Civil Action is where law meets power. Join attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian as they dive into the legal and political forces shaping our world right now. With decades of experience in the courtroom and cases across the country, they unpack the real stories behind the headlines — exposing how the legal system shapes, and is shaped by, the world around us. It’s not just analysis. It’s a front-row seat to the battles defining justice in America.
Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian break down the federal court ruling that Alina Habba has been unlawfully serving as New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor since July 1st. They explain how Judge Matthew Brann found Trump’s procedural gamesmanship violated federal law after Habba’s 120-day interim term expired and senators blocked
Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian break down Newsmax’s $67 million settlement with Dominion Voting Systems over spreading 2020 election lies—proving once again that truth has a price tag for right-wing propaganda outlets. They expose how Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy knew the claims were “scary” bullshit but allowed Sidney Powell,
Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian break down Melania Trump’s absurd $1 billion lawsuit threat against Hunter Biden over his comments that Jeffrey Epstein introduced her to Trump. They expose how this meritless case will fail because Hunter cited his sources (Michael Wolff’s reporting) and couched his statements as “what
Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian expose the absurd confirmation of Fox News host Jeanine Pirro as US Attorney for the District of Columbia—arguably the most important federal prosecutor position in America. They break down how this Trump loyalist hasn’t practiced law since before the iPhone was invented, with her
Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian break down Trump’s latest unconstitutional power grab—threatening to ban mail-in ballots and voting machines through executive order despite having zero authority to do so. They expose how this stems from Putin telling Trump that mail-in voting is corrupt, reinforcing his delusions about the 2020
Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian break down Trump’s unprecedented lawsuit against all 15 federal judges in Maryland—an attack on judicial independence never before seen in American history. They expose how the administration is furious over Chief Judge George Russell’s standing order that gives immigrants filing habeas corpus petitions a
Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian expose Trump’s latest litigation threat against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell—pure retaliation after Powell embarrassed him on live TV by correcting his inflated renovation cost claims. They break down how Trump falsely claimed Fed building costs exceeded $3 billion by including a third building
Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian expose the bizarre story of Billy Long—the shortest-serving IRS Commissioner in U.S. history who lasted just two months before being fired by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. They reveal how this former auctioneer with zero tax experience promoted fraudulent tax credits and handed out fake
Attorneys Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian expose the extremist beliefs of Pete Hegseth’s spiritual advisor Doug Wilson, whose controversial teachings the Defense Secretary “very much appreciates.” They break down Wilson’s shocking book “Southern Slavery as it Was,” which claims slavery created “genuine affection between the races” and blames abolitionists for
Brian Kabateck and Shant Karnikian break down shocking testimony from Major General Scott Sherman, who admitted under oath he would deploy military forces if Trump ordered him to enforce tax collection or any unpopular law. They expose how a Trump official questioned the general’s patriotism when he objected to the