Courts & Law
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Kennedy Center weighing ‘partial closure’ after judge orders it to remain open, strips Trump’s name
The administration plans to move forward with planned renovations, regardless of whether the facility is closed or remains open.
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Judge clears way for release of Biden recordings with author in blow to ex-president
U.S. District Judge Dabney Friedrich ruled the public’s interest in the information outweighed Biden’s privacy rights.
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Philadelphia's ICE Out law challenged by U.S. Justice Department
Philadelphia recently passed a package of bills aimed at protecting its immigrant communities.
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House passes bill to end DC residents as old as 24 from being charged as a juvenile in some crimes
District residents can elect their own lawmakers, but Congress has broad authority over the D.C. government, as part of a 1973 agreement known as Home Rule.
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Tyler Robinson's mom says alleged Charlie Kirk shooter 'more pro-gay, trans-rights' over last year
"She stated that Robinson began to date his roommate, a biological male who was transitioning genders," the court document reads
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Alleged Tyler Robinson text messages give insight into potential motive for Charlie Kirk shooting
When the roommate and romantic partner asked why Robinson allegedly committed the murder, the suspect responded that he "had enough of [Kirk's] hatred," and that "some hate can't be negotiated out."
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Judge approves protective order for Erika Kirk, schedules next court date for Sept 29
Prosecutors filed the protective order before the hearing, which bars Robinson from contacting Erika Kirk and her family in any form. Judge Tony Graf approved the order and set the next court appearance in the case for Sept. 29.
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Watch Live: Tyler Robinson appears virtually for first court appearance in Charlie Kirk shooting
Robinson has been charged with aggravated murder and two counts of obstruction of justice, in connection with him allegedly trying to hide or destroy evidence related to the shooting Wednesday of Kirk at a rally at Utah Valley University.
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Tyler Robinson charged with aggravated murder in Charlie Kirk's killing, death penalty sought
"I'll be filing a notice of intent to seek the death penalty," Utah County Attorney Jeff Gray said
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NY Judge dismisses state terrorism charges against Mangione, allows murder charge to stand
The 27-year-old Mangione purportedly shot a UnitedHealthcare executive last year on a New York City street over his anger with the country's health insurance industry.
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Georgia Supreme Court rejects Fani Willis' bid to prosecute Trump
"This proper decision should bring an end to the wrongful political, lawfare persecutions of the President," Trump attorney Steve Sadow said
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Trump sues New York Times for $15 billion over alleged defamation
"The 'Times' has engaged in a decades long method of lying about your Favorite President (ME!), my family, business, the America First Movement, MAGA, and our Nation as a whole," President Trump said
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Appeals court rules Lisa Cook can remain on Federal Reserve Board for now
Cook is accused of mortgage fraud for allegedly listing a secondary residence as a primary residence. Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte filed a criminal referral to the Justice Department to alert them of the issue.