Attorney General Barr did not budge under pressure from Congressional Republicans who pressed him for more information into the investigations.
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N.Y. Congressional Race Up in the Air after 55 Uncounted Ballots Found
The newly discovered ballots were cast during New York’s early voting period in the 22nd Congressional District.
NRA Pays $2.5M Fine, Suspends N.Y. Insurance Sales
The NRA allegedly received over $1.8 million in associated royalties and fees through its insurance offers.
L.A. Police Arrest Suspect in Ambush Shooting of Two Officers
The Los Angeles sheriff’s department and district attorney announced the arrest of a suspect in the shooting of two police
Judge Rules Trump Must Turn Over Tax Returns to Manhattan DA
The ruling follows a decision by the Supreme Court that rejected Trump’s assertion that presidents are entitled to absolute immunity
Federal Appeals Court Rules California’s Ban on High-Capacity Magazines Unconstitutional
“Even well-intentioned laws must pass constitutional muster,” Appellate Judge Kenneth Lee wrote for the majority on the three-judge panel.
Oregon State Police Withdraws from Portland Courthouse after D.A. Announces He Won’t Prosecute Most Rioters
Police have arrested over 500 people since the riots began, but less than 50 have been prosecuted so far.
Pence Says Chief Justice John Roberts is a ‘Disappointment to Conservatives’
The vice president said it is a reminder of the importance of the upcoming election in determining the future makeup
Protesters Prevent Police from Investigating Stabbing Outside of Portland Courthouse
Officers were met with a “hostile crowd” on the scene and were forced to bring in reinforcements to the area.
Holding Murderous Terrorists Accountable
In the case of Alexanda Kotey and El Shafee Elsheikh, the United States needs to hurry up and intervene.
Trump Admin. to Send Additional Federal Police to Portland
Mayor Ted Wheeler has condemned the deployment of federal officers to the city, accusing the Trump administration of “abuse” of
Conservative Justices Declined to Take Up Second Amendment Case after Roberts Signaled He Would Side with Liberals: Report
The four most reliably conservative justices were not confident that they would get a fifth vote from Roberts.
Portland Rioters Injure Six Federal Agents With Fireworks, Lasers
Protests have been nearly constant in Oregon’s largest city since the police custody death of George Floyd in May.
Sen. Hawley Sets New Pro-Life Standard for Supreme Court Nominees
“I will vote only for those Supreme Court nominees who have explicitly acknowledged that Roe v. Wade is wrongly decided,”
Florida Teachers Union Sues to Stop School Openings amid Virus Surge
The largest teachers union in the state sued Governor DeSantis on Monday to overturn an emergency order requiring schools to
Federal Judge’s Son Killed, Husband Shot by Gunman Disguised as Delivery Driver
A shooter disguised as a Federal Express delivery driver appeared at Salas’s home in North Brunswick around 5 p.m. on
NYPD Department Chief, Officers Injured at George Floyd Protest
Chief of Department Terence Monahan was admitted to a local hospital with “non-life threatening injuries.”
Ghislaine Maxwell Pleads Not Guilty to Jeffrey Epstein Related Sex Abuse Charges
She appeared in a video court hearing from the Metropolitian Detention Center Tuesday where a judge scheduled her trial to
Graham to Call Robert Mueller to Testify after Op-Ed Defending Roger Stone Prosecution
Lindsey Graham said Sunday that he will grant Democrats’ request to have former special counsel Robert Mueller testify before the
Supreme Court’s Rulings on Trump Subpoenas — Ho Hum
A New York prosecutor may pursue the president’s financial information. Congress, though, must relitigate its case in lower courts.
Judge Blocks Trump Admin. Rule on Third-Country Asylum Seekers
U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly said that the administration violated the Administrative Procedure Act when adopting the policy.
A Modest Win for the Constitution
By making the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau accountable to the president, the Supreme Court has done right — but it
Josh Hawley’s New Deal
In alliance with economic populists, moderate on cultural issues, social conservatives would have to accept compromise.
Police Investigating Protesters after Confrontation with Armed St. Louis Homeowners
Law enforcement is determining whether the protesters committed trespassing and fourth-degree assault by intimidation.
Supreme Court Upholds Anti-Prostitution Requirement for Groups Fighting AIDS Abroad
The court ruled 5-to-3 that the government may enforce the pledge, with Justice Brett Kavanaugh penning the opinion for court’s
Supreme Court Grants President Increased Authority over Consumer Financial Agency
The Supreme Court ordered changes to the CFPB , ruling that a legal provision limiting the president’s power over the
Federal Judge Rules Cuomo, De Blasio Exceeded Authority by Restricting Religious Services While Condoning Protests
U.S. District Judge Gary Sharpe granted a preliminary injunction blocking New York from enforcing its coronavirus restrictions on religious services.
Senate Passes Hong Kong Sanctions Bill following White House Delay
The bill places sanctions on individuals, entities, and banks that help facilitate greater Chinese control over Hong Kong.
Nadler Plans to Subpoena Barr after Saying He ‘Deserves Impeachment’
Democrats have called to investigate Barr over the abrupt decision to oust Manhattan’s top federal prosecutor, Geoffrey Berman.
Corrections Officers of Color Claim They Were Prohibited from Guarding Derek Chauvin
The Ramsey County corrections officers have filed racial discrimination charges with Minnesota’s Department of Human Rights.
Atlanta Police Walk Out over Murder Charge as Mayor Admits Morale is ‘Down Tenfold’
Atlanta police union spokesman stated that officers had decided to walk off the job and go silent on radios to
N.Y. Judge Extends Initial Detention Period for Looters Due to Civil Unrest
Holding facilities in the city have seen an increase in suspects arrested either for looting or peacefully protesting after an
Rioters Set Fire to Minneapolis Police Station
The 3rd Precinct building was breached around 10 p.m. as rioters set fires both inside and outside the building.