The order creates a Justice Department task force to challenge state AI laws and directs the Commerce Department to pull future broadband funding from states that pass “onerous” legislation.

Trump has no jurisdiction over state-level cases to offer the pardon.

A federal judge on Monday refused to release from prison former Colorado clerk Tina Peters, the only ally of President Donald Trump currently behind bars for crimes related to the attempts to overturn...

"The capsized bow of the boat...probably wasn't any bigger than your average kitchen table."

In this week’s Elie v. U.S., The Nation’s justice correspondent digs into the latest legal news, Trump news, and Nuzzi news—along with a look at how few people actually follow said news.

Alina Habba, a former lawyer to President Donald Trump whom he later installed as the top federal prosecutor in New Jersey, said on Monday that she was stepping down from the role after a federal appeals court found her appointment was unlawful and disqualified her from supervising cases.

DALLAS, Texas — Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett announced Monday that she will run for U.S. Senate in Texas, entering a high-profile primary that could shape Democrats’ chances of reclaiming the Senate majority next year. Crockett, a two-term representative from Dallas known for her outspoken style and frequent clashes with Republicans, filed her candidacy shortly before the state’s deadline, according to reporting from The Guardian. Crockett is seeking to unseat Republican Sen. John Cornyn, who is pursuing another term in a state where the GOP has dominated federal elections for decades. She joins state Rep. James Talarico of Austin, whose online challenges to Republican policies have drawn national attention. The race is viewed as pivotal for Democrats, who need to net four Senate seats to retake control in 2026. Her decision follows the withdrawal of former Rep. Colin Allred, who ended his Senate bid Monday and instead filed to run for the newly drawn 33rd congressional district. Crockett had publicly weighed a Senate run for weeks, telling PBS News she would only enter if data showed she could win a general election, not just the primary. Democrats have long eyed Texas as a potential battleground, though recent cycles have shown the state still leans strongly Republican. Crockett’s candidacy adds a prominent national voice to a contest expected to draw significant attention and funding. --- Sources: * The Guardian – MBFC Rating The post Rep. Jasmine Crockett Launches Senate Campaign in Texas appeared first on News Facts Network.

AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott and Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick have announced a new partnership with Turning Point USA aimed at creating chapters of the conservative youth organization on every Texas high school campus. The initiative, revealed Monday at the Governor’s Mansion, follows months of discussions between state officials and Turning Point leaders, according to reporting from the Texas Tribune. Abbott said the clubs—branded “Club America”—will promote civic engagement and conservative values. While the state will not mandate schools to form chapters, Abbott warned that the Texas Education Agency should be notified of “any stoppage,” adding that he expects “meaningful disciplinary action” in such cases. The effort accelerated after Education Commissioner Mike Morath privately met with Turning Point officials in November. Days later, Patrick committed $1 million in campaign funds to support the expansion. Turning Point, founded by the late Charlie Kirk, has long been active on college campuses and is known for its professor watchlist and advocacy for right-leaning student activism. The organization has faced criticism from civil rights groups and students who allege its messaging promotes hostility toward LGBTQ+ people, racial minorities, and non-Christians. The Southern Poverty Law Center says the group amplifies narratives suggesting threats to “white Christian supremacy.” Turning Point claims interest in its high school chapters surged following Kirk’s death in September but says some schools have blocked formation efforts. Similar state partnerships have been announced in Oklahoma and Florida. --- Sources: * Texas Tribune – MBFC Rating The post Texas Leaders Partner With Turning Point USA to Launch High School Chapters Statewide appeared first on News Facts Network.

Top Democratic lawmakers who have seen the footage said Sunday that making the video public would provide transparency around the strikes that killed two survivors on Sept. 2.

"She is an absolute grifter. Just like Donald Trump and just like her unrepentant racist homophobic husband was."