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Lemon and others have had federal civil rights charges dismissed after concerns over grand jury conduct; Lemon has sought release of grand jury transcripts, arguing distrust in the Justice Department’s use of the process.
A review of fresh court actions shows renewed grand jury activity and ongoing prosecutions across several cases. In Chicago, prosecutors have faced questions about how they handled a grand jury while pursuing charges against protesters; in Arizona, a separate case involving fake electors awaits a grand jury decision; and other venues see judges, prosecutors and defense lawyers navigating new rulings and delays as cases adapt to evolving legal challenges.
Fifteen people have been charged with conspiracy to impede or injure federal officers and related offenses linked to Direct Action Minnesota during Operation Metro Surge in Minnesota. Twelve arrests were made; two remain at large and one is in custody. The defendants are tied to antifa groups and coordinated actions to disrupt immigration enforcement in Minneapolis, raising questions about protest rights and federal response.
The New York Post reports that Chris “Mad Dog” Russo has no immediate plans to retire, saying he will continue with ESPN and his radio show for the next few years as he weighs steps back. He notes he still feels able to contribute and is not planning to take on numerous jobs. The piece also mentions that a separate interview covers his ongoing influence on sports talk.
The Secret Service has reported about 10,000 threatening cases against government officials so far in 2026, a roughly 40% rise from last year, and directors say the threat environment is at its highest level. Agencies are tightening security, investigating more mental-health cases and deploying new technology ahead of the rescheduled White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
LeBron James has confirmed a move to the Philadelphia 76ers for a two-year deal. Donald Trump has publicly commented on who is the best ever, favoring Michael Jordan. The news follows James’s eight-season run with the Lakers and marks a new chapter in his career.