Government

Army releases names of three of the four soldiers who died in Lithuania

Federal judge declines to transfer pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil’s case to Louisiana

Farbiarz, who was appointed by former President Joe Biden, determined that he has jurisdiction over the case because Khalil was being detained in New Jersey when his lawyer filed the challenge.

Cory Booker breaks record for longest speech on Senate floor

Booker, who's speech was a protest of the current Trump administration, passed Thurmond's record at 7:19 p.m. Eastern. The senator claimed he would be speaking for as long as he was "physically able."

Courts & Law

Hunter Biden agrees to give up law license in Washington DC

The board on Tuesday recommended that the D.C. Court of Appeals, which has final say on all attorney discipline cases, accept Biden's consent to disbarment.

Congress

You Vote: Did Sen. Cory Booker help strengthen opposition to Trump with his 22-hour Senate speech?

This speech is not a filibuster and no legislation is being blocked, meaning Booker was able to give a prolonged speech that kept the Senate floor open.

White House

Trump announces deal with law firm connected to J6 House panel, Doug Emhoff

The deal includes an agreement with Willkie, Farr and Gallagher that the firm will provide at least $100 million in pro bono services during the second Trump administration for causes that the firm and the president both support.

Congress

The 9 House Republicans who rebelled against leadership over new-mom proxy voting issue

The rule was blocked in a 206-222 split.

Congress

House Rep. Mike Johnson (R-LA) (L) participates in a ceremonial swearing-in with Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) (R), her husband Andrew Gamberzky and her son at the U.S. Capitol on January 3, 2025

GOP House leaders cancel votes for rest of week after internal revolt over new-mom proxy vote

The news comes after a group of nine Republicans joined House Democrats in opposing a procedural rule that would have blocked the House from voting on allowing proxy voting for new parents.

White House

Melania Trump honors eight women who exemplify courage, strength, on global stage

The eight women were honored with the International Women of Courage award during a ceremony at the State Department.

Security

Trump administration deports more than 100,000 illegal migrants in first 70 days of second term

The numbers are a combination of arrests and deportations by both U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP), an ICE official told Just The News on Tuesday.