Five openly LGBTQ judges from different backgrounds and experiences offer insight into their lives before and after appointment to the federal bench in
Year: 2020
Harvard University Professor Charged with Tax Offenses
Dr. Charles Lieber was previously indicted on charges of making false statements to federal authorities regarding his participation in China’s Thousand Talents Program
The former
Some Courts Slow Reopening Plans as COVID Cases Rise
At a time when some states are backtracking on plans to restore business and government operations, a number of federal courts also are slowing plans … Read More
Even During COVID, Courts Find Ways to Welcome New Americans
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New citizens, each standing on a marked spot, take their oaths in front of the federal courthouse in Minneapolis. Chief Judge John R.
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Response and Recovery
Federal courts are coordinating with state and local health officials and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to obtain information about the coronavirus … Read More
2019 Wiretap Report: Orders and Convictions Increase
Federal and state courts reported a combined 10 percent increase in authorized wiretaps in 2019, compared with 2018, according to the Judiciary’s 2019 Wiretap Report… Read More
Judiciary Makes the Case for New Judgeships
The creation of new judgeships has not kept pace with the growth in case filings over three decades, producing “profound” negative effects for many courts … Read More
Judiciary Launches Redesigned PACER Website
The Administrative Office of the U.S Courts on June 28 will launch a redesigned informational website for the Judiciary’s electronic court records system, known as … Read More
Judge Testifies at House Hearing on Pandemic Impacts
Through a combination of advance planning, expanded use of technology, and the dedication of thousands of employees, the federal Judiciary’s response to the pandemic has … Read More
Judiciary Employees Find Ways to Help During Pandemic
Bryan King is a federal court software developer by trade and a think-outside-of-the-box kind of guy. When he noticed on one of his … Read More
Further Sanctions on Entities Trading in or Transporting Iranian Petrochemicals
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Yesterday, the U.S. Department of State sanctioned nine entities and three individuals who have engaged in activity that could
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo Remarks to the Press
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
Press Briefing Room
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good afternoon, everyone. As you all know, the Trump administration continues to
Terrorist Designation of ISIS Leader Amir Muhammad Sa’id Abdal-Rahman al-Mawla
Office of the Spokesperson
The Department of State has announced its intent to designate Amir Muhammad Sa’id Abdal-Rahman al-Mawla, the new leader of the Islamic
On Intra Afghan Negotiations and the Road to Peace
Morgan Ortagus, Department Spokesperson
The U.S.-Taliban agreement and the U.S.-Afghanistan joint declaration signed last week identified March 10 as the start of intra-Afghan negotiations. While
Special Representative Ambassador Jeffrey Travels to Belgium
Office of the Spokesperson
Special Representative for Syria Engagement and Special Envoy for the Global Coalition to Defeat ISIS Ambassador James Jeffrey will travel to
Acting Assistant Secretary Reeker’s Travel to Lithuania
Office of the Spokesperson
Acting Assistant Secretary for European and Eurasian Affairs Philip T. Reeker will travel to Vilnius, Lithuania, March 10 to 11, to
Joint Statement on the Signing of the U.S.-Taliban Agreement
Office of the Spokesperson
The text of the following statement was agreed by Special Envoys and Special Representatives of the European Union, France, Germany, Italy,
Condemning ISIS-K Attack on a Kabul Gathering
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
The United States condemns in the strongest terms today’s despicable ISIS-K attack on a Kabul gathering held to commemorate
Secretary Michael R. Pompeo With Joe Kernan, Becky Quick, and Andrew Ross Sorkin of CNBC Squawk Box
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
QUESTION: Well, with the coronavirus hitting countries around the world, the U.S. State Department has issued travel advisories for
Secretary Pompeo’s Remarks to the Press
Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary of State
Washington, D.C.
Press Briefing Room
SECRETARY POMPEO: Good morning, everyone. I know you’re happy to see me twice in
