Nation Jun 29 D.C. will pay $50,000 to man detained while protesting guard patrol with 'Star Wars' song, record says A settlement document reveals the District of Columbia has agreed to pay $50,000 to resolve a lawsuit filed by a resident who accused police officers of illegally detaining him for following an Ohio National Guard patrol while playing Darth Vader’s…
Politics Jun 26 Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information Former Trump administration national security adviser John Bolton pleaded guilty on Friday to illegally retaining classified information, sealing a deal with federal prosecutors that could allow him to avoid a prison term.
Politics Jun 12 Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn this weekend A federal judge ruled on Friday that the White House is allowed to stage a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s…
Politics Jun 12 Judge extends block on Trump's $1.8 billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund' U.S. District Judge Leonie Brinkema ruled that the fund will remain blocked until further notice from the court.
Politics Jun 01 Appeals court panel rules that transgender troops were illegally barred from U.S. military service A Trump administration policy illegally banned transgender troops from military service, a divided panel of federal appeal court judges ruled on Monday.
Politics May 29 Judge says Kennedy Center board violated law putting Trump's name on building, blocks closure A federal judge ruled Friday that President Donald Trump's name was illegally added to the Kennedy Center and blocked the administration from closing the cultural and arts venue for major renovations.
Politics May 29 Judge temporarily blocks payouts from Trump's $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' settlement fund A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from paying any claims through a new $1.776 billion settlement fund for the Republican president's allies who believe they were victims of a weaponized government.
Politics May 20 Officers who defended Capitol on Jan. 6 sue to block payouts from $1.8B 'anti-weaponization' fund The lawsuit claims the government's “Anti-Weaponization Fund" is an illegal slush fund that President Donald Trump will use to “finance the insurrectionists and paramilitary groups that commit violence in his name.” It describes the fund's creation as "the most brazen…
Nation May 12 Ship operator and employee charged in 2024 collapse of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge Prosecutors filed criminal charges against the operator of the ship that crashed into Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge leading to the deaths of six construction workers.
Nation May 11 Man charged in White House correspondents' dinner attack pleads not guilty to assassination attempt Allen's lawyers are asking a judge to disqualify at least two top Justice Department officials from direct involvement in prosecuting him because they could be considered victims or witnesses in the case.