ABC, Trump FCC battle in federal court over free speech, jurisdictionA lawyer for ABC has asked a federal judge to prevent the Trump administration from conducting an unusual, early review of its broadcast licenses, likening it to a looming execution by guillotine.Hartford Courant2d agoWhole story →CultureTechnologyfcc license review lawsuit
Residents rally to support CT police chief as union moves to oust himThe union president pointed to more than 20 complaints filed by police officers with the state Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities and several federal lawsuitsHartford Courant2d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticebridgeport police chief controversy
Sen. Tillis calls his vote for Hegseth the biggest regret of my careerRepublican Sen. Thom Tillis says in a new book that his deciding vote to confirm Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth in January 2025 is the “biggest regret of my career.”Hartford Courant3d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentThom Tillistillis book release
CT’s veterans cemetery is getting a major boost with nearly $600k in fundsThe Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in Middletown is getting a major boost with nearly $600,000 in federal dollars aimed at improvements and expanded burial plots, officials said.Hartford Courant3d agoWhole story →Securityveterans cemetery funding
Federal prosecutors charge shop clerk, son with selling kratom in OxfordFederal prosecutors in Mississippi say they have charged a store clerk and his son with selling kratom that authorities believe is linked to the death of a University of Mississippi student.Hartford Courant6d agoWhole story →JusticeHealthkratom prosecution
CT 'survivor mom' pushes Congress to take up kids' online safety"We need the legislation because [the companies] don't do these things on their own or unless they're forced to do it."Hartford Courant6d agoWhole story →JusticeTechnologyonline safety legislation push
Rubio waives human rights restrictions to release $320 million in military aid to EgyptIn a letter sent to lawmakers, Rubio cited Egypt’s “helpful role” in the war with Iran.Hartford Courant6d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentus egypt military aid waiver
Opinion: Environmentalism and the court. From Ketanji Brown Jackson back to Rachel Carson.With the 64th anniversary of Silent Spring coming up, how Justice Jackson’s dissent in Monsanto v. Durnell echoes, work, Rachel CarsonHartford Courant7d agoWhole story →HealthPlanetKetanji Brown Jacksonmonsanto v durnell ruling
