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Bolsonaro's Coup Trial Opens in Brazil's Supreme Court

The former president faces allegations of orchestrating a conspiracy to remain in power, with potential sentences of up to 40 years.

French Authorities Detain Man Over Death Threats to Judge in Marine Le Pen Case

Bolsonaro Rallies 45,000 Supporters in Sao Paulo as Coup Trial Looms

Marine Le Pen Faces Potential Immediate Ban as French Court Ruling Adds Pressure Ahead of Verdict

Steve Bannon Warns of Imprisonment Risk for Trump if Democrats Win 2028

Brazil's Supreme Court Orders Bolsonaro to Stand Trial for Alleged Coup Plot

Brazil's Supreme Court Nears Decision on Bolsonaro Coup Trial

FBI and DHS Investigate Surge in Swatting Attacks on Conservatives

Eduardo Bolsonaro Seeks U.S. Asylum, Citing Political Persecution in Brazil

South Korea Awaits Impeachment Verdict for President Yoon Suk Yeol

Mass Trial of Tunisian Opposition Figures Begins Amidst Allegations of Political Motives

Brazil's Bolsonaro Faces Criminal Charges for Alleged Coup Plot

Senate Judiciary Divided Over Kash Patel's FBI Nomination

Rep. Jasmine Crockett Criticizes Trump for Undermining Checks and Balances

South Korean President Faces Indictment Over Martial Law Decree