America got its first view of former President Donald Trump standing trial on Monday when he sat, stern-faced, in a Manhattan courtroom for the start of civil fraud case against his business empire that could last months and offered a deeper look at the legal drama that will dominate the 2024 presidential election.

A state senator from North Dakota, his wife and their two young children died when the small plane they were riding crashed in Utah, a Senate leader said Monday.

The 2024 Republican presidential contenders are espousing ways to not only starve the federal beast but sever its limbs.

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene said that she does not approve of Rep. Matt Gaetz's plan to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.

Don Gaetz, the father of Republican U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, said Monday he intends to run again for the Florida Senate, a chamber he led as president from 2012 to 2014.

Rep. Matt Gaetz confirmed Monday he has been in contact with former President Donald Trump, in response to reporters' questions whether he was seeking advice from Mr. Trump over his effort to oust House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.