A court-appointed U.S. attorney in Seattle who was fired by the Trump administration filed suit on July 21 against the government to prevent his removal from the post. Although the Department of Justice under President Donald Trump has fired several … Continue reading Seattle federal prosecutor appointed by judges sues over firing by Trump administration
A federal appeals court in Washington ruled on July 21 against White House trade advisor Peter Navarro, upholding his criminal conviction for contempt of Congress. A federal jury convicted Navarro in 2023 on two misdemeanor counts of contempt of Congress … Continue reading Federal appeals court rejects Trump advisor Navarro’s appeal of Jan. 6 contempt conviction
A federal appeals court voted to rehear a constitutional challenge to a federal law that prevents felons from possessing guns, weeks after Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said he hoped a lower court would consider the law’s constitutionality. The July … Continue reading Fifth Circuit to rehear drug trafficker’s Second Amendment challenge
A federal judge on July 20 threw out the Trump administration’s challenge to a series of so-called sanctuary laws and policies in Minnesota that limit cooperation with federal immigration enforcement. The decision leaves in place sanctuary-style laws and policies in … Continue reading Federal judge dismisses DOJ lawsuit against Minnesota sanctuary policies
The U.S. Supreme Court on July 20 agreed to hear the appeal of an Alaska pilot whose small airplane was seized for attempting to haul beer into a so-called dry jurisdiction where alcohol is banned. The court’s decision in Jouppi … Continue reading Supreme Court to decide if plane can seized over 6-pack of beer
A commentator says the Hawaii Supreme Court has once again issued a ruling that defiantly rejects at least the spirit of binding, nationwide precedent that has been handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court. Carrie Severino of JCN (a.k.a. Judicial … Continue reading Hawaii Supreme Court and the Spirit of Aloha
Investigative journalist Matthew Vadum appeared on NewsX World late at night on July 18, 2026 (July 19 in India) to analyze the arrest of social media influencers Andrew and Tristan Tate in Miami, Florida, by U.S. Marshals on a British … Continue reading Vadum talks Andrew Tate arrest, Cuba freeing political prisoner artist, on NewsX World
Investigative reporter Matthew Vadum appeared on India’s Times Now on July 17, 2026 (July 18 in India) for a discussion on the rapidly intensifying military confrontation between the United States and Iran. The anchor (possibly Amita Wadhwa) hosted two connected … Continue reading Vadum discusses intensifying conflict between the US and Iran
On July 18, 2026, investigative journalist Matthew Vadum appeared on Al Qahera News, one of Egypt’s leading 24-hour news channels, to discuss the rapidly escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, including recent Iranian attacks on Kuwait and the … Continue reading Vadum on Egyptian TV to discuss rising Iran tensions
An electoral integrity watchdog asked the U.S. Supreme Court on July 17 to force Hawaii to disclose a complete statewide voter registration list that the state previously declined to produce. The National Voter Registration Act (NVRA) states that the public … Continue reading Watchdog group asks Supreme Court to compel Hawaii to provide voter rolls in transparency dispute
Investigative journalist Matthew Vadum appeared July 17, 2026, on Cairo-based QNews, an English-language network, discussing U.S. political dynamics amid the Iran conflict, President Donald Trump’s recent address, congressional budget/funding debates, and election security. The anchor was Mark Somers. Vadum said … Continue reading Vadum talks Iran war on Egyptian TV
A federal appeals court on July 17 struck down New Jersey’s ban on so-called assault weapons and large-capacity ammunition magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit ruled 8–7 that the … Continue reading Third Circuit strikes down New Jersey’s ‘assault weapon’ ban
The U.S. Supreme Court recently issued two major election law rulings that are likely to help Republicans in the midterm elections this November, experts say. The rulings, which affect campaign spending limits and redistricting, could affect control of the U.S. … Continue reading Supreme Court’s election law rulings may help Republicans, experts say
Investigative journalist Matthew Vadum on July 5, 2026 joined NewsX World to discuss the massive funeral turnout for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Trump’s surprised reaction. Professor Aftab Kamal Pasha provided analysis. Here’s the link to the … Continue reading Vadum on Indian TV discusses ayatollah funeral rally, NATO meeting, Iran, Congress moving to end war
I don’t have any strong opinions about “The Odyssey” (which is about to be released) and the various controversies frothily swirling around it like Scylla and Charybdis, but this movie promo is embarrassing. Is director Christopher Nolan deliberately trying to … Continue reading Is Christopher Nolan trying to sink his movie The Odyssey?
Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan said on July 14 that leaks of confidential court deliberations endanger the justices and undermine the public trust that the court needs to function properly. Kagan and Justice Amy Coney Barrett testified in the afternoon … Continue reading Supreme Court Justice Kagan condemns court leaks
A federal judge ruled on July 13 that President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS over his leaked tax returns was an example of self-dealing that was filed for an “improper purpose.” The judge said that because Trump exercises control … Continue reading Federal judge finds Trump IRS suit collusive, improper
Journalist Matthew Vadum appeared on Times Now India on July 11, 2026 (July 12 in India) to discuss the latest escalation in the U.S.-Iran conflict, including new strikes by U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces and Tehran’s threats to close the … Continue reading Vadum on Times Now in India regarding US-Iran hostilities
Journalist Matthew Vadum appeared on QNews, an Egyptian TV channel that broadcasts in English, on July 11, 2026, to talk about tensions in the faltering U.S.-Iran ceasefire. The anchor, Mark Somers, noted President Trump indicated the ceasefire is “over,” but … Continue reading Iran can’t be trusted, Vadum tells QNews in Egypt
Apple sued two of its former employees and ChatGPT owner OpenAI on July 10 for allegedly stealing its trade secrets. The new legal complaint was filed in the U.S. District Court in San Jose, California. The plaintiff, Cupertino, California-based Apple … Continue reading Apple suing OpenAI, 2 ex-employees, for allegedly stealing trade secrets