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Luigi Mangione Pretrial Hearing Nears End as Defense Challenges Evidence in CEO Murder Case
Luigi Mangione appeared in court Tuesday for the eighth day of pretrial hearings challenging evidence seized during his arrest for the murder of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. The defense argues police violated his constitutional rights during the search of his backpack.
Trump Sues BBC for $10 Billion Over Edited January 6 Speech Documentary
Donald Trump filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC, claiming the broadcaster defamed him by editing his January 6, 2021 speech to make it appear he directly incited Capitol violence. The BBC has vowed to defend itself and could force Trump to testify under oath about his actions during the riot.
Federal Judge Allows Trump's $300M White House Ballroom Construction to Continue Despite Preservationist Lawsuit
A federal judge declined to immediately halt President Trump's $300 million White House ballroom construction project, rejecting a lawsuit by the National Trust for Historic Preservation. The Trump administration defended the project as necessary for national security reasons.
Federal Authorities Foil New Year's Eve Terror Plot in Southern California
Federal authorities arrested four members of an anti-capitalist extremist group who were plotting to bomb multiple US company sites in Southern California on New Year's Eve. The suspects were apprehended in the Mojave Desert while rehearsing their attack plan.
Trump Blames Rob Reiner's Death on 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' in Controversial Social Media Post
President Trump sparked widespread outrage by blaming Rob Reiner's murder on the director's opposition to him, calling it "Trump Derangement Syndrome" in a controversial Truth Social post that drew criticism from both parties.
US Lifts Sanctions on Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes After Trump-Lula Talks
The U.S. Treasury removed Brazilian Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes and his wife from sanctions imposed in July over his role in prosecuting former President Jair Bolsonaro. The decision followed diplomatic talks between Presidents Trump and Lula and Brazil's passage of an amnesty bill.
Churches Transform Nativity Scenes to Protest Trump Immigration Policies
Churches across the United States are transforming traditional Christmas Nativity scenes into powerful protests against Trump administration immigration policies, depicting Baby Jesus with zip-tied wrists and Mary wearing gas masks to draw parallels between the Holy Family's plight and modern immigrant experiences.
Federal Judge Orders Trump Administration to Restore $4.5 Billion in FEMA Disaster Mitigation Funding
A federal judge ruled Thursday that the Trump administration must restore billions in FEMA disaster mitigation funding after 22 states sued over the canceled BRIC program. The administration had called the climate resilience program "wasteful and ineffective" when it ended it in April.
Charlie Kirk Murder Suspect Tyler Robinson Makes First In-Person Court Appearance
Tyler Robinson, 22, charged with murdering conservative activist Charlie Kirk at Utah Valley University in September, made his first in-person court appearance as his defense team seeks to limit media coverage of the high-profile death penalty case.
Federal Judge Blocks ICE from Re-Detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia After Release
A federal judge issued a temporary restraining order preventing immigration officials from re-detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was released from detention after being wrongfully deported to El Salvador earlier this year.
House Democrats Release New Jeffrey Epstein Photos Featuring Trump, Clinton and Other High-Profile Figures
House Democrats released 19 photos from Jeffrey Epstein's estate showing President Trump, former President Clinton, and other prominent figures, representing a small portion of 95,000 images under congressional review.