The U.S. Supreme Court opened its November argument session today, diving into a pair of high-stakes criminal cases that could reshape federal sentencing guidelines and Eighth Amendment protections for intellectually disabled defendants facing execution. With the shadow of President Donald Trump’s tariff challenges looming later in the week, the justices focused on technical yet consequential…
In a decisive win for federal prosecutors, the judge overseeing the mortgage-fraud case against New York Attorney General Letitia James on Friday, November 30, 2025, denied a key defense motion to force the United States Department of Justice to maintain a detailed log of all communications with the media. The ruling sharpens the spotlight on…
During an appearance on The View, U.S. Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor addressed the recent political chatter surrounding the 22nd Amendment, which limits U.S. presidents to two terms, and whether it could be challenged in the future. When asked directly if she believed the amendment was “settled law,” Sotomayor offered a nuanced response, one that…
The United States has officially removed Mali from its contentious visa-bond program, ending a tense standoff that showcased Africa’s growing confidence in asserting sovereignty on the global stage. The October 23, 2025 decision followed Mali’s bold move to impose a reciprocal $10,000 visa bond on U.S. citizens — a defiant act that sent a clear…
A Southern California pastor who preyed on children he met through his church has been sentenced to 45 years to life in state prison after being convicted of sexually assaulting three young girls over a span of seven years. Carlos Ramirez Valdez, 61, of Riverside, was found guilty in August of 11 felony counts of…