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January 3

Key takeaways from Jack Smith's testimony to House Judiciary Committee

Smith, a former career federal prosecutor who led the special counsel probe into Trump prior to his reelection, testified last month for eight hours.

January 2

Judge orders accused Jan 6 pipe bomber to remain in custody pending trial

Brian Cole, accused of planting pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters in Washington, will be held in custody pending trial after Friday's decision.

January 1

House Oversight Committee to hold hearings on 'staggering' Minnesota fraud

Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., discusses the federal investigation into the alleged widespread Minnesota fraud and previews upcoming House Oversight Committee hearings on ‘Fox News Live.’

January 1

Inside Trump’s first-year power plays and the court fights testing them

Trump has signed more executive orders in 2025 than in all four years of his first term combined. It's unclear whether many of them can survive court challenges.

December 30

US judge orders suspect detained for threatening to kill Richard Grenell

The individual is accused of making threats against Richard Grenell, a longtime Trump ally and Kennedy Center president who formerly served a the U.S. ambassador to Germany.

December 30

DOJ’s second-in-command could be central to ‘vindictive’ prosecution of Abrego Garcia, judge rules

The new order stops short of compelling any government witnesses to testify for next month's hearing.

December 30

Judge halts Homeland Security plan to end Temporary Protected Status for South Sudan

A federal judge temporarily blocked DHS from ending TPS for South Sudan, preserving legal status for hundreds amid ongoing conflict concerns.

December 29

Feds say man accused of planting DC pipe bombs confessed, admitting he targeted both parties

Man accused of Jan. 6 pipe bombs allegedly confessed he felt compelled to "speak up" for those who believed 2020 election was stolen, prosecutors say.

December 26

New motion seeks former Colorado Clerk Tina Peters' release, challenging state after Trump's pardon

President Donald Trump's pardon of former Colorado County Clerk Tina Peters is front and center in a legal battle as she remains jailed on a state conviction.

December 26

RFK Jr’s dye-free food vision blocked by Obama-appointed judge

Obama-appointed judge blocks Morrisey's RFK-inspired food dye ban in West Virginia, siding with manufacturers over Make America Healthy Again targeting additives.