May 22, 2026

Former Prosecutor Charged Over Alleged Unauthorized Handling of Reports

A former prosecutor for the Justice Department, Carmen Mercedes Lineberger, 62, from Port St. Lucie, Florida, faces legal charges. She allegedly emailed confidential records connected to former special counsel Jack Smith’s investigation into President Donald Trump. Lineberger is charged with four offenses. These include one count of obstruction of justice, one count of concealing government […]

May 22, 2026

Officers Challenge Legality of Compensation Fund

Two police officers who defended the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021, riot have taken legal action. They filed a federal lawsuit on Wednesday aiming to halt a substantial fund initiated by the Trump administration. This fund, valued at nearly $1.8 billion, is intended to compensate individuals who allege being victimized by a “weaponized” […]

May 21, 2026

Officers Sue Trump Administration Over Alleged Slush Fund

Two police officers who defended the Capitol against a pro-Trump mob on January 6, 2021, have initiated legal action against the Trump administration. Their lawsuit aims to halt the creation of a $1.8 billion fund, which they allege is intended to reward rioters and right-wing militia groups. Former Officer Harry Dunn of the U.S. Capitol […]

May 21, 2026

Tennessee Man Settles for $835,000 Over Facebook Post Arrest

Larry Bushart, a Tennessee resident, was jailed for 37 days after sharing a Facebook post following the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Bushart has now reached an $835,000 settlement with the sheriff responsible for his arrest, according to his lawyers. The shooting of Mr. Kirk in September sparked widespread social media discussions, leading to […]