Benjamin Harris

A tense House Judiciary Committee hearing erupted into confrontation Thursday when Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) accused former special counsel Jack Smith of withholding critical information from a federal judge while seeking surveillance-related records involving Republican lawmakers. The clash occurred during Smith’s first public testimony before Congress, as Republicans scrutinized his conduct during investigations into President … Read more

A federal magistrate judge in Minnesota has rejected the Justice Department’s attempt to bring criminal charges against former CNN anchor Don Lemon over his presence during the disruption of a St. Paul church service by anti-ICE protesters. The judge declined to approve a charging complaint sought by federal prosecutors, effectively halting the case against Lemon … Read more

A federal magistrate judge has declined a request from the Justice Department to pursue criminal charges against former CNN host Don Lemon, stemming from his involvement in a controversial protest that disrupted a Sunday church service in Minnesota. The judge refused to approve a charging complaint sought by federal prosecutors, marking an early setback in … Read more

A federal magistrate judge has declined a request from the Justice Department to pursue criminal charges against former CNN host Don Lemon, stemming from his involvement in a controversial protest that disrupted a Sunday church service in Minnesota. The judge refused to approve a charging complaint sought by federal prosecutors, marking an early setback in … Read more

BREAKING: Speaker Johnson tells Democrats not a single dollar will be cut from DHS or ICE, even if they threaten a government shutdown. “This is NOT a game! If anyone plays political games, you’re gonna have to take it up with your constituents.”

A federal appeals court has temporarily halted contempt proceedings initiated by a lower-court judge against the Trump administration over deportation flights conducted earlier this year, a move that many legal observers view as a check on judicial overreach. While the ruling does not resolve the underlying dispute, it sends a strong signal that judges cannot … Read more

President Donald Trump publicly rebuked Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Wednesday during a wide-ranging address at the World Economic Forum, responding directly to remarks Carney made earlier in the week. Trump accused Canada of benefiting disproportionately from its relationship with the United States and said Carney failed to show appropriate gratitude. [read more] “Canada … Read more

A judge and his wife were injured in a brazen shooting at their Indiana home Sunday afternoon, prompting an extensive investigation involving local, state, and federal law enforcement agencies. The attack has shaken the Lafayette community and raised concerns about the safety of public officials. [read more] According to the Lafayette Police Department, Tippecanoe Superior … Read more

German troops departed Greenland on Sunday just two days after arriving for a widely publicized NATO exercise intended to demonstrate support for Denmark amid renewed rhetoric from President Trump about taking control of the Arctic island. The abrupt withdrawal raised eyebrows locally and underscored the fragility of Europe’s show of unity. [read more] Residents in … Read more

A minor electrical problem forced Air Force One to turn back to Maryland less than an hour after departing Tuesday night on a flight to Davos, Switzerland, with President Donald Trump on board, the White House confirmed. The president later continued the trip on a different aircraft. [read more] White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt … Read more