Mark Meadows loses bid to have Georgia case removed to federal court

In a huge blow to former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, a federal judge has denied his request to have his trial in the Georgia election racketeering case removed to federal court, POLITICO's Kyle Cheney. "Having considered the arguments and evidence, the Court concludes that Meadows has not met his burden," said a ruling issued in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia. "Therefore, the Court DECLINES to assume jurisdiction over the State's criminal prosecution of Meadows." The ruling ensures that Meadows will have his...