Federal Government

Trump selects newly confirmed federal judge for open seat on 5th Circuit

President Donald Trump has chosen a newly confirmed federal judge for a vacancy on the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals at New Orleans.

Jul 1, 2026 9:42 AM CDT

Former Trump White House counsel named interim dean of Florida International University College of Law

A former personal attorney for President Donald Trump and a former White House counsel during the first Trump administration will become the interim dean of the Florida International University College of Law, starting in August.

Jul 1, 2026 8:10 AM CDT

A Test of Time: The enduring meaning of the Declaration of Independence

I worry that the many celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence will commemorate the historical moment but fail to appreciate the enduring meaning of the extraordinary statement approved on July 4, 1776. A reading of the Declaration of Independence reveals its ongoing relevance—indeed, especially for this particular time.

Jul 1, 2026 1:55 AM CDT

Lawyer sues DOJ for more than $30M over dropped fraud charges

A prominent Maryland attorney filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Justice on Friday accusing the federal government of basing a criminal fraud and money laundering prosecution against him on false testimony by an FBI agent.

Jun 30, 2026 10:15 AM CDT

Supreme Court upholds principle that almost all born on US soil are American

The Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed the principle that almost everyone born on U.S. soil is a citizen, a major decision that rejects a push by President Donald Trump to fundamentally redefine who is American in ways not seen for more than 150 years.

Jun 30, 2026 9:59 AM CDT

Supreme Court, for now, blocks Trump from firing Fed board member Lisa Cook

The Supreme Court on Monday blocked President Donald Trump from immediately firing a Democratic appointee to the Federal Reserve Board, a major ruling that preserves the independence of the powerful central bank, which guides the U.S. economy.

Jun 29, 2026 12:11 PM CDT

Supreme Court expands Trump’s power over the federal bureaucracy

The Supreme Court greatly expanded President Donald Trump’s control over the federal bureaucracy Monday, but stopped short of allowing him to undermine the independence of the Federal Reserve in a pair of rulings that amount to one of the largest verdicts on the scope of presidential power in decades.

Jun 29, 2026 11:43 AM CDT

Supreme Court rejects bid to review SEC’s rescinded ‘gag rule’

The U.S. Supreme Court refused to review the constitutionality of a now-rescinded Securities and Exchange Commission policy that forced people and companies settling enforcement cases to never publicly criticize or contest the Wall Street watchdog’s claims.

Jun 29, 2026 11:27 AM CDT

ICE fines attorney over $250K for allegedly filing false asylum claims

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is seeking a $255,232 penalty against an attorney for allegedly filing dozens of false asylum applications.

Jun 29, 2026 10:17 AM CDT

What the Supreme Court rulings mean for America’s immigrants and the nation

The Supreme Court issued two decisions Thursday that will collectively allow the Trump administration to push forward the president’s plan to transform the asylum system and expel immigrants who come from some of the world’s most troubled countries.

Jun 26, 2026 10:56 AM CDT

Supreme Court lets Trump end temporary protections for Haitian, Syrian migrants

The Trump administration can cancel temporary humanitarian protections for Haitian and Syrian immigrants living legally in the United States, the Supreme Court found on Thursday, a decision that could allow the government to deport hundreds of thousands of people starting this year.

Jun 25, 2026 12:01 PM CDT

Federal judge bars ICE from making arrests at immigration courts

A federal judge on Tuesday issued a nationwide ban on policies by the Trump administration allowing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to arrest immigrants going to and from immigration court hearings.

Jun 24, 2026 12:03 PM CDT

Why Trump has been attacking the Supreme Court, with 3 key rulings ahead

The turbulence between President Donald Trump and Supreme Court justices makes for a tense backdrop in the waning days of the Court’s 2025-26 term, as the justices prepare to rule on three signature Trump initiatives: limiting birthright citizenship, firing the heads of independent agencies and reshaping the Federal Reserve.

Jun 22, 2026 10:20 AM CDT

Federal judiciary raises concerns over deepfakes when opposing courtroom cameras

The federal judiciary continues to oppose legislation that would bring cameras into its courtrooms, in part because of increasing concerns over deepfakes.

Jun 22, 2026 8:39 AM CDT

Government can’t restrict gun ownership over marijuana use, Supreme Court rules

The Supreme Court on Thursday found that a Texas man could not be prosecuted under a federal law that prohibits regular users of controlled substances, such as marijuana, from possessing firearms.

Jun 18, 2026 9:52 AM CDT