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Sarah Palin's lawsuit against NY Times can go to trial: judge

August 29, 2020

Sarah Palin's lawsuit against NY Times can go to trial: judge

Former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin's defamation lawsuit against The New York Times will go to a trial, according to a federal judge's ruling on Friday.

Federal appeals court strikes down Virginia school's transgender bathroom policy as unconstitutional

August 26, 2020

Federal appeals court strikes down Virginia school's transgender bathroom policy as unconstitutional

A federal appeals court on Wednesday tossed out a Virginia school board’s policy on transgender bathroom use, saying it unconstitutionally discriminated against a male transgender high school student who was banned from using the restroom of his choice and handing a major win to the LGBT community.

Judge denies Epstein cohort Ghislaine Maxwell's bids to unmask identities of three accusers, move to gen pop in jail

August 25, 2020

Judge denies Epstein cohort Ghislaine Maxwell's bids to unmask identities of three accusers, move to gen pop in jail

A New York federal judge on Tuesday denied Jeffrey Epstein-cohort Ghislaine Maxwell's bid to unmask the identities of three of her alleged victims, calling the request "premature," but did agree to give her more access to discovery materials in her case.

Prosecutors suggest more charges could be coming in Epstein, Maxwell investigation

August 21, 2020

Prosecutors suggest more charges could be coming in Epstein, Maxwell investigation

Federal prosecutors suggested Friday that a federal grand jury investigation into the late Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell and others alleged to have participated in the sexual abuse of underage girls remains active, indicating more criminal charges could be on the way.

Steve Bannon pleads not guilty after indictment in 'We Build the Wall' case

August 20, 2020

Steve Bannon pleads not guilty after indictment in 'We Build the Wall' case

Steve Bannon, a former adviser to President Trump and an architect of his 2016 campaign, on Thursday pleaded not guilty in federal court in Manhattan after being indicted with three others in connection with an online fundraising campaign that prosecutors claim defrauded donors of hundreds of thousands of dollars.

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to review decision on Twitter blocks

August 20, 2020

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to review decision on Twitter blocks

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to review a decision from last year in which the Second Circuit Court of Appeals said it is a violation of the First Amendment for the president to block someone from his personal Twitter account based on what they say.

Judge throws out Trump's bid to stop Manhattan DA subpoena of his personal and business tax records

August 20, 2020

Judge throws out Trump's bid to stop Manhattan DA subpoena of his personal and business tax records

A federal judge on Thursday dismissed President Trump's latest bid to block a subpoena for his taxes from Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance Jr.

Snowden racked up more than $1.2M in speaker's fees while in exile in Russia

August 17, 2020

Snowden racked up more than $1.2M in speaker's fees while in exile in Russia

Edward Snowden, who in 2013 leaked a trove of secret documents on programs run by the National Security Agency and has for years been living in exile in Russia, made more than $1.2 million in speaking fees in recent years, according to a court filing.

Andrew McCarthy: Michael Flynn will lose battle but win war to end his prosecution

August 15, 2020

Andrew McCarthy: Michael Flynn will lose battle but win war to end his prosecution

General Michael Flynn is going to lose the battle. That was the takeaway from Tuesday’s hearing before the D.C. Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals. Flynn will eventually win the war, but President Trump’s first national security adviser is still in a slog, and there are more scraps ahead.

Man guilty in terror plot against conservative blogger Pamela Geller to be freed amid coronavirus

August 13, 2020

Man guilty in terror plot against conservative blogger Pamela Geller to be freed amid coronavirus

A federal judge on Thursday ordered the release of a Rhode Island man who was sentenced to 15 years in prison for participating in a plot to behead conservative blogger Pamela Geller on behalf of the Islamic State due to the coronavirus pandemic.