lashed out at Ron Desantis - a potential challenger to Trump in the 2024 presidential election.

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On the eve of the midterm elections, former US President Donald Trump denounced Speaker Nancy Pelosi as "an animal" at an Ohio rally on Monday.&nbsp;As the 2024 Presidential elections draw near, Donald Trump, who is envisioning a stellar comeback to the White House, justified his comments by claiming that she had impeached him twice "for nothing."

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"An MS-13 gang member was sentenced for helping lure a teenage boy to a playground, beating him in the head with a baseball bat and brutally stabbing him 32 times. This was an animal," Mr Trump said.

"Nancy Pelosi said please don't call them animals, they're human beings. I said no, they're animals. Of course, I think she's an animal too if you wanna know the truth," the Republican leader said amid cheers in Dayton, Ohio.

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The strained relationship between Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump is well known, especially after <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/suspect-in-attack-on-paul-pelosi-indicted-on-federal-charges-532767">Pelosi</a> claimed she would have wanted to "punch" him if he had visited the Capitol during the January 6 riots.

"If he comes, I'm going to punch him out. I've been waiting for this. For trespassing on the Capitol grounds, I'm going to punch him out. And I'm going to go to jail, and I'm going to be happy," Ms Pelosi admitted saying as reported&nbsp;by CNN.

Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi's husband, was brutally&nbsp;attacked&nbsp;on October 28 after an armed man broke into their California home.

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On the eve of the midterm elections, former US President Donald Trump denounced Speaker Nancy Pelosi as "an animal" at an Ohio rally on Monday. As the 2024 Presidential elections draw near, Donald Trump, who is envisioning a stellar comeback to the White House, justified his comments by claiming that she had impeached him twice "for nothing.

On the eve of the midterm elections, former US President Donald Trump denounced Speaker Nancy Pelosi as "an animal" at an Ohio rally on Monday. As the 2024 Presidential elections draw near, Donald Trump, who is envisioning a stellar comeback to the White House, justified his comments by claiming that she had impeached him twice "for nothing." "Nancy Pelosi said please don't call them animals. They're human beings. I said no, they're animals. Of course I think she's an animal too." -- Trump pic.twitter.com/W5PFjOvhxe — Howard Mortman (@HowardMortman) November 8, 2022 × "An MS-13 gang member was sentenced for helping lure a teenage boy to a playground, beating him in the head with a baseball bat and brutally stabbing him 32 times. This was an animal," Mr Trump said. "Nancy Pelosi said please don't call them animals, they're human beings. I said no, they're animals. Of course, I think she's an animal too if you wanna know the truth," the Republican leader said amid cheers in Dayton, Ohio. Also read | 'Red wave didn’t happen': President Biden hails midterm poll results, calls it ‘good day for democracy’ The strained relationship between Nancy Pelosi and Donald Trump is well known, especially after Pelosi claimed she would have wanted to "punch" him if he had visited the Capitol during the January 6 riots. "If he comes, I'm going to punch him out. I've been waiting for this. For trespassing on the Capitol grounds, I'm going to punch him out. And I'm going to go to jail, and I'm going to be happy," Ms Pelosi admitted saying as reported by CNN. Paul Pelosi, Nancy Pelosi's husband, was brutally attacked on October 28 after an armed man broke into their California home. WATCH | How the US Midterms could impact Russia-Ukraine war? US policies to have global repercussions? (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

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