A US federal court ruled that President Trump exceeded his authority by imposing global tariffs, citing the Constitution's grant of commerce regulation powers to Congress. The Court of International Trade stated the president's economic safeguard powers don't override this. The Trump administration immediately appealed the decision, which significantly...
President Trump commuted the federal life sentence of Larry Hoover, founder of the Chicago Gangster Disciples, despite opposition from the former lead prosecutor. Hoover, convicted of murder and multiple federal charges, will still serve a lengthy state sentence for a 1973 murder. His attorney argued for his rehabilitation,...
Former Trump attorney Emil Bove, a controversial Justice Department official, has been nominated for a federal appeals court judgeship. Bove's nomination is expected to face strong Democratic opposition due to his involvement in controversial actions within the DOJ, including threatening state officials, pressuring the dismissal of charges against Mayor...
President Trump pardoned reality TV stars Julie and Todd Chrisley, freeing them from federal prison sentences for bank fraud and tax evasion. The couple, known for "Chrisley Knows Best," were released hours after the pardon. Their daughter, Savannah, a Trump supporter, expressed relief and attributed the pardons to...
President Trump commuted the life sentence of Larry Hoover, co-founder of the Gangster Disciples, to time served. Hoover's attorney confirmed the commutation, stating the federal government's role is complete, leaving the state of Illinois to decide his fate on a state murder conviction. Hoover remains incarcerated, and his...
Tensions between US President Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu over Iran nuclear negotiations have been downplayed by Israeli officials, who emphasize close coordination. While Trump expressed reservations about the timing of certain actions, Israel asserts a shared goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. Ongoing...
A federal judge in Vermont ordered the release on bail of Kseniia Petrova, a Harvard University scientist, who faced deportation for failing to declare non-hazardous frog embryos upon re-entry to the US. Judge Christina Reiss deemed the immigration officer's actions lacking factual and legal basis, citing the samples' harmless...
President Trump, while initially praising Vladimir Putin, has expressed growing concern over recent Russian drone and missile attacks in Ukraine. He stated that peace negotiations are underway but expressed skepticism about Putin's sincerity, suggesting a wait-and-see approach of about two weeks to assess Russia's true intentions. Trump voiced...
President Trump received a Boeing 747-8 from Qatar as a potential replacement for Air Force One. While calling it "beautiful," Trump now claims it's "too big." The gift sparked controversy, with critics alleging impropriety and potential corruption. Trump insists it's a gift to the US, not him...
Former New York Republican Congressman Michael Grimm, convicted in 2014 of tax fraud and related charges, has received a full pardon from President Trump. Grimm underreported income, employed unauthorized workers, and filed false tax documents. He served eight months in prison after pleading guilty. The pardon comes...
