AP Photo/Andy Manis Published April 7, 2026 Former Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan — already convicted of obstructing federal immigration enforcement — just suffered another major legal defeat, as a federal court rejected her [...]
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PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge has permanently barred the release of former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigation into President Donald J. Trump’s handling of classified documents.WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, former Special Counsel Jack Smith, U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon, and Department of Justice (DOJ) officials.WHEN & WHERE: The decision […] The post Trump Wins Court Battle to Block Jack Smith’s Smear Job Report. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A federal judge has permanently barred the release of former Special Counsel Jack Smith’s report on his investigation into President Donald J. Trump’s handling of classified documents . WHO WAS INVOLVED: President Trump, former Special Counsel Jack Smith, U.S. District Court Judge Aileen Cannon, and Department of Justice (DOJ) officials. WHEN & WHERE: The decision was made on Monday, February 23, 2026, by Judge Cannon, who presides in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. KEY QUOTE: “Special Counsel Smith, acting without lawful authority, obtained an indictment in this action and initiated proceedings that resulted in a final order of dismissal of all charges.” — Judge Cannon.…Open
The order did not identify the judge in question but two sources familiar with the process told NPR it is U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby, a Biden appointee.
The order did not identify the judge in question but two sources familiar with the process told NPR it is U.S. District Judge Lydia Kay Griggsby, a Biden appointee.Open
The complaint requests an injunction to end the FTC’s civil investigation into NewsGuard’s practices
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: A Texas judge was arrested and charged with unlawful restraint and official oppression after allegedly handcuffing and detaining a defense attorney in her courtroom.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Bexar County Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez and defense attorney Elizabeth Russell.WHEN & WHERE: The arrest occurred on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, stemming from an incident that […] The post LGBT Activist Judge Charged With ‘Official Oppression.’ appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A Texas judge was arrested and charged with unlawful restraint and official oppression after allegedly handcuffing and detaining a defense attorney in her courtroom. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Bexar County Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez and defense attorney Elizabeth Russell. WHEN & WHERE: The arrest occurred on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, stemming from an incident that occurred in 2024 in a Bexar County courtroom, Texas. IMPACT: The arrest raises concerns about the stability and bias of activist judges in positions of power. IN FULL Bexar County, Texas Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez—an outspoken LGBTQ activist—has been arrested and charged with a felony count of unlawful restraint by a judicial officer and a…Open
PULSE POINTSWHAT HAPPENED: A federal appeals court judge dismissed a judicial misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against anti-Trump U.S. District Judge James Boasberg.WHO WAS INVOLVED: Judge James Boasberg, Judge Jeffrey Sutton, the Justice Department, Chad Mizelle, and President Donald J. Trump.WHEN & WHERE: The complaint was filed in July 2025, and the dismissal […] The post Appeals Court Dismisses Complaint Against Anti-Trump Obama Judge. appeared first on The National Pulse .
PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: A federal appeals court judge dismissed a judicial misconduct complaint filed by the Justice Department against anti-Trump U.S. District Judge James Boasberg. WHO WAS INVOLVED: Judge James Boasberg, Judge Jeffrey Sutton, the Justice Department, Chad Mizelle, and President Donald J. Trump. WHEN & WHERE: The complaint was filed in July 2025, and the dismissal occurred in December 2025, with proceedings involving the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals. KEY QUOTE: “A repetition of uncorroborated statements rarely supplies a basis for a valid misconduct complaint.” – Judge Jeffrey Sutton in his dismissal order. IMPACT: The dismissal highlights the ongoing tensions between Judge Boasberg and the Trump Administration…Open
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