In a decisive ruling that underscores the primacy of federal authority, a federal judge in Los Angeles handed the Trump administration a key legal victory Monday by halting enforcement of California’s controversial “No Secret Police Act.” U.S. District Judge Christina Snyder, appointed by former President Bill Clinton, issued

In a significant legal development, the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday vacated the contempt-of-Congress conviction of former Trump adviser Steve Bannon, effectively reopening the case and paving the way for its dismissal. The high court issued a brief order without explanation or noted dissents, setting aside a previous appellate

The U.S. Secret Service confirmed Sunday that it has launched an investigation into reports of gunfire overnight near Lafayette Square, directly across from the White House, raising fresh concerns about security in the nation’s capital. According to officials, no injuries were reported, and authorities were unable to locate

A federal judge has ruled that the conviction of former Milwaukee County Circuit Court Judge Hannah Dugan will stand after a jury found she obstructed federal immigration enforcement officers attempting to carry out an arrest outside her courtroom. In a decision issued Monday, U.S. District Judge Lynn Adelman rejected

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says the United States has inflicted devastating losses on Iran’s military capabilities following a month-long campaign ordered by President Donald J. Trump to dismantle the Islamic Republic’s nuclear and military infrastructure. Speaking Wednesday, Dan “Raisin'” Caine outlined the scale

A Democratic lawmaker has introduced articles of impeachment against President Donald J. Trump, accusing the commander-in-chief of misconduct tied to U.S. foreign policy and military decisions. Rep. John Larson filed the impeachment resolution on April 6, alleging that Trump committed war crimes and abused presidential authority. The measure was

President Donald J. Trump sharply criticized CNN after the network published a report citing claims from the Iranian government that it had forced the United States into accepting a sweeping cease-fire agreement. The report, which cited a statement from Iran’s Supreme National Security Council carried by Iranian state media,

A federal judge has rejected an attempt by the state of Minnesota to immediately restore more than $243 million in Medicaid funding withheld by the Trump administration amid an investigation into widespread fraud concerns. U.S. District Judge Eric Tostrud—appointed by President Donald J. Trump—ruled Monday that Minnesota’

In a sweeping move aimed at clearing a growing backlog of federal appointments, Senate Republicans confirmed more than 100 nominees from President Donald J. Trump in a single procedural action after changing the chamber’s confirmation rules. The unprecedented step allows the Senate to approve many executive branch nominees as

A group of congressional Democrats has once again moved to impeach Donald J. Trump, filing new articles accusing the president of misconduct tied to escalating tensions with Iran. The effort also targets Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and includes calls from dozens of lawmakers urging the administration to invoke the 25th