Weapons case highlights disputes between judiciary and prosecutors A federal judge in Washington D.C. dismissed a weapons charge after ruling that the defendant had been subjected to an unlawful search. The decision comes amid growing scrutiny of law enforcement and prosecutorial practices in the nation’s capital. The case of Torez
The prospect of National Guard troops being sent to Chicago has sparked strong reactions from local and state leaders. Federal plans and presidential statements The U.S. president recently indicated that his administration is considering deploying National Guard units to several cities, including Chicago and New York, as part of a
Case background Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland resident originally from El Salvador, may soon face another detention by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). His attorney reported that after being released from criminal custody in Tennessee last Friday while awaiting a federal trial, immigration officials ordered him to appear at
High Court ruling on nearly $800 million in funding The United States Supreme Court issued a narrow 5-4 decision allowing the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to stop disbursing approximately $783 million in research grants, at least temporarily. This ruling overturns a lower court’s order that had required the agency
Morning crash in Capitol Hill raises questions about military presence in the city A traffic accident on Wednesday morning in Washington D.C. involved a National Guard military vehicle and a civilian car, leaving one person injured. According to official reports, the crash occurred shortly after 6:00 a.m. at the intersection
Settlement Between Newsmax and Dominion Voting Systems Newsmax has agreed to pay $67 million to Dominion Voting Systems to resolve a defamation lawsuit connected to coverage of the 2020 U.S. presidential election. The case was scheduled for trial in October, but the settlement prevents it from moving forward in court.
Maryland judge rules against measures limiting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives A federal court in Maryland has struck down two actions by the U.S. Department of Education that sought to limit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools and universities nationwide. U.S. District Judge Stephanie Gallagher ruled that the
Government aims to address crime in the U.S. capital This week, the federal government began deploying National Guard troops and hundreds of federal agents across Washington D.C. as part of a security reinforcement plan. The administration has also taken control of the D.C. Metropolitan Police Department. The move has divided
Enforcement of existing laws to relocate unhoused residents Federal and local authorities in Washington D.C. have increased enforcement of laws aimed at removing homeless individuals from public spaces. According to the White House, people will be offered temporary shelter, mental health services, and addiction treatment programs. However, those who refuse
Action aims to enhance security and address homelessness issues President Donald Trump announced that National Guard troops will be deployed in Washington, D.C., and that the federal government will assume control of the city’s Metropolitan Police Department. According to the president, the move is intended to address public safety concerns
The U.S. Department of Justice released an additional batch of documents related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, adding new material that includes hundreds of references to President Donald Trump. The disclosure forms part of a broader, congressionally mandated effort to make public all federal records connected to Epstein’s activities,
The historical drama The Choral is set in 1916, at a moment when World War I was reshaping communities across Europe. Against the backdrop of global conflict, the film focuses on Ramsden, a fictional town in northern England whose peaceful appearance contrasts sharply with the reality of conscription, loss, and
The U.S. federal government is preparing to reinstate wage garnishment for student loan borrowers who remain in default, marking a major shift in federal student debt enforcement after several years of suspended collections. The policy change is expected to take effect in early 2026 and will gradually expand throughout the