District Court’s Role in Plea Bargain Questioned in U.S. v. Littlejohn
A D.C. Circuit opinion addresses whether a district court judge improperly aided the government by questioning charging decisions in a high-profile case.
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A D.C. Circuit opinion addresses whether a district court judge improperly aided the government by questioning charging decisions in a high-profile case.
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House Democrats call for immediate, interference-free probes into two recent deaths involving U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officers.
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British police charge a teenager with terrorism-related offenses linked to right-wing extremism, following an investigation in south London.
Al Jazeera | Jul 15, 2026, 8:00 PMworld
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During his confirmation hearing, Todd Blanche defended the controversial IRS settlement involving a $1.8 billion fund, despite criticism from a federal judge and bipartisan concerns.
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