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Federal appeals court denies Michael Cohen's attempt to revive lawsuit against Trump

January 2, 2024

Federal appeals court denies Michael Cohen's attempt to revive lawsuit against Trump

A federal appeals court on Tuesday denied Michael Cohen’s attempt to revive his lawsuit against former President Trump in which he claimed he was jailed in retaliation for writing a tell-all book.

Jan 6 rioters, abortion, gun rights: A look ahead at landmark cases SCOTUS will hear in 2024

January 2, 2024

Jan 6 rioters, abortion, gun rights: A look ahead at landmark cases SCOTUS will hear in 2024

A look ahead at the second half of the 2023-24 Supreme Court's term set to deal with blockbuster issues like the abortion pill, Jan. 6 rioters and First Amendment rights.

Supreme Court chief justice report urges caution on use of AI ahead of contentious election year

January 1, 2024

Supreme Court chief justice report urges caution on use of AI ahead of contentious election year

In a year-end report, Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts spoke on his "go-slow" approach to dealing with matters concerning artificial intelligence.

Left-wing climate group is quietly preparing judges for global warming cases

January 1, 2024

Left-wing climate group is quietly preparing judges for global warming cases

A Washington, D.C.-based judicial advocacy group that's focused on environmental law is quietly training dozens of judges nationwide on how to handle future climate change cases.

California law barring guns from most public spaces set to go into effect after appeals court ruling

December 30, 2023

California law barring guns from most public spaces set to go into effect after appeals court ruling

A California law that prohibits guns in "sensitive" public spaces like hospitals and parks is set to take effect on Jan. 1, after a Dec. 20 injunction was put on hold Saturday.

DOJ torched after prosecutors announce Sam Bankman-Fried will not face trial on illegal political donations

December 30, 2023

DOJ torched after prosecutors announce Sam Bankman-Fried will not face trial on illegal political donations

Several commentators and media personalities took to social media after federal prosecutors said they do not plan to proceed with a second trial against Sam Bankman-Fried.

Michael Cohen admits to inadvertently citing fake cases generated by AI in legal motion

December 29, 2023

Michael Cohen admits to inadvertently citing fake cases generated by AI in legal motion

Michael Cohen admitted in a sworn declaration released Friday that he accidentally cited phony legal documents to bolster his case to end his supervised release early.

Who are some of the Biden-appointed judges the Senate just confirmed?

December 23, 2023

Who are some of the Biden-appointed judges the Senate just confirmed?

The Senate worked to confirm some 160+ of President Biden's judicial nominees this year.

Federal judge blocks California firearms carry law, calling it ‘sweeping, repugnant to the Second Amendment’

December 20, 2023

Federal judge blocks California firearms carry law, calling it ‘sweeping, repugnant to the Second Amendment’

A California federal judge has temporarily blocked a law that would ban people from carrying firearms in most public places and championed by state Democrats.

Colorado kicking Trump off ballot shows Democrats wake up every morning acting like it's January 6: Conway

December 20, 2023

Colorado kicking Trump off ballot shows Democrats wake up every morning acting like it's January 6: Conway

After former President Donald Trump was banned from the Colorado ballot by the state's Supreme Court, the panel on "Outnumbered" reacted.