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April 17, 2024

Biden admin hit with lawsuit for deleting emails in case that could have consequences for Trump

FIRST ON FOX: The America First Legal Foundation accused the Biden administration of regularly deleting federal records in a lawsuit that it said will have deep ramifications.

April 17, 2024

Seven jurors chosen in Trump criminal trial, 11 more needed

Seven individuals have been selected to serve as jurors in former President Donald Trump's criminal trial in New York City — lawyers need to choose eleven more before the trial begins.

April 17, 2024

Watchdog group sues Biden admin for docs related to menthol cigarette crackdown

FIRST ON FOX: A government watchdog group filed a federal lawsuit against the Health and Human Services Department, demanding documents related to its proposed menthol cigarette ban.

April 16, 2024

Both sides claim victory after Supreme Court rules Texas rancher can sue state over flooded lands

The Supreme Court ruled that ranchers and other property owners can move forward with a Fifth Amendment lawsuit claiming Texas highway construction flooded their lands.

April 16, 2024

Supreme Court wary of obstruction charge used against some Jan 6 riot defendants

The Supreme Court's ruling on an obstruction of justice case for a Capitol riot defendant could have major implication on Trump's unrelated election interference case

April 16, 2024

Trump risks losing key voter base with opposition to Arizona abortion law, pro-lifers say

Pro-life and Christian activists say that former President Donald Trump risks alienating a key voting bloc with his moderated stance on abortion ahead of the 2024 election.

April 16, 2024

Legal experts say Biden admin's legal theory in Jan 6 prosecution 'on the ropes' after Supreme Court argument

Legal experts say the DOJ was “on the ropes" in Tuesday’s oral arguments at the Supreme Court in a case questioning whether a Jan. 6 rioter can be charged with obstruction.

April 16, 2024

Texas set to be fined $100,000 per day after failing to investigate allegations of abuse in foster care system

U.S. District Judge Janis Graham Jack is fining Texas $100,000 per day for not adequately investigating the allegations of abuse in the state's foster care system.

April 16, 2024

Supreme Court sides with decorated war veteran who did not receive his full educational benefits

The Supreme Court has ruled that the Department of Veterans Affairs improperly calculated educational benefits of war veteran James Rudisill, who served in Afghanistan and Iraq.

April 16, 2024

West Virginia transgender sports ban overturned in federal appeals court

West Virginia's law banning transgender athletes from competing in girls sports was struck down by a federal appeals court on Tuesday morning.