Judge hearing arguments over Jack Smith special counsel appointment

Washington — Special counsel Jack Smith and attorneys for former President Donald Trump are back in a Florida federal courtroom Friday to kick off three days of hearings to grapple with, among other issues, whether Smith should even be allowed to prosecute Trump.  U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon, Southern District of Florida U.S. District Court, Southern

Paxton Warns Texas Schools Not to Comply With Title IX Transgender Rules or Face Legal Action

Title IX changes give men who identify as women the right to use female restrooms and locker rooms, and to join female-only organizations. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has issued an advisory to Texas schools, warning of potential legal action against any school district that adopts policies and procedures that align with the federal Department