America First Legal’s FARA Suit Against DOJ Dismissed for Lack of StandingMay 17, 2026Law and PolicyA federal judge dismissed America First Legal Foundation's suit to compel Hunter Biden's FARA registration, ruling the group lacked standing to bring the claim.
DOJ Settles Berenson First Amendment Suit Over Twitter SuppressionMay 17, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ settled Alex Berenson's First Amendment lawsuit alleging the Biden administration pressured Twitter to suppress his speech, with no financial terms disclosed.
Federal Grand Jury Expands Drug Charges Against CJNG Leader ‘JardineroMay 17, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury expanded drug and money-laundering charges against CJNG leader Audias Flores Silva after his April 2026 capture by Mexican Navy forces.
Federal Prosecutors Indict Dali Operators in Key Bridge Collapse; Maryland Settles for $2.25 BillionMay 17, 2026Law and PolicyFederal prosecutors unsealed an 18-count indictment against Synergy Marine and a company official over the 2024 Key Bridge collapse as Maryland settled for $2.25 billion.
SPLC Enters Not Guilty Plea on Federal Fraud ChargesMay 17, 2026Legal NewsThe SPLC pleaded not guilty May 8 to 11 federal counts of wire fraud and money laundering tied to a covert paid-informant program in white supremacist groups.
Iraq’s New Premier Pledges Militia Crackdown as U.S. Arrests Kata’ib Hezbollah CommanderMay 16, 2026Intelligence
Conservative Supermajority Signals End of Independent Agency Protections at SCOTUSMay 16, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court's conservative supermajority signaled Dec. 8 it may overrule the 90-year precedent protecting independent agency heads from presidential removal.
Supreme Court Justices Challenge Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Theory at ArgumentMay 16, 2026Legal NewsThe Supreme Court heard arguments April 1 in Trump v. Barbara, with Roberts, Kavanaugh, and Gorsuch all challenging the administration's novel birthright citizenship theory.
Tren de Aragua Leader Extradited to Houston on Federal Terrorism ChargesMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA Venezuelan Tren de Aragua leader was extradited to Houston on federal terrorism and drug conspiracy charges, the DOJ announced May 15, 2026.
DOJ Sues Connecticut Over Mask Ban and ID Rules for Federal OfficersMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyThe DOJ filed a complaint May 15, 2026, challenging Connecticut laws that impose mask bans, ID rules, and use-of-force limits on federal law enforcement officers.