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Special Counsel Jack Smith claims Trump 'sent supporters' to Capitol in new court docs detailing DOJ evidence

December 5, 2023

Special Counsel Jack Smith claims Trump 'sent supporters' to Capitol in new court docs detailing DOJ evidence

Special Counsel Jack Smith submitted new court documents detailing the evidence his team will bring against former President Donald Trump in his trial related to Jan. 6.

Gold bars stashed in Dem senator's home recovered after 2013 violent robbery

December 4, 2023

Gold bars stashed in Dem senator's home recovered after 2013 violent robbery

Multiple gold bars found in Democratic New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez's residence can be linked to a violent gunpoint New Jersey robbery that occurred in 2013.

Man accused of impersonating federal agent, tricking Secret Service agents gets nearly 3 years in prison

December 3, 2023

Man accused of impersonating federal agent, tricking Secret Service agents gets nearly 3 years in prison

One of two men arrested in the spring of 2022 for impersonating federal agents was sentenced to 33 months in prison on Friday, the Justice Department said.

Texas man sentenced to 10 years in prison for hate crime, arson attack on Austin synagogue

November 29, 2023

Texas man sentenced to 10 years in prison for hate crime, arson attack on Austin synagogue

A San Marcos, Texas, man who pleaded guilty in April to a hate crime and the burning of a synagogue in Austin was sentenced to 10 years in prison Wednesday.

Sandy Hook families slam Alex Jones over ‘indefinite bankruptcy’ after order to pay $1.4 billion

November 25, 2023

Sandy Hook families slam Alex Jones over ‘indefinite bankruptcy’ after order to pay $1.4 billion

Alex Jones has yet to pay the families of the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School mass shooting due to his indefinite bankruptcy a year after he was ordered to pay more than $1.4 billion.

Jewish, Islamic groups back up Catholic school in lawsuit challenging new Michigan law

November 25, 2023

Jewish, Islamic groups back up Catholic school in lawsuit challenging new Michigan law

Sacred Heart Academy in Grand Rapids, Michigan, has earned support from Jewish and Islamic advocacy groups in its lawsuit against the state for a religious exemption.

Brothels that allegedly hosted political, military leaders raked in 'astounding' amounts of money: prosecutors

November 23, 2023

Brothels that allegedly hosted political, military leaders raked in 'astounding' amounts of money: prosecutors

Prosecutors have said the three individuals charged with operating brothels that allegedly serviced military and political leaders raked in an "astounding" amount of money.

NRA praises court order striking down ‘draconian’ blue state's handgun law

November 23, 2023

NRA praises court order striking down ‘draconian’ blue state's handgun law

The National Rifle Association says that a federal court ruling striking down Maryland's handgun qualification requirement is a 'significant victory' for gun rights.

Supreme Court rejects ex-cop Chauvin appeal for a new trial in George Floyd murder

November 20, 2023

Supreme Court rejects ex-cop Chauvin appeal for a new trial in George Floyd murder

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected an appeal from a Minnesota ex-police officer convicted in the May 2020 murder of George Floyd.

I joined a sorority for community. Here’s why we need to protect spaces just for women

November 20, 2023

I joined a sorority for community. Here’s why we need to protect spaces just for women

Sororities provide a sense of community and and help make campus smaller. I joined when I was in college and learned why we need to protect private spaces that are just for women.