Supreme Court wary of obstruction charge used against some Jan 6 riot defendants
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority expressed concern Tuesday over the federal government’s use of an obstruction law to prosecute a Jan. 6 Capitol riot defendant, which could have major implications for President Trump’s separate election interference case. Joseph Fischer, a onetime police patrolman, is one of about 350 people charged by the Justice Department with “obstruction Read More
US files 2nd labor complaint after Mexico refuses to act on union-busting by a Mexican company
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The United States said Tuesday it has filed a labor complaint after Mexico refused to act on alleged union-busting by a Mexican company. The U.S. Trade Representatives Office said it has filed a request for a dispute settlement panel under the U.S.-Mexico-Canada free trade agreement, known as the USMCA. The trade Read More
Texas Republicans urge Senate Democrats to give Mayorkas a full impeachment trial
Two Texans are among 11 House impeachment managers initiating a trial of the Homeland Security secretary in the Senate.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick asks state to halt new concrete plant permits until 2025
Citing community concerns about a planned cement plant in Grayson County, Patrick’s letter asks TCEQ to reject the permit and halt permit approvals statewide.
House resolution condemning ‘From the River to the Sea’ chant as antisemitic passes with 44 opposed
The House of Representatives passed a resolution condemning a pro-Palestinian activist chant as antisemitic on Tuesday – but 43 Democrats and one Republican voted against it. A House GOP-led resolution introduced by Rep. Anthony D’Esposito, R-N.Y., to formally criticize the use of the phrase “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free” passed Read More
Left-wing dark money group funds bail, legal support for anti-Israel agitators blocking traffic
A left-wing dark money group funded by billionaire George Soros will provide bail and legal support for the anti-Israel activists arrested after blocking major roads and highways nationwide this week, according to an online fundraiser. The traffic-snarling stunts, which took place in several major cities Monday, were said by protesters to be a response to Read More
Daughter’s boyfriend, of whom Atlantic City mayor disapproved, recorded abuse on video call: affidavit
Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small and his wife disapproved of their teenage daughter’s boyfriend, who secretly recorded an incident of him allegedly physically and verbally assaulting the girl over a video chat, according to an affidavit filed by prosecutors. Small and his wife LaQuetta, Atlantic City’s superintendent of schools, were charged Monday with child endangerment Read More
Fox News Politics: Unbiased juror quest
Welcome to Fox News’ Politics newsletter with the latest political news from Washington D.C. and updates from the 2024 campaign trail. What’s happening? – White House says Biden will not testify in Hunter’s business investigations – Fetterman calls out anti-Israeli agitators in profanity-laced social media post – Soros nonprofit becomes huge spender in 2024 election The Read More
Trial for ex-FBI informant accused of fabricating Biden bribery story delayed until after 2024 election
The trial for Alexander Smirnov, the ex-FBI informant who has been charged with making false statements related to Joe Biden and Hunter Biden’s business ties in Ukraine, has been delayed until early December, just weeks after the 2024 presidential election. Smirnov’s trial had been scheduled to begin in Los Angeles April 23, but special counsel Read More
Ukraine prime minister calls for more investment in war-torn country during Chicago stop of US visit
CHICAGO (AP) — Ukraine Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal kicked off a United States visit Tuesday with multiple stops in Chicago aimed at drumming up investment and business in the war-torn country. He spoke to Chicago-area business leaders before a joint news conference with Penny Pritzker, the U.S. special representative for Ukraine’s economic recovery, and her Read More