Florida to charge would-be Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh with state-level attempted first-degree murder, terrorism

Florida to charge would-be Trump assassination suspect Ryan Routh with state-level attempted first-degree murder, terrorism

A man already jailed on federal charges of attempting to assassinate then-presidential candidate President Mr. Trump as he golfed last fall will face additional state terrorism and attempted murder charges, Florida’s attorney general said Thursday. Ryan Routh tried to undermine the country’s political system and will face state attempted first-degree murder and terrorism charges, Attorney…

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Justice Dept. may invoke state secrets privilege in Alien Enemies Act deportation case

Justice Dept. may invoke state secrets privilege in Alien Enemies Act deportation case

Attorney General Pam Bondi and top Justice Department officials said the government may invoke states secret privilege to block a federal judge from viewing specific information about two deportation flights of alleged Tren de Aragua gang members, court filings Wednesday show.   In a filing excoriating D.C. District Chief Judge James Boasberg for demanding detailed…

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Democrats ask judge to block Trump executive order giving him more control over FEC

Democrats ask judge to block Trump executive order giving him more control over FEC

National Democrats asked a judge Tuesday to issue a preliminary injunction halting an executive order signed by President Trump that gives him more control over the Federal Election Commission. The Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee filed a federal civil lawsuit last month challenging the executive order, alleging…

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