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Trump DOJ Flags 20,000 California Voters as Likely Noncitizens
Trump administration seeks court order to halt tabulation of 20,000 California mail ballots until citizenship verified.
Newsweek · 2m
Maduro and Wife Plead Not Guilty to US Torture Charges
Venezuelan President Maduro and wife plead not guilty to US torture charges in federal court.
The Straits Times · 1m
Ex-Venezuelan President Maduro Faces Torture Allegations in Court
Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro returns to U.S. federal court to face torture charges tied to his rule.
Seattletimes · 1m
Sheng Thao's Oakland Corruption Trial Begins
Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao faces federal corruption trial with partner and recycling company linked to shipping container homes.
The San Francisco Standard · 1m
I want to shoot him: Man threatened to assassinate Trump then convinced DA it was joke
Man threatened to assassinate Trump as 'extremely poor joke' but feds charge him with threats.
Law & Crime · 1m
Trump Admin Appeals Ruling Blocking CNN MS NOW and Politico
Trump administration appeals federal court blocking White House press access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
TheWrap · 1m
White House posts 6 Trump videos after court blocks TV ads
White House releases 6 Trump videos on social media within 24 hours of court blocking taxpayer-funded TV ads.
Financialexpress · 2m
Judge halts tree-cutting at Trump's D.C. golf course
A federal judge has blocked further tree removal at East Potomac Golf Links after the Trump administration cut down over 400 trees with minimal notice.
NPR · 3m
Trump ads kept running after judge blocked them
Government-funded commercials continued airing on TV despite a court order to stop, raising questions about compliance with federal law.
Ars Technica · 2m
Jury selection begins in Sheng Thao corruption trial
Former Oakland mayor Sheng Thao's corruption trial starts with jury selection as prosecutors allege bribery and wire fraud.
NBC Bay Area · 1m
Judge Criticizes Trump DOJ for Tree Removal
Federal judge accuses Trump administration of ignoring warnings as 430 trees cut at D.C. golf course.
Salon · 1m
DOJ Investigates Major News Networks for Antitrust Violations
DOJ probes ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, and Fox News for antitrust breach after they stopped covering White House events.
Adweek · 1m
Trump's RICO Lawsuit Against Clinton Dismissed
Trump's lawsuit against Clinton over alleged Russiagate conspiracy dismissed after federal judge ruled it frivolous.
Law & Crime · 1m
Maduro Ally Arrested in $10M Bounty Case
Colombian drug trafficker Alvaro Pulido Vargas, alias German Enrique Rubio Salas, arrested in Florida for laundering millions through Maduro's regime.
Newsweek · 1m
Texas Prisons to Cool by 2029 in Legal Battle
Texas appeals federal order to air condition all prisons by 2029, citing funding and timeline challenges.
The Texas Tribune · 1m
Maduro-linked fugitive arrested in U.S. corruption case
U.S. arrests Venezuelan fugitive Alvaro Pulido Vargas over alleged $1.6 billion scheme to exploit food and medicine programs.
New York Post · 1m
Judge halts Trump's taxpayer-funded campaign ads
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately stop airing government-funded TV ads and blocked further spending from a twenty million dollar budget.
CNBC · 2m
Judge halts Trump ads funded by taxpayers
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to immediately stop airing government-funded ads portraying the president favorably, ruling the plaintiffs likely to succeed on the merits.
NBC News · 2m
ICE agent at NYC shooting has history of alleged violence
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement supervisor involved in a Manhattan shooting has been repeatedly accused in federal court of unlawful arrests and using excessive force.
WIRED · 2m
Judge halts Trump's taxpayer-funded TV ad campaign
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to cancel remaining political ads paid for with twenty million dollars in Department of Homeland Security funds.
CBS News · 1m
Cardinals employees sue Bidwill for racial discrimination
Two former Cardinals employees filed a lawsuit against team owner Michael Bidwill for racial discrimination, retaliation, and constructive termination.
NBC Sports · 1m
Maduro-linked fugitive arrested in U.S. corruption scheme
Alvaro Pulido Vargas, a Maduro ally, faces charges for laundering $1.6B in Venezuelan government contracts through U.S. banks.
Fox News · 1m
Ugandan National Katungi Appears in U.S. Court
Ugandan national Michael Katungi faces U.S. federal charges over alleged cocaine and arms trafficking plot for Mexican cartels.
Allafrica · 1m
NASCAR Judge Orders Evidence Exchange
NASCAR teams face evidence deadline as trade secrets lawsuit nears trial.
Autoweek · 1m
AT&T Data Breach Settlement Approved
AT&T customers could receive up to $5,000 after federal judge approves $177 million data breach settlement.
Valleynewslive · 1m
U.S. ordered to bring Egyptian man back from Equatorial Guinea
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to reverse its deportation of an Egyptian gay man to central Africa, marking a rare legal victory against third-country removals.
NPR · 1m
Judge weighs Trump's $100K Truth Social API scheme
A federal judge heard arguments on whether Donald Trump can profit from selling early access to his presidential announcements on Truth Social.
Ars Technica · 2m
Matthew Hightower gets 40 years for botched murder-for-hire
Matthew Hightower sentenced to 40 years after botched murder-for-hire killed Baltimore educator’s aide.
The Banner · 1m
Judge leans toward blocking Trump's media ban
A federal judge signaled he will likely extend his block on President Trump's ban of three news outlets from White House access, citing the president's own words contradicting national security claims.
Business Insider · 2m
Adidas sues White Fox over four-stripe design
The German sportswear giant claims the Australian fast-fashion label's four-striped clothes infringe its trademarked three-stripe logo.
BBC News · 1m
US Prosecutors Add Torture Charge Against Maduro
US prosecutors charge Maduro and wife with torture conspiracy after raid.
Dw · 1m
Trump Blocks Reporters From Air Force One
Trump bars CNN and Politico from Air Force One pool assignments after court order.
The Boston Globe · 1m
Federal Court allows Zahid, AG to appeal Malaysian Bar’s challenge of DNAA
Malaysian Federal Court grants Zahid and AG leave to appeal Court of Appeal’s decision on Yayasan Akalbudi corruption case.
Malay Mail · 1m
Doj Files 40 Denaturalization Cases
DoJ files 40 denaturalization cases, including 4 in Texas.
Dallas Express · 1m
Pharrell Pushes to Dismiss Chad Hugo Copyright Lawsuit
Pharrell Williams seeks dismissal of Chad Hugo's copyright lawsuit after three years of vague claims.
Rolling Stone · 1m
Court Rules Milei Decree Unconstitutional
Federal court voids Milei's university funding decree as unconstitutional.
Buenos Aires Times · 1m
Judge orders Trump White House to restore media credentials
A federal judge ruled that Trump's ban on three news outlets violated due process rights, ordering their press passes restored for 14 days.
CNBC · 2m
Michael Smith sentenced to 18 months for AI streaming fraud
Michael Smith gets 18 months in prison after AI song and bot streaming fraud stole $8 million from artists.
Music Business Worldwide · 2m
Thomson Reuters Wins AI Copyright Case
U.S. appeals court upholds Thomson Reuters' copyright victory over Ross Intelligence in AI training dispute.
Pymnts · 1m
News outlets seek court order to stop Trump's press ban
CNN, MS NOW and Politico ask a federal judge to block the White House from enforcing an access ban that began September 19.
NPR · 3m
California Mail Ballot System Excludes Disabled Voters
Federal court rules California’s mail ballot system excludes disabled voters.
Mother Jones · 1m
Connecticut official flees U.S. to Greece before sentencing
Kosta Diamantis, convicted of extorting contractors, fled by boat and plane rather than face up to 12 years in prison.
CBS News · 2m
Kalshi Sports Bets Face Legal Challenge
Federal court rules Kalshi's sports contracts aren't federally regulated swaps.
Pymnts · 1m
Harris County Cashless Bail Policy Upheld
Federal judge preserves Texas’ cashless misdemeanor bail reform after legal challenges.
The Texas Tribune · 1m
Former Minnesota senator sentenced to 16 months
Former Minnesota state senator gets 16-month prison term for child sex abuse material.
Valleynewslive · 1m
Streaming Fraud Scheme Details
Michael Smith sentenced for $8M music streaming fraud using bot accounts.
Music Business Worldwide · 1m
Supreme Court revives citizenship data system
Supreme Court revives Trump-era citizenship data system for voter checks.
NPR · 1m
Trump tells CNN reporter she should not cover him at UN
President Trump lashed out at CNN's Kaitlan Collins at the United Nations as his ban on three news outlets faces a federal court challenge.
CNBC · 2m
Judge hears Trump media ban case, delays ruling
A federal judge heard arguments on whether President Trump's ban on CNN, MSNOW and Politico violates the First Amendment but issued no immediate decision.
ABC News · 2m
Google Adtech Stack Unchanged After Court Ruling
Google avoids adtech breakup despite antitrust ruling, The Trade Desk's pitch weakens.
Adweek · 2m
Haiti President Assassination Suspects Arrested
US arrests 18 linked to 2021 Haitian president's killing.
the Guardian · 1m
Smart Ring CEO Guilty of Fraud
California tech CEO convicted of stealing millions from investors using fake patent claims.
Sfgate · 1m
Women in jihadi groups gain formal authority
Women move from suicide bombers to leading jihadi groups.
The Conversation · 2m
White House Restores Media Access
White House allows CNN, MS NOW, and Politico journalists back into grounds after court order.
Rolling Stone · 1m
Judge orders notice before Kennedy Center demolition
A federal judge halts any demolition at the Kennedy Center after Trump suggested it could be 'ripped down' and was photographed with a document saying 'Kennedy Center Demolished.'
CBS News · 1m
Judge says Trump administration anti-weaponization case 'alive and kicking'
Judge blocks Trump's $1.776B anti-weaponization fund despite DOJ claims.
Fox News · 1m
Taylor Swift's Trademark Battle with Showgirl Maren Wade
Swift's lawyers call Wade's trademark lawsuit 'nonsensical' ahead of October hearing.
Rolling Stone · 1m
Trump's media ban heads to court
The Justice Department defends President Trump's ban on CNN, MS Now and Politico, claiming they jeopardized national security. The outlets are suing to restore their White House access.
NPR · 1m
Immigrants sent to DC for surprise Baltimore hearings
Maryland immigrants face confusion as courts order short-notice virtual hearings in Washington D.C.
The Banner · 1m
Travis Kelce named in $35m Ponzi scheme by illegal immigrant
Travis Kelce lost $35m in Ponzi scheme run by illegal immigrant Sid Jawahar, who spent cash on jets and luxury hotels
Dailymail · 1m
