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Donald Trump facing federal charges over classified files

The former US president has been indicted by a grand jury for retaining classified documents and obstruction of justice

The investigation is separate to the 34 charges Trump is already facing in New York. Picture: Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images

Donald Trump, the former US president, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of retaining classified documents and obstruction of justice according to his legal team.

Trump faces seven criminal counts in the federal case brought by the US Department of Justice (DoJ), which did not comment on the matter as it is not permitted for it to comment on the charges while the grand jury decision is under seal.

The DoJ ...