DOJ: FBI informant said Russian intelligence involved in Hunter Biden story … - Smirnov was indicted by a federal grand jury in the Central District of California after being arrested at the Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas, Nevada.  — Prosecutors alleged Smirnov falsely told FBI agents …

Haley vows not to drop out, calls Trump ‘meaner and more offensive by the day’  —  The former South Carolina governor says she isn't going anywhere, will stay in “until the last person votes.”  —  GREENVILLE, S.C. — Nikki Haley cast herself on Tuesday as a steadfast candidate of last resort …

Letitia James says she's prepared to seize Trump's buildings if he can't pay his $354M civil fraud fine  —  The New York attorney general made the remarks in an interview with ABC News.  —  Attorney General Letitia James arrives for a press conference following a verdict …

Alito renews criticism of Supreme Court's same-sex marriage ruling in rejecting Missouri jury case  —  Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito renewed his criticism Tuesday of the high court's landmark same-sex marriage ruling, addressing it in a five-page statement as part of an order explaining …

Trump allies prepare to infuse ‘Christian nationalism’ in second administration  —  Spearheading the effort is Russell Vought, president of The Center for Renewing America, part of a conservative consortium preparing for Trump's return to power.  —  Russell Vought is president of The Center …

Chairman Jordan Subpoenas HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra for Criminal Unaccompanied Alien Children Case Files  —  WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (R-OH) subpoenaed U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra for the case files …

Oklahoma banned trans students from bathrooms.  Now a bullied student is dead after a fight  —  Nex Benedict died one day after a fight in a school bathroom.  Their mother Sue Benedict tells Bevan Hurley that the gender fluid teenager endured more than a year of abuse simply for being who they were

Aileen Cannon Might Actually Get Herself Kicked Off the Trump Classified Docs Case  —  The recent news about possible Russian space nukes reminds us that we live in a very insecure world.  That is why perhaps none of Donald Trump's four criminal cases is more troubling than the federal prosecution brought …

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Alex Jones Estate Liquidation Gets Sandy Hook Families' Vote  —  Search by Law Firm Search by Topic  —  The families of Sandy Hook school shooting victims voted overwhelmingly in favor of a plan to wrap up Alex Jones' bankruptcy proceedings by liquidating the right wing talk show host's assets.

Is the New York Times neutral on the future of democracy?  —  Does the New York Times care if democracy survives?  —  I ask this question sincerely, because the Times' political coverage sometimes makes me wonder.  —  On most subjects, the Times' values are transparent.

Global law enforcement takes down ransomware group that targeted U.S. hospitals and schools  —  At least five alleged members of the group were named or arrested as part of the action.  —  A coalition of international law enforcement agencies has disrupted one of the most destructive strains …

Fani Willis turns the tables on her attackers  —  Fulton County, Ga., District Attorney Fani Willis took the stand last week under attack from Michael Roman, former henchman 0f four-times-indicted former president Donald Trump, and many in the media and legal community.

Trump leadership PAC spent nearly $3M on legal bills in January  —  Legal costs have dogged Trump, and Tuesday's filings with the Federal Election Commission show they continue.  —  Former President Donald Trump's leadership PAC spent another $2.9 million on legal expenses in January …

Clarence Thomas has 30 days to resign if he wants millions from John Oliver  —  When it comes to Supreme Court reform, John Oliver is tired of just talking about term limits and ethics codes.  Instead, the late-night talk-show host said he's taking a page out of the playbook used by the rich and powerful …

Hunter Biden asks judge to dismiss tax charges, arguing that prosecutors bowed to political pressure  —  President Joe Biden's son pleaded not guilty to nine tax-related charges during his arraignment in January.  —  Hunter Biden's attorneys filed nine motions on Tuesday asking a judge …

Supreme Court allows elite high school to adopt admissions plan aimed at boosting racial diversity  —  The court's majority did not explain its decision; Thomas and Alito dissented.  —  In this Feb. 4, 2024 file photo, the U.S. Supreme Court is seen in Washington.

California 2024 Poll: Schiff Continues to Lead U.S. Senate Primary with 28%  —  Home Polls California 2024 Poll: Schiff Continues to Lead U.S. Senate Primary with 28%  —  A new Emerson College Polling/Inside California Politics/The Hill survey finds Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff maintaining …

Trump's G.O.P. Is a Confederacy of Fakers  —  I've got a suggestion for the next Trump-G.O.P. fund-raising scheme.  You know how sports memorabilia stores sometimes sell basketballs autographed by an entire N.B.A. team?  Well, I was imagining that Donald Trump could sell white flags at $1,000 …