Donald Trump Hit with New Jan. 6 Indictment After the 'Most Wide-Ranging' Investigation in DOJ History

Per theindictment, Trump was charged with one count each of conspiracy to defraud the United States, conspiracy to obstruct an official proceeding, obstruction of and attempt to obstruct an official proceeding, and conspiracy against rights. The indictment alleges that Trump, after losing the 2020 presidential election, “was determined to remain in power.” The indictment also lists several unnamed co-conspirators, including four attorneys, a Justice Department official, and a political consultant who “helped implement a plan to submit fraudulent slates of presidential electors to obstruct the certification” of votes.

Donald Trump Ignores John McCain Questions as White House Flag Returns to Full-Staff

Photo: SHAWN THEW/EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock According to theU.S. Department of Veteran Affairs, “the flag is to be flown at half-staff … on the day and day after the death of a United States senator, representative,” or other leaders. However, in order to keep the White House flags at half-staff in honor of Sen. McCain longer, Trump would need to issue a proclamation, which he has not done. (The White House did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment.

Donald Trump Impeached by House of Representatives Over Ukraine Scandal

In a history-making vote that will force PresidentDonald Trumpto stand trial in the Senate in the new year, the House of Representatives on Wednesday night impeached him on charges ofabuse of powerandobstruction of Congressin connection withhis Ukraine scandal. Trump, who has adamantly denied wrongdoing despite testimony otherwise, is only the third president in United States history to be impeached. Earlier Wednesday, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said impeachment was the House’s constitutional obligation after Trump allegedly pressured Ukraine to investigate his political rivals.

Donald Trump Impeached for 'Incitement of Insurrection' at the Capitol — and 10 Republicans Vote Yes

A bipartisan majority in the House voted Wednesday afternoon to impeach Trump, 74, on one charge of “incitement of insurrection” for his role in encouraging his supporters to march on the U.S. Capitol last week. The ensuing riot left five people dead, including aCapitol police officer. The House voted 232-197 in favor of his second impeachment, with 10 Republican representatives joining the Democratic-led effort this time around. Trump waspreviously impeached in December 2019on charges of abuse of power and obstruction of Congress in his Ukraine scandal.

Donald Trump Indicted by Grand Jury in Stormy Daniels Hush Money Case: Reports

Former PresidentDonald Trumphas reportedly been indicted more than six years after he allegedly paid hush money to adult film starStormy Danielswhile he was the presidential candidate in 2016.A Manhattan grand jury voted to indict Trump on Thursday, according toThe New York Times,CNNandABC Newssources. The official indictment is expected to be announced within days, perThe Times.Trump, 76, is now the first sitting or former president in U.S. history to face criminal charges.