Former President Donald Trump defends himself against allegations he mishandled classified documents on'Special Report.' Former President Donald Trump's trial on 37 federal felony counts is poised to begin on August 14, a judge announced Tuesday. Federal Judge Aileen Cannon announced the preliminary court date Tuesday, but the final date for Trump's trial is likely to change as the former president's legal team is expected to request a delay. Trump has vowed to continue his 2024 presidential campaign despite his legal jeopardy. Trump is accused of 37 counts, including willful retention of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice and making false statements.

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On Tuesday, the "Office of Melania Trump" account on Twitter posted a statement that may have been inspired by recent reports about the ex-first lady in People magazine and Page Six. People's articles, including one published on Monday, cite "sources" who say Melania is currently "angry" at her husband, Donald Trump, and "not comfortable" taking part in any of his campaign events, because his alleged affair with Stormy Daniels is in the news. By contrast, Page Six reported Monday that Melania and the former president "had a major talk over the weekend" and that she has "agreed to be on board" with the campaign. The public wants to know (I guess)! Unfortunately, the Melania statement does not clear anything up, or really say anything at all.

President Biden snickered at a reporter on Tuesday questioning whether the recent indictment against his predecessor could be seen as "politically divisive." President Biden chuckled after a reporter questioned him on the political implications of his predecessor being indicted on Tuesday. Biden gave remarks in the State Dining Room at the White House prior to a meeting with the President's Council of Advisors on Science and Technology on "the opportunities and the risks of artificial intelligence." After he concluded, reporters shouted out questions, including one about the indictment of former President Trump. "Is the indictment of your predecessor politically divisive?" a reporter asked. Biden did not directly respond to the question but instead appeared to snicker as reporters were ushered out of the room for the meeting to begin.

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