Judiciary

Democrats 7 hours ago

Senate Dems race to confirm Biden judges ahead of Trump's presidency

Democratic senators are fast-tracking President Biden's judicial nominations before President-elect Trump takes office in January and after several of his nominees have come under fire.

Indiana 7 hours ago

Federal court upholds Indiana ban on puberty blockers, hormones for gender-confused minors

A U.S. appeals court upheld an Indiana law barring minors from being able to access medicines to help them transition genders.

Environment 8 hours ago

Federal court upends decades of environmental regulations

The D.C. District Court of Appeals issued a divided ruling that the White House Council on Environmental Quality does not have the authority to issue binding regulations.

VIDEO 11 hours ago

Democrats pushing back on Trump’s Cabinet picks

Republican strategist Carly Bird and former Ramaswamy senior adviser Tricia McLaughlin weigh in on President-elect Donald Trump’s choices for his Cabinet during a 'Fox News @ Night' appearance.

Donald Trump 1 day ago

Special counsel Jack Smith asks court to halt his appeal against Trump in Florida case

Special Counsel Jack Smith is asking an appeals court to halt his appeal against President-elect Trump regarding the Florida case.

Politics 1 day ago

Trump taps Matt Gaetz for attorney general

President-elect Trump on Wednesday announced Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-Fla., as his pick for attorney general. News of the appointment was met with a certain level of shock from House lawmakers.

George W. Bush 1 day ago

Former Solicitor General Theodore Olson, conservative lawyer who argued Bush 2000 recount case, dead at 84

Prominent conservative attorney Theodore Olson, who argued the 2000 Florida vote-recount case on behalf of President George W. Bush, has died at 84.

Crime 1 day ago

Son of federal judge pleads guilty to filming women during sex acts, but may avoid jail time

A 51-year-old son of a federal judge pleaded guilty on Tuesday to secretly filming sexual encounters he had with multiple women, but might end up avoiding jail time.

Supreme Court 1 day ago

Democratic committee chair pours cold water on replacing Sotomayor before Trump takes office

It's "idle speculation" to discuss Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor retiring and having her seat filled before Trump takes office, a Senate Democrat says.

Oregon 2 days ago

Oregon man defaced synagogue with antisemitic graffiti multiple times: DOJ

A man from Eugene, Oregon, pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes on Tuesday after he spray-painted antisemitic graffiti on a synagogue in 2023 and 2024.