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Bill Pan
DC Judge Sides With Pastor, Declares US Capitol’s Eastern Steps a Free Speech Zone
The judge ruled in favor of a clergyman who has long sought to pray on those steps.
May 18, 2024
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Bill Pan
6 hours
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Courts
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Tom Ozimek
Conservative Group Files Emergency Court Motion to Get Biden–Hur Audio Tapes
The White House recently moved to block access to the tapes.
May 18, 2024
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Tom Ozimek
10 hours
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Courts
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Patricia Tolson
Arizona Sues Amazon, Alleging Unfair and Deceptive Practices
The lawsuits target Amazon’s cancellation process and ‘Buy Box’ algorithm.
May 18, 2024
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Patricia Tolson
12 hours
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Arizona News
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Tom Ozimek
Rudy Giuliani Served Indictment in Arizona Electors Case
‘The final defendant was served moments ago,’ Arizona AG Kris Mayes said.
May 18, 2024
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Tom Ozimek
15 hours
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Courts
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Matt McGregor
Federal Judge Rules Against ICE’s ‘Knock-And-Talk’ Tactics to Arrest Illegal Immigrants
Judge Wright said the tactic violates the Fourth Amendment protecting against illegal search and seizure.
May 18, 2024
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Matt McGregor
17 hours
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US News
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Caden Pearson
TikTok, DOJ Seek ‘Prompt’ Consideration of Legal Challenge to Law Forcing Divestment
ByteDance has stated that it will not sell TikTok, leaving the company to either challenge the law or be prohibited from the U.S. app marketplace next year.
May 18, 2024
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Caden Pearson
22 hours
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US News
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Jessamyn Dodd
Judge to Rule Next Week on Alec Baldwin’s Indictment Dismissal in ‘Rust’ Shooting Case
Mr. Baldwin has pleaded not guilty to involuntary manslaughter charge, which carries a maximum sentence of 1.5 years in prison.
May 17, 2024
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Jessamyn Dodd
May 17
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Jan. 6 Coverage
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Joseph M. Hanneman
Son of Conservative Activist Brent Bozell Sentenced to 45 Months in Prison for Jan. 6
Leo Brent Bozell IV was found guilty of 10 charges and originally faced more than 11 years behind bars.
May 17, 2024
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Joseph M. Hanneman
May 17
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Courts
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Sam Dorman
Justices Alito, Gorsuch Dissent in Consumer Agency Ruling, Call Funding Mechanism ‘Unprecedented’
Justice Thomas’ majority opinion criticized the dissent.
May 17, 2024
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Sam Dorman
May 17
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Courts
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Jack Phillips
Trump Lawyers Scored Win Against Witness in New York Trial, Legal Analysts Say
Former Trump attorney Michael Cohen testified for several days this week.
May 17, 2024
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Jack Phillips
May 17
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US News
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Zachary Stieber
Supreme Court Justice Confirms Upside-Down American Flag Flew at His Home
Justice Samuel Alito said his wife flew the flag.
May 17, 2024
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Zachary Stieber
May 17
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Donald Trump
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Jack Phillips
Trump Files Appeal Notice to Disqualify Fani Willis From Georgia Case
The former president launched the appeals process this week.
May 17, 2024
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Jack Phillips
May 17
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Courts
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Matthew Vadum
Supreme Court Rules 9-0 That Lower Court Should Have Put Delivery Drivers’ Lawsuit on Hold
By dismissing the lawsuit, the appeals court ignored the requirements of the Federal Arbitration Act, the justices ruled.
May 17, 2024
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Matthew Vadum
May 17
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Jan. 6 Coverage
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Joseph M. Hanneman
Jan. 6 Journalist Will Appeal Judge’s Order Denying His Right to Carry Firearm
Blaze Media’s Steve Baker is accused of threatening ‘high-ranking federal lawmakers’ on Jan. 6, a charge he calls the ’height of absurdity.’
May 17, 2024
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Joseph M. Hanneman
May 17
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Courts
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Caden Pearson
Hunter Biden’s Lawyer Seeks Trial Delay, Cites Difficulties of Preparing for 2 Cases
President Joe Biden’s son faces two trials next month. His lawyers say they’ve encountered ‘unique difficulties’ securing witnesses and preparing.
May 17, 2024
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Caden Pearson
May 17
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Courts
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Patricia Tolson
Oklahoma Sues Big Pharma and Pharmacy Benefit Managers Over ‘Insulin Pricing Scheme’
May 17, 2024
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Patricia Tolson
May 17
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Courts
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Catherine Yang
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Michael Washburn
Key Takeaways From Five Weeks of Trump on Trial
New York Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan has instructed the parties to prepare for summations to begin as early as Tuesday
May 16, 2024
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Catherine Yang
May 16
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Courts
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Matthew Vadum
Supreme Court Sides 9–0 With Furloughed Pentagon Employee
The government had argued that a missed deadline was fatal to the employee’s appeal.
May 16, 2024
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Matthew Vadum
May 16
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US News
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Zachary Stieber
Judge Rejects Peter Navarro’s Bid to Leave Prison Early
Former adviser to ex-President Donald Trump asked for sentence to be adjusted.
May 16, 2024
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Zachary Stieber
May 16
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Donald Trump
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Janice Hisle
Trump Allies Rush to Show Support at New York Trial
While the former president remains under a gag order that limits what he can say about the trial, his surrogates are increasingly speaking out.
May 16, 2024
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Janice Hisle
May 16
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