A federal judge in Manhattan has rejected the Justice Department’s request to unseal grand jury records from Jeffrey Epstein’s 2019 indictment, calling the government’s move a “diversion” from its own refusal to release far more substantial files. U.S. District Judge Richard Berman, a Clinton appointee, issued a 14-page order Wednesday denying the motion, writing that “the information … Read more

A New York appellate court has overturned the $500 million civil fraud penalty imposed on former President Donald Trump in the case brought by Attorney General Letitia James. In its decision, the Appellate Division ruled that the disgorgement order amounted to an excessive fine in violation of the Eighth Amendment. The ruling marks a major … Read more

A Defense Department spokesman lashed out Wednesday at a Washington Post investigation into Secretary Pete Hegseth’s security detail, accusing the newspaper of endangering the Cabinet member and his family. “WaPo intentionally published sensitive details of @SecDef’s security detail for him and his family – putting their safety at risk,” Joel Valdez, the acting deputy press … Read more

In an era where cynicism often overshadows hope and justice feels distant from humanity, one figure emerged from an unlikely place to remind millions that kindness could still exist within the halls of power. From a modest courtroom in Rhode Island, a voice of empathy resonated across the globe, transforming how people viewed the judicial … Read more

Melania Trump’s official White House portrait, unveiled January 28, 2025, ignited heated discussion online. The black-and-white photo, shot by longtime Trump family photographer Régine Mahaux, shows Melania in a sharp black suit leaning over a reflective table, her piercing gaze framed by cascading waves. Behind her, the Washington Monument emphasizes her role in the nation’s … Read more

A high-profile federal law enforcement operation has resulted in the arrest of an individual on serious charges related to threats against the nation’s highest office, highlighting the ongoing security challenges facing federal authorities in an increasingly polarized political climate. The case has drawn national attention due to both the severity of the alleged threats and … Read more

The Democratic Party is facing a full-scale crisis. It is hemorrhaging registered voters. Its brand is turning radioactive. Analysts warn the trend could mark the start of the party’s decline into political irrelevance. A New York Times analysis has revealed Democrats lost a staggering 2.1 million registered voters in just four years across the 30 states that … Read more

A tense scene unfolded near the National Mall on Wednesday afternoon after a detainee attempted to escape federal custody following a traffic stop. Video recorded by NBC Washington reporter Aimee Cho shows federal agents, joined by at least one officer from the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department, pulling over a blue SUV driven by a Spanish-speaking … Read more

The Justice Department’s Weaponization Working Group has called on New York Attorney General Letitia James to resign amid a federal investigation into potential mortgage fraud. In a letter sent August 12, special prosecutor Ed Martin, who leads the group, urged James to step down, saying her resignation would be viewed as “an act of good … Read more

A Rhode Island prosecutor allegedly ordered Newport police officers to shut off their body cameras as she was placed in the back of a cruiser on trespassing charges — warning them they would “regret it,” according to reports and authorities. Police said they encountered Special Assistant Attorney General Devon Hogan Flanagan and her friend, Veronica … Read more