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Colorado funeral home owners found with nearly 200 decomposing bodies, charged with COVID fraud

April 15, 2024

Colorado funeral home owners found with nearly 200 decomposing bodies, charged with COVID fraud

A couple who owned a Colorado funeral home faces fraud charges among other things, after allegedly spending over $880,000 in COVID relief funds on vacations and luxury items

US judge claims no jurisdiction over lawsuits accusing Libyan commander of war crimes

April 15, 2024

US judge claims no jurisdiction over lawsuits accusing Libyan commander of war crimes

Civil lawsuits alleging that Khalifa Hifter, a Libyan military commander and U.S. citizen, killed civilians in the Libyan civil war was tossed out of U.S. court.

Biden resists pulling controversial judicial nominee Adeel Mangi despite Democrat defectors

April 13, 2024

Biden resists pulling controversial judicial nominee Adeel Mangi despite Democrat defectors

President Biden's White House is digging in its heels and pushing controversial judicial nominee Adeel Mangi despite waning Democratic support.

Trump defense challenges jury selection in criminal hush money trial

April 12, 2024

Trump defense challenges jury selection in criminal hush money trial

Judge Juan Merchan denied Trump's motion for a delay as his defense submitted a pretrial letter challenging the jury selection just days before the trial begins in New York City.

Bragg’s absurd case against Trump finally gets its undeserved day in court

April 12, 2024

Bragg’s absurd case against Trump finally gets its undeserved day in court

Donald Trump's ridiculous court case is finally heading to trial. Progressive DA Bragg is counting on a liberal judge and an anti-Trump jury to cover for fact he has no case.

Biden admin facing legal challenges after declaring war on chemical industry

April 10, 2024

Biden admin facing legal challenges after declaring war on chemical industry

The Biden administration is already facing a potential lawsuit in response to its recent regulations cracking down on emissions from major chemical manufacturing facilities.

Congress cannot let FISA Section 702 expire

April 10, 2024

Congress cannot let FISA Section 702 expire

The House has crafted reforms to FISA that will prevent inappropriate actions from the Intelligence Community while maintaining Section 702’s ability to monitor foreign terrorists and spies overseas.

Billionaire who helped Trump with $175M bond says he 'probably didn't charge enough'

April 9, 2024

Billionaire who helped Trump with $175M bond says he 'probably didn't charge enough'

Billionaire businessman Don Hankey, who provided the means for Trump's $175 million bond, says the legal scrutiny brought against the money has been intense.

Special Counsel Jack Smith hits back at judge for 'fundamentally flawed legal premise' in Trump documents case

April 3, 2024

Special Counsel Jack Smith hits back at judge for 'fundamentally flawed legal premise' in Trump documents case

Special Counsel Jack Smith rebuked Florida District Judge Aileen Cannon for a jury instruction order based on a "fundamentally flawed legal premise" in the Trump document case.

North Carolina election law attorney, nominated 4 times to US District Court judgeship, dies at 69

April 3, 2024

North Carolina election law attorney, nominated 4 times to US District Court judgeship, dies at 69

North Carolina attorney Thomas Farr, known for his work with redistricting and election law, has died at 69 years old. He was nominated four times to a U.S. District Court judgeship.