Today's Headlines: Trump Election Charges Set Up Clash of Lies Versus Free Speech

From Right-Hand Man to Critical Witness: Pence at Heart of Trump Prosecution
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Trump Election Charges Set Up Clash of Lies Versus Free Speech

Trump Election Charges Set Up Clash of Lies Versus Free Speech

By Michael S. Schmidt and Maggie Haberman

The indictment of former President Donald J. Trump over his efforts to retain power accuses him of conspiracies built on knowing falsehoods. His supporters say he is protected by the First Amendment.

From Right-Hand Man to Critical Witness: Pence at Heart of Trump Prosecution

By Shane Goldmacher, Maggie Astor and Luke Broadwater

Mike Pence is playing an extraordinary role in a historic criminal case against his onetime benefactor and current rival, whose angry supporters once threatened Mr. Pence's life.

Ukrainian Troops Trained by the West Stumble in Battle

Ukrainian Troops Trained by the West Stumble in Battle

By Eric Schmitt and Helene Cooper

Ukraine's army has for now set aside U.S. fighting methods and reverted to tactics it knows best.

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As Objects Fly Onstage, Stars Become Part of the Audience's Show

Arts | Critic's Notebook

As Objects Fly Onstage, Stars Become Part of the Audience's Show

By Jon Caramanica

Disrupting a celebrity may now be the ultimate concert souvenir. No pop star wants to be unsafe, but some are increasingly making themselves part of the crowd.

A President Accused of Betraying His Country

Opinion | The Editorial Board

A President Accused of Betraying His Country

By The Editorial Board

The criminal justice system of the United States has never seen an indictment of this magnitude, in which a former president is accused of defrauding his country.

Today's Videos

'Trump Asked Me to Put Him Over the Constitution,' Pence Says

Video Video: 'Trump Asked Me to Put Him Over the Constitution,' Pence Says

By The Associated Press

Former Vice President Mike Pence suggested that former President Donald J. Trump's efforts to overturn the 2020 election should disqualify him from holding office again.

Fran Drescher Speaks at New York City Hall

Video Video: Fran Drescher Speaks at New York City Hall

By Reuters

Fran Drescher, president of SAG-AFTRA, the union representing more than 150,000 television and movie actors, addressed the actors' strike in remarks to the New York City Council.

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