Today’s news
Federal Appeals Court Allows Transgender Prisoner Transfers for Now
Ruling vacates earlier injunctions but sends case back to lower court for further review.

CNN Dismisses Dershowitz's Defamation Lawsuit as Baseless
Network says Dershowitz's claims live in an 'alternate universe of facts'
Trump Seeks $10B from IRS in Lawsuit Over Tax Leak
Lawyers for Trump and his family say they are in discussions to resolve the high-stakes case.
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Apr. 18, 2026
Trump Seeks $10B From IRS in Tax Leak Lawsuit
Lawyers for Trump and his family say they are in discussions to potentially resolve the high-stakes case.
Apr. 18, 2026
DOJ Removes Veteran Prosecutor from Brennan Probe
The move raises questions about the direction of the high-profile investigation.
Apr. 17, 2026
Judge Halts Above-Ground White House Ballroom Construction
Federal judge rules construction requires congressional approval, rejects national security claims.
Apr. 17, 2026
Judge Blocks $400M White House Ballroom Project Again
Trump criticizes 'Trump Hating Judge' for halting visible construction on the planned 90,000-square-foot structure.
Apr. 17, 2026
Trump Lashes Out at Historian Behind White House Ballroom Lawsuit
The former president attacks Alison K. Hoagland after a judge blocks construction on his planned ballroom addition.
Apr. 17, 2026
Trump Negotiates $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit Settlement
President seeks to avoid trial, sparking accusations of self-dealing
Apr. 16, 2026
Judge Limits White House Ballroom to Underground
Construction of new ballroom must be below ground, rules federal judge
Apr. 16, 2026
Judge Allows Security-Related Work on White House Ballroom
Ruling clarifies that below-ground construction and upgrades can proceed, but work on the ballroom itself remains blocked.
Apr. 16, 2026
Judge Allows Below-Ground Work at White House Ballroom Site
Construction of a bunker and other national security facilities can proceed, despite halting of above-ground ballroom project.
Apr. 16, 2026
Justice Jackson Criticizes Conservative Justices' Pro-Trump Emergency Orders
Supreme Court's newest member calls conservative rulings 'oblivious' and lacking substance.
Apr. 16, 2026
Justice Jackson Criticizes Supreme Court Conservatives Over 'Oblivious' Emergency Orders
The court's newest justice delivered a lengthy assessment of the court's use of emergency orders to benefit the Trump administration.
Apr. 16, 2026
Rep. Luna Calls for Epstein Accountability, Criticizes DOJ Plea Deals
Florida congresswoman pushes for public hearings with Epstein survivors and condemns lack of justice for victims.
Apr. 16, 2026
Justice Jackson Criticizes Supreme Court's Pro-Trump Emergency Orders
Newest justice calls conservative colleagues' rulings 'scratch-paper musings' that ignore real-world impacts.
Apr. 15, 2026
DOJ Seeks to Overturn Jan 6 Convictions for Far-Right Groups
Filing aims to reverse seditious conspiracy charges for Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members
Apr. 15, 2026
DOJ Moves to Overturn Convictions for Capitol Rioters
Prosecutors seek to vacate sentences for far-right Proud Boys and Oath Keepers members.
Apr. 15, 2026
Justice Department Seeks to Overturn January 6 Convictions
Federal prosecutors move to undo seditious conspiracy charges against far-right extremist groups.
Apr. 15, 2026
DOJ Brings New Charges Against Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect
Brian Cole Jr. faces new terrorism and weapons of mass destruction charges related to pre-January 6 pipe bombs.
Apr. 15, 2026
DOJ Hosts Anti-Abortion Advocates After Firing Staff for Ties to Abortion-Rights Groups
The CEO of Americans United for Life said he was 'just applauding the administration and DOJ' after it released a report critical of prosecutors during the Biden administration.
Apr. 15, 2026
Hunter Biden Criticizes Trump's Pardon Power After Receiving Rare Unconditional Pardon From Father
The younger Biden acknowledges his own privileged position after receiving a pardon from President Joe Biden.
Apr. 15, 2026
Swalwell Allegations Trigger Corporate Crisis Management
Former U.S. Attorney warns of potential federal charges, sparking fears of legislative gridlock and market volatility.