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Rape trials collapse as victims abandon cases amid long court delays
Courts logjam in England and Wales contributes to doubling in five years of victims pulling out of prosecutions. ‘I’ve had four torturous years’: child abuse victims speak out The number of ...The Guardian - Dec. 6 -
Federal judges uphold law that could ban TikTok in the U.S.
A panel of three federal Appeals Court judges ruled unanimously to uphold a law Friday that could potentially ban TikTok in the U.S.NBC News - Dec. 6 -
Outgoing DNC chair pushes back against calls for Democrats to abandon 'identity politics'
Democratic National Committee (DNC) Chair Jaime Harrison, whose four-year tenure expires at the end of the year, urged Democrats to push back against calls to abandon "identity politics." Harrison ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
House Democrat on Sanders saying Democrats abandoned working class: 'What a crock'
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) called Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) a “crock” after the progressive senator said Democrats abandoned the working class, as the party grapples with President-elect ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Judge upholds Naval Academy's race-conscious admissions policy
A federal judge upheld the Naval Academy’s race-conscious admissions policy Friday, rejecting a challenge from the group that succeeded at the Supreme Court in gutting affirmative action at ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Family bought an abandoned train car from 1909 for $3,000 and turned it into an Airbnb that brings in over $90,000 a year—take a look inside
Isaac French and his family converted a 100-year-old train car into an Airbnb that's projected to earn over $100,000 in 2024.CNBC - Dec. 6 -
Judge Mathis faces lawsuit for allegedly threatening to shoot a city worker
A Los Angeles man is gearing up to sue reality TV star Judge Greg Mathis for allegedly threatening to shoot him while he was working for the city outside Mathis' home.Los Angeles Times - Dec. 6 -
Never Before Have So Many Sailors Been Abandoned at Sea
The Covid-19 pandemic led to a surge in abandoned crews, then sanctions on Russia caused another increase.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 6 -
Trump picks former senator Perdue for ambassador to China
President-elect says candidate’s international business career will help build relations with BeijingFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Stowaway who flew from New York to Paris faces federal judge
A Russian national who snuck aboard a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris last week without a boarding pass appeared before a federal judge in New York after being returned ...CBS News - Dec. 5 -
Federal Judge Rejects Boeing’s Guilty Plea Related to 737 Max Crashes
The agreement, opposed by some victims’ families, would have required the aviation company to pay a fine of up to $487 million and invest in additional safety measures.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Senate GOP sees Hegseth nomination as likely doomed
Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense appears doomed despite his fiery declaration that he’s “not going anywhere,” Republicans on Capitol Hill told The Hill on Thursday. “I ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Judge rejects Boeing plea deal in 737 Max crashes
A federal judge on Thursday rejected a proposed plea deal that would have allowed Boeing to plead guilty and pay a fine for two fatal 737 Max crashes, thrusting the airline giant back into ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Republicans just won a permanent Senate majority
The loss of the Senate by the Democratic Party may lead to a permanent Republican Senate, limiting the enactment of broad campaign promises, entrenching the perception of dysfunction in Washington, ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Judge Labour on six targets, Starmer says in major speech
The PM says the pledges, ranging from living standards to the NHS, will allow voters to hold the government to account.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Judge considers first lawsuit to overturn Missouri's near-total abortion ban
A judge is weighing which of Missouri's sweeping abortion restrictions will fall under a new constitutional amendmentABC News - Dec. 4 -
Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill
Click for the latest from The Hill {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Republican Senate eyes energy in reconciliation bill Republicans could pass energy policies in ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Hegseth nomination sinking fast in the Senate
Senate Republicans say Pete Hegseth, President-elect Trump’s choice to head the Defense Department, faces a very tough path to confirmation in the Senate and his bleak prospects have been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Romney calls for bipartisanship in farewell Senate speech
Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) gave his Senate farewell speech on Wednesday where he urged elected officials to prioritize unity in the face of stubborn partisanship. “My life’s work has been a group ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Democrats don’t need to abandon transgender rights in order to win
This wasn’t a losing issue for Democrats so much as it was an ignored issue, and we can’t address concerns — unfounded or not — when we don’t even talk about them.The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Hegseth: Meeting with senators has been a 'wonderful process'
Pete Hegseth spoke to reporters as he continues to meet with senators about serving as President-elect Trump's secretary of defense. He called the meetings a "wonderful process" and said his ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
GOP senator wants Hegseth to commit to not drinking
Sen. Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) said that he wants President-elect Trump's pick for Defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, to stop drinking as reports mount that the former Fox News host has previously done ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Watch Sen. Romney's full farewell address to the Senate
Watch as Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, delivers his farewell address to the Senate as he prepares to leave office at the end of the term. Romney took time to praise and thank his colleagues saying that ...NBC News - Dec. 4 -
Has there been a change in Senate-presidential vote correlation?
The correlation between Senate and presidential votes has been increasing, with 2024 yielding four mismatches, but the average difference between the Senate vote and presidential vote has been ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Abandoned mine at heart of search for woman is becoming unsafe
Crews are still working to locate 64-year-old Elizabeth Pollard, who is believed to have fallen into a sinkhole in Unity Township while she was out searching for a missing cat.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Gabbard seen as tough lift for Trump in Senate GOP
Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii) is emerging as a tough confirmation lift for President-elect Trump, even as other nominees such as Pete Hegseth, Trump’s pick for the Pentagon, run into serious ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Judge in Hunter Biden's tax case accepts pardon despite calling it 'unconstitutional'
Two days after President Biden issued a blanket pardon to his son Hunter Biden, the younger Biden's federal gun case has been terminated by the judge overseeing the case.ABC News - Dec. 3 -
Judge in Hunter Biden tax case rebukes president’s claims of unfair treatment
The federal judge overseeing Hunter Biden’s tax case issued a sharp rebuke of President Biden’s claims his son was unfairly prosecuted in new court filings Tuesday night. U.S. District Judge Mark ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Celebrations as Wales make history qualifying for Euros
Wales defeated the Republic of Ireland 2-1 making footballing history in their first major tournament.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
Helmy to exit Senate on Sunday, be replaced by Kim
New Jersey Sen. George Helmy (D) announced he will resign from his seat Sunday, clearing the way for Rep. Andy Kim (D-N.J.), the senator-elect, to take the seat a few weeks before the start of the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Judge reaffirms ruling invalidating massive Tesla pay package for Musk
A Delaware judge on Monday again blocked Elon Musk’s multibillion-dollar pay package from Tesla. The controversial compensation agreement, which is now worth more than $100 billion, was reapproved ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Judge closes Hunter Biden gun case after presidential pardon
Hunter Biden’s federal gun case was brought to a close by a judge Tuesday following the presidential pardon by his father. In a terse order, U.S. District Judge Maryellen Noreika terminated all ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Delaware Judge Upholds Ruling That Denied Musk Massive Tesla Pay Package
Chancellor Kathaleen St. Jude McCormick cited ‘multiple, material misstatements’ in a company proxy statement as she reaffirmed earlier rulings scrapping the CEO’s $56 billion compensation award.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
Senate Democrat: Kash Patel an 'offensive nomination'
Sen. Alex Padilla (Calif.), a Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, says President-elect Trump’s nomination of Kash Patel to head the FBI is as “offensive” as his derailed choice of ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Video shows Aleppo's airport abandoned after Syrian rebel forces claim control
Video from Syrian opposition news outlet Shaam Network shows an empty and damaged Aleppo International Airport. Syrian rebel forces claimed to have captured the airport and large parts of the city ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Musk's Multibillion-Dollar Pay Package Is Rejected Again by Judge
Tesla’s board had argued that a shareholder vote earlier this year addressed the court’s previous criticisms.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 2 -
Senate showdowns loom over Biden appointees
Pete Hegseth met with Senators who will vote on whether he should become defense secretary in the new Trump administration. Over the weekend, the president-elect chose Kash Patel to be FBI ...NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Elon Musk’s $56bn Tesla pay package rejected again by US judge
Kathaleen McCormick in Delaware rules Musk not entitled to vast sum despite Tesla shareholders voting to reinstate it. A judge ruled on Monday that Tesla chief executive Elon Musk is still not ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Limits on Public Sector Unions
The 2011 law stripped most government workers in the state of collective bargaining rights and set off protests that lasted weeks.The New York Times - Dec. 2 -
Democratic senator blasts Biden's pardon of son
Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.) blasted President Biden on Monday for putting “personal interest ahead of duty” by granting his son Hunter Biden a blanket pardon for all crimes he committed or may ...The Hill - Dec. 2
