Unprecedented Indictment of Trump Likely to Deepen Political Divisions

For the first time in our nation’s history, a former president has been indicted by the federal government. And not just a former president, but the current front-runner in the race for the Republican presidential nomination.    A federal grand jury in South Florida has returned a combined 38-count indictment against former President Donald Trump and his personal aide, Waltine “Walt” Nauta.   The 44-page indictment includes 37 counts against former Trump—31 counts alleging a violation of willful retention of national defense information, one count of conspiracy to obstruct justice,…

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Michael Bloomberg blames ‘extreme partisanship’ for unprecedented dishonesty in US politics – Washington Times

Washington Times Michael Bloomberg blames 'extreme partisanship' for unprecedented dishonesty in US politicsWashington TimesThat's according to former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, who warned in a commencement speech on Saturday at Texas' Rice University that “an endless barrage of lies” and a trend toward “alternate realities” in national politics pose a dire …Michael Bloomberg Slams 'Epidemic' Of Political Lies As Danger To DemocracyHuffPost Michael Bloomberg: Americans facing "epidemic of dishonesty"CBS NewsMichael Bloomberg calls 'epidemic of dishonesty' bigger threat than terrorismThe Guardianall 34 news articles » us politics – Google News

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