Two dozen Republican attorneys general are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to side with President Donald Trump in his effort to end automatic birthright citizenship for children born to noncitizen mothers. In a sweeping show of support, 24 states led by Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird and Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti filed an amicus … Read more
Attorneys for the man accused of assassinating Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk are asking a Utah judge to let him appear in civilian clothing and without restraints during all court proceedings, citing concerns over fairness amid intense national coverage. In a 20-page motion filed Oct. 22, defense lawyers for Tyler Robinson argued the case … Read more
Former FBI Director James Comey is once again at the center of a political and legal firestorm — this time, as a defendant. Following his indictment earlier this month on charges of making false statements to Congress and obstructing a congressional proceeding, Comey has filed a motion asking a federal judge to dismiss the case … Read more
New York Attorney General Letitia James pleaded not guilty Friday to two federal charges related to her purchase of a Virginia property more than five years ago. James, appearing upbeat as she entered the courtroom in Norfolk, Va., spoke briefly during the arraignment before U.S. District Judge Jamar Walker. When asked if she understood her … Read more
White House Communications Director Steven Cheung sparked controversy Thursday after suggesting that former Republican Congressman Adam Kinzinger may be secretly using a gay dating app. Cheung made the allegation during a heated exchange on X with Kinzinger, 47, a married father of one and longtime critic of President Donald Trump. Kinzinger, who voted to impeach … Read more
U.S. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche has issued a direct warning to California officials and former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi over their threats to impede federal immigration enforcement and arrest ICE agents. In a formal letter sent Thursday, Blanche told Gov. Gavin Newsom, Attorney General Rob Bonta, San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins, and Pelosi … Read more
Attorney General Letitia James on Thursday issued an open call asking for photos and videos of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to upload to a new “portal to review federal immigration enforcement in New York” following a raid on Canal Street in New York City that netted the arrest of nine illegal aliens with … Read more
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche issued a warning letter to several prominent California Democrats, cautioning that recent threats to arrest federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents could lead to a federal investigation and possible prosecution. The letter was sent in response to comments from Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) suggesting that state or local law enforcement … Read more
House Speaker Mike Johnson is defending his decision not to immediately seat Arizona Democrat Adelita Grijalva amid the ongoing government shutdown, calling the controversy a “total absurdity” and a “red herring” meant to distract from Democratic failures. Speaking with the Wall Street Journal’s Kim Strassel, the Louisiana Republican said Democrats are focusing on the special … Read more
Calls for a probe into the funding behind the Los Angeles riots reached the United States Senate on Thursday, with Josh Hawley (R-MO) coming out forcefully demanding answers. For months, Los Angeles has had rioters donning pricey face shields, earphones, and other protective gear in preparation for battles with cops and immigration agents, all as a result … Read more