Nikki Haley beats Trump in Washington DC for first primary victory

Nikki Haley beats Trump in Washington DC for first primary victory

Nikki Haley has defeated Donald Trump in the Republican primary in Washington DC. This, according to the BBC, is her first victory over the former president in the 2024 campaign to become the Republican presidential candidate. She lost in South Carolina, her home state. But she is the first woman to win a Republican primary in US history.

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Washington appeals court questions Trump’s legal immunity

Judges in Washington DC's appeals court have questioned arguments made by Donald Trump's lawyers that he is immune from prosecution. They have not yet made a ruling but even once they do, the case is likely to go to the Supreme Court, all while Trump campaigns for re-election. Caroline Malone reports.

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Appeal court hears case on whether Trump has immunity in election interference case

Judges in Washington DC's appeals court have questioned arguments made by Donald Trump's lawyers that he is immune from prosecution. They've not yet made a ruling but even once they do, the case is likely to go to the Supreme Court, all while Trump campaigns for re-election. Caroline Malone reports.

January 10, 2024 14

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Pentagon says US warship and commercial ships attacked in Red Sea

The Pentagon is investigating reports that a US warship and some commercial vessels came under attack in the Red Sea. Yemen's Houthi rebels said they attacked two Israeli ships off the Yemeni coast over the war in Gaza. Sally Patterson reports. ENG THE PENTAGON

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