OnPolitics: What we learned from the grand jury report on Trump investigation

The grand jury recommends perjury charges for witnesses suspected of lying under oath, report shows.

Read in browser Read in browser On Politics Thu Feb 16 2023 Hi there, OnPolitics readers! It's 🌧️ in Washington, and you know what they say, when it rains, it pours. That's the case this Thursday, and as always, we got you covered.  Parts of the long-awaited report by the Georgia grand jury investigating former President Donald Trump and his allies was released today over concerns that some witnesses lied under oath.  What did we learn?: According to the heavily redacted report, the grand jury didn't find any evidence of fraud in the 2020 presidential election despite Trump's claims. However, they did recommend perjury charges for the unnamed witnesses suspected of lying.  🧐 Keep reading: Georgia grand jury recommends perjury charges for unnamed witnesses in Trump investigation ⚖️ Read the report yourself: Excerpts of the Georgia grand jury report on investigation into Trump, 2020 election 🕵️ And in other news: Biden says the mysterious flying objects shot down over North America likely not spy balloons What else is going on in Washington?  Short dispatches from today's live blog for the political news enthusiast: • Haley in New Hampshire: Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley holds two events in the Granite State this week after officially launching her 2024 White House campaign. • A presidential physical: President Joe Biden is scheduled to undergo a routine medical checkup as he eyes a second term as president.  • Debt ceiling needs to be raised by summer, CBO says: The Congressional Budget Office said the U.S. Treasury will run out of money as soon as July as the president and House Speaker McCarthy continue to spar over the debt ceiling and federal spending. 🚨Stay updated: Follow along for the day's biggest headlines with our live blog, which is updated in real-time. 📨 Sign up for this newsletter: Get OnPolitics in your inbox Biden undergoing health checkup: Will physical give clues for 2024? President Biden's medical checkup comes as the octogenarian is expected to announce in the coming weeks if he will seek a second term. READ MORE GOP 2024 race: Challenges, opportunities for Haley in New Hampshire Former S.C. Gov. Nikki Haley takes her campaign to New Hampshire, a state rife with opportunity for the "underestimated" candidate. READ MORE Hunter Biden's art dealer to GOP: Ask president's son about paintings Hunter Biden's artwork prices, as well as who purchased his paintings, are focuses of a House GOP investigation into President Joe Biden's family. READ MORE Ex-Trump chief of staff Meadows subpoenaed by special counsel, reports say Mark Meadows is a central figure in Donald Trump's campaign to cling to power after losing the 2020 election. READ MORE NORAD tracks suspected spy balloons, nuclear missiles and Santa. What? The unique U.S.-Canadian command works to protect the North American continent is now formally known as the North American Aerospace Defense Command. READ MORE Why Iowa governor is saying 'no thanks' to being a caucus kingmaker Republicans say Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds is uniquely influential among the GOP base as the national spotlight turns, once again, to Iowa. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback