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US Supreme Court Allows Louisiana Redistricting Ruling to Take Effect Immediately
The ruling came after Louisiana delayed May 16 primary elections to give it time to replace the unconstitutional map the court struck down last week.
DOJ Sues Minnesota to Block Climate Lawsuit Targeting Energy Companies
Federal lawyers said Minnesota is using consumer-protection laws to regulate greenhouse gas emissions beyond its borders.
NOAA OKs First Deep-Sea Mining Plan for Critical Minerals in Pacific Ocean
The permit still needs to meet environmental approvals before The Metals Company can start work.
Texas Doctor Found Guilty for Illegally Distributing Over 1 Million Pills of Opioids
A federal jury has convicted the physician of conspiracy and distribution charges after running a cash-only clinic that supplied dangerous drug cocktails.
Denver Leaders Reject Justice Department’s Demand That City Repeal ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
The DOJ sent a letter threatening to sue the city if it does not repeal the ban and declare it unconstitutional.
Judge Apologizes to DC Shooting Suspect Over His Jail Treatment
‘Right now, it’s not working. It’s insufficient. I think it’s legally deficient,’ the judge said about the alleged assassin’s confinement.
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DOJ Says Upcoming Settlement in Meatpacking Probe Will Help Ease Food Prices
The Justice Department also announced it was looking into antitrust allegations against the nation’s four largest meatpacking companies.
DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition, Aid for Illegal Aliens
It’s part of a series of actions by the Trump administration aiming to prevent illegal immigrants from obtaining taxpayer benefits or preferential treatment.
US Signals Global Scope for Naval Mission ‘Project Freedom’
U.S. officials warn that disruptions in Hormuz could set precedents for other key global shipping routes.
Spirit Airlines Says Customer Refunds Almost Complete After Winding Down Business
Spirit Airlines has assured customers that it would automatically refund tickets purchased directly using credit or debit cards.
Pirro Says She Will Decide Whether to Restart Investigation Into Powell Based on IG Report Findings
The Department of Justice suspended its criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on April 24.
Judge Blocks DHS From Ending Protections for 2,800 Yemeni Nationals
The Trump administration is seeking to end temporary protections for Yemenis citing national interests.
DC Shooting Suspect Requests Suicide Status Removed
Cole Allen’s lawyers say in newly filed court documents that his conditions in jail amount to ‘violations of his rights.’
Qatari-Donated Jet to Be Used as Interim Air Force One Starting This Summer
The current plane Trump uses for Air Force One is more than three decades old.
Spirit Airlines Shuts Down After Rescue Efforts Fall Short
All flights have been canceled as Spirit halts operations, bringing a major U.S. budget airline to a sudden end after months of restructuring.
Wall Street Review: Nasdaq Closes Above 25,000 for 1st Time Ever on Strong Tech Earnings
Market volatility dropped sharply.
Trump Announces Tariff Increase to 25 Percent on Cars and Trucks From EU
The import tax will go into effect next week, the president said.
US Moves to Release up to 92.5 Million Barrels of Oil From Reserves
The release is structured as an ‘emergency exchange’ that oil companies must return later.
Lawsuit Seeks to Block Louisiana From Halting House Primaries
A federal lawsuit filed Thursday in the Middle District of Louisiana seeks to block state officials from suspending U.S. House primary elections.
