Judge delays immunity ruling in Trump "hush money" conviction

Zambian president sacks top judges who ruled in favour of his rival

World - Yahoo News - October 22

Musk can continue with election cash giveaways for now, judge rules

Prosecutors say the case will now move to a federal court, following a request from Musk's lawyers.

Judge Plans to Rule on Musk’s $56 Billion Tesla Payday by Year End

The contentious proceedings in Delaware’s Court of Chancery should be complete by the end of December, according to the judge’s letter to lawyers in the case.

Business - Inc. - November 1

Elon Musk can keep giving $1m to US voters in swing states, judge rules

The giveaway is not a lottery-like contest and the recipients are not chosen randomly, his lawyer said.

Judge rules against GOP over weekend absentee ballot returns in Georgia

A federal judge ruled against Republicans in a challenge to Democratic strongholds in Georgia that opened locations over the weekend and Monday for voters to return their absentee ballots in ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Plea Deals for Accused 9/11 Plotters Are Valid, Judge Rules

A military judge said he would move forward with accepting guilty pleas from three defendants in exchange for life sentences. The agreements had been rescinded by the defense secretary.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

9/11 plotters' plea deals valid, military judge rules

A military judge has ruled that plea agreements in the 9/11 case were valid, making it possible for the three prisoners accused of helping to plot the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks to be ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Federal judge rules Illinois assault weapons ban unconstitutional

U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn is holding off on enforcing his ruling for 30 days to allow Illinois leaders time to appeal.

Meta must face trial in FTC antitrust lawsuit, judge rules

A federal judge ruled Wednesday that Meta must face trial in an antitrust case brought by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over the social media giant’s acquisitions of Instagram and WhatsApp. ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Oakland Airport Can’t Use San Francisco in Its Name, Judge Rules

The airport’s name, San Francisco Bay Oakland International, suggested that the “lower rated airport” was associated with San Francisco, a federal judge said in a temporary order.

Top stories - The New York Times - 23 hours ago

Nebraska Supreme Court rules convicted felons who completed their sentences can vote

The Nebraska Supreme Court ruled that convicted felons who served their sentences are allowed to vote in the Nov. 5 election.

Judge delays order in antitrust case requiring Google to open up its app store

A federal judge has delayed an order requiring Google to open up its Android app store to more competition

Tech - ABC News - October 18

Judge rejects handful of controversial rules, including hand-count rule, from Georgia board

A judge in Georgia tossed out a handful of controversial rules passed in recent months by the GOP-majority Georgia State Election Board, arguing that the board didn’t have the authority to put ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Elon Musk's legal team delays possible ruling on $1M giveaways with federal court filing

PHILADELPHIA — Elon Musk’s legal team filed court papers that delayed a potential ruling on a lawsuit over his super PAC's $1 million lottery-style giveaways.

Trump Tried to Silence Stormy Daniels Again After His Conviction

Donald J. Trump was convicted in May of covering up a hush-money deal with Stormy Daniels. Just two months later, his lawyer offered another deal for her silence.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 18

Why is Trump allowed to vote in Florida after felony conviction?

Former President Trump cast his ballot in Florida on Election Day, despite his 34 felony convictions in New York. While Florida has some of the strictest laws in the country against people ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Convicted Jan 6. rioter seeks pardon based on Trump's victory

Moments before a convicted Jan. 6 rioter was sentenced Thursday, he sought a full pardon. He claimed President-elect Donald Trump’s victory vindicated his actions.

Madonna laments re-election of ‘convicted felon, rapist, bigot’ Donald Trump

Billie Eilish also expressed dismay at the re-election of Trump, calling him ‘someone who hates women so, so deeply’. Madonna has expressed outrage at the re-election of Donald Trump, describing ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

Proud Boys leader convicted of sedition intends to ask Trump for pardon

A leader of the Proud Boys convicted of seditious conspiracy for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack intends to seek a pardon from President-elect Trump. Joe Biggs, a Florida Proud Boy and ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 hours ago

Money from oil execs flows to Trump

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Oil and gas tycoons open wallets for Trump The executives made significant contributions supporting former President Trump's ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Big retirement rule changes are coming in 2025 — here's how you can save more money

Starting in 2025, older workers can save even more for retirement via 401(k) catch-up contributions. Here's what investors need to know.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

Waves of Jan. 6 defendants cite Trump election in request to delay cases

Capitol riot defendants are citing Trump's election in requests to delay their cases because of his pledge to pardon some convicted of Jan. 6-related crimes.

Judge Luttig: Trump not fit to be president again

Retired federal Judge J. Michael Luttig said former President Trump is not fit to return to the presidency, writing in an op-ed piece for The New York Times published Tuesday that he no longer ...

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Arizona counties don't have to do citizenship checks before election, judge rules

Those who sought the checks made their request too close to the election.

Georgia judge blocks rule requiring counties to hand-count Election Day ballots

A Georgia judge on Tuesday blocked a new rule from the state's election board that would have required counties to count ballots cast on Election Day by hand.

Georgia judge blocks ballot hand count rule from taking effect before election

A new Georgia election rule that would require a hand count of ballots on election night will not take effect before November’s contest, a state judge ruled. In a decision late Tuesday, Fulton ...