Courts & Law
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Clarence Thomas warns of rise in progressivism, urges young voters to embrace US founding principles
The warning marked a rare public appearance for the Supreme Court's longest-serving justice, who was speaking at an event honoring the nation's 250th birthday. Supreme Court justices typically refrain from commenting publicly on politics.
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Trump rages at latest court order limiting White House ballroom construction
U.S. District Judge Richard Leon on Thursday issued the order after the D.C. Appeals Court asked him to clarify the scope of his previous injunction.
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Minnesota prosecutors charge ICE agent with assault over February incident
The prosecutors say the agent pointed a gun at two people in a car while attempting to pass them in an unmarked vehicle during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown in Minneapolis earlier this year.
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Jury finds Menendez guilty on all charges in bribery case
The senator, who pleaded not guilty, has been charged with 16 felony counts including obstruction of justice, bribery, extortion, wire fraud and acting as a foreign agent.
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Judge tosses Giuliani's bankruptcy case
U.S. Bankruptcy Judge Sean Lane previously warned Giuliani and his attorneys that he was "disturbed" about the progress of the case, after the former New York attorney missed key financial disclosure deadlines. He has also not been able to sell his Florida or New York residences.
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Jury deliberations begin after closing arguments conclude in Menendez bribery trial
Menendez and his wife, Nadine, along with three New Jersey businessmen were charged for allegedly participating in a bribery scheme.
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Trump asks judge to dismiss guilty verdict in New York hush money case after SCOTUS ruling
Sentencing for Trump's guilty verdict was originally scheduled for Thursday, but Merchan allowed a delay last week for Trump's lawyers to argue on the Supreme Court ruling, according to NBC News.
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Missouri AG slams Biden admin for rule he says requires hospitals to perform gender transitions
"This a disgraceful attempt by the Biden administration to rewrite Obamacare to require hospitals and doctors to perform radical life altering gender mutilation surgeries on children," AG Andrew Bailey said.
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Russian court issues arrest warrant for late opposition leader Alexei Navalny's widow
Navalnaya responded to the court issuance of the arrest warrant on X: 'Vladimir Putin is a murderer and a war criminal'
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Hillary Clinton's 2016 campaign and aligned super PAC violated federal election rules, court says
The Clinton campaign and the super PAC incorrectly used an “internet exemption” to setup a “Benghazi Hearing War Room” to respond to critics during the campaign but did not report it as a campaign expense, according to the court
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NY Rep. Pat Ryan urges Biden to step aside 'for the good of the country'
Biden has faced a litany of calls to abandon his reelection bid in the wake of his disastrous debate performance against former President Donald Trump.
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Judge rules protesters cannot march through security zone surrounding Republican convention
GOP leaders will gather in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from July 15 to July 18, for the national convention where former President Donald Trump will officially become the Republican nominee for president.
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US Marshal tasked with protecting Justice Sotomayor shoots armed suspected carjacker
Washington D.C. saw a drastic increase in carjackings every year since 2018, but 2024 has seen a decrease in carjackings, compared to 2023. There have been 258 carjackings in D.C. so far this year, down from the 477 carjackings in the city this time last year.