Stephen Dinan
Articles by Stephen Dinan
Kavanaugh attempted assassination plotter gets 8-year prison term; government had sought 30 years
Supreme Court Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh's would-be assassin was sentenced Friday to eight years in prison, delivering a sentence in a shocking case of political violence that became ensnared with gender identity politics. Published October 3, 2025
Supreme Court allows Trump to shut down deportation amnesty for Venezuelans
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can shut down Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans, ending a Biden-era deportation amnesty that had protected hundreds of thousands of migrants. Published October 3, 2025
Illegal immigrant school superintendent in Iowa had ‘extensive criminal history’
Ian Roberts, the illegal immigrant who had been serving as superintendent of Iowa's largest school system until his arrest on immigration charges, also had an "extensive criminal history," ICE said, pointing to drug, weapons and reckless driving offenses. Published October 3, 2025
Kilmar Abrego Garcia could be eligible for Obamacare subsidies
Whether he's called an illegal immigrant or not, Kilmar Abrego Garcia could qualify for taxpayer subsidies under Obamacare. Published October 3, 2025
Supreme Court kicks off new ‘Trump term’ with clashes on powers
The Supreme Court is ready to kick off the "Trump term," with the justices on Monday opening a session in which they will grapple squarely with questions about President Trump's aggressive first-year agenda and the limits of executive power. Published October 3, 2025
Triple-dipping federal worker doesn’t get jail time, used telework to claim three jobs at same time
A federal employee who claimed full-time pay from three agencies at the same time was spared jail time this week, with a judge ordering her to serve one year of probation. Published October 2, 2025
Appeals court rejects illegal immigrant journalist’s bid to fend off deportation
A federal appeals court shot down Mario Guevara's appeal trying to head off what he believes to be his looming deportation, saying the illegal immigrant journalist didn't show the immigration courts were wrong. Published October 1, 2025
DHS’ name-and-shame sanctuary list fizzles out
The Department of Homeland Security's name-and-shame list for sanctuary jurisdictions appears to have landed on the scrap heap. Published October 1, 2025
Shutdown’s latest victim: Hundreds of Trump lawsuits across the country
The tsunami of Trump lawsuits could be another victim of the government shutdown, as the Justice Department fanned out to federal courts across the country Wednesday, asking judges to put the cases on hold. Published October 1, 2025
The Supreme Court keeps backing Trump. Justice Kavanaugh explains why
President Trump has been on a winning streak at the Supreme Court, though it's often not clear why. Enter Justice Brett M. Kavanaugh, who has emerged as a kind of court interpreter. Published October 1, 2025
Supreme Court allows Fed Reserve member Lisa Cook to remain in job despite Trump firing
The Supreme Court said Wednesday that Lisa Cook, the Federal Reserve board member whom Donald Trump is trying to fire, can remain on the job at least into early next year, when the court will hear oral argument on the case. Published October 1, 2025
Appeals court vacates ruling that struck down Trump’s Alien Enemies Act deportations
A federal appeals court has vacated its previous ruling against President Trump's attempt to deport members of the Tren de Aragua gang under the Alien Enemies Act and scheduled the case for a rehearing before the full slate of judges. Published October 1, 2025
Judge rules USPS ban on guns is unconstitutional
The U.S. Postal Service policy banning people from bringing firearms into post offices violates the Constitution, a federal judge in Texas ruled Tuesday. Published September 30, 2025
Feds to probe Des Moines schools on diversity hiring in wake of illegal immigrant schools chief
The Justice Department opened an investigation Tuesday in the diversity hiring practices of the public school system in Des Moines, Iowa, just days after its superintendent was arrested for being an illegal immigrant. Published September 30, 2025
DHS finds staggering fraud in legal immigration cases after enforcement surge in Minnesota
Federal authorities revealed what they called a shocking level of immigration fraud after a major enforcement surge in Minnesota, saying they found problems with nearly half of the cases they investigated. Published September 30, 2025
Judge calls on Americans to ‘stand up’ to Trump in 161-page admonishment
A federal judge tried to rally anti-Trump resistance with a blistering ruling Tuesday that denounced the president as "scandalous," found that his executive actions had violated the First Amendment rights of immigrants, and called on Americans to "stand up" and defend the Constitution. Published September 30, 2025
Justice Dept. files groundbreaking lawsuit accusing Los Angeles of blocking concealed-carry permits
The Trump Justice Department announced a groundbreaking lawsuit Tuesday accusing the Los Angeles Sheriff's Department of intentionally slow-walking applications for concealed-carry weapons permits, saying thousands of residents are being denied their Second Amendment rights. Published September 30, 2025
Biden political opponents got stuck on TSA’s watchlist, audit finds
The Transportation Security Administration and federal air marshals retaliated against adversaries of President Biden by sticking them on secret scrutiny lists and tracking their air travels, the Department of Homeland Security said Tuesday, admitting to "widespread abuses" during the previous president's term. Published September 30, 2025
Second migrant dies of wounds from shooting attack at Dallas ICE facility
A second migrant who was shot in last week's attack on ICE's office in Dallas has died, leaving behind a pregnant wife. Published September 30, 2025
FBI, ATF, DEA assigned to protect ICE amid growing violence
Attorney General Pam Bondi issued orders Monday to the Justice Department's law enforcement agencies to "defend" U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement personnel and offices amid a growing wave of anti-ICE violence. Published September 29, 2025
