Judges say Trump administration must keep paying some SNAP benefits
Two federal judges on Friday said the Trump administration must tap into contingency funds to make SNAP payments during the government shutdown.
Comey asks court to toss indictment, arguing senator's questions were "confusing"
Former FBI Director James Comey is arguing his testimony in response to Sen. Ted Cruz's questions was "literally true" and cannot support a conviction.
25 states sue Trump administration over food stamp freeze during shutdown
Officials from half the states and the District of Columbia are asking a federal judge to order the Department of Agriculture to provide food stamp benefits for November.
Minnesota man arrested for threatening Pam Bondi in TikTok post
A TikTok user was arrested earlier this month for threatening Attorney General Pam Bondi.
U.S. sending aircraft carrier strike group to Latin America in major buildup
The U.S. is sending an aircraft carrier strike group to the waters off Latin America, dramatically increasing the number of service members and ships dedicated to countering narcotics traffickers.
Justice Dept. seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia
The Justice Department disclosed that it seeks to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia as soon as Oct. 31.
New U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 6, Pentagon chief says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that the vessel was operated by the Tren de Aragua gang and the strike occurred in the Caribbean.
N.Y. AG Letitia James pleads not guilty to bank fraud charges in federal court
New York Attorney General Letitia James was indicted by the Justice Department in October on bank fraud charges.
Ex-special counsel Jack Smith asks to testify publicly before Congress
Lawyers for former special counsel Jack Smith said he is asking to testify in open hearings before the House and Senate Judiciary Committees.
Senate fails to advance GOP bill to pay essential workers during shutdown
The government shutdown stretched into Day 24 on Friday as the Senate failed to advance a measure to pay some federal workers.
White House official says "no plans" for Trump-Putin meeting in "immediate future"
President Trump said last week that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet in Budapest, Hungary, though he did not say when.
Comey seeks to have indictment tossed for vindictive prosecution
Attorneys for former FBI Director James Comey called the criminal charges against him an "egregious abuse of power" driven by "President Trump's personal animus."
Appeals court lets Trump deploy Oregon National Guard to Portland
A divided panel of judges on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit ruled in favor of the Trump administration.
Supreme Court to decide fate of law barring drug users from having guns
The Supreme Court will decide whether a federal law that prohibits unlawful drug users from having firearms violates the Second Amendment.
Senate vote on ending shutdown fails for 11th time on Day 20
The government shutdown extended into Day 20 on Monday as the Senate failed to advance a House-passed measure to end the impasse for an 11th time.