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Judge Blocks Trump From Firing Seattle U.S. Attorney
A federal judge ruled President Trump cannot remove a U.S. attorney appointed by a district court, setting up a constitutional showdown over removal powers.
Jury Deadlocks in Bribery Trial of D.C. Council Member Trayon White Sr
After three days of deliberations, jurors could not reach a unanimous verdict in the federal bribery case against the Ward 8 Democrat.
Appeals Court Voids Trump-Era Subpoenas, Rules Albany Prosecutor Unlawfully Appointed
The Second Circuit affirmed that John Sarcone III lacked authority to seek records on cases involving President Trump and the NRA.
USPS Issues Mail Voting Rule Despite Court Block
The Postal Service published a final rule late Friday tightening mail-in voting requirements, defying a federal court injunction as it moves to implement President Trump's order before November elections.
Fauci Aide Pleads Guilty to Hiding Records From Public
David Morens admitted to concealing agency communications from federal investigators, saying he acted to protect Anthony Fauci, who faces no charges.
DC Mail Robber Gets 17 Years for $1M Check-Washing Scheme
DeAngelo Lewis, 30, led a masked crew that robbed seven postal carriers at gunpoint across DC, Maryland and Virginia, stealing nearly $1 million through altered checks.
America Has Made Corruption Cheap — and the Cases Prove It
From a 38-month sentence for a Fed adviser who passed economic secrets to China, to a congressional pardon before trial, the punishment no longer fits the betrayal.
Texas Judge Strikes Down Federal Registration Rules for Suppressors, Short-Barreled Guns
U.S. District Judge Wesley Hendrix ruled the National Firearms Act's registration requirements for silencers and short-barreled long guns exceed Congress's taxing power.