Elected officials are charged with representing their constituents, but often find themselves accused of committing crimes while executing their duties.
Paul Whelan's family said Biden admin made the right decision in a prisoner exchange that freed Brittney Griner, but are devastated Whelan stays behind. More
December 8, 2022
The deal, the second such exchange in eight months with Russia, procured the release of the most prominent American detained abroad. More
December 8, 2022
Michael Avenatti, who represented porn star Stormy Daniels against Donald Trump, was sentenced to 14 years in prison for cheating clients out of millions. More
December 5, 2022
Senate passed Respect for Marriage Act with support from 12 Republicans; it's expected to win approval in the House before being signed by Pres. Biden. More
December 5, 2022
The Supreme Court is hearing the case of a Christian graphic artist who objects to designing wedding websites for gay couples. More
December 5, 2022
Former U.S. intelligence contractor Edward Snowden has reportedly received a Russian passport and taken the citizenship oath. More
December 2, 2022
Joel Greenberg, whose arrest led to a federal probe into Matt Gaetz, is sentenced to 11 years in prison for sex trafficking of a minor... More
December 1, 2022
Treasury Department says it has complied with a court order to make former President Donald Trump's tax returns available to a congressional committee. More
November 30, 2022
Supervisors in San Francisco voted to give city police the ability to use potentially lethal, remote-controlled robots in emergency situations. More
November 30, 2022
California man Richard Royden Chamberlin admits he fired BB guns at a Planned Parenthood at least 11 times and agreed to plead guilty to two... More
November 29, 2022
Ex-Kansas Senate Majority Leader Sen. Gene Suellentrop, arrested for DUI and speeding the wrong way on 2 interstate highways, is leaving the Legislature. More
November 29, 2022
Supreme Court takes up dispute over blocked policy prioritizing deportation of people in the U.S. illegally who pose greatest public safety risk. More
November 29, 2022
Brett Favre wants to be removed from lawsuit by state of Mississippi that seeks to recover millions in misspent welfare money intended to help the poor. More
November 29, 2022
The Supreme Court cleared the way for the imminent handover of former President Donald Trump's tax returns to a congressional committee. More
November 22, 2022
Supreme Court won't hear appeal from Virginia school board that says it shouldn't be liable for alleged sex assault of student by classmate on band... More
November 21, 2022
Supreme Court to hear a Jack Daniel's case against manufacturer of Bad Spaniels dog toy that mimics the whiskey bottle and label but is a... More
November 21, 2022
Brittney Griner is serving a drug possession sentence at a Russian penal colony human rights advocates say has harsh conditions and violent criminals. More
November 18, 2022
Kevin Johnson, who was sentenced to death for killing a co in a fit of rage over his brother's death, asks U.S. Supreme Court to... More
November 10, 2022
“This is an exceptional story, right out of the movies,” said U.S. District Judge Gina during sentencing for Jonathan and Diana Toebbe. More
November 10, 2022
American basketball star Brittney Griner has been sent to a penal colony in Russia to serve her sentence for drug possession. More
November 9, 2022
