Podcasts about federal judges

As Andrew puts it, Chief Justice John Roberts is “cherry-picking.” He's flying solo in this short edition of Main Justice (more to come with Mary in the next episode). Andrew gives a quick briefing on several of the Supreme Court's most consequential end-of-term rulings, starting with the decision not to hear an appeal in the E. Jean Carroll case. Andrew also touches on the Court's decision to uphold a Mississippi law to allow mail-in ballots that are sent by Election Day to be counted but saves his deepest analysis for two similar cases with opposing decisions: the firings of Lisa Cook and Rebecca Slaughter. While the Court ruled that the Trump administration must have cause to dismiss Cook from the Federal Reserve, it allowed the government to fire Slaughter from the Federal Trade Commission, a decision which Andrew calls deeply flawed showing the conservative majority's support for a “unitary executive.”  And finally, Andrew breaks down the Court's narrow decision to uphold birthright citizenship, and why the tight 5-4 split is the story. Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A federal judge has put a permanent stop to one of Donald Trump's signature efforts to suppress voting and interfere in our free and fair elections. Glenn discusses the implications of this decision and highlights the ongoing pattern of Trump's legal defeats across the country, often at the hands of judges from various political backgrounds. He also emphasizes the importance of upholding the Constitution and questions the current limitations in holding a lawless president accountable.Find Glenn on Substack: glennkirschner.substack.comSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The number 1 group that may be responsible for protecting Federal Judges, empowering them to root out fraud and corruption by the DOJ and Trump, and ring fencing our rule of law, may be the 300+ former federal and state judges yoked together by Judge J. Michael Luttig and Nancy Gertner, who have filed dozens of briefs, motions and applications to give federal judges the support they need and encourage emergency action. Popok reports on 3 such examples in the last 14 days with 35 former fed judges supporting Judge Williams to find fraud on the court by trump in Miami; another 174 federal judges encouraging the DC Fed Appeals Court to allow a judge to continue criminal contempt proceedings against the Trump Administration, and another 101 state and federal judges calling for the disbarment of the “unfit for office” Todd Blanche, Trump's AG Nominee. Popok reports, along with exclusive briefing by Judge Luttig and Lee Gelernt of the ACLU. Veracity: For up to 65% off your order, head to https://VeracityHealth.co and use code LEGALAF Subscribe:  @LegalAFMTN  Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

There's a lot on the docket today. To pull apart the Iran “deal” framework, Mary and Andrew are joined by Tess Bridgeman, an international law expert who served as a legal advisor in the Obama administration through the 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. Tess lays out how President Trump's 14-point memorandum of understanding differs from what was brokered in 2015, and what to watch for as negotiations continue. Before she joins, the co-hosts begin by analyzing several examples of what Mary calls the Trump Justice Department's "consistent effort” to avoid judicial review: their refusal to put into a sworn declaration that they won't move forward with the “Anti-Weaponization” fund and a motion to dismiss a Clean Air Act violation lawsuit against Elon Musk's xAI data center in Mississippi. They also tackle a few instances where, contrastingly, the government has positioned itself “on the offense” this week, including an indictment of 15 protesters on a conspiracy charge against ICE and the DHS' intent to build a border wall through a holy landmark atop Mount Cristo Rey in New Mexico. Further reading: Here is the New York Times piece, Mary referred to about the Las Cruces case: A Diocese Tries to Protect Its 29-Foot Jesus From Trump's Border Wall Here is the Just Security tracker that Mary and Andrew mentioned: Immigration Habeas Tracker: Government Obstruction, Judicial Trust, and Accountability Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Jon reads the transcript from a fascinating interview with a Somali-American professor discussing fraud in MN. Jon uncovers a quiet change to the MN Paid Family Leave and looks at recent decisions from Federal Judges.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Remember the names Perry, Coleman, Brinkema and Williams, No, not the 4 Horses of the Apocalypse, although they may be apocalyptic to Trump and his Administration and Todd Blanche. Popok reports that in the last 48 hours 4 separate Federal Judges are on the verge of considering whether to appoint an independent Special Attorney or Prosecutor to investigate the White House and Todd Blanche about alleged corruption and deception perpetrated against the judges. Armra: Head to https://tryarmra.com/legalaf or enter promo code: LEGALAF to receive 15% off your first order! Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A federal judge has tossed out U.S. Justice Department subpoenas targeting Gov. Tim Walz and other state and local leaders. Judge Patrick Schiltz called the subpoenas an “unlawful and unethical use of the grand jury process.” The subpoenas were part of a criminal investigation into whether state officials were obstructing federal immigration enforcement. Schiltz wrote that evidence the subpoenas were issued for unlawful reasons was “overwhelming,” and said the investigation appeared designed to harass political opponents and pressure them into taking federal action.A new study recommends Minnesota take action to prevent groundwater contaminated with PFAS from spreading in the Twin Cities east metro. The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency report recommends pumping groundwater and removing PFAS. The treated water would then be sent to cities for drinking, or returned to the underground aquifer. Decades ago, 3M disposed of chemical waste containing PFAS at several sites in the east metro, where the chemicals leaked into the environment.About 75,000 spectators are expected to attend the Special Olympics USA Games in Minnesota this week. Competition began Monday at the University of Minnesota and the National Sports Center in Blaine. The games bring together more than 3,000 athletes with intellectual disabilities from all 50 states. Events are free to attend, and ESPN will stream some competitions on ESPN Plus.

Jason talks with attorney Joe Tamburino about today's ruling from a federal judge quashing subpoenas from the DOJ directed at MN leaders. Joe explains why the judge used such strong language in striking them down.

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that a Federal judge is halting an effort to subpoena Governor Walz in immigration enforcement probe.

In breaking news, at least 2 federal judges are considering whether to appoint a Special Prosecutor independent from the corrupted DOJ, to investigate whether the DOJ committed a fraud (or 2) on the Court and should be held in criminal contempt. Popok reports on a new motion just filed before Judge Perry in Chicago Fed Court demanding that a Special Counsel be appointed by her to investigate DOJ corruption even as high as beleaguered AG nominee Todd Blanche, as Judge Coleman in the same courtroom considers doing the same thing arising out of Grand Jury abuse. And while Judges Perry and Coleman consider appointing a special counsel, Judge Williams in Miami may join them after filings on Friday about Trump's bad faith IRS lawsuit filing. Save $5 OFF your next order when you go to http://magicspoon.com/LEGALAF Remember to subscribe to ALL the MeidasTouch Network Podcasts: MeidasTouch: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/meidastouch-podcast Legal AF: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/legal-af MissTrial: https://meidasnews.com/tag/miss-trial The PoliticsGirl Podcast: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-politicsgirl-podcast Cult Conversations: The Influence Continuum with Dr. Steve Hassan: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-influence-continuum-with-dr-steven-hassan The Weekend Show: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/the-weekend-show The Ken Harbaugh Show: https://meidasnews.com/tag/the-ken-harbaugh-show Majority 54: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/majority-54 On Democracy with FP Wellman: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/on-democracy-with-fpwellman Uncovered: https://www.meidastouch.com/tag/maga-uncovered Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Popok is joined by journalist extraordinaire Don Lemon to give his unique perspective of the Trump Administration's possible use of criminal investigations and indictments against the NYT based on their reporting supported by what looks to be secretly recorded conversations in the Situation Room; Governor Newsom getting ahead of the story of his investigation, and Federal Judges vigilant against grand jury abuse by the Trump DOJ. https://www.youtube.com/@TheDonLemonShow/videos https://substack.com/@donlemon Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@LegalAFMTN?sub_confirmation=1 Become a member of Legal AF YouTube community: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJgZJZZbnLFPr5GJdCuIwpA/join Become a member of the Legal AF Substack: https://michaelpopok.substack.com/20off Follow Legal AF on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/legalafmtn.bsky.social Follow Michael Popok on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/mspopok.bsky.social Subscribe to the Legal AF podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/legal-af-by-meidastouch/id1580828595 Subscribe to the Intersection with Michael Popok podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-intersection-with-michael-popok/id1818863274 Subscribe to Unprecedented with Michael Popok and Dina Doll podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/unprecedented-by-legal-af/id1867023089 Subscribe to Court of History with Sidney Blumenthal and Sean Wilentz podcast feed here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-court-of-history/id1867022920 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Friday Five for June 19, 2026: Certification for AEP 2027 Coming June 22 Microsoft Teams Location Tracking Medicare GLP-1 Bridge Starts July 1 CMS to Codify Medicare Drug Price Negotiation Federal Judge Vacates Several CMS ACA Provisions   Get Connected:

Trump’s deal to end the war with Iran includes MAJOR concessions. The U.S. lost the war and we have receipts for just how much it’s going to cost. The Internet is outraged after Jay-Z and Roc Nation allegedly struck a deal with Target. Here’s the thing, that deal never happened... Join hosts Angela Rye, Bakari Sellers, and Andrew Gillum for episode 136 of Native Land Pod. FYSA HEADLINES 1. Trump’s bday week: the reflecting pool turns green, transphobe fighters at his UFC event, and Iran gets reparations. 2. Ivanka Trump and Meta announce a plan to give every blind American vet a free pair of Ray Ban Meta AI glasses. 3. Austin Metcalf’s dad calls Karmelo Anthony “watermelon felon” during a long, racist rant after Karmelo’s trial. 4. A Federal Judge has ordered the reinstatement of exhibits and signs related to slavery and climate change. 5. Ahead of Juneteenth, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear has posthumously pardoned 43 people convicted for helping enslaved Black Americans escape to freedom. Meanwhile, a North Carolina commissioner says Juneteenth is “based on a lie.” 6. J.D. Vance gaslights the hosts of The View like a pro, after they ask him about the Trump administration's erasure of Black Americans. 7. A 1-year-old child is dead after police officers in Senatobia, Mississippi opened fire on a vehicle in a crowded Walmart parking lot. The police arrived after being called about a woman allegedly stealing diapers. LINKS AND RESOURCES 14-Point ‘Memorandum of Understanding with IRAN: https://www.cnn.com/2026/06/17/middleeast/us-iran-war-mou-text-intl?cid=ios_app Jay-Z/Target Controversy: https://spencercolbert.substack.com/p/the-jay-z-target-controversy-reveals?r=2czcqh&utm_medium=ios&utm_id=97760_v0_s00_e0_tv4&triedRedirect=true SUBMIT A QUESTION Have a question for our hosts? Send a 60-second video to @nativelandpod and they may answer it on the show! Tutorial video for submitting questions: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ We are 138 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer, and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Andrew Gillum as host and producer, Bakari Sellers as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; LoLo Smith is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

And a new ranking of top law schools. ------ Above the Law's Top 50 Law School rankings are out and a new school tops the list. But a number of other high prestige law schools have slipped out of the top 10... and it's mostly a matter of cost. Meanwhile, we have two federal judges out of control. Judge Ryan Nelson faces misdemeanor criminal charges over a parking lot altercation, which would be a bad look for a federal judge, but not nearly as egregious as his parking job. And we have more on the Eleanor Ross drama, after her initial "apology letters" went public and prompted the Eleventh Circuit to find a new opportunity to look the other way.

Vice President JD Vance sparred with "The View" co-hosts Whoopi Goldberg and Sunny Hostin over claims that Black history is being removed from public spaces. The debate comes days after a federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore slavery and civil rights exhibits at several historic sites. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After a week of decisions coming in from all corners, Mary and Andrew begin with a court order issued to remove President Trump's name off the Kennedy Center after a failed, last-minute attempt by the administration to stop it from happening. Mary refers to this as “good news in the fight against revisionist history,” which she ties into their second beat: a preliminary injunction issued to restore changes to National Parks that were made after Trump issued an executive order calling for modifications to monuments, parks and memorials to rewrite and censor American history and science. Then, onto a federal judge in Virginia officially blocking the $1.776 Billion slush fund after mixed messaging from the administration about whether it would be set up, plus a decision by Judge Mehta in DC to overturn the Department of Energy's cancellation of $82.1 Million in clean energy grants to “Blue” states across the country. Mary and Andrew also touch on a Massachusetts District Court decision blocking Ken Paxton's lawsuit against the Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue. And last up, they read and summarize the eyebrow-raising grand jury transcripts of the “Broadview Six” case out of Chicago, so you don't have to.  Further reading: Here is Judge Mehta's order reinstating the clean energy grants: https://storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.uscourts.mad.296214/gov.uscourts.mad.296214.41.0.pdf   Sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts to listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads. You'll also get exclusive bonus content from this and other shows. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A sentencing date is pending for Vance Boelter after he pleaded guilty Thursday to federal charges stemming from last June's attacks on Minnesota lawmakers and their families. That includes the killings of former DFL House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, as well the attack on DFL state Senator John Hoffman, his wife, Yvette, and their daughter, Hope. Under terms of the plea deal, Boelter will spend the rest of his life in prison.More than a hundred men serving time at Rush City prison are boycotting the canteen to protest prison conditions. A federal judge has denied a request from independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort to release grand jury transcripts in their case. Target Field food and beverage workers announced they will strike on June 22 — during a game between the Twins and the Los Angeles Dodgers.

AP's Lisa Dwyer reports that a six figure visa fee has been struck down.

Reviewing a string of fascist failures; the $1.8B slush fund, Congress not supporting the Iran war, the Senate not passing the Save Act, a Judge undoing the naricisstic rebrand of the Kennedy Center, artists bailing on the White House's Fyre Fest, and a new lawsuit brought by 35 former Federal Judges. Also, reading up on dueling 250th celebrations for America (one congressionally approved, one rogue), learning why Albanians are protesting the aquisition and development of a protected island, and seeing how our tax dollars are paying for petty websites targeting Americans. Then, a look at the hunger strike, protests, and ongoing allegations of inhumane treatment at Delaney Hall, a for-profit Detention Center in New Jersey. Check your voter registration, find your polling location, or contact your representatives via USA.GOV, VOTE.GOV, and/or the "5 Calls" app. All opinions are personal and not representative of any outside company, person, or agenda. This podcast is hosted by a United States citizen, born and raised in a military family that is proud of this country's commitment to free speech. Information shared is for entertainment purposes only and is cited via published articles, legal documents, press releases, government websites, executive orders, public videos, news reports, and/or direct quotes and statements, and all may be paraphrased for brevity, presented satirically, and in layman's terms.“I love America more than any other country in the world and, exactly for this reason, I insist on the right to criticize her perpetually.” - James BaldwinWanna support this independent pod? Links below:Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/cw/BBDBBuyMeACoffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/BBDBVenmo @TYBBDB Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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At the detention hearing in the Anna Kepner case, the presiding judge acknowledged that if Timothy Hudson were an adult facing the same charges under the same evidentiary circumstances, he would almost certainly be detained pending trial. The judge characterized the case as "a different animal." He then concluded the hearing without issuing a ruling on detention — and the defendant, a sixteen-year-old charged as an adult with first-degree murder in federal court, was released.The evidentiary record unsealed in the proceedings is substantial. Security footage tracks the defendant's movements aboard the Carnival Horizon the night of Anna Kepner's death. A phone belonging to the defendant was recovered from a trash receptacle in a smashed condition. DNA analysis reportedly corroborates the prosecution's theory. Anna Kepner's body was found concealed beneath a bed in the stateroom she shared with the defendant — a ship operating in international waters, establishing federal jurisdiction.The release conditions have generated procedural concern. The defendant is prohibited from unsupervised contact with minors. Prosecutors informed the court that two minor children reportedly reside in the home designated as the defendant's placement. That apparent conflict was raised in open proceedings.Retired FBI Special Agent Jennifer Coffindaffer addresses the forensic challenges unique to maritime crime scenes — evidence collection aboard a vessel that subsequently docks and discharges thousands of passengers, chain of custody complications inherent to shipboard investigations, and the enhanced significance of the FBI's initial evidence recovery process under those constraints. She provides her professional assessment of the evidence profile as disclosed in unsealed filings.A criminal defense attorney examines the procedural framework governing juvenile defendants charged as adults in federal court — a circumstance federal courts encounter rarely. The analysis addresses the tension between juvenile detention standards and adult charge severity, the strategic implications of the defendant's waiver of juvenile proceedings, and the practical consequences of the detention decision for the prosecution's trial preparation. The trial is scheduled for September 8th.Join Our SubStack For AD-FREE ADVANCE EPISODES & EXTRAS!: https://hiddenkillers.substack.com/Want to comment and watch this podcast as a video? Check out our YouTube Channel. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8-vxmbhTxxG10sO1izODJg?sub_confirmation=1Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hiddenkillerspod/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/hiddenkillerspod/Tik-Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@hiddenkillerspodX Twitter https://x.com/TrueCrimePodThis publication contains commentary and opinion based on publicly available information. All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Nothing published here should be taken as a statement of fact, health or legal advice.#AnnaKepner #TimothyHudson #CarnivalHorizon #CruiseShipDeath #FederalCourt #FBI #DetentionHearing #JusticeForAnna #HiddenKillers #TrueCrime

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on a ruling on Trump administration immigration policies.

A federal judge has delivered a significant legal blow to the administration's plans for the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts. In a 94-page opinion issued Friday, U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper ruled that the institution's board overstepped its statutory authority by unilaterally adding President Donald Trump's name to the venue. The court has ordered that all physical and digital signage bearing the President's name be removed within 14 days. In this episode, we break down Judge Cooper's landmark decision. We discuss why the court determined that only Congress—not the board of trustees—has the authority to rename the historic memorial. We also examine the second part of the ruling, which blocks the administration's plan to close the facility for a two-year renovation project, calling the board's decision-making process "derelict."In this episode, we cover:The Legal Argument: Why the court ruled that the "Trump Kennedy Center" rebranding was illegal.The Closure Block: Why the two-year shutdown for renovations was halted by the court.Congressional Authority: The judge's clear statement that the Kennedy Center's identity is protected by federal law.The Fallout: President Trump's response to the ruling and his stated intent to facilitate a transfer of the institution.Make sure to subscribe, rate, and leave a review to keep up with our analysis of major legal and political developments.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/chaos-culture-radio--3078307/support.Follow Chaos Culture Radio for real conversations that move culture forward.New episodes every week.Share this episode with someone who needs to hear it.

This time John discusses federal judge Christopher Cooper who ordered Trump's name to be removed from the Kennedy Center. And then another federal judge has temporarily stopped the creation of a $1.8bn government fund to compensate individuals who claimed to be targets of political investigation by previous presidential administrations. Judge Leonie Brinkema barred the justice department from taking any steps to stand up or operate the fund - including processing or dispersing claims - until a preliminary hearing on June 12th. And then another federal judge - Kathleen Williams - ordered the IRS case into Trump re-opened and called his 1776 Terror Slush Fund into question. John then welcomes back journalist and political analyst for CNN, Brian Karem, to talk about the ceasing of the Iran ceasefire and his new podcast "Just Ask the Question". And then finally, TV's Frank Conniff from MST3K returns to joke with John and listeners about Trump's pathetic almost cancelled Freedom 250 concert and birthday UFC cage fight.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A federal judge just temporarily blocked what critics are calling a billion-dollar Trump slush fund designed to reward political allies — while ordinary Americans are drowning under rising costs, layoffs, debt, and economic anxiety.At the same time, some Republicans are pushing bizarre proposals like putting Donald Trump on the $250 bill as corporations report record profits and working families continue to struggle. With recession fears growing, Trump is now focusing taxpayer dollars on “beautifying” Washington D.C. through contracts many fear will enrich connected insiders and political cronies.This isn't leadership. It's a campaign of greed, spectacle, and cruelty. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosts: TJ, Brett, & Krissy This week on the show: Segment One (0:00:00) (0:06:27) Despite crazy Montana weather, Brett gets more additions to his burgeoning Chicago Bears card collection. (0:16:06) Krissy regales us with tales of last week's shenanigans, including vertically challenged wrestling matches, shattered windows, and spending time with our Z-list celebrity friend. Oh, The Carlsons are also celebrating their 20th wedding anniversary! Congratulations abound! (0:49:30) TJ gives his collecting updates, upgrades to his mowing equipment, and (finally) a near death Memorial Day experience! Segment Two (1:18:57): (1:22:09) FGS brings us a big Brett announcement as well as an Atlanta Federal Judge turning her private chambers into a den of sin. (1:44:15) HOT TAKES starts off with some classic celebs in THE GRIM REAPER ROUND UP (1:48:08) The gang reviews The Mandalorian and Grogu. Segment Three (2:16:36): (2:18:37) Krissy brings another conspiracy to the table this week in THE KRAZY KORNER: Pandas aren't real. Let the fun begin! (2:42:47) PICKS O' THE WEEK It's THE QUAD M SHOW!

Trump sued the IRS for $10 billion over an unlawful tax return disclosure, a lawsuit that was time-barred, improperly pleaded under the statute, and lacked any adversity between the parties since Trump controlled the very agencies he was suing. Todd Blanche and the DOJ mounted zero defense, then quietly settled for $1.776 billion in taxpayer money, including a sweeping addendum that would have permanently shielded Trump, his family, his businesses, and his associates from any future federal investigation. On May 27th, a group of 35 former federal judges, represented by ethics attorney Norm Eisen, filed a motion alleging the settlement was a product of collusion and a fraud on the court. By May 29th, a federal judge had reopened the case. By Friday night, the Wall Street Journal reported the White House was scrambling. By Monday, it was dead. Trump has until June 12th to respond to the court's order. Republican senators, Mike Pence, and now the federal judiciary all lined up against it. SUPPORT & CONNECT WITH HAWK- Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mdg650hawk - Hawk's Merch Store: https://hawkmerchstore.com - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@mdg650hawk7thacct - Connect on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@hawkeyewhackamole - Connect on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/mdg650hawk.bsky.social - Connect on Substack: https://mdg650hawk.substack.com - Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hawkpodcasts - Connect on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mdg650hawk - Connect on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/mdg650hawk ALL HAWK PODCASTS INFO- Additional Content Available Here: https://www.hawkpodcasts.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@hawkpodcasts- Listen to Hawk Podcasts On Your Favorite Platform:Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3RWeJfyApple Podcasts: https://apple.co/422GDuLYouTube: https://youtube.com/@hawkpodcastsiHeartRadio: https://ihr.fm/47vVBdPPandora: https://bit.ly/48COaTB

This week on the Queer News podcast, Anna shares the joy for compiling our first Chicagoland lesbian business directory. We're also talking all about the nationwide campaign Seven Days In June: HEALTH IS PRIMARY. In politics, Pattie Gonia Sued By Patagonia, and a Federal Judge in DC Blocked Trump's Plan To Move Trans Women Into Men's Prisons. In culture and entertainment, we roundup Chicago Pride Month Events, and Edgewater Dedicates Street to LGBTQ+ Activist Lori Cannon. Want to support this podcast?

ABC National Correspondent Steven Portnoy joins Megan Lynch with an explanation on why a federal judge has decided to re-open the case where Pres Donald Trump sued the IRS over the release of hos tax returns. The IRS 'settled' the case before it got to trial, a division of the US Government that Trump controls. The judge says the IRS needs to explain how 'it is not collusion.'

A DUI suspect also had an illegal cannon in the car...an old man admitted to calling 911 several times because he wanted some beer...and a Federal Judge got caught having sex with a high-ranking Atlanta cop in the Judge's chambers!

May 30, 2026, 7 AM; The grown pusback included a judge ordering the removal of his name from the Kennedy Center, a judge's refusal to dimmiss the most serious charges against Oath Keepers leader Stewart Rhodes and his fellow supporters who were convicted on charges of seditious conspiracy, a ruling barring his $1.8 billion slush fund, and accusations that the president has committed fraud when he ended his lawsuit against the IRS. Former Deputy Assistant Attorney General for NSD Mary McCord and Will Sommer join The Weekend to discuss the onslaught of decisions against the president. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Big Dumb Podcast S1E18 - Dating Icks, Smuggled Pinot, and Federal Judge Booty Calls - On this episode of The Big Dumb Podcast, Blake and Eric catch up before diving into the wildest headlines of the week: Nicole Kidman chasing a 30-years-younger Jacob Elordi (while he's still cozying up with Kendall Jenner), a woman who tried smuggling a full bottle of wine in her vagina at jail intake, Erin Brockovich taking on power-hungry AI data centers, the most hilariously petty dating “icks,” and a federal judge who got caught having loud lunchtime sex in her courthouse chambers. Plus beer-infused jeans, a bra donation charity, and what's worth streaming right now.

Inside a packed federal courtroom, some of the richest and most powerful figures in artificial intelligence are testifying under oath, and their testimony may be helping and hurting OpenAI at the exact same time. In Round 9 of Musk v. Altman, billionaire witnesses including Ilya Sutskever, Satya Nadella, and Bret Taylor stepped before a federal judge and nine jurors to defend the future of OpenAI, but several of their admissions may have handed Elon Musk critical ammunition. In this episode of The Valley Current®, Jack Russo breaks down the courtroom psychology, billion-dollar financial conflicts, explosive testimony about Sam Altman's leadership, and the growing legal battle over whether OpenAI's nonprofit mission was quietly transformed into one of the most commercially powerful companies on Earth. The stakes are no longer just personal reputations. They may determine the future structure of the AI industry itself. Jack Russo Managing Partner Jrusso@computerlaw.com www.computerlaw.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackrusso "Every Entrepreneur Imagines a Better World"®️  

A federal judge in Washington handed the Trump administration a temporary legal victory tied to proposed changes involving voter registration lists and mail ballots. Civil rights organizations argue the effort could create confusion and barriers for voters, while election reviews continue to reject widespread voter fraud claims tied to mail voting. Subscribe to our newsletter to stay informed with the latest news from a leading Black-owned & controlled media company: https://aurn.com/newsletter Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This is the All Local 4:00 P.M. update for Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Jimmy addresses the latest news, like Trump's recent deal with the IRS to never again audit his family, before speaking with Robert De Niro, Jane Rosenthal, Maluma, Ella Bright, & Belmont Cameli.

AP's Marissa Duhaney reports that a federal judge is banning most ICE arrests in New York immigration courts.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a judge bans most arrests by federal agents in immigration courts in New York.

Leon Black has faced mounting scrutiny over his long and deeply intertwined relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, particularly after newly surfaced court filings revealed an aggressive behind-the-scenes legal effort tied to a woman accusing Black of rape connected to Epstein's network. According to the reporting, Black's legal team privately contacted federal Judge Jed Rakoff in an effort to challenge and ultimately reverse a multimillion-dollar compensation award granted to the accuser through an Epstein victims' settlement fund. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, alleged that Black sexually assaulted her as a teenager at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse. The Guardian's reporting detailed how Black's attorneys argued the settlement process had been manipulated by fraudulent evidence and sought to protect Black's reputation from what they characterized as false allegations. Critics, however, argued the case highlighted how wealthy and powerful figures connected to Epstein continue to wield enormous legal and financial influence long after Epstein's death.The legal battle became even more controversial after a federal judge sanctioned Jane Doe and her former attorney for falsified evidence tied to parts of the case, though the court still allowed portions of the civil rape lawsuit against Black to proceed. Black has vehemently denied ever meeting or assaulting the accuser and has refused settlement offers, framing the allegations as entirely fabricated. Still, the broader controversy surrounding Black has persisted because of the extraordinary extent of his documented relationship with Epstein, including revelations that Black paid Epstein roughly $170 million for financial and tax-related services over several years despite Epstein already being a convicted sex offender. The case has become emblematic of the larger questions surrounding Epstein's network of elite associates, the power imbalance between wealthy defendants and accusers, and the ongoing struggle by survivors to seek accountability within a legal system critics argue often bends toward those with enormous resources and institutional influence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein-linked billionaire accused of rape privately reached out to federal judge to defend his ‘good name' | Jeffrey Epstein | The Guardian

Leon Black has faced mounting scrutiny over his long and deeply intertwined relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, particularly after newly surfaced court filings revealed an aggressive behind-the-scenes legal effort tied to a woman accusing Black of rape connected to Epstein's network. According to the reporting, Black's legal team privately contacted federal Judge Jed Rakoff in an effort to challenge and ultimately reverse a multimillion-dollar compensation award granted to the accuser through an Epstein victims' settlement fund. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, alleged that Black sexually assaulted her as a teenager at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse. The Guardian's reporting detailed how Black's attorneys argued the settlement process had been manipulated by fraudulent evidence and sought to protect Black's reputation from what they characterized as false allegations. Critics, however, argued the case highlighted how wealthy and powerful figures connected to Epstein continue to wield enormous legal and financial influence long after Epstein's death.The legal battle became even more controversial after a federal judge sanctioned Jane Doe and her former attorney for falsified evidence tied to parts of the case, though the court still allowed portions of the civil rape lawsuit against Black to proceed. Black has vehemently denied ever meeting or assaulting the accuser and has refused settlement offers, framing the allegations as entirely fabricated. Still, the broader controversy surrounding Black has persisted because of the extraordinary extent of his documented relationship with Epstein, including revelations that Black paid Epstein roughly $170 million for financial and tax-related services over several years despite Epstein already being a convicted sex offender. The case has become emblematic of the larger questions surrounding Epstein's network of elite associates, the power imbalance between wealthy defendants and accusers, and the ongoing struggle by survivors to seek accountability within a legal system critics argue often bends toward those with enormous resources and institutional influence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein-linked billionaire accused of rape privately reached out to federal judge to defend his ‘good name' | Jeffrey Epstein | The Guardian

In a recent joint update to Judge Paul A. Engelmayer and Judge Richard M. Berman of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, top Department of Justice officials — including Attorney General Pam Bondi, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche, and U.S. Attorney Jay Clayton — acknowledged the massive scope and challenges involved in releasing millions of pages of investigative materials related to the Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell cases under the Epstein Files Transparency Act. In a letter filed with both judges, the DOJ said it has reviewed “millions of pages” of files including documents, audio, and video recordings, and made “substantial progress” in identifying and redacting materials to protect victim identities. However, the department stressed that it cannot provide a specific completion date for when the entire review and release process will be finished, citing continued quality-control checks, document management preparation, and redaction efforts as necessary steps to comply with the law while safeguarding sensitive information.The update came amid political and legal pressure after the statutory deadline of Dec. 19, 2025 passed with only a small fraction of the files publicly released. While the DOJ insists it is working toward releasing the materials “in the near term,” lawmakers, victims' advocates, and the public have sharply criticized the slow pace and heavy redactions, arguing the department is failing to meet both the letter and spirit of the transparency law. Separate court actions around the same time saw Judges Engelmayer and Berman grant motions to unseal certain grand jury and investigative records in the Maxwell and Epstein matters — interpreting the new law as overriding traditional secrecy protections — but the broader document release effort remains ongoing.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:DOJ says it will finish releasing Epstein files "in the near term," but doesn't offer specific date - CBS NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Leon Black has faced mounting scrutiny over his long and deeply intertwined relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, particularly after newly surfaced court filings revealed an aggressive behind-the-scenes legal effort tied to a woman accusing Black of rape connected to Epstein's network. According to the reporting, Black's legal team privately contacted federal Judge Jed Rakoff in an effort to challenge and ultimately reverse a multimillion-dollar compensation award granted to the accuser through an Epstein victims' settlement fund. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, alleged that Black sexually assaulted her as a teenager at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse. The Guardian's reporting detailed how Black's attorneys argued the settlement process had been manipulated by fraudulent evidence and sought to protect Black's reputation from what they characterized as false allegations. Critics, however, argued the case highlighted how wealthy and powerful figures connected to Epstein continue to wield enormous legal and financial influence long after Epstein's death.The legal battle became even more controversial after a federal judge sanctioned Jane Doe and her former attorney for falsified evidence tied to parts of the case, though the court still allowed portions of the civil rape lawsuit against Black to proceed. Black has vehemently denied ever meeting or assaulting the accuser and has refused settlement offers, framing the allegations as entirely fabricated. Still, the broader controversy surrounding Black has persisted because of the extraordinary extent of his documented relationship with Epstein, including revelations that Black paid Epstein roughly $170 million for financial and tax-related services over several years despite Epstein already being a convicted sex offender. The case has become emblematic of the larger questions surrounding Epstein's network of elite associates, the power imbalance between wealthy defendants and accusers, and the ongoing struggle by survivors to seek accountability within a legal system critics argue often bends toward those with enormous resources and institutional influence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein-linked billionaire accused of rape privately reached out to federal judge to defend his ‘good name' | Jeffrey Epstein | The GuardianBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Leon Black has faced mounting scrutiny over his long and deeply intertwined relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, particularly after newly surfaced court filings revealed an aggressive behind-the-scenes legal effort tied to a woman accusing Black of rape connected to Epstein's network. According to the reporting, Black's legal team privately contacted federal Judge Jed Rakoff in an effort to challenge and ultimately reverse a multimillion-dollar compensation award granted to the accuser through an Epstein victims' settlement fund. The woman, identified as Jane Doe, alleged that Black sexually assaulted her as a teenager at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse. The Guardian's reporting detailed how Black's attorneys argued the settlement process had been manipulated by fraudulent evidence and sought to protect Black's reputation from what they characterized as false allegations. Critics, however, argued the case highlighted how wealthy and powerful figures connected to Epstein continue to wield enormous legal and financial influence long after Epstein's death.The legal battle became even more controversial after a federal judge sanctioned Jane Doe and her former attorney for falsified evidence tied to parts of the case, though the court still allowed portions of the civil rape lawsuit against Black to proceed. Black has vehemently denied ever meeting or assaulting the accuser and has refused settlement offers, framing the allegations as entirely fabricated. Still, the broader controversy surrounding Black has persisted because of the extraordinary extent of his documented relationship with Epstein, including revelations that Black paid Epstein roughly $170 million for financial and tax-related services over several years despite Epstein already being a convicted sex offender. The case has become emblematic of the larger questions surrounding Epstein's network of elite associates, the power imbalance between wealthy defendants and accusers, and the ongoing struggle by survivors to seek accountability within a legal system critics argue often bends toward those with enormous resources and institutional influence.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comsource:Epstein-linked billionaire accused of rape privately reached out to federal judge to defend his ‘good name' | Jeffrey Epstein | The GuardianBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

A federal judge just apologized in open court to Cole Allen — the man accused of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump and his team at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. U.S. Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui told the 31-year-old suspect he was “sorry” for the harsh conditions in D.C. jail, including suicide watch and solitary confinement. Allen, who allegedly showed up armed and fired shots at Secret Service, received an apology while many January 6 defendants have faced far worse for far less. We also cover: U.S. Park Police officer falls asleep in front of the White House. Is the Obama Presidential Center OPEN? Astronaut Victor Glover asked about his identity. Tucker Carlson asked about Trump being the Antichrist comment. This story exposes the radical two-tiered justice system that protects those who attack conservatives while punishing Trump supporters. If you're tired of the mainstream media covering this insanity, hit LIKE

Kimmer and Pete discuss the Outrage as a federal judge raises concerns about the jail treatment of a Trump assassination suspect. Critics say the focus on his rights ignores the severity of the charges and contrasts sharply with past cases.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In a rare case of denaturalization, a federal judge has stripped the U.S. citizenship of a Chinese couple living here in America. Let's go through what this couple did (with the assistance of the Chinese communist government).

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In breaking news, a Federal Judge has dismissed Trump's $10 billion dollar defamation case against Rupert Murdoch and the Wall Street Journal for publishing an article detailing what they claim was Trump's hand written pornographic hand drawn “letter” for Epstein's 50th Birthday, pasted into a 2 volume scrap book by Ghislaine Maxwell, the very same birthday submission that was published by the House Oversight Committee. Popok knows the cast of characters well and reports on what happened and what could happen next. Dose: Save 35% on your first month of subscription by going to https://dosedaily.co/LEGALAF or entering LEGALAF at checkout. Subscribe:  @LegalAFMTN  Visit https://meidasplus.com for more! Support the MeidasTouch Network: https://patreon.com/meidastouch Add the MeidasTouch Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-meidastouch-podcast/id1510240831 Buy MeidasTouch Merch: https://store.meidastouch.com Follow MeidasTouch on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Facebook: https://facebook.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on Instagram: https://instagram.com/meidastouch Follow MeidasTouch on TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@meidastouch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hey BillOReilly.com Premium and Concierge Members, welcome to the No Spin News for Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Stand Up for Your Country.  Talking Points Memo: Bill looks ahead to President Trump's address tonight and what to expect on the situation in Iran. Phil Zuckerman, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology at Pitzer College, joins the No Spin News to discuss religion in America and why fewer Americans are identifying as religious. US District Judge Randolph Moss permanently blocks the Trump administration from ending federal funding for NPR and PBS. New polling shows that health care is the top domestic concern. The Supreme Court rules against a law banning “conversion therapy" in Colorado. Final Thought: Bill announces his guest for tomorrow's episode of We'll Do It Live!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices