The Latest Breaking News from Ryan Goodman

Hegseth's "no quarter" Iran talk alarms legal experts

The U.S. has banned "no quarter" threats since the Civil War.

Axios · Mar 15

Trump says U.S. knocked out "big facility" in Venezuela, but offers few details

No agency has confirmed the alleged attack, three days later.

Axios · Dec 29, 2025

Trump's Venezuela blockade fuels Caribbean campaign confusion

Many unknowns remain — but it could mark a sharp escalation in Trump's pressure campaign.

Axios · Dec 18, 2025

Prof: Trumpers incentivized to cooperate

Arizona prosecutions will "proceed whether or not Trump wins," professor says, which may create incentives to flip

Salon · Apr 25, 2024

Experts: 1st Trump witness "devastating"

The "testimony could be critical in establishing Trump’s intent and knowledge," says MSNBC analyst Lisa Rubin

Salon · Apr 22, 2024

Prof: Don faces brutal contempt hearing

Experts expect Judge Merchan will want to "nip this conduct in the bud" before witnesses appear at trial

Salon · Apr 20, 2024

Experts: Trump in for "rude awakening"

Trump's "attempt to intimidate jurors" on Truth Social could go very badly for him, expert says

Salon · Apr 18, 2024

Experts "very worried" at Cannon's order

Cannon rejected Trump's claim — but left door open to revive it at trial when Jack Smith can't appeal it

Salon · Apr 5, 2024

Smith threat "puts Cannon on notice"

Special counsel asks judge to rule quickly so he can appeal if the court accepts Trump's defense

Salon · Apr 3, 2024

Expert: Trump SCOTUS filing may backfire

"It actually might turn him off," NYU Prof. Ryan Goodman says after Trump misstates Kavanaugh's views

Salon · Mar 20, 2024