Trump Makes Big Announcement About Iranian Sleeper Cells Inside US

President Donald Trump said during a press conference at Joint Base Andrews that U.S. officials have identified the locations of suspected Iranian sleeper cell operatives and are monitoring them as military operations continue in the Middle East. Trump made the remarks while discussing developments related to Operation Epic Fury, saying the government is keeping close … Read more

Trump Justice Dept. Sues California Over Its Illegal EV Mandate

Remember when the entire United States could be accurately described as a free country? For some time now, many Democrat-led jurisdictions—whether they are cities, counties, or states—have been working to limit the freedom of their residents. California is a particularly notable example; once the heart of America’s car culture, the state is now attempting to … Read more

Jackson, Kavanaugh Clash Over Emergency Rulings, Shadow Docket

Two Supreme Court justices took their disagreement over the court’s emergency procedures into public view Monday during a courthouse event in Washington. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson and Justice Brett Kavanaugh appeared together at an event for lawyers and judges held at the federal courthouse, with Senior U.S. District Judge Paul Friedman moderating the discussion, NBC … Read more

Trump Admin Seeking Renewal of Spying Authority

Two senior officials from the Trump administration met privately with Senate Republicans on Wednesday to discuss the future of a surveillance authority that is set to expire next month, an issue that has long divided lawmakers over privacy and national security concerns. FBI Director Kash Patel and CIA Director John Ratcliffe traveled to Capitol Hill … Read more

Appeals Court Lifts Block on Trump’s Deportations as SCOTUS Showdown Nears

A federal appeals court handed Donald Trump a significant procedural win, pausing a lower court order that would have blocked his administration from deporting illegal immigrants to so-called “third countries.” The ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit grants the administration a temporary reprieve just hours before U.S. District Judge Brian … Read more

Calif. GOP Rep Leaves Republican Party Narrowing House Majority

Rep. Kevin Kiley of California announced Monday that he is leaving the Republican Party and registering as an independent, effective immediately. The move further narrows Speaker Mike Johnson’s already slim two-vote majority in the House and adds another complication to an already challenging governing environment. Kiley said he plans to continue caucusing with Republicans for … Read more

Obama Judge Says 3 Trump Prosecutors Are in Unlawful Roles

An Obama-appointed federal judge ruled that a three-person leadership team of the New Jersey federal prosecutor’s office was unlawful and said President Donald Trump’s insistence on handpicking U.S. attorneys showed that the White House cared more about personal control than public safety. Matthew W. Brann, the judge, was making a decision regarding the legality of … Read more