On his first day back in office, President Donald Trump is anticipated to issue pardons for individuals convicted of nonviolent offenses related to the events of January 6, 2021. According to sources familiar with the plan, Trump is also expected to commute the sentences of those convicted of more serious charges, signaling a major shift in approach compared to the Biden administration.
Alyce Van, a former Democrat Stanton City Councilwoman, is facing multiple felony charges of election fraud after allegedly violating residency laws during her time in office.
The prolonged legal ordeal for Alfredo Luna, a former decorated police officer and Marine veteran, concluded on January 13th with the dismissal of charges against him by the Riverside County District Attorney in California. Luna’s case, initiated in 2021 following the events of January 6th, has been fraught with controversy and accusations of procedural overreach.
In Kennesaw, Georgia, a decades-old law requires residents to own a gun and ammunition. Passed in 1982, the ordinance was designed to emphasize the importance of self-defense and deter crime.
Aldermen Raymond Lopez and Silvana Tabares have introduced legislation to amend Chicago's Welcoming City Ordinance, aiming to allow local law enforcement to cooperate with federal immigration authorities when migrants are involved in serious criminal activities. The proposal marks a shift from the city’s strict sanctuary policies but faces strong opposition in a liberal-dominated city council and resistance from Mayor Brandon Johnson.
At least 36 individuals on Chicago Public Schools’ (CPS) "do not hire" list were employed as sports officials, according to a report from the district's Office of Inspector General (OIG) released Wednesday.
A federal judge has sentenced Brian DiPippa, 37, and his wife, Krystal DiPippa, 42, of Pittsburgh, to prison and probation, respectively, for their roles in a 2023 bombing attack targeting a conservative event at the University of Pittsburgh. The attack, linked to Antifa, injured several police officers and highlighted the growing domestic terrorism threat from extremist groups.
President-elect Donald Trump filed an emergency request with the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to halt a sentencing hearing in New York, arguing it would disrupt the presidential transition and harm national security. Trump’s defense team contends the sentencing, scheduled for Friday, undermines the institution of the presidency just days before his January 20 inauguration.
Biden's Department of Justice (DOJ) is considering charges for 200 more people related to January 6, 2021, according to Politico. About 1,583 people have already been federally charged for the event.
U.S. Steel and Nippon Steel have sued the Biden administration for blocking a deal that would have resulted in the Japanese company acquiring the U.S. steelmaker.
