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Donald Trump appeared in federal court in Washington on Aug. 3, 2023, pleaded not guilty to charges tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, and a status hearing was set for Aug. 28. The case was officially underway in court, with the defense already signaling it would seek more time.
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Donald Trump appeared in federal court in Washington on Aug. 3, 2023, pleaded not guilty to charges tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, and a status hearing was set for Aug. 28. The case was officially underway in court, with the defense already signaling it would seek more time.
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Donald Trump appeared in federal court in Washington on Aug. 3, 2023, pleaded not guilty to charges tied to efforts to overturn the 2020 election, and a status hearing was set for Aug. 28. The case was officially underway in court, with the defense already signaling it would seek more time.
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