Federal judge throws out indictments against James Comey and Letitia James
A federal judge dismissed the indictments against James Comey and Letitia James on Monday, deeming them unjust due to their initiation by unqualified U.S. attorneys. Judge Cameron Curry tossed out the false statement charge against Comey and the bank fraud charge against James, which raises some questions about the potential for future charges. The Department […]
Senators plan to cut down annoying political junk mail and eliminate important federal funding for the Republican and Democratic Party.
Bipartisan Effort to Curb Political Mail In Washington, two senators from different parties are taking steps to limit the amount of political mail sent to households. Their proposed legislation aims to cut federal support that currently benefits both Republican and Democratic committees. Currently, major political parties enjoy similar rights in terms of mailing costs, receiving […]
Texas Official Taken into Custody on Terrorism Charges for Revealing Identity of Federal Agent During Raid
U.S. Department of Justice Employee Indicted on State Terrorism Charges A worker for the U.S. Department of Justice has been charged with state terrorism for allegedly hiding the identities of federal agents while on border patrol duty. This week, the Cameron County District Attorney’s Office arrested Karen Olvera de Leon, an employee at the U.S. […]
Trump claims people are seeking federal assistance after Chicago Loop riot results in 8 injured and 1 fatality
Trump Responds to Chicago Violence On Saturday, President Donald Trump commented on the recent rise in crime in Chicago, a city led by Democratic officials. He claimed that residents are calling for his involvement to address the escalating violence. This week, the Loop, downtown Chicago, experienced significant unrest. Riots erupted, resulting in the injury of […]
Greene steps down | Implications for her federal retirement benefits
Marjorie Taylor Greene’s Resignation and Its Implications When Marjorie Taylor Greene resigns from Congress on January 5, her eligibility for full federal retirement benefits will end. However, at 51, she will have enough service time to qualify for a Deferred Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) pension starting at age 62, or she could opt for […]
Federal terrorism charge brought against Chicago man in connection with transit fire incident
Man Indicted on Federal Terrorism Charges After Setting Woman on Fire in Chicago A man has been indicted on federal terrorism charges related to a shocking incident where he allegedly set a woman on fire on a Chicago train. This marks yet another incident in a troubling trend of violence on public transportation across the […]
Rise in ICE agent assaults as city officials criticize federal immigration activities
Increase in Assaults on ICE Agents Sparks Debate Recent reports indicate a troubling rise in vehicle rammings and assaults directed at Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents during operations in several states, including California, Illinois, and North Carolina. This surge in violence seems to correlate with intensified criticism of federal agents from local and state […]
Oakland’s new mayor Barbara Lee tackles rising crime and urges federal law enforcement to keep their distance.
Oakland Mayor Mourns Community Coach After Campus Shooting Recently, Oakland’s new mayor comforted the family and friends of a popular community college coach who was tragically shot on campus. The day after this visit, Barbara Lee engaged in an hour-long discussion with The Associated Press at her office in downtown Oakland. Lee, a seasoned state […]
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro detained by federal authorities, according to lawyer
Jair Bolsonaro Detained After Months of House Arrest Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was taken into custody by federal police on Saturday, marking the end of his months-long house arrest as he continues to appeal a Supreme Court decision against him regarding attacks on Brazil’s democracy, according to his lawyer. Celso Vilardi, Bolsonaro’s lawyer, didn’t […]
Federal District Court Judges Trying to Control Presidential Choices
Judges and the Trump Administration: A Tense Dynamic On a recent episode of FNC’s “The Ingraham Angle,” contributor Jonathan Turley weighed in on the actions of federal judges that seem aimed at challenging the Trump administration’s authority. Turley pointed out to host Laura Ingraham that judges appeared to be “micromanaging” the administration’s decisions. Ingraham remarked, […]