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.
South Carolina Supreme Court Overturns Murdaugh Murder Convictions, Orders RetrialMay 17, 2026Law and PolicySouth Carolina's Supreme Court unanimously overturned Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, citing clerk jury influence, and ordered a new trial in the 2021 killings.
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.
Texas Court Approves $1.1 Million Varsity Brands Data Breach SettlementMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA Texas federal court granted final approval to a $1.1 million settlement resolving a data breach class action against cheerleading apparel company Varsity Brands Inc.
Three Charged in Federal Indictment Over AI Server Diversion to ChinaMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyA federal grand jury has indicted three people for allegedly diverting AI-capable servers to China by fabricating documents and staging fake audits, DOJ announced March 20, 2026.
NCR Corp. Agrees to $48 Million Settlement Over Executive Annuity ClaimsMay 16, 2026Law and PolicyNCR Corporation agreed to pay $48 million to settle a federal class action by former executives alleging the company failed to honor promised lifetime annuity benefits.