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Sam Dorman
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Sam Dorman is a Washington correspondent covering courts and politics for The Epoch Times. You can follow him on X at @EpochofDorman.
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Judge Rules Meta Does Not Hold Illegal Monopoly in Social Media Networking
Judge James Boasberg said the Federal Trade Commission failed to show Meta held a monopoly.
Nov 18, 2025
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Letitia James Files New Motion to Dismiss, Alleging ‘Outrageous Conduct’
James was indicted in October on the basis that she used her Virginia home as a rental property despite obtaining a loan under a different assumption.
Nov 17, 2025
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DOJ Defends Comey Case’s Grand Jury Proceedings Amid Concerns From Judge
The judge had expressed concern that Attorney General Pam Bondi wasn’t able to fully review the grand jury proceedings.
Nov 14, 2025
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Congressional Democrats Urge Supreme Court to Limit Trump’s Power to Remove Officials of Independent Agencies
The Democrats said Congress should be able to limit the reasons for which presidents can fire officials in certain agencies.
Nov 14, 2025
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Trump Removes Tariffs on Beef, Coffee, Other Agricultural Products
The White House cited ’substantial progress’ in recent trade negotiations, while announcing the change.
Nov 14, 2025
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Judge Weighs Attempts to Dismiss Comey, James Cases Over Prosecutor’s Appointment
Former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James argued Halligan was invalidly appointed.
Nov 13, 2025
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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Take Up E. Jean Carroll’s Defamation Case
Trump’s attorneys told the Supreme Court that the case against him contained multiple flaws related to evidence.
Nov 11, 2025
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Supreme Court Seems Skeptical of Rastafarian’s Attempt to Sue Officers Who Shaved His Dreadlocks
Multiple justices also noted that appeals courts had interpreted the law differently from how the plaintiff did.
Nov 10, 2025
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Supreme Court to Weigh Individual Attempts to Enforce Religious Protections
A Rastafarian and a controversial street preacher claim that the government infringed on their rights.
Nov 08, 2025
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Judge Prohibits Education Department From Using Partisan Out-of-Office Emails for Employees
The judge and the department disagreed over whether the messages constituted a violation of the First Amendment.
Nov 07, 2025
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Judge Rules Meta Does Not Hold Illegal Monopoly in Social Media Networking
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Nov 18, 2025
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Letitia James Files New Motion to Dismiss, Alleging ‘Outrageous Conduct’
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Nov 17, 2025
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DOJ Defends Comey Case’s Grand Jury Proceedings Amid Concerns From Judge
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Nov 14, 2025
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Congressional Democrats Urge Supreme Court to Limit Trump’s Power to Remove Officials of Independent Agencies
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Nov 14, 2025
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Trump Removes Tariffs on Beef, Coffee, Other Agricultural Products
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Nov 14, 2025
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Judge Weighs Attempts to Dismiss Comey, James Cases Over Prosecutor’s Appointment
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Nov 13, 2025
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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Take Up E. Jean Carroll’s Defamation Case
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Nov 11, 2025
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Supreme Court Seems Skeptical of Rastafarian’s Attempt to Sue Officers Who Shaved His Dreadlocks
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Nov 10, 2025
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Supreme Court to Weigh Individual Attempts to Enforce Religious Protections
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Nov 08, 2025
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Judge Prohibits Education Department From Using Partisan Out-of-Office Emails for Employees
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Nov 07, 2025
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