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 Getty Images The House Judiciary Committee’s section of a major spending bill includes a provision that critics argue could severely restrict judges’ ability to hold U.S. government officials in contempt of court—effectively giving the Trump administration leeway to disregard certain court orders. The provision, known as Section 70303, appears in the final paragraph of the…

 Getty Images New York Democrat Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez may be on the brink of getting herself in a heap of legal trouble. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem spoke to Fox News host Sean Hannity on Monday and said it would be “entirely appropriate” for the Department of Justice to look into the Democrat-Socialist…

 Getty Images President Donald Trump said late last month he was disappointed with Russia for launching missile strikes while efforts were underway to broker a peace agreement between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Speaking with reporters before boarding Air Force One, Trump addressed a wide range of topics, including the Russia-Ukraine…

 Getty Images A resurfaced clip of Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, a member of the progressive “Squad,” ignited a firestorm on social media this week, as conservatives slammed her for past remarks about the “radicalization of White men.” “I would say our country should be more fearful of White men across our country, because they are…

 Getty Images A pro-Trump legal organization founded by White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller has filed a lawsuit against Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts, marking a long-shot effort as Trump allies push back against court rulings that have blocked key executive actions. The suit, brought by the America First Legal Foundation, targets…