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Here are some of the top news stories about Donald Trump from American news sources today:

Trump's Impeachment Trial

• The Senate impeachment trial of Donald Trump is set to begin on Tuesday, with House managers presenting their case against the former president. (The New York Times)
• Trump's lawyers are expected to argue that the impeachment trial is unconstitutional and that Trump did not incite the January 6th riot at the Capitol. (CNN)

Trump's Post-Presidency

• Trump has been accused of using his post-presidency to enrich himself and his family, with reports emerging that he has been using his Mar-a-Lago resort to host high-paying events and meetings. (The Washington Post)
• Trump has also been using his social media platform to attack his political enemies and spread misinformation, despite being banned from Twitter and other platforms. (The Hill)

Trump's Legal Troubles

• Trump is facing a number of legal challenges, including a lawsuit from the New York Attorney General's office alleging that he and his company, the Trump Organization, engaged in a 15-year scheme to defraud tax authorities. (The New York Times)
• Trump is also facing a lawsuit from a group of protesters who were injured during a 2017 rally in Chicago, in which Trump supporters clashed with anti-Trump protesters. (The Chicago Tribune)

Trump's Political Legacy

• A new poll suggests that Trump's approval ratings have dropped to a new low, with only 34% of Americans approving of his presidency. (The Washington Post)
• Trump's legacy is also being reevaluated by historians and scholars, with some arguing that his presidency was a disaster for American democracy and others arguing that he was a successful president who achieved significant policy goals. (The New York Times)

Other News

• Trump has been accused of using his pardon power to reward his political allies and punish his enemies, with reports emerging that he is considering pardoning several high-profile figures, including his former national security adviser, Michael Flynn. (The Washington Post)
• Trump has also been accused of using his post-presidency to undermine the integrity of the 2024 presidential election, with reports emerging that he is considering using his social media platform to spread misinformation and undermine the legitimacy of the election. (The Hill)