Lindsey Halligan, a staunch supporter of former President Donald Trump, has been stopped from pretending to be the top federal prosecutor in the Eastern District of Virginia. This decision came from a federal judge, who also chose not to take any disciplinary action against her for now, considering
Sean McDermott, the coach of the Buffalo Bills, was not happy with a big call made during a playoff game. After the game, he spoke to a reporter from the team plane. He said the call was wrong. He watched the play many times and believed his team should have won. McDermott said the NFL made a mista
A Minnesota judge has set boundaries for federal agents operating in the Minneapolis area. They can no longer detain or use tear gas on peaceful protesters who are simply watching them work. This ruling came after six local activists took legal action, backed by the American Civil Liberties Union (A
The Supreme Court has set Tuesday as the next day to announce its decisions. This is part of their usual routine. They did not specify which cases are ready. But they did say that rulings could come when the justices meet at 10:00 a. m. Washington time. The world is eagerly waiting for a decision o
President Trump's impact on the judiciary is clear. His appointees to the appellate courts have been very supportive of his policies. In 2025, they voted in his favor 133 times and against only 12 times. That's a huge difference! These judges were appointed during Trump's first term. Now, in his se
A court just said no to a major deal. Edwards Lifesciences wanted to buy Jenavalve Technology. But the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) stepped in. They convinced a judge to block the acquisition. This means the deal won't happen. Why did the FTC care? They worry about competition. If Edwards Lifesci
A recent court decision has stirred up a legal storm. A judge has barred a federal prosecutor from leading investigations into New York Attorney General Letitia James. The judge's ruling was clear: the prosecutor, John Sarcone, was not legally in his post when he issued subpoenas. This decision is
A big court in San Francisco just said California can't stop people from openly carrying guns in most places. The court said this rule goes against the part of the U. S. Constitution that protects the right to have and carry guns. The rule only let people in counties with fewer than 200, 000 people
A man accused of planting pipe bombs near key political buildings in Washington, D. C. , will stay behind bars. The judge didn't buy the idea of letting him out before his trial. Why? Because the judge thinks this guy is a real threat to people. This man, Brian J. Cole Jr. , is said to have put two
A recent court decision has put a stop to a plan that would have forced thousands of migrants back to their home countries. A judge in San Francisco ruled that the Trump administration did not properly think about the dangers these people would face if they were sent back to Honduras, Nepal, and Nic
