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January 13

Former Trump lawyer Halligan defends US prosecutor status in wake of Comey, James dismissals

Lindsey Halligan, Trump's former lawyer defended her role as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia on Tuesday, backed by top DOJ brass.

January 12

Minnesota sues Trump admin over sweeping immigration raids in Twin Cities

Minnesota sues Trump administration over alleged militarized immigration raids in Twin Cities, naming DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE officials.

January 12

Arizona Sen. Kelly sues Hegseth over military pension cuts following video message

Sen. Mark Kelly filed a federal lawsuit against Pete Hegseth over alleged retaliation for urging troops to refuse illegal orders in Democratic video.

January 12

House Democrats ask judge to block Noem’s revived ICE visit rule, say DHS defied court order

Democrats asked a federal judge to convene an emergency hearing to evaluate a new DHS directive that restricts them from accessing ICE facilities.

January 12

WILLIAM BARR: Supreme Court needs to stop Louisiana grift against energy firms

Supreme Court considers controversial Louisiana coastal erosion lawsuit against energy companies in case dating back to World War II defense production.

January 10

DC pipe bomb suspect pleads not guilty to planting devices at DNC and RNC headquarters

The man accused of planting pipe bombs at party headquarters before the Jan. 6 attack pleaded not guilty this week. The FBI arrested Brian Cole after his alleged confession.

January 10

JONATHAN TURLEY: Even the Washington Post admits Jack Smith was wrong on free speech

Washington Post admits Trump's January 6th speech was constitutionally protected by First Amendment, saying Jack Smith 'would have blown a hole' in rights.

January 9

Federal judge blocks Trump from cutting childcare funds to Democratic states over fraud concerns

Minnesota, California, New York, Colorado and Illinois won a temporary victory Friday in a lawsuit over a federal funding freeze related to fraud concerns.

January 9

Trump admin says Maduro capture reinforces Alien Enemies Act removals

The Trump administration's and ACLU's new court filings both seek to use Maduro's indictment to their advantage.
 

January 8

Supreme Court tariff ruling has Trump administration, US businesses bracing for impact

The Supreme Court is slated to rule soon on President Donald Trump's sweeping tariff plan, which the president characterized as "life or death."