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VIDEO 3 hours ago

Only Democrats don't want proof of citizenship in US elections, attorney says

Attorney Katie Zacharia analyzes a judge blocking part of President Donald Trump's election integrity executive order on 'Fox News @ Night.'

Politics 1 day ago

Wisconsin judge’s arrest blasted by Democrats who previously claimed ‘no one is above the law’ in Trump cases

Several Democrats claimed the arrest of Judge Dugan challenged constitutional norms, but they had a different take on President Donald Trump's impeachment.

Law 1 day ago

Migrant lawyers claim Trump is deporting without 'due process,' but what does that mean?

Legal experts say that President Donald Trump's deportation suits under an 18th century wartime authority will likely end up in the Supreme Court's hands as courts review due process claims.

George Santos 1 day ago

Ex-GOP congressman George Santos sentenced to 87 months in prison in federal fraud case

Ousted former GOP Rep. George Santos faces up to 87 months in prison in his federal case after pleading guilty to federal fraud and identity theft charges in August as part of a plea deal.

VIDEO 2 days ago

Asylum dispute: Federal judge orders deported migrant returned

Fox News correspondent David Spunt breaks down the legal challenges to President Donald Trump's deportations and his executive order for sanctuary cities on 'Special Report.'

MILITARY 2 days ago

Trump urges Supreme Court to let trans military ban proceed

The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court to intervene and allow its ban on transgender service members to take effect.

Media 2 days ago

Navy veteran who beat CNN in court resumes fight to clear name, files lawsuit against U.S. News & World Report

Zachary Young, who successfully sued CNN for defamation earlier this year, filed a lawsuit against U.S. News & World Report on Wednesday as he continues to fight to clear his name.

Florida 3 days ago

Snapchat 'openly defying' law, allowing kids access to harmful, addictive content: Florida AG

Florida officials filed suit Monday against Snap Inc., which owns Snapchat, alleging it has been "openly defying" state law aimed at protecting young minors.

Second Amendment 3 days ago

WATCH: Red state gov urges firearms makers to ditch Colorado amid its anti-gun push

Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte is inviting gun manufacturers and sellers to move to Montana from Colorado after Democrats there passed one of the nation's most restrictive gun laws.

New Mexico 3 days ago

New Mexico Supreme Court bans judge after alleged TdA member arrested at home

Disciplinary action was handed down on Tuesday after an alleged Tren de Aragua member was arrested at a former judge's home in New Mexico.

California 3 days ago

California judge convicted of second-degree murder for fatally shooting his wife

A Southern California judge was convicted Tuesday of second-degree murder for the August 2023 fatal shooting of his wife during an argument.

New York 3 days ago

New York's Nassau County seeks to ban standing within 15 feet of cops under bill panned as unconstitutional

Lawmakers in Nassau County, New York, are pushing a measure to make it illegal to stand within 15 feet of police or other first responders during an emergency.

MILITARY 4 days ago

'Striking': DC appeals court interrogates Trump admin on Pentagon's transgender military ban policy

A D.C.-based appellate panel questioned the Trump administration's transgender military ban policy and a lower court's finding of animus behind the ban.

Supreme Court 4 days ago

'Let us be the parents': Supreme Court should let parents opt kids out of LGBTQ school lessons, lawyer argues

Counsel representing a coalition of parents fighting to opt their children out of LGBTQ-related curriculum says the case is "not a book ban case but a religious freedom one.

True Crime 4 days ago

Missing Texas realtor Suzanne Simpson’s husband ‘forcing state’s hand’ in fight to toss murder case: experts

A Texas court on Tuesday will hear Brad Simpson's attorneys argue that his murder indictment should be thrown out. He is charged in his wife Suzanne Simpson's disappearance and death.

Atlanta 4 days ago

Atlanta approves $1.4M settlement for family of man killed by officer acquitted in 2019 shooting

The Atlanta City Council settled for $1.4 million with the family of a man shot and killed in 2019 by a former Atlanta cop who was later acquitted.

Media 5 days ago

Texas legislation could weaken protections against frivolous lawsuits, warn free speech advocates

An anti-SLAPP law in Texas meant to protect ordinary citizens from intimidating lawsuits is in danger of being gutted, free speech advocates say.

Media 5 days ago

Navy veteran suing Associated Press over Afghanistan story says 'smuggling' language implied criminal conduct

Zachary Young, who successfully sued CNN for defamation earlier this year, is now seeking punitive damages in a defamation lawsuit against the Associated Press.

Texas 6 days ago

Texas man who fatally shot 23 people at El Paso Walmart in 2019 to plead guilty to murder

The Texas gunman who killed 23 people in a 2019 attack targeting Hispanic shoppers at an El Paso Walmart is set to plead guilty to murder charges.

Immigration 6 days ago

Supreme Court blocks new deportations of Venezuelans in Texas under 18th century Alien Enemies Act

The U.S. Supreme Court blocked, at least for now, the deportations of any Venezuelans held in northern Texas under an 18th century wartime law.

Politics April 19

Dem senator's El Salvador trip might violate law liberals used as pretext for Michael Flynn probe: critics

Sen. Chris Van Hollen should be subject to the Logan Act of 1799, say several conservatives who point to hypocrisy over the case of Gen. Michael Flynn.

Crime April 16

NC serial offender accused of mowing down teacher was in and out of 'revolving door' jail for 2 decades

A North Carolina repeat offender is back in jail on $5 million bond after he was charged with fatally striking a Durham teacher in a crash while he was not supposed to be driving.

Politics April 15

GOP hits back after judges demand Trump allies be condemned for targeting judiciary

Sen. Cynthia Lummis led a letter from Wyoming's congressional delegation slamming condemnations from more than 100 Cowboy State jurists for inaction against Trump's "attacks" on judges.

Donald Trump April 15

Trump directs agencies to follow Supreme Court rulings, as he continues to rein in administrative state

Experts were optimistic on a new Trump White House memo directing three-letter agencies to abide by Supreme Court rulings – however, how the memo will be enforced remains in question.

Media April 14

U.S. News & World Report retracts AP article about veteran Zachary Young, but AP stands by the story

The Associated Press stands by its reporting after U.S. Navy veteran Zachary Young filed a defamation lawsuit, but U.S. News & World Report retracted a republished report.

Immigration April 11

Is the alleged MS-13 gang member going to be returning to the US?

Legal experts say the Supreme Court’s ruling in a case involving the mistaken deportation of an alleged MS-13 gang member leaves uncertainty about its scope and the extent of the district court’s authority going forward.