Weeks before the federal trial over Sandra Birchmore's death, a judge has ruled on what evidence jurors can hear, allowing the defense to raise her mental health history while letting prosecutors refer to her as a "victim." Michele McPhee, a senior investigative editor at L.A. Magazine who has covered the case for years, joins "Jesse Weber Live" to discuss what she's uncovered. "Jesse Weber Live" brings a fresh, fast-paced, and often unexpected take on the day’s headlines, diving into the biggest stories through the lens of legal expertise.
A federal judge Wednesday blocked President Donald Trump’s latest attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, ruling that the administration’s new policy is likely unconstitutional. U.S. District […] Source
The Justice Department has issued a legal opinion that could put federal funding at risk for states that refuse to report illegal immigrants to the […] Source
An American journalist who admitted helping Chinese intelligence recruit sources and obtain sensitive U.S. government information was sentenced Tuesday to two years in federal prison. […] Source
Canadian officials sharply criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after he shared a photo of a young Canadian cadet and her instructor in a social media post widely interpreted as mocking their appearance.
Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao, a retired captain and combat veteran, has been nominated to permanently lead the service, according to President Donald Trump.
Frank Kendall, former Air Force Secretary under President Biden, tells CNN's Kaitlan Collins that some service members have questioned if they should remain in the military under Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's leadership.
Thomas Fahmy was holding an umbrella when a flash sent him to the ground in Staten Island, New York. He got back up moments later and walked into a neighbor's home. He was later taken to a hospital, where he says doctors found no burns and he did not lose consciousness.
