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September 20

Trump nominates senior White House aide for top federal prosecutor in Virginia

President Donald Trump nominated a senior White House aide as the top federal prosecutor for the Eastern District of Virginia after its U.S. attorney was pushed out on Friday.

September 20

JOSH HAMMER: Trial lawyer lawfare vs. Trump's policy revolution

Democrat trial lawyers deploy legal challenges against Trump's executive orders on alternative investments, energy exploration, and government efficiency reforms.

September 20

MIKE DAVIS: Trump's latest pick to reform the federal judiciary is another home run

Trump nominee Rebecca Taibleson, who clerked for Justice Scalia and Judge Kavanaugh, faces Senate confirmation for appellate court position.

September 19

Man who attempted to assassinate Kavanaugh now identifies as a woman

The man who attempted to assassinate Justice Brett Kavanaugh at his home in 2022 has begun using a female name and pronouns ahead of his October sentencing hearing.

September 19

California mom appeals to Supreme Court in religious-based vaccine dispute after son is banned from school

A California mom asked the Supreme Court to block state vaccine mandates, saying they forced her to choose between her Christian faith and her son’s education.

September 19

Prosecutors present final witness tying Ryan Routh to Trump's golf club and gun purchase

Ryan Routh left handwritten note confessing to assassination attempt on Donald Trump, FBI agent tells federal court in ongoing criminal trial.

September 19

Trump admin asks Supreme Court to allow it to enforce passport sex designation policy

Justice Department appeals lower court order allowing transgender people to receive passports with 'X' gender markers instead of male or female designations.

September 19

SCOTUS defense in cases to protect women's sports gets support from 27 state attorneys general

Attorneys general from 27 states signed an amicus brief supporting Supreme Court cases defending state bans on transgender athletes competing in women's sports teams.

September 19

Prosecutors to rest case in Trump assassination attempt trial, defense preps witnesses

Ryan Routh represents himself as prosecutors prepare to rest case in West Palm Beach golf club shooting trial

September 18

Florida continues to extend record execution year with man put to death for killing wife's family

A Florida man convicted of killing his wife's family before setting their house on fire was put to death, extending the record number of executions in the state this year to 12.