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Arizona official charged in adoption smuggling scheme pleads not guilty, threatens to sue over work suspension

November 5, 2019

Arizona official charged in adoption smuggling scheme pleads not guilty, threatens to sue over work suspension

A defiant Arizona elected official charged with running a human smuggling scheme involving pregnant women from the Marshall Islands has pleaded not guilty and plans to go to court to challenge his work suspension.

Trump nears new milestone with judicial appointments

November 5, 2019

Trump nears new milestone with judicial appointments

President Trump is on his way to reaching a significant mark in his presidency, as his latest nominees for federal appeals courts go through the confirmation process.

If prosecutor convinces a grand jury Trump taxes reveal alleged crimes, it would be unprecedented, Judge Napolitano says

November 4, 2019

If prosecutor convinces a grand jury Trump taxes reveal alleged crimes, it would be unprecedented, Judge Napolitano says

If a New York City prosecutor finds evidence of an alleged crime in President Trump's tax returns and is able to convince a grand jury, it would be unprecedented for America's courts, according to Judge Andrew Napolitano.

Federal judge blocks Trump's health insurance rule for immigrants seeking visas

November 2, 2019

Federal judge blocks Trump's health insurance rule for immigrants seeking visas

A federal judge in Oregon on Saturday blocked the Trump administration's rule requiring immigrants applying for U.S. visas to prove they have health insurance or can afford medical costs from going into effect Sunday.

Attorneys interviewed by legal group shocked over scathing review of Trump nominee: 'Absolutely outrageous'

November 1, 2019

Attorneys interviewed by legal group shocked over scathing review of Trump nominee: 'Absolutely outrageous'

Several attorneys interviewed by the American Bar Association for their evaluation of President Trump’s Ninth Circuit judicial nominee Lawrence VanDyke say they were stunned when they read what turned out to be a scathing assessment declaring VanDyke “Not Qualified” to sit on the federal bench.

DOJ sues Walmart for allegedly refusing to hire employee with naval reserve obligations

October 31, 2019

DOJ sues Walmart for allegedly refusing to hire employee with naval reserve obligations

The Justice Department filed suit Wednesday alleging Walmart denied a Navy Reserve officer a job due to upcoming reserve duties.

Kentucky Supreme Court dismisses claim against print shop owner who refused to make gay pride T-shirt

October 31, 2019

Kentucky Supreme Court dismisses claim against print shop owner who refused to make gay pride T-shirt

The Kentucky Supreme Court dismissed a discrimination claim Thursday against a print shop owner who refused to make a gay pride T-shirt because he said it was against his religious beliefs.

White House, Congress square off in court over whether Trump officials can be forced to testify

October 31, 2019

White House, Congress square off in court over whether Trump officials can be forced to testify

The executive branch and the House of Representatives squared off in federal court Thursday on two separate cases over whether former White House officials can be forced to testify before congressional committees amid the Trump impeachment inquiry.

Hiram Sasser: Trump judicial pick in tears -- Left has again deployed lies, smears to destroy a nominee

October 30, 2019

Hiram Sasser: Trump judicial pick in tears -- Left has again deployed lies, smears to destroy a nominee

Lawrence VanDyke is one of President Trump’s outstanding nominees to serve on the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals. But he was the target of a disgraceful character assassination attempt Wednesday at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee when he was asked about false and absurd allegations that he would not be fair to the LGBTQ community.

Rex Tillerson testifies Exxon researched climate change's effects on bottom line

October 30, 2019

Rex Tillerson testifies Exxon researched climate change's effects on bottom line

Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson testified in Manhattan Supreme Court Wednesday that the company he formerly led as CEO, Exxon Mobil, did not attempt to downplay the effects of climate change regulation to investors.