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Defense attorneys expressed concern that the prosecution learned details about the Proud Boys case through the informant.

Prosecutors say Proud Boys witness in conspiracy case was FBI informant

An Iranian suicide drone has killed an American contractor in northern Syria. The U.S. has retaliated against Iranian linked targets.

American killed in Syria drone attack, US retaliates: March 24 rundown

In early March, an associate dean and students interrupted a conservative federal judge's address at the law school.

Stanford Law to hold mandatory ‘free speech’ session after protest: Media Miss

TikTok CEO Shou Chew testified before the House Energy and Commerce Committee where he tried to ease lawmakers' concerns about the platform.

TikTok CEO tells Congress he will prioritize teen safety, lawmakers doubt it

According to a report released Thursday, March 23, there were attempts to ban a record 2,571 books from schools and public libraries in 2022.

Record number of books subject to ban attempts in schools, libraries: Media Miss

Armed Russian jets have been flying over a U.S. military base almost every day in March 2023, according to a top general.

Russian jets are reportedly flying over a US military base in Syria

Lawmakers are meeting on March 23 to discuss how China and other countries are helping to funnel fentanyl across U.S. borders.

DEA, US lawmakers point to China’s role in fentanyl crisis

TikTok's CEO will testify before a House committee on March 23 defending his app amid growing calls from Congress to enact a nationwide ban.

TikTok CEO to testify, defend app security amid bans: March 23 rundown

The Supreme Court heard arguments for a trademark infringement case on a dog toy company and Jack Daniel's, leading to some funny moments.

Funny moments from Supreme Court hearing on dog poop and Jack Daniel’s

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has said he plans to discuss a renegotiation of the Safe Third Country Agreement with Biden.

Biden to discuss asylum-seekers with Trudeau during Canada trip

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are taking further steps to boost rail safety and hold Norfolk Southern accountable for the derailment in Ohio.

More questions for Norfolk Southern, no Dollar Tree eggs: March 22 rundown

Following two bank collapses, the FDIC made all uninsured deposits available within days. A former FDIC chair says he would have done things differently.

Former FDIC chair: A ‘mistake’ to guarantee 100% of deposits at banks

Joe Biden signed the COVID-19 Origin Act of 2023, requiring the Office of the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information on the Wuhan lab.

Here’s what the US government will declassify about COVID-19’s origins

Regulators initially said they'd only bail out banks if a collapse would create systemic risk and significant economic consequences.

Will federal regulators secure deposits at all failing banks like they did at SVB?

Philadelphia will pay more than $9 million in a record-breaking settlement with protesters who protested after George Floyd's death.

Philadelphia to pay George Floyd protesters $9.25M in settlement

Since the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, the banking system is in turmoil. News of failed and struggling banks has left millions with questions about their money.

Why are banks collapsing and is your money safe in the bank?

A judge blocked part of a California law that requires certain handgun safety features. The preliminary injunction begins in two weeks.

Federal judge blocks California handgun safety law: Media Miss

After former President Trump predicted his arrest today, law enforcement agencies are preparing for protests.

Trump reacts to new testimony, AI offers cancer cure: March 21 rundown

Donald Trump said on Truth Social that he believes he will be arrested Tuesday. The Manhattan DA's office could move to indict him for hush-money payments.

Attorney believes judge and jurors could treat Trump differently if indicted

Trump called for his supporters to protest his arrest, which he expects to happen Tuesday. The NYPD set up barricades on Monday.

New York sets up barricades to prepare for former President Trump’s arrest

As the fight over Colorado River water continues, the Navajo Nation has brought an 1868 treaty to the Supreme Court.

Navajo Nation takes treaty to Supreme Court amid water crisis: Media Miss

More than 1.4 million young people have enlisted in North Korea's military in the last few days, according to state media.

North Korea says 1.4M young people have enlisted in its military

Former president Donald Trump is facing what he believes is his imminent arrest over alleged hush money payments to Stormy Daniels.

Trump expects arrest Tuesday; 20 years since Iraq War began: March 20 rundown

Investigators subpoenaed dozens of people with ties to Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate to testify about classified documents found at the resort.

Report: Feds subpoenaed Trump’s Mar-a-Lago staffers about classified docs