January 16, 2026 Tyler Robinson's defense accused of ambushing prosecution at hearing Former prosecutor Joshua Ritter and criminal defense attorney Donna Rotunno discuss the hearing for Tyler Robinson, accused of assassinating Charlie Kirk, and the arguments presented in court on 'The Story.’
January 16, 2026 Trump officials fire back after federal judge calls president 'authoritarian' for deportation effort A Reagan-appointed federal judge continued to make headlines for his fierce broadsides against Trump, whom he has labeled as an "authoritarian" and a "bully."
January 15, 2026 Federal appeals court sides with Trump admin in judge's Mahmoud Khalil decision Federal appeals court sides with Trump administration in Mahmoud Khalil case, ruling a lower court judge lacked the authority to order the anti-Israel activist's release.
January 14, 2026 Supreme Court says Illinois congressman can sue over state mail-in voting laws The Supreme Court ruling clears the way for congressional candidates to sue over state election laws — just one of several election cases the high court will take up this year.
January 13, 2026 Trump administration files seizure warrants targeting ships tied to Venezuelan oil trade: report The U.S. has seized five vessels in a Venezuela oil crackdown as the Trump administration files court warrants targeting sanctioned trade in international waters.
January 13, 2026 Former Trump lawyer Halligan defends US prosecutor status in wake of Comey, James dismissals Lindsey Halligan, Trump's former lawyer defended her role as the U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia on Tuesday, backed by top DOJ brass.
January 12, 2026 Minnesota sues Trump admin over sweeping immigration raids in Twin Cities Minnesota sues Trump administration over alleged militarized immigration raids in Twin Cities, naming DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and ICE officials.
January 12, 2026 Arizona Sen. Kelly sues Hegseth over military pension cuts following video message Sen. Mark Kelly filed a federal lawsuit against Pete Hegseth over alleged retaliation for urging troops to refuse illegal orders in Democratic video.
January 12, 2026 House Democrats ask judge to block Noem’s revived ICE visit rule, say DHS defied court order Democrats asked a federal judge to convene an emergency hearing to evaluate a new DHS directive that restricts them from accessing ICE facilities.
January 12, 2026 WILLIAM BARR: Supreme Court needs to stop Louisiana grift against energy firms Supreme Court considers controversial Louisiana coastal erosion lawsuit against energy companies in case dating back to World War II defense production.