Ryan Routh, charged with trying to assassinate Trump, asks to have charges dropped Ryan Routh is accused of the 2024 assassination attempt of Donald Trump as the then-presidential candidate was golfing at his course in West Palm Beach, Fla. Routh has pleaded not guilty. Greg Allen
A federal appeals panel has made enforcing the Voting Rights Act harder in 7 states After a challenge by Republican officials in North Dakota, a federal appeals panel struck down a key way of enforcing the Voting Rights Act's protections against racial discrimination in seven states. Hansi Lo Wang
The Menendez brothers are one step closer to freedom. What to know about their case A Los Angeles judge resentenced Lyle and Erik Menendez, who have spent over three decades behind bars for the 1989 killing of their parents. They are now eligible for parole — but it's not guaranteed. Rachel Treisman
With tears and defiance, Kim Kardashian faces the men accused of robbing her in Paris The reality star and business mogul appeared in a courtroom Tuesday to testify about the night in 2016 when masked men tied her up at gunpoint and stole more than $6 million in jewelry. The Associated Press
Federal judge OKs use of Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelans A federal judge says President Donald Trump can use the Alien Enemies Act to deport Venezuelan citizens who are shown to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang. The Associated Press
Washington cities are decriminalizing magic mushrooms. Could a psychedelic ‘renaissance’ take hold statewide? Resolutions have decriminalized psilocybin in cities across Western Washington. Studies show psychedelics can help people suffering from trauma, depression, and anxiety. And more people are microdosing for their mental health. Stephen Howie
Judge refuses to block IRS from sharing tax data to identify people illegally in U.S. The decision comes after the acting IRS commissioner resigned over a deal allowing ICE to submit names and addresses of immigrants inside the U.S. illegally to the IRS for cross-verification. The Associated Press
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
