8 Convicted in Texas Immigration Center Shooting and Protest Are Sentenced to Decades in Prison
The case drew attention beyond Texas as critics warned it could have wide-reaching impact on protests and First Amendment free-speech rights.
Justice Department Withdraws Subpoenas That Sought Reporters’ Grand Jury Testimony, Sources Say
It wasn’t immediately clear why the government withdrew the subpoenas or what precise news coverage the subpoenas concerned.
Trump Calls for Military To Accelerate Use of AI While Protecting Americans
The memo comes at a time of growing anxiety over AI in American society, from replacing people’s jobs to helping to identify targets on the battlefield.
Judge Tosses Kennedy Center Suit Against Musician Who Canceled Christmas Eve Show
The dismissal was granted under Washington’s Anti-SLAPP laws, which are designed to prevent meritless lawsuits intended to silence opposing points of view on matters of public interest.
Trump Signs an Executive Order That Invites Vetting of Top AI Models for National Security Risks
The order establishes a framework for the federal government to vet the national security risks of the most advanced AI systems for up to a month before their public release.
Colorado Elections Clerk Released From Prison After Governor Commutes Sentence
Peters’ sentence was shortened by Gov. Polis last month after President Trump waged a lengthy pressure campaign against the governor and his state.
Supreme Court Sides With Trump in Dispute Over Immigration Judges’ Speech Restrictions
The immigration judges first sued in 2020, and the Supreme Court previously temporarily sided with them on an emergency basis in December 2025.
Judge Throws Out Author Michael Wolff’s Lawsuit Against Melania Trump
Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil in federal court in Manhattan chided Wolff for an “inappropriate level of tactical gamesmanship."