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Accused WWII Memorial vandal: 'I made a big mess to get the nation’s attention'

The woman accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall earlier this month said during a new interview that she did it to...

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Missouri deputy attorney general found alive 6 days after vanishing in Wyoming wilderness

A Missouri deputy attorney general has been found alive six days after authorities said he vanished during a hike through the Wyoming wilderness....

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Federal judge again issues temporary block on mail-in voting restrictions

A federal judge in Boston has again blocked the Trump administration from moving forward with new mail-in voting restrictions ahead of the November...

27.08.2026 3

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ICE officer charged in Minneapolis shooting released from Texas jail

An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer accused of shooting a Venezuelan man in the leg during an immigration crackdown in Minnesota...

27.08.2026 1

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Federal judge lifts nationwide block on mail-in voting restrictions

A federal judge in Boston on Wednesday lifted a nationwide block on mail-in voting restrictions, temporarily clearing the way for the Trump...

26.08.2026 2

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Judge blocks Ohio proof-of-citizenship law for voter registration

A federal judge on Tuesday blocked Ohio from enforcing a new requirement that people provide documentary proof of citizenship when registering to vote...

26.08.2026 4

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Man charged with forging Chief Justice John Roberts’s signature, impersonating NSA agent

A man is facing federal charges over allegations that he impersonated a federal officer on several occasions and forged Chief Justice John Roberts’s...

25.08.2026 7

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DOJ asks judge to lift nationwide block on mail-in voting restrictions

The Justice Department (DOJ) asked a federal judge in Massachusetts late Monday to lift a nationwide block on mail-in voting restrictions ahead of the...

25.08.2026 8

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Clarence Thomas thanks Cruz for defending him against ethics complaints

Justice Clarence Thomas praised Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) during a podcast appearance this week for publicly defending him against ethics complaints in...

24.08.2026 6

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DOJ maneuver on unconfirmed US attorneys inches closer to Supreme Court

A legal maneuver repeatedly used by the Department of Justice (DOJ) to install acting U.S. attorneys without Senate approval may be inching closer to...

23.08.2026 3

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Biden-era 'ghost guns' restrictions ruled unconstitutional

A federal judge in Texas ruled on Monday that a Biden administration-era rule regulating untraceable “ghost guns” is unconstitutional. U.S....

19.08.2026 10

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Judge orders release of woman accused of WWII Memorial vandalism

A Kentucky woman accused of vandalizing the World War II Memorial on the National Mall was released from custody Monday but ordered to stay away from...

18.08.2026 10

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Mangione pleads guilty to federal charges in UnitedHealthcare CEO shooting

Luigi Mangione pleaded guilty on Friday to federal stalking charges stemming from the fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in midtown...

14.08.2026 9

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Human rights groups sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions

Four human rights groups are suing the Trump administration over its economic pressure campaign against the International Criminal Court (ICC),...

12.08.2026 3

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What to watch as legal battle over birthright citizenship heats up again

President Trump’s second attempt to restrict birthright citizenship tees up another legal battle over the meaning of the 14th Amendment. The...

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Don Lemon asks judge to dismiss ‘vindictive’ charges tied to Minnesota church protest

Independent journalist Don Lemon is asking a federal judge to dismiss charges brought against him in connection with his coverage of an...

07.08.2026 10

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'Tower dump' warrants ruled unconstitutional

A federal judge in Mississippi ruled on Wednesday that so-called “tower dump” warrants are unconstitutional, declining to reverse a lower court...

06.08.2026 20

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New Mexico suing DOJ, Blanche for access to unredacted Epstein records in Zorro Ranch investigation

New Mexico is suing the Justice Department for access to a set of unredacted Jeffrey Epstein records, alleging the agency is withholding documents...

05.08.2026 7

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Judge 'reluctantly' approves DOJ request to drop Jan. 6 charges against Oath Keepers

A federal judge “reluctantly” agreed on Tuesday to drop criminal charges against eight members of the right-wing extremist Oath Keepers group who...

05.08.2026 5

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Appeals court blocks Trump administration from revoking TPS for Haitians until at least Monday

A federal appeals court has temporarily stopped the Trump administration from ending deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Haitian...

23.07.2026 10

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Minor drops lawsuit against Meta alleging social media harm of trial

A minor who sued multiple social media companies over claims that he suffered mental health problems due to his use of their platforms has dropped his...

22.07.2026 10

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Top US prosecutor in Seattle sues Trump, Blanche over quick 'unlawful' firing

A federal prosecutor in Seattle who was sacked by President Trump last week after barely an hour on the job is challenging his removal in court,...

21.07.2026 10

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Bystander injured in shooting near White House pursuing legal claim against Secret Service

A Kansas man who was injured in a shootout between Secret Service agents and an unrelated armed individual near the White House this spring is pursing...

21.07.2026 10

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Canadian wildfire smoke triggers air quality alerts for millions: What to know

More than 100 million Americans are under air quality alerts as smoke from wildfires in Canada and northern Minnesota blankets parts of the U.S. and...

18.07.2026 10

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Ontario premier slams Trump wildfires criticism: ‘Absolutely unacceptable’

Ontario premier Doug Ford on Saturday blasted the criticism leveled at the Canadian government by the Trump administration and congressional...

18.07.2026 10

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Iranian leader calls Trump's signature 'worthless and invalid' as war rages

Iran’s Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei on Saturday accused the U.S. of repeatedly breaching its ceasefire agreement with Tehran, calling President...

18.07.2026 10

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Norman throws hat in ring for Graham’s Senate seat

Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) announced on Saturday that he will run for a Senate seat representing the Palmetto State following the sudden passing of...

18.07.2026 10

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Appeals court narrows setback for Trump USPS mail-in ballot policy

A federal appeals court on Friday allowed the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) to move forward with proposed changes to its mail-in ballot delivery...

18.07.2026 10

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Growing number of Americans lack confidence in Supreme Court: Survey

Confidence in the Supreme Court’s decision-making is falling among Americans, according to a new Washington Post-Ipsos poll, with nearly of half of...

18.07.2026 10

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Iran threatens wider war if US strikes persist: 'No political border' will be safe

A senior Iranian adviser threatened on Friday to launch a wider war in the Middle East following days of intense fighting, warning that “full-scale...

18.07.2026 10

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David Crowley set to rejoin Wisconsin governor’s race after lieutenant governor exit

Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley will rejoin the Democratic primary race for Wisconsin governor following the sudden exit of Wisconsin Lt....

17.07.2026 10

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Paul Pelosi faces misdemeanor hit-and-run charge

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband was charged with a misdemeanor hit-and-run on Friday, weeks after he allegedly crashed into...

17.07.2026 10

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AIPAC halts fundraising for endorsed House Democrats who opposed Israel aid

The American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) has suspended campaign fundraising efforts for more than two dozen House Democrats who voted to...

17.07.2026 10

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United denies offering free flight changes over Trump airport name

United Airlines is pushing back on reports that it will allow passengers to change their flight destinations for free if they do not want to land at...

17.07.2026 10

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Newsom: Only thing missing from Trump speech was 'tin foil'

California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) blasted President Trump’s primetime speech on Thursday in which he cast doubt on the security of U.S. election...

17.07.2026 10

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Carville criticizes CNN, ABC, NBC for not airing Trump speech

Veteran Democratic strategist James Carville on Friday criticized major television networks for not airing President Trump’s speech on election...

17.07.2026 10

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Advocacy groups sue to block Trump administration’s sanctions against ICC

Two human rights advocacy groups are suing the Trump administration in a bid to block sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court (ICC) last...

16.07.2026 10

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Senate Republican on Supreme Court security funding request: 'There's not a money fairy up here'

Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) expressed skepticism Tuesday about increasing the Supreme Court’s annual budget, even as the justices say they need more...

15.07.2026 10

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The Gavel: Justices make their case for Supreme Court funding

Two Supreme Court justices appeared before Congress on Tuesday to testify on the high court’s annual budget request, a showing that was rare for...

15.07.2026 10

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Kagan, Barrett push Supreme Court budget with boosted security in rare testimony

Two Supreme Court justices testified side-by-side before Congress on Tuesday, telling lawmakers that they need more money to defend against the...

14.07.2026 10

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Kagan reflects on Graham’s role in her Supreme Court confirmation

Justice Elena Kagan honored late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on Tuesday, remembering the South Carolina Republican as a “vivid” personality who...

14.07.2026 10

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5 things to know as preliminary hearings wrap up in Charlie Kirk shooting case

A preliminary hearing for the man accused of assassinating conservative activist Charlie Kirk unfolded in Utah this week, offering the first...

11.07.2026 10

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Huckabee warns Iran not to ‘test’ Trump as tensions simmer

U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warned Tehran on Saturday not to “test” the U.S. military after repeated threats from President Trump in...

11.07.2026 10

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Senate Democrat expands probe into Kennedy Center spending

A Senate Democrat is expanding a probe into alleged corruption within the ranks of the renowned Kennedy Center for Performing Arts, accusing its...

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Houston mayor says city launching its own probe into deadly ICE shooting

Houston Mayor John Whitmire (D) said Friday that his office “will not rest” until there is a “thorough and independent” investigation into the...

11.07.2026 10

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Ex-White House lawyer: Trump 'stacking every card in the deck' ahead of midterms

Former White House attorney Ty Cobb warned Friday that President Trump’s decision to fire the remaining Democratic members of an independent...

11.07.2026 20

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Judge OKs DOJ request to toss remaining Proud Boys Jan. 6 convictions

A federal judge on Friday agreed to drop the remaining cases against four leaders of the right-wing extremist Proud Boys who were convicted for their...

11.07.2026 20

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US demands Iran affirm Strait of Hormuz fully open after exchange of strikes, officials say

The U.S. is demanding Iran affirm that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to shipping traffic and that Iranian forces are not firing on vessels, as...

11.07.2026 20

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Rosie O'Donnell reacts to Trump AI video of her: 'He's obsessed with me'

Rosie O’Donnell on Friday dismissed an AI-generated video shared by President Trump portraying himself as a doctor treating celebrities for “Trump...

10.07.2026 10

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U.S. demands Iran affirm Strait of Hormuz is fully open after exchange of strikes, officials say

The U.S. is demanding Iran affirm that the Strait of Hormuz is fully open to shipping traffic and that Iranian forces are not firing on vessels, as...

10.07.2026 10

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