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Federal Judge Criticizes Trump's IRS Settlement and Anti-Weaponization Fund

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams criticized President Trump's IRS settlement and the abandoned $1.776 billion anti-weaponization fund in a ruling on July 13, 2026. She sanctioned several attorneys involved and barred both sides from citing the agreement in future proceedings, stating that the lawsuit lacked a genuine legal dispute.

Fox News — Politics

Federal Judge Rules Against Trump's Lawsuit, Refers Attorney for Bar Review

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams ruled that Donald Trump's lawsuit against the IRS was filed for an improper purpose and referred attorney Alejandro Brito to the Florida Bar for possible disciplinary action. The lawsuit sought $10 billion in damages for the unauthorized disclosure of Trump's tax information and included plans for a controversial fund that was later abandoned.

Washington Examiner

Federal Government to Share Evidence with Minnesota Law Enforcement in Officer-Involved Shootings

The federal government will provide evidence to Minnesota law enforcement regarding three officer-involved shootings from January, including the deaths of U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Good. Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced the cooperation during a press conference, noting that ongoing evidence exchange is now in place. This follows previous concerns from Minnesota officials about federal obstruction in their investigations.

Daily Wire

Tufts University Historian Leaves Position Amid Citation Controversy

Kerri K. Greenidge has left her position at Tufts University following allegations of fabricated citations in her book, "The Grimkes: The Legacy of Slavery In An American Family." Concerns about the book's credibility were raised by scholars, leading to scrutiny of Greenidge's work and her subsequent departure from the university.

nypost.com

Darline Graham Nordone Comments on Trump's Recommendation for SC Senate Seat

Darline Graham Nordone, sister of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, reacted to President Trump's recommendation for her to fill her brother's Senate seat. Following Lindsey Graham's death from a heart attack, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster is set to announce the interim replacement. Nordone expressed her devastation over her brother's passing and reflected on their close relationship.

tmz.com

Boosie Badazz Files Lawsuit Over Unfulfilled $600,000 Trump Pardon

Boosie Badazz has filed a lawsuit against Jacob Wohl and Jack Burkman, claiming he paid $600,000 for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump that was never received. He is seeking a refund of $300,000 based on a contract clause. A White House official denied any involvement of the operatives in the pardon process.

The Verge

States File Lawsuit to Block Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery Merger

Twelve state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit to block the $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Bros Discovery, citing concerns over competition and potential price increases. The states involved include California, New York, and others. This lawsuit comes after the Justice Department chose not to intervene in the merger.

Ars Technica

Twelve States File Lawsuit to Block Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery Merger

Twelve states, led by California, have initiated a lawsuit to block the $111 billion merger between Paramount Skydance and Warner Bros. Discovery, which was recently approved by the Trump administration. California Attorney General Rob Bonta expressed concerns that the merger would negatively impact prices, quality, and content availability for consumers.

Axios

U.S. to Reinstate Naval Blockade on Iran Starting July 14

On July 13, 2026, President Trump announced the reinstatement of a naval blockade on Iran, effective July 14 at 4 PM ET. The blockade aims to prevent ships from entering or leaving Iranian ports and follows recent tensions between the U.S. and Iran. The U.S. Navy will enforce the blockade, which applies to all vessels, while humanitarian shipments will still be permitted.

BBC — Business

US States File Lawsuit to Block Major Media Merger

Twelve US states have filed a lawsuit to block a $110 billion merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. The legal action seeks to prevent what would be the largest media consolidation in Hollywood history.

Guardian — US

Federal Judge Nullifies Settlement Agreement in Trump IRS Lawsuit

Federal Judge Kathleen Williams has nullified a settlement agreement between the government and Donald Trump concerning a lawsuit related to the leak of his tax returns. The ruling criticizes the use of the judicial process to create a beneficial arrangement for Trump and blocks a settlement that included significant financial provisions.

PBS NewsHour

Midwest primaries to assess Democratic voter sentiment

The August primaries in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota are set to take place, providing insight into Democratic voters' feelings towards the party establishment. This event highlights the ongoing divide between progressive and moderate elements within the party.