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US Army creates legal office for murder, rape, other serious crime
The move comes as Congress pushes the military branches on serious criminal cases.
By Todd South
Is this military spouse federal hiring authority working? Feds — and spouses — want to know
For the first time, federal agencies have to report numbers of military spouse hires under the non-competitive hiring authority.
By Karen Jowers
Ex-intelligence officer gets 10 years in espionage case
A former U.S. intelligence officer convicted of trying to pass defense information to China was solemn as he was sentenced Tuesday to 10 years in prison and said he "would give anything" to change his actions.
Appeals court: Trump can’t use Pentagon cash for border wall
An appeals court on Wednesday upheld a freeze on Pentagon money to build a border wall with Mexico, casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s ability to make good on a signature campaign promise before the 2020 election.
By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press
Federal judges send 2020 census lawsuit back to lower court
The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals' decision comes a day after U.S. District Judge George Hazel of Maryland suggested in an opinion that racial discrimination and partisan power plays could be the underlying motives in asking everyone in the country about citizenship status.
Is the US the weak link in the blockchain?
A lack of funds and understanding is slowing down government adoption, according to a panel of technology advocates.
By Andrew Eversden
Judge rejects Congress’ challenge of border wall funding
A federal judge on Monday denied a House request to prevent President Donald Trump from tapping Defense Department money for his proposed border wall with Mexico, saying Congress lacked authority to sue.
By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press
Judge blocks Trump from building sections of border wall using Defense Department funding
A federal judge has blocked President Donald Trump from building key sections of his border wall with money secured under his declaration of a national emergency, delivering what may prove a temporary setback on one of his highest priorities.
By Elliot Spagat, The Associated Press
Lawmakers push back on the partisan selection of administrative judges
President Donald Trump recently reclassified administrative law judge positions to enable agency leadership to select candidates, rather than going through a competitive process.
By Jessie Bur