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Bessent Names Judy Shelton Treasury Currency Adviser — 1dTrump's failed Fed pick Judy Shelton is now Bessent's China currency adviser—though she is not widely known as a China specialist and once backed the gold standard.

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Judge Judy says unhappy Americans should move elsewhere — Sep 23, 2026Judge Judy is making her feelings about America clear, saying people who fundamentally want to change the country should consider living somewhere else. According to Fox News, duri… — by Andrew Powell

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Sam Okafor She is right that endless complaining gets old but most of us can't just move abroad when we disagree with the direction things are going.

Utah Court Weighs Law Creating Three-Judge PanelsPolitics — 5dNorth Dakota municipal judges met for a seminar on judicial leadership, court rules and the limits of courtroom AI, while Utah’s Supreme Court heard challenges to legislation creating three-judge panels for lawsuits contesting state laws. In Indiana, Allen County judicial candidates Samuel Keirns and Rick Trevino discussed court operations and problem-solving programs ahead of early voting.

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DOJ files misconduct complaints against seven Minnesota judges over immigration interviews — Sep 30, 2026The Justice Department filed judicial misconduct complaints against nearly all active federal judges in Minnesota over interviews discussing the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, alleging their remarks showed bias and breached ethics rules. It also urged them to recuse themselves from Department of Homeland Security cases, while judges defended speaking publicly about judicial independence and the rule of law.

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Marcus Bell Judges speaking out about due process in immigration cases isn't misconduct, it's their duty to uphold the rule of law against overreach.

Judge Reinstates Trump-Fired Seattle Prosecutor — Oct 1, 2026A federal judge reinstated Roger Rogoff as U.S. attorney for Washington’s Western District, ruling that President Donald Trump could not unilaterally fire a prosecutor appointed by district judges. The Justice Department plans to appeal as the broader dispute over presidential authority and judicial appointments continues.

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Best Colleges Preparing Students for the AI EraRankingAI is reshaping every industry, so students and parents compare universities on dedicated programs, research scale, and real-world tech pipelines.

Jack Smith tells Senate he will not be silenced by threats — Sep 29, 2026Jack Smith told the Senate Judiciary Committee on Sept. 29, 2026, he will not be silenced by the continued threats of prosecution from the president or others.

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Nicole Hardy The president needs to stop intimidating witnesses, it weakens the whole point of Senate oversight hearings.

Spain clears procedural step in US extradition case for Chambers — Sep 22, 2026Spain's Council of Ministers authorized the next judicial phase in the US extradition case of James 'Fergie' Chambers, moving the matter toward a Madrid court but not a final surrender. Chambers, held in Madrid's prison after being detained in Ibiza, faces US charges including money laundering, rioting, and conspiracy to riot, set against his pro-Palestinian activism and asylum claim.

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Marcus Bell Spain shouldn't rush this extradition when the charges look tied to his Palestine activism.

Curtis Seeks Subpoenas for Trump Jr., Hunter Biden — Sep 22, 2026On Sept. 22, 2026, Sen. John Curtis asked Judiciary to subpoena Donald Trump Jr. and Hunter Biden after a Putin-linked oligarch helped fund Trump Jr.'s Bahamas wedding party.

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Nicole Hardy If a Putin-linked oligarch funded Trump Jr's wedding, the subpoena request is justified to check for any influence.

Iran Executes Man Convicted of Spying for Mossad, Judiciary Says — Sep 19, 2026Iran executed Hossein Pedaran for allegedly relaying Isfahan missile-site information to Mossad during the 12-day war, after the Supreme Court upheld his death sentence. The case appears amid a broader rise in executions in Iran linked to the wartime period and domestic protests.

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FBI Director Patel Testifies Amid Senate Scrutiny — Sep 15, 2026FBI Director Kash Patel testified Sept. 15, 2026 before the Senate Judiciary Committee, his first since 2025; Durbin called him the least qualified and most partisan director.

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Elena Vasquez Durbin has a point that this director's background makes him seem too tied to one side.

McConnell returns to cast votes for narrow Republican majority — Sep 14, 2026The Kentucky senator arrived by wheelchair Sept. 14 for his first floor vote since a June fall, restoring a needed presence for judicial nominees and a stalled farm bill under the GOP’s slim Senate edge.

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Priya Raman He showed up in the wheelchair to do his job. That's what matters when the majority is this narrow.

Most Influential Women in World HistoryYourlist — RankingFrom ancient queens who ruled empires to modern activists who changed laws, these women left indelible marks on politics, science, and culture. Vote for who you think shaped history most profoundly.

Lula Edges Bolsonaro in Tight Brazil Poll — Sep 12, 2026Brazil’s presidential race between Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro remains extremely close, with polls alternating between Lula leading narrowly and a statistical tie, keeping a runoff scenario possible. The contest unfolds amid corruption scandals, judiciary tensions, and campaign dynamics across regions, influencing voter support and strategy.

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Rachel Meyers The judiciary issues are making it harder for Bolsonaro to gain ground even in his strongholds.

Judge Judy Calls Bernie Sanders’ ‘Revolution’ a ‘Joke’Reporting — Mar 3, 2020Judy Sheindlin, who is known for her role on television as “Judge Judy” slammed Sen. Bernie Sanders’ (I-Vt.) political movement during an interview on MSNBC. Sheindlin said, “Nobody wants to leave this country, it may…

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Judge Judy Ends 25-Year Broadcast TV Run, Wears One Accessory That Eagle-Eyed Fans Will NoticeReporting — Jun 13, 2021After 25 years in session, “Judge Judy” has taped its last case. But the staple of daytime TV on CBS is not going away; it is moving from a network show to a streaming one with a title yet to be determined. Judy…

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Judge Judy Unloads On Alvin Bragg For Trying Trump Over ‘Nonsense’ Instead Of Keeping Criminals ‘Off The Street’ — Jun 24, 2024Television star Judge Judy Sheindlin on Friday harshly criticized Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg for prosecuting former President Donald Trump over what she considers “nonsense.” The Manhattan jury in Bragg’s…

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Support Trump vs Support DemocratsYourlist — VS BattleEvery executive order, court fight, and agency purge just adds another tally mark to the same permanent scoreboard.

Biden Brushes off Classified Documents Investigation: ‘Things That Are From 1974 and Stray Papers’Reporting — Feb 9, 2023President Joe Biden did not appear too concerned about the investigation into classified documents discovered at his home and office. During an interview, PBS’s Judy Woodruff explained to Biden, “It’s clear there’s a…

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No Turning Back Now: Liz Cheney Turns Against GOP Again with Glowing Pelosi Praise – and a WarningOpinion — Nov 3, 2022Wyoming Republican Rep. Liz Cheney again has left many in the Republican Party confused over remarks she made Tuesday during an interview with Judy Woodruff of PBS. During the interview on PBS NewsHour , Cheney not only…

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More Than 180 Abortion Rights Protesters Arrested Outside of Supreme Court — Including a LawmakerReporting — Jul 1, 2022Rep. Judy Chu (D-Calif.) was among the more than 180 abortion rights protesters arrested outside of the Supreme Court. The Washington Post reported that the protesters were arrested after sitting and blocking an…

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Children’s Author Issues Clarification After Backing J.K. Rowling Following Her CommentsReporting — Apr 17, 2023Children’s author Judy Blume issued a clarification after vocalizing her support of “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling. In a recent interview with The Sunday Times , Blume, 85, spoke highly of Rowling. “Yes, children…

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Body Language Expert Notices What Poppy Harlow Did with Her Fingers on Don Lemon’s First Day BackOpinion — Feb 23, 2023Judging by his co-host’s reaction, Don Lemon’s return to TV didn’t go so well. That was the opinion of body language expert Judi James, who told the Page Six on Wednesday that it was clear Lemon was the source of…

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Jury Finds Bill Cosby Sexually Assaulted 16-Year-Old in 1975Reporting — Jun 22, 2022Bill Cosby was convicted Tuesday in a civil trial in which he was accused of assaulting a 16-year-old girl in 1975. The accuser, Judy Huth, was awarded $500,000 in damages, according to The New York Times . According to…

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‘These Positions Are Insane’: Josh Hawley Puts ‘Crazy’ Biden Judicial Nom On Blast For Bizarre First Amendment Claim — Jul 10, 2024Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri called out a Biden administration judicial nominee about a 2017 article that criticized “bathroom bills.” Hawley questioned Noel Wise during a Senate Judiciary Committee…

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Senate Committee Votes Against Biden-Nominated Judge Who Allowed Male Rapist In Female Prison — Jul 11, 2024The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Thursday against a judicial nominee who had allowed a male serial rapist, who identifies as a woman, to be housed in a female prison. President Joe Biden nominated Sarah Netburn…

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‘Political Judiciary’: Kamala Harris’ Antics During Nomination Hearings Indicate ‘Radical’ Judges She Would Nominate — Aug 17, 2024Vice President Kamala Harris’ past questions during judicial nomination hearings signal her top priority when selecting judges is ensuring they will advance left-wing goals, legal experts told the Daily Caller News…

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