NACDL has launched a Criminal Case Tracker to catalog federal prosecutions defense lawyers call irregular. The tool highlights recent acquittals and grand‑jury rebukes as courts push back.

Les Wexner will be deposed by the House Oversight Committee in Ohio on Feb. 18 as lawmakers press him about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.

Ashburn's EMS program honored five key contributors at the AVFRD Annual Awards, recognizing their pivotal roles in enhancing community emergency services.

DOJ has widened a Florida grand‑jury probe into Russia’s 2016 election interference, issuing new subpoenas and naming former CIA director John Brennan as a target.

Senators Wyden and Markey oppose a CBP rule requiring foreign visitors to report social media history, citing privacy concerns for both visitors and U.S. citizens.

Pete Hegseth pressed the Army secretary to remove Col. Dave Butler, who then retired — an episode that has stirred fresh concerns about politics and promotions at the Pentagon.

Florida Rep. Randy Fine's X post comparing Muslims to dogs drew national condemnation and renewed calls for his resignation.

DFL lawmakers rallied at the St. Paul Capitol on Presidents Day, saying Minnesota is still reeling from Operation Metro Surge and urging GOP reps to oppose the federal tactics. Local residents and business owners recounted detentions and economic pain.

The DNC paid $6.5M for Kamala Harris's email list and used the proceeds to clear leftover 2024 campaign bills, prompting fresh scrutiny over fundraising and donor transparency.

Federal orders to keep the J.H. Campbell coal plant running have saddled ratepayers and revived legal fights over pollution and costs. Local residents and state lawyers are pushing back.

A bipartisan coalition including Paris Hilton and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez pressed the House to pass the DEFIANCE Act, which would let victims sue over nonconsensual AI deepfakes.

Social Circle leaders and neighbors have mobilized after news that DHS may convert a million‑plus warehouse into an ICE detention hub, raising infrastructure and legal fights. Local officials are demanding transparency and several counties have already moved to block similar projects.

Kennedy told 60 Minutes he will act on a citizens petition to re‑evaluate GRAS ingredients in ultraprocessed foods, but he stopped short of promising new federal rules.