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Judges Find Several U.S. Prosecutors Unlawful in High-Profile Cases

Originally Published 3 days ago — by abcnews.go.com

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A federal judge ruled that subpoenas issued to New York Attorney General Letitia James by John Sarcone were invalid because he lacked lawful authority as acting U.S. attorney, highlighting issues with appointments of acting officials without proper confirmation or appointment procedures.

Texas Teachers Sue State Over Social Media Investigations Related to Charlie Kirk

Originally Published 5 days ago — by The Texas Tribune

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The Texas American Federation of Teachers is suing the Texas education agency, claiming that its investigation and reporting policy on teachers' social media posts about Charlie Kirk violate free speech rights, as the agency's actions have led to disciplinary measures based solely on speech, without clear impact on school operations.

Schumer Criticizes Trump’s Venezuela Actions Amid Global Tensions

Originally Published 7 days ago — by ABC News

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer criticized President Trump's military strike on Venezuela, calling it unlawful and a violation of U.S. law, expressing concern over the lack of congressional authorization and the potential for prolonged conflict, while questioning the effectiveness of U.S. efforts to fix Venezuela's oil infrastructure and criticizing the move away from Trump's campaign promises to avoid endless wars.

Jan. 6 Pipe Bomb Suspect Remains in Custody Pending Trial

Originally Published 9 days ago — by Yahoo

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A federal judge denied bail for Brian J. Cole Jr., charged with planting pipe bombs outside DNC and RNC headquarters on the eve of the Capitol riot, citing public safety concerns and the potential for devastating consequences if his actions had succeeded. Cole, who confessed to the bombings and expressed intent to target political parties due to beliefs about the 2020 election, faces significant prison time if convicted. His defense argued he posed no danger due to his lack of criminal history and living situation, but the judge emphasized the risk of impulsive conduct.