A Judge Told The Defense In The Russian Troll Farm Case To "Knock It Off" With Attacks On Mueller's Office
The judge said the defense’s court filings — which accused Mueller’s office of acting outside the law and included colorful language and pop culture references — were “unprofessional, inappropriate, and ineffective.”
Robert Mueller’s Grand Jury Is Getting More Time
The grand jury’s 18-month term was set to expire soon. Court rules allow for an extension of up to six months if it’s “in the public interest.”
A Court Just Ruled Trump's Transgender Military Ban Should Take Effect, But It Won’t Change Anything Yet
The US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit contends it's not a ban because transgender people can serve as their birth sex — that is, they can pretend they're not transgender.
This Couple Was Turned Away From Getting Their Marriage License In DC During The Government Shutdown
The local court system in DC is funded by Congress, and the Marriage Bureau wasn't deemed "essential."
Trump’s New Judges Are Everything Conservatives Hoped For And Liberals Feared
Judges confirmed to federal appeals courts in the past two years are already staking out strong positions on guns, abortion, political speech, and agency power.
Former Senate Intelligence Committee Staffer James Wolfe Will Serve Two Months In Prison For Lying To The FBI
Wolfe pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI about his communications with reporters while he was head of security for the Senate Intelligence Committee.
BuzzFeed News Has Won A Lawsuit Over Its Decision To Publish The Trump Dossier
The judge found BuzzFeed was protected by a "fair report privilege" because the article involved an official proceeding.
All 83 Of The Ethics Complaints Against Justice Brett Kavanaugh Were Dismissed Because He's On The Supreme Court Now
A panel of judges concluded that Kavanaugh is no longer covered by the judiciary's disciplinary system now that he's a Supreme Court justice.
A Judge Told Michael Flynn, "Arguably You Sold Your Country Out," But Agreed To Delay His Sentencing
After a judge told Michael Flynn that he couldn't hide his "disgust" and "disdain" for Flynn's crimes, Flynn delayed sentencing to fully cooperate with the government in the hopes of maximizing any benefit when he is, ultimately, sentenced.
A Federal Judge Just Ruled That The Affordable Care Act Is Unconstitutional
In a controversial ruling, a Texas judge has ruled that a minor move by Congress last year is grounds to strike down the entire Affordable Care Act, including preexisting condition protections.
There Was Drama At Court Today And Maybe It Involved Mueller’s Investigation But Who Knows
A federal appeals court heard arguments Friday in a case with a reported possible link to the special counsel investigation, leading to absolute mayhem as reporters were blocked from the area.
Maria Butina Pleaded Guilty To Conspiring To Act As A Russian Agent In The US
Butina pleaded guilty to one count of conspiracy, and will delay sentencing while she cooperates with the government.
Michael Flynn Argues He's Different From The Other Mueller Defendants Who Lied And Went To Prison
Special counsel Robert Mueller's office previously said it was okay with Flynn getting a sentence that didn't involve time behind bars.
A Former Trump Campaign Staffer Was Ordered To Pay $25,000 For Violating Her Nondisclosure Agreement
Jessica Denson is going to court to challenge the award to the campaign, which came out of secret proceedings in arbitration.
Prosecutors Said Paul Manafort Lied About His Contacts With Trump Administration Officials
If the judge agrees Manafort violated his plea deal, prosecutors would no longer be bound to support a lower sentence.
Trump Says He Is Nominating Former Attorney General William Barr To Replace Jeff Sessions
Barr served as attorney general under former president George H.W. Bush.
A Senior Official Was Accused Of Sexual Harassment Years Before The Justice Department Opened The Investigation That Led To His Retirement
Justice Department investigators did not name the now-retired senior official accused of sexual assault and harassment, but a source with firsthand knowledge has identified him as Edison Aponte, who worked in the Office of Justice Programs.
Special Counsel Robert Mueller Said Michael Flynn Has Given "Substantial Assistance" In The Russia Probe
Flynn pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI in the Russia investigation. Prosecutors said his crime was "serious," but that a light sentence was appropriate because of his cooperation.
Investigators Said A Senior Justice Department Official Assaulted And Harassed Female Subordinates
The report does not name the official, only saying that he has retired and that prosecutors declined to bring charges against him.
DC And Maryland Plan To Subpoena The Trump Organization's Tax Records In The Fight Over DC's Trump Hotel
DC and Maryland are suing Trump over his refusal to divest financial interests in his business empire, specifically his hotel in Washington, DC.