Trump was indicted. Now what?

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Donald Trump is the first former president charged with a crime; Turkey approves Finland's NATO bid while blocking Sweden's.   Tonight's Sentences was written by Jariel Arvin. TOP NEWS What we know about Trump's indictment Suzanne Cordeiro/AFP via Getty Images A Manhattan grand jury on Thursday voted to indict former President Donald Trump over fraud associated with payments to hide an affair with porn actress Stormy Daniels during the 2016 presidential campaign. [Vox / Nicole Narea and Ian Millhiser] The charges are sealed, likely for a few days more, but they reportedly include over 30 counts of business fraud. Trump is expected to turn himself in to authorities on Tuesday. [Vox / Li Zhou] Trump is the first former president charged with a crime, which is likely to further intensify political polarization ahead of the 2024 elections. [Vox / Zack Beauchamp] Most Republicans united in condemning Trump's prosecution as a partisan witch-hunt that threatens the future of American democracy. [Vox / Ben Jacobs] Trump also faces investigations into his interference in Georgia's elections in 2020, classified documents discovered at his Florida estate, and his role in inciting the US Capitol riot on January 6, 2021. [Vox] 📍 If you read just one story Four political strategists and pollsters from both parties predict what  Donald Trump's indictment could mean for his 2024 presidential run.  [Vox / Nicole Narea] Turkey ratifies Finland's NATO bid The Turkish Parliament on Thursday approved Finland's bid to join NATO while keeping Sweden waiting to join the defense alliance. [CNN / Ivana Kottasová] Finland and Sweden reversed their long-time neutral stance and asked to join the 30-state bloc following Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine. However, objections from Turkey and Hungary delayed the process. [Reuters] NATO will now accept Finland "within days" after the country took satisfactory action against groups Turkey considers terrorists. Hungary dropped its opposition to Finland earlier this week. [Guardian / Peter Beaumont] Experts think all NATO allies will eventually accept Sweden as well, after more political wrangling. [Washington Post / Emily Rauhala, Annabelle Timsit, and Kareem Fahim] MISCELLANEOUS An estimated 15 million Americans could lose Medicaid benefits starting April 1 as states begin unenrolling people from expanded pandemic-era coverage. [Vox / Dylan Scott] The US Justice Department is suing rail operator Norfolk Southern to ensure the company pays for the environmental cleanup after its toxic train derailment in Ohio. [Guardian] Thursday, the Idaho legislature passed a bill that makes it illegal to help pregnant teens travel to other states for abortion care without parental consent. [NPR / James Dawson] The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose 0.3 percent in February — a slower pace that could mean efforts to bring prices down are working. [Axios / Courtenay Brown] CROSSWORD OF THE DAY "It's true!" Solve today's new Vox crossword puzzle, and stay tuned for more puzzles coming out Monday through Saturday. Support our work   Reader gifts help keep Vox and newsletters like Sentences free for all. Support our work with a gift today.  Give VERBATIM "I think it will help [Trump] in the Republican primary, but will continue to degrade him with the broader electorate. MAGA has underperformed in three consecutive elections, and we know it doesn't work in the battlegrounds." [Democratic strategist Simon Rosenberg on Trump's possible indictment / Vox] LISTEN TO THIS Florida man indicted Donald Trump is the first US president to be indicted. Now what? Vox's Andrew Prokop explains.   Listen now   ▶ Read more from Vox Trans people deserve better journalism What is Narcan? The opioid overdose spray, explained. The influencers getting rich by teaching you how to get rich How unbelievably realistic fake images could take over the internet All the beauty and the brain damage of Gwyneth Paltrow's surreal ski trial This email was sent to edwardlorilla1986.paxforex@blogger.com. Manage your email preferences or unsubscribe. If you value Vox's unique explanatory journalism, support our work with a one-time or recurring contribution.   View our Privacy Notice and our Terms of Service.   Vox Media, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Floor 12, Washington, DC 20036. Copyright © 2023. All rights reserved.