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Federal Judge Rules Anti-Muslim Death Threat Case Can Proceed to Jury Despite First Amendment Claims

A federal judge ruled that extensive online death threats against Muslims and other minority groups posted on YouTube can proceed to jury trial. The defendant's First Amendment claims were rejected as the court found the threats could reasonably be viewed as serious criminal conduct.

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Democrats' 25th Amendment Push Against Trump Doomed to Fail: Here's Why

Over 70 Democrats call for Trump's removal under 25th Amendment, but constitutional experts say it's virtually impossible. The amendment's high bar requiring Cabinet coordination and two-thirds congressional approval makes success unlikely.

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DOJ Settles Carter Page Lawsuit, Admits 'Unlawful Surveillance' in Trump-Russia Probe

The Justice Department settled Carter Page's lawsuit over illegal surveillance during the Trump-Russia probe, admitting the investigation was a 'political sham.' The DOJ acknowledged Page faced 'unlawful surveillance based on his political views' despite never being charged with any crime.

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Poll Reveals Americans Believe Supreme Court Avoids Ruling Against Trump Despite Recent Tariff Defeat

New Marquette Law School poll shows 57% of Americans believe Supreme Court avoids ruling against Trump, despite recent tariff defeat. Trump himself predicts losses on birthright citizenship and Federal Reserve cases.

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Justice Department Pays $1.25 Million Settlement to Trump Campaign Aide Carter Page Over FBI Russia Probe Surveillance

The Justice Department has settled for $1.25 million with Carter Page, a Trump 2016 campaign aide who was subjected to FBI surveillance during the Russia investigation. The settlement acknowledges significant problems with the surveillance applications that targeted Page, who was never charged with wrongdoing.

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White House Calls SPLC 'Criminal Organization' After DOJ Indictment for $3M Fraud Scheme

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt called the SPLC a 'criminal organization' after DOJ indictment alleges the group funneled $3 million to KKK and other extremist groups while soliciting donations to fight them. The administration demands national media coverage of what it calls a massive fraud operation.

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DOJ Settles Lawsuit with Carter Page Over FBI's Flawed Russia Surveillance

The DOJ has settled with Carter Page over flawed FBI surveillance during the Russia probe. The case highlights serious FISA violations that occurred during the investigation of Trump campaign associates.

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New York and Illinois Ban State Employees from Prediction Markets Amid Insider Trading Concerns

New York and Illinois have banned state employees from participating in prediction markets amid concerns about insider trading and corruption. The moves come as prediction markets see record trading volumes of $23.6 billion monthly.

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Three Politicians Caught Insider Trading on Elections: Kalshi Imposes Hefty Fines and Suspensions

Kalshi prediction market platform has suspended three political candidates for insider trading on their own elections, imposing fines up to $6,200 and five-year bans. The enforcement actions highlight growing regulatory scrutiny of prediction markets amid concerns about political betting abuse.

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Virginia Judge Blocks Democrat Redistricting Victory, Calls Referendum 'Flagrantly Misleading'

A Virginia judge has blocked Democrats' redistricting victory, calling the referendum question 'flagrantly misleading' after 51.4% of voters approved a map favoring Democrats 10-1. Trump claimed the referendum was 'RIGGED' while the RNC celebrated stopping what they called a 'blatant power grab.'

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DOJ Under Kash Patel Strikes Major Blow with SPLC Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Indictment

The DOJ under Kash Patel has reportedly filed a major indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center alleging wire fraud and money laundering. This represents a significant victory for the Trump administration's commitment to holding powerful left-wing organizations accountable for alleged criminal conduct.

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DOJ Pays $1.25 Million Settlement to Trump Aide Over FBI Russia Probe Surveillance

The Justice Department agrees to pay $1.25 million to settle a lawsuit from a Trump campaign aide subjected to secret FBI surveillance during the Russia investigation. The substantial settlement validates claims of government overreach and constitutional violations.

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EXPOSED: Southern Poverty Law Center Allegedly Funded Charlottesville Rally They Later Condemned

Federal indictments reveal the Southern Poverty Law Center secretly paid over $3 million to extremist groups while publicly fundraising off the violence they helped orchestrate. The SPLC nearly tripled its revenue after Charlottesville—an event they allegedly helped fund through a rally organizer who received $270,000.

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Supreme Court Chief Justice Nominee Vladimir Devens Faces Intense Senate Grilling Over Hidden PAC Work

Hawaii Supreme Court Justice Vladimir Devens faced intense Senate questioning over his failure to disclose four years of work with a powerful super PAC. Senators expressed serious concerns about transparency and ethics as they consider his nomination for chief justice.

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New Study: Trump's Birthright Citizenship Ban Could Cost US Economy $7.7 Trillion

A new Princeton University study reveals Trump's birthright citizenship ban could cost the U.S. economy $7.7 trillion while creating a permanent underclass of stateless children. The Supreme Court is expected to rule on the constitutional challenge this June.

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Supreme Court Scholar Challenges Shadow Docket Origins: Was Little Sisters Case Really the Beginning?

Constitutional law scholar Josh Blackman challenges claims that Justice Sotomayor's 2013 Little Sisters of the Poor ruling marked the beginning of the controversial "shadow docket." He argues five key factors distinguish this religious liberty case from later problematic emergency rulings.

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Trump's Justice Department Claims Presidential Records Belong to Him, Not the People

Trump's Justice Department is making the unprecedented claim that presidential records belong to him personally, not to the American people. This radical legal theory threatens to undermine decades of transparency laws and democratic accountability.

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Trump Justice Department Declares Presidential Records Act Unconstitutional in Explosive Legal Challenge

Trump's Justice Department has declared the Presidential Records Act unconstitutional, arguing presidential documents belong to Trump personally rather than the American people. Historians warn this unprecedented challenge could result in the destruction of crucial historical records and fundamentally undermine government transparency.

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Trump DOJ Demands Wayne County Michigan Turn Over 2024 Election Ballots in Escalating Voting Inquiry

The Trump DOJ has demanded Wayne County, Michigan turn over all 2024 election ballots within 14 days, escalating federal voting inquiries across 29 states. Michigan's Democratic Attorney General called the request "absurd" and accused Trump of weaponizing the Justice Department.

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Trump Loyalist Joe diGenova Takes Charge of 'Grand Conspiracy' Investigation

Former federal prosecutor Joe diGenova, known for his loyalty to Trump and participation in post-2020 election legal efforts, is now leading a wide-ranging "grand conspiracy" investigation. The probe reportedly targets Trump critics across media, government, and other institutions.

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DOJ Demands Michigan County Hand Over 2024 Ballots as Trump Administration Pursues Election Claims

The Trump administration's Justice Department has demanded Wayne County, Michigan turn over 2024 ballot materials, prompting strong resistance from the state's Democratic Attorney General. This confrontation signals an escalating federal push to investigate election practices as FBI Director Kash Patel promises arrests related to 2020 election claims.

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Trump DOJ Intensifies Election Scrutiny with Detroit Ballot Request in Michigan

The Trump DOJ has formally requested Detroit-area ballots from Michigan election officials, marking the latest escalation in federal efforts to scrutinize past election processes. This move represents a significant expansion of the administration's election integrity investigations into local jurisdictions.

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Supreme Court Rules Trump Tariffs Unconstitutional: Businesses Can Claim Refunds Starting Monday

The Supreme Court has ruled Trump-era tariffs unconstitutional, allowing businesses to claim refunds starting Monday. The decision could inject billions back into the economy while setting new precedents for executive trade authority.

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Supreme Court Victory: $166 Billion Trump Tariff Refund System Launches Monday

The Supreme Court-ordered refund system for Trump's unconstitutional tariffs launches Monday, potentially returning $166 billion to over 330,000 affected businesses. The 6-3 ruling found Trump exceeded his constitutional authority when imposing sweeping import taxes.

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