Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy faces a tough time. A big corruption scandal is shaking up his government. It's the biggest challenge since Russia's full-scale invasion. Last week, Zelenskyy fired two top officials and punished some associates. They were involved in stealing $100 million from the energy sector. Contractors paid kickbacks to get business with ...
The Justice Department recently disclosed an oversight in the case against former FBI Director James Comey. They claimed it was a minor paperwork issue, but Comey's legal team argues it's a reason to drop the charges. Comey is accused of making false statements and obstructing justice during a 2020 congressional hearing. Experts in criminal law have expressed concer...
A legal battle is heating up between the Justice Department, a U. S. Attorney, and a federal judge over the case against former FBI Director James Comey. The case, which seems to be in trouble, has led to some strong words being exchanged. U. S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan and other DOJ officials are not happy with Judge Michael Nachmanoff. They say he was unfair and ...
In a surprising turn of events, federal judges recently blocked Texas' newly drawn congressional map. This decision highlights a significant misstep by both Texas Republicans and the Trump administration. They underestimated the legal boundaries set by the Supreme Court's 2019 Rucho v. Common Cause ruling, which essentially gave states free rein to draw partisan maps...
John J. Lennon, once a man entangled in a life of crime, now finds himself behind bars, serving a 28-year-to-life sentence for a murder he committed in 2001. His journey, however, took an unexpected turn when he discovered journalism through a prison writing workshop. This newfound passion led him to publish articles in prestigious magazines like The Atlantic, Esquir...
A former FBI worker is taking legal action against the Department of Justice and the FBI. He claims he was fired unfairly because he had a Progress Pride Flag in his office. This flag was given to him by the FBI and had been displayed for years with his bosses' approval. The worker, David Maltinsky, had been with the FBI since 2009. He worked as an intelligence spec...
The U. S. House of Representatives is set to vote on a repeal of a contentious Senate rule. This rule lets senators sue the government for $500, 000 if their phone records are checked without notice. The vote highlights growing divisions within the Republican Party. The rule in question was quietly added to a larger bill that recently ended a lengthy government shut...
A Florida congresswoman is in hot water. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, a Democrat representing parts of Broward and Palm Beach counties, has been hit with serious charges. The Justice Department says she took $5 million meant for disaster relief and used some of it for her 2021 campaign. Here’s the deal: Cherfilus-McCormick’s family health care company got too much mo...
Three senators have raised eyebrows about the potential sale of Warner Bros. Discovery. They're worried that politics might mess with the process. Senators Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders, and Richard Blumenthal sent a letter to the Department of Justice. They want a fair and transparent review of any deal. The senators aren't fans of the sale. They think it could ...
A long-time FBI worker is taking legal action, saying he was let go because he had a Pride flag near his desk. David Maltinsky, who had been with the FBI for 16 years, claims his firing was unfair and has made other LGBTQ+ employees nervous. Maltinsky was close to becoming a full agent when he was fired. He says the FBI broke his rights to express himself. The lawsu...