Race to lead D.C. lawyers' association grows heated amid attacks on law firms More than 30,000 people have already voted in the election for the president of the D.C. Bar Association, more than triple the previous record set in 1990. Carrie Johnson
Washington state sues to block Trump order expediting fossil fuel projects Washington Attorney General Nick Brown is suing over what he says is President Donald Trump's unlawful declaration of an energy emergency, which is intended to speed up permitting procedures for fossil fuel projects. Amy Radil
Federal judge temporarily halts Trump's sweeping government overhaul A federal judge in San Francisco issued a two-week restraining order temporarily blocking the Trump administration's sweeping overhaul of the federal government. Her order applies to 20 agencies. Andrea Hsu
2 men convicted of cutting down beloved Sycamore Gap tree in 'mindless' destruction Prosecutors say that as news of the crime spread, the two men exchanged messages relishing the outrage and sadness they caused. The tree in northern England was believed to be about 200 years old. Bill Chappell
Court rules Alabama redistricting intentionally discriminates against Black voters A federal court says Alabama can't use a congressional map it found unconstitutional. The ruling comes in a voting rights case that resulted in the state getting a second Black member of Congress. Debbie Elliott
High-capacity gun magazine ban upheld by WA Supreme Court. Opponents could seek SCOTUS review While the Washington State Attorney General has praised the decision, lawyers for the gun store in the case say they're considering a petition to the conservative-majority U.S. Supreme Court for review. Amy Radil
Trump pulls controversial pick for U.S. Attorney for D.C. President Trump will replace his controversial pick, Ed Martin, for the role of top prosecutor in Washington, D.C. following bipartisan Senate opposition Tom Dreisbach
Supreme Court upholds Trump's ban on transgender military members while appeals continue The justices blocked a lower court order that temporarily halted the ban's enforcement. Nina Totenberg
U.S. intelligence memo says Venezuelan government does not control Tren de Aragua gang The memo weakens President Trump's argument for invoking the Alien Enemies Act to deport migrants. Jasmine Garsd
Trump expands military use at the southern border. Are there legal limits? The Posse Comitatus Act restricts using federal troops in civilian law enforcement. Exceptions exist, but Trump's crackdown on immigration is shaping up to be a major test for the law. Juliana Kim
