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Trump confronted on golf course about no-showing Florida court appearance

August 10, 2023

Trump confronted on golf course about no-showing Florida court appearance

Former President Donald Trump said he didn't believe it was “necessary to appear at a court hearing Thursday regarding new charges related to classified documents found at Mar-a-Lago.

Texas duo pleads guilty after police discover over 5K grams of meth concealed by cookies

August 9, 2023

Texas duo pleads guilty after police discover over 5K grams of meth concealed by cookies

Two Texas residents could be sentenced up to life in prison after pleading guilty to drug distribution intent when police found over $5k grams of meth covered by a layer of cookies.

Court cuts down Hawaii knife ban in controversial Second Amendment case

August 9, 2023

Court cuts down Hawaii knife ban in controversial Second Amendment case

The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower court decision and ruled that a Hawaii ban on butterfly knives violates the Constitution's Second Amendment.

NRA notches legal win in battle with election commission over hidden documents

August 9, 2023

NRA notches legal win in battle with election commission over hidden documents

The Federal Election Commission agreed to pay the National Rifle Association $25,000 to settle a FOIA lawsuit over the agency withholding documents.

Trump’s attorneys argue for less restrictive rules over evidence in 2020 election case

August 7, 2023

Trump’s attorneys argue for less restrictive rules over evidence in 2020 election case

Attorneys for former President Donald Trump filed documents in court on Monday seeking less restrictive rules when it comes to evidence presented in the 2020 election case.

Judge dismisses Trump counterclaim in E. Jean Carroll defamation case

August 7, 2023

Judge dismisses Trump counterclaim in E. Jean Carroll defamation case

A federal judge in Manhattan dismissed former President Trump's counterclaim against E. Jean Carroll on Monday and opened the door to his deposition tapes.

Federal judge comes out swinging against DOJ special counsel in Trump classified docs case

August 7, 2023

Federal judge comes out swinging against DOJ special counsel in Trump classified docs case

Federal Judge Aileen Cannon came out swinging against requests made by Special Counsel Jack Smith in a brief filed Monday and struck two sealed filings from the record.

Trump judge's greeting to former president sets social media abuzz

August 3, 2023

Trump judge's greeting to former president sets social media abuzz

A judge's greeting of former President Donald Trump as "Mr. Trump" sparked conversation on social media about whether it was an intended slight against the former president.

ACLU challenges Texas drag ban, set to go into effect next month

August 3, 2023

ACLU challenges Texas drag ban, set to go into effect next month

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) filed a lawsuit Wednesday to block a Texas Senate bill signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott, that targets drag performances.

Trump pleads 'not guilty' to charges stemming from special counsel's Jan. 6 probe

August 3, 2023

Trump pleads 'not guilty' to charges stemming from special counsel's Jan. 6 probe

Former President Donald Trump on Thursday pleaded not guilty to charges stemming from Special Counsel Jack Smith's investigation into the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021, sources familiar said.