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March 4, 2026

Feds say Pakistani national backed by Iran plotted to assassinate Trump, others in murder-for-hire scheme

Pakistani national Asif Merchant allegedly plotted with Iran to kill U.S. politicians, including President Donald Trump, in 2024, but was caught by FBI agents posing as assassins.

March 4, 2026

Gorsuch name-checks Founding Fathers who were 'habitual' drinkers in SCOTUS fight over marijuana users

Supreme Court justices expressed skepticism about federal law restricting gun ownership for drug users in U.S. v. Hemani, with unusual political alliances emerging.

March 3, 2026

Guns and ganja: Supreme Court skeptical of federal law banning firearm possession for regular marijuana users

Texas man's challenge to federal firearm law for drug users reaches Supreme Court, with justices questioning scope of restrictions on cannabis users.

February 28, 2026

New details expose how a former top Trump official got caught in Epstein's web of influence

Documents published under the Epstein Transparency Act have detailed the lengths that Epstein went to in order to cultivate a coterie of powerful relationships, including in Florida.

February 27, 2026

Backlash grows after Clinton-appointed judge frees migrants over ICE agent masking

Federal judges were criticized for releasing ICE detainees after agents wore masks during arrests. West Virginia officials defend masking to protect agents.

February 27, 2026

Two more Trump allies say Biden FBI secretly seized their data amid 'weaponization' controversy

FBI secretly sought records of Trump allies including Kash Patel and Susie Wiles during Biden administration, new court revelations show in detail.

February 27, 2026

DOJ announces 30 arrests in connection to Minnesota church protest

Fox News' Sandra Smith provides details on the new arrests, bringing the total to 39 individuals who have been indicted in connection to the Jan. 18 protest at Cities Church in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

February 27, 2026

Susie Wiles’ lawyer denies approving FBI recording, says he’d lose license over ‘stunt’

The attorney representing now-White House chief of staff Susie Wiles reportedly denies consenting to FBI recording her phone call, calling allegations shocking.

February 27, 2026

DOJ sues 5 more states, demanding access to voter rolls: 'We will not be deterred'

The Department of Justice sued five additional states, requesting voter roll data as the Trump administration intensifies efforts to access election records.

February 26, 2026

Alleged Tren de Aragua criminal gang members charged in ATM robberies across New England

Two alleged Tren de Aragua gang members were charged in an ATM jackpotting conspiracy across New England, accused of stealing cash using malware to target machines.