Trump declares Dem’s House seat ‘conceded’ and orders Republicans to inform Mike JohnsonPresident Donald Trump declared Friday that Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s congressional seat had been “conceded” and instructed two Republican allies to deliver the news to House Speaker Mike Johnson. The remarks, during a rambling speech in Fort Myers, Florida, echoed a Truth Social post Trump made Thursday night after prosecutors referred to the…Raw Story1d agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
Trump says he ordered DoJ to file lawsuit to block Alaska Senate results certificationTrump justice department claims there could be ‘confusion’ about two Republicans on the ballot named Dan Sullivan Donald Trump said he ordered the justice department to file a lawsuit to block the certification of Alaska’s US Senate results if the Republican incumbent loses, a move that voting rights experts called an “unprecedented intervention” by the…The Guardian1d agoWhole story →GovernmentJustice
Acton's mother was convicted of theft, animal cruelty: What to knowA GOP campaign ad featuring the estranged mother of Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton (D) received blowback this week after it was revealed Acton's mother stood by her husband after he was charged with sexually abusing Acton as a child. Court records show that the mother, Donna Arthur, has faced legal troubles of her own,...The Hill1d agoWhole story →Justice
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues ChatGPT-maker OpenAICEO Sam Altman and ChatGPT are top competitors to Elon Musk, the tech billionaire fueling Paxton’s U.S. Senate campaign.The Texas Tribune2d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnology
Todd Blanche Swears Arrest of Virginia Democrat Isn’t “Political Payback”On Thursday, Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel announced racketeering, money laundering, and drug trafficking charges against state Sen. Louise Lucas, the 82-year-old legislator who just so happened to lead Virginia Democrats’ redistricting effort earlier this year. But if you’re wondering if this is just retribution against the…Mother Jones2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernment
'My money is against Trump': Expert predicts president ready to surrender huge legal fightA federal judge has ordered President Donald Trump to sit for a deposition in his own $10 billion lawsuit against the BBC. Former federal prosecutor Joyce Vance is betting he’ll drop the case before that happens. Trump sued the British broadcaster for defamation over its editing of his Jan. 6, 2021, speech. His lawyers say the BBC cut the part where he…Raw Story13h agoWhole story →JusticeCulture
Paxton sues OpenAI over ‘litany of harms’ as campaign races to win over votersTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Sam Altman’s OpenAI on Friday, accusing the company of lying about risks it could pose to users. Paxton filed the lawsuit in Collin County district court, claiming OpenAI violated the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by allegedly engaging in deception and harming users. The attorney general sought to blame […]Washington Examiner13h agoWhole story →JusticeEconomy
DOJ sues to block Alaska Senate certification if Sullivan losesThe Trump administration is suing to prevent the Alaska Senate election from being certified if GOP Sen. Daniel Sullivan loses to Democrat Mary Peltola because of the other Dan Sullivan who is on the ballot.CBS News11h agoWhole story →Justice
Second Amendment fight moves beyond guns with Supreme Court poised for big rulingFederal courts extended Second Amendment protections to switchblade knives and body armor, fueling optimism ahead of the Supreme Court's AR-15 case.Fox News11h agoWhole story →Justice
AG Tish James to hire outside lawyer to probe ‘Cornell 7’ after making prejudicial comments about case: sourcesEmbattled New York Attorney General Letitia James is planning to hire outside counsel to investigate the seven Cornell University fraternity brothers accused of raping a female classmate -- after coming under fire to recuse herself for making prejudicial comments about the incident, The Post has learned.New York Post10h agoWhole story →EducationJustice
Federal judge blocks USDA reorganization plan affecting Beltsville research centerA federal judge has blocked the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)from moving forward with key parts of its reorganization plan, temporarily halting the plaWJLA10d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentusda reorganization blocked
Federal judge blocks Trump administration's effort to close Maryland research centerThe Beltsville Agricultural Research Center (BARC) in Prince George's County will remain open for now after a federal judge halted the Trump administration's effort to close the facility.CBS News10d agoWhole story →JusticeFood
Rep. Glenn Ivey weighs stopgap bill as House returns : NPRNPR's A Martinez speaks with Democratic Rep. Glenn Ivey of Maryland, as the House reconvenes this week with a stopgap spending bill on the agenda.NPR2mo agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyGlenn Iveygovernment shutdown deadline
Federal judge halts USDA relocation plan impacting DC, Maryland jobsThe ruling halts plans to move the U.S. Forest Service headquarters from D.C. to Utah, relocate federal agricultural research jobs in Beltsville, Maryland, andWTOP11d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomyusda relocation plan halted
Before your loved ones lose their federal benefits, send them this textKeep these tips in mind in order to navigate new eligibility requirements for federal food, health care and energy assistance.The Washington Post8d agoWhole story →HealthGovernment
Gilroy Holding Center halted by courtA federal judge has ordered U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to halt construction on a planned detention facility in Gilroy.The Mercury News1mo agoWhole story →JusticePlanetgilroy detention center halt
