The Justice Department sued North Carolina's election board for violating the 2002 Help America Vote Act by failing to ensure voter registration records included identifying numbers like driver's license or Social Security numbers. The department alleges the state's voter registration forms didn't clearly require this information, and the board...
President Trump announced plans to pardon Todd and Julie Chrisley, stars of the reality show "Chrisley Knows Best," who were convicted of bank fraud and tax evasion in 2022. The Chrisleys received lengthy prison sentences and substantial restitution orders. Trump, in a call with their daughter, cited harsh treatment...
Donald Trump proposed a $61 billion cost for Canada to join his "Golden Dome" missile defense system, or zero cost if Canada becomes the 51st US state. Canada rejected the offer, affirming its sovereignty. The system, estimated to cost hundreds of billions, faces technological hurdles and lacks existing...
A federal judge has struck down President Trump's executive order targeting WilmerHale law firm, deeming it unconstitutional. This is the latest in a series of legal defeats for the president's attempts to punish firms that have resisted his pressure. The judge described the order as an attempt to...
A growing number of Republican senators are pushing for stronger sanctions against Russia, defying President Trump's more lenient approach. This shift follows Russia's recent intensified attacks in Ukraine and gains bipartisan support, with a Senate bill garnering over 80 cosponsors, enough to override a veto. While House support remains...
Missouri's Supreme Court halted abortions statewide on Tuesday, overturning a lower court's decision that allowed them to resume. The high court found the lower court used the wrong legal standard when it reinstated abortion access following a voter-approved measure last November that struck down a near-total abortion ban. Planned...
Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Vladimir Putin, accusing him of "playing with fire" regarding the stalled Ukraine peace efforts. Trump's comments follow weekend criticism calling Putin "CRAZY" after a Russian attack on Kyiv. While considering new sanctions against Russia, Trump claims he prevented "really bad things" from...
Former President Trump has pardoned reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley, who were convicted of fraud and tax evasion. Trump informed their children, Savannah and Grayson, of the pardon via a call from the Oval Office. The Chrisleys received 12 and 7-year sentences respectively. A White...
Navy Rear Adm. Kevin Smith, program executive officer for unmanned and small vessels, has been fired due to misconduct. An Office of the Naval Inspector General investigation substantiated a complaint leading to a loss of confidence in Smith's leadership. He was relieved of his duties on Tuesday and...
A federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to halt New York City's congestion pricing program. Judge Lewis Liman issued a temporary restraining order preventing the withholding of federal funds until June 9th. The MTA, which operates the program, had sought the injunction after the Department of...
