Georgia prosecutor clears decks for possible Trump charges

Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) asked judges in the county not to schedule trials and in-person hearings in roughly the first half of August, a signal she may bring charges against former President Trump during that time. Willis also indicated about 70 percent of her staff will work remotely on various days in August, according to a letter sent on Thursday to local judges, law enforcement officials and elected officials. “I respectfully request that judges not schedule trials and in person hearings during the weeks beginning Monday, August...