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A federal judge said President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an “improper purpose.” (Eric Lee/Pool/For The Washington Post)
Jul 13, 2026

Trump’s attorneys, DOJ leaders misused courts in IRS case, judge says

A federal judge said President Donald Trump’s lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an “improper purpose” and referred the attorneys involved for potential disciplinary proceedings.

The Apple logo is seen during the preview of the redesigned and reimagined Apple Fifth Avenue store in New York on Sept. 19, 2019. (REUTERS/Brendan McDermid/File Photo)
Jul 13, 2026

Apple sues OpenAI, two former employees for trade secrets theft

Apple sued OpenAI and two former employees, alleging misappropriation of its trade secrets to benefit the ChatGPT-owner's foray into consumer hardware.

The Maryland Supreme Court building is shown in Annapolis on June 4, 2026. (Ian Round/The Daily Record)
Jul 13, 2026

Anne Arundel politician residency case: Court explains disqualifying Dove

The Maryland Supreme Court released its reasoning for disqualifying John Dove Jr., a candidate for a General Assembly seat in Anne Arundel County, from the election.

Paramount and Warner Bros logos are seen in this illustration taken Dec. 8, 2025. (REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration)
Jul 13, 2026

12 states sue to block Paramount’s $110B Warner Bros Discovery deal

Twelve states, including California, sued to block Paramount's $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery, citing antitrust concerns and market dominance.

A person poses with Tylenol in this illustration picture taken in Schwenksville, Pennsylvania, September 24, 2025. (REUTERS file/Hannah Beier)
Jul 13, 2026

Appeals court revives hundreds of private lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism

The 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals revived more than 500 lawsuits linking Tylenol to autism and ADHD, allowing excluded testimony.

Electrical transmission towers, poles and lines are shown in California on Aug. 7, 2025. (REUTERS/Mike Blake/File Photo)
Jul 13, 2026

‘Try me again’: Carroll County woman sanctioned for blocking Piedmont power line surveyors

A judge held a Carroll County horse farm owner in contempt after finding that she obstructed agents who were conducting surveys for the Maryland Piedmont Reliability Project power line.

An explosion caused by a police munition is seen while supporters of President Donald Trump riot at the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington on Jan. 6, 2021. (REUTERS/Leah Millis)
Jul 13, 2026

Judge ends Jan. 6 case against Proud Boys with warning about Trump pardons

A federal judge granted the Justice Department’s request to dismiss the seditious-conspiracy case against four top members of the Proud Boys.

A sign marks the Agora Cos. headquarters in Baltimore's Mount Vernon neighborhood.
Jul 13, 2026

Nicaragua bus crash tragedy, angry investors: Baltimore’s Agora in more legal hot water

After outrage among property owners and a deadly bus crash, attorneys have been looking into the Baltimore-based Agora Cos.' close ties to a Nicaraguan beach resort.

Susan Goering, the former head of the ACLU of Maryland, died last month at 73. (Courtesy of the ACLU of Maryland)
Jul 10, 2026

Susan Goering, former head of ACLU of Maryland, dies

Susan Goering, whose civil-rights work at the ACLU of Maryland led to billions of dollars in school funding and better housing opportunities for thousands of Black families, died last month.

A view of the setup ahead of the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., June 11, 2026. (REUTERS/Evan Vucci)
Jul 10, 2026

Federal grand jury indicts 8 men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, DOJ says

A federal grand jury indicted eight men over an alleged plot to attack the White House UFC event with explosives and snipers, the DOJ said.

A Kansas federal judge recently imposed penalties that included fines ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 upon attorneys responsible for mistakenly submitting a brief containing falsehoods created by artificial intelligence. (USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect)
Jul 10, 2026

MD man sentenced to prison for trying to aid ISIS

A Maryland man was sentenced to years in prison for attempting to provide material support or resources to the Islamic State group, court records show.

U.S. federal agents look on as they stand guard in Camarillo, California, on July 10, 2025. (REUTERS/Daniel Cole/File Photo)
Jul 10, 2026

DOJ sues MD, alleging new immigration law obstructs Trump’s authority

The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against Maryland, alleging that a new immigration law thwarts the Trump administration’s authority.