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Why Jude Law wanted his FBI agent in 'The Order' to be damaged
Based on a true story, the film is a period piece about neo-Nazis in the Pacific Northwest. The actor and his director couldn't have known that the events of the early 1980s would be as timely as ...Los Angeles Times - Jan. 7 -
What to know about Biden’s new offshore drilling restrictions
President Biden's move to bar drilling across the U.S.'s East and West coasts, while splashy, may not have significant climate or energy impacts in the years ahead. Because very little oil and gas ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Cooper promises law to tackle child abuse cover ups
The home secretary says those who fail to report child sexual abuse could face criminal sanctions.BBC News - Jan. 7 -
U.S. Eases Some Restrictions on Humanitarian Aid to Syria
The authorization comes after rebels toppled the Syrian government last month and is intended to allow humanitarian groups to operate more freely without running afoul of U.S. sanctions.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Judge largely blocks Tennessee's porn site age verification law as other states enforce theirs
A Tennessee law requiring pornographic websites to verify the age of its visitors was largely blocked in court before taking effect Jan. 1ABC News - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act into law: What to know
President Biden signed legislation into law over the weekend to expand Social Security benefits for droves of Americans. The measure, dubbed the Social Security Fairness Act, repeals two tax rules ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
President Joe Biden signs RFK Stadium bill into law, paving way for Commanders' return to nation's capital
The franchise could soon be returning to familiar groundsCBS Sports - Jan. 6 -
U.S. to Ease Aid Restrictions for Syria in Limited Show of Support for New Government
The move reflects Washington’s wariness about the U.S.-designated terror organization that leads the country.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs bipartisan outdoor recreation bill into law
President Biden on Monday signed a bipartisan bill aimed at boosting outdoor recreation weeks after it cleared the Senate. The bill, the Expanding Public Lands Outdoor Recreation Experiences Act, ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
These government workers will benefit after Biden signs new Social Security law
President Joe Biden signed a bill on Sunday that will repeal two laws previously preventing many public employees from receiving Social Security benefits.MarketWatch - Jan. 6 -
Trump rips Biden’s offshore drilling restrictions: ‘I’ll unban it immediately’
President-elect Trump blasted President Biden’s decision to block oil drilling across large swaths of the U.S.’s coastlines, saying he will “unban it.” “It’s ridiculous; I’ll unban it immediately,” ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Biden signs Social Security Fairness Act into law
President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law Sunday, marking what is expected to be one of the last major pieces of legislation of his presidency.ABC News - Jan. 6 -
A soccer-loving nun from Brazil tops list of world's oldest living person at nearly 117
A soccer-loving nun from Brazil is believed to have become the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117 following the recent death of a woman from Japan.NBC News - Jan. 6 -
A 2022 law changed how Congress counts electoral votes. Here's how.
Monday's joint session will be governed by a revised set of procedures that clarify the vice president's role, a change aimed at preventing attempts to overturn election results.CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Courts in ‘State of Disarray’ on Law Disarming Felons
The Supreme Court has repeatedly ducked Second Amendment challenges to the law. Starkly differing decisions from federal appeals courts last month may change that.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
Soccer-loving nun from Brazil is world's oldest person at nearly 117
Sister Inah Canabarro became the world's oldest living person after the death of Japan's Tomiko Itooka.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Soccer-loving nun from Brazil tops list of world's oldest living person at nearly 117
A soccer-loving nun from Brazil is believed to have become the world’s oldest living person at nearly 117 years old following the recent death of a Japanese womanABC News - Jan. 5 -
Israel warns troops off social media after Brazil seeks soldier over Gaza
Decision by federal court hailed as ‘groundbreaking’ by pro-Palestinian group that raised allegations over war crimesFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Brazil ex-official returns toilet she had removed from office
Janaína Lima said she had paid for a bathroom renovation with her own money.BBC News - Jan. 4 -
Federal court decision won't change California net neutrality law
The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals blasted the FCC's attempts to regulate broadband internet, but state laws in California and New York remain intact.Los Angeles Times - Jan. 3 -
Scalise cites DEI initiatives in law enforcement while discussing New Orleans attack
House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.) cited diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives that he says have blurred the focus of law enforcement agents hired to keep the country safe ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
5 Employment Law Changes Set to Hit the Workplace in 2025
New legislation and ongoing legal battles mean employers have a lot to keep on top of this year, from pay transparency to workplace safety issues.Inc. - Jan. 3 -
USB-C Is Now the Law of the Land in Europe
Apple has already pulled devices to comply with the European Commission’s new Common Charger Directive.Wired - Jan. 3 -
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Law enforcement concerned about copycat vehicle-ramming attacks; Biden to visit New Orleans next week – latest updates
President and first lady to travel to New Orleans on Monday. New Orleans’s famed Bourbon Street tries to return to normalcy after attack The deadly New Year’s Day terrorist attacks in New ...The Guardian - Jan. 3 -
Rugby overhauls laws mid-season with Premiership to follow Champions and Challenge Cup changes
The Champions and Challenge Cups will adopt four new law trials midway through the pool stage of the competition, with the Premiership following suit later this month for the 11th round of league ...Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
South Korea's Impeached President Fends Off Arrest Attempt Over Martial-Law Decree
Yoon Suk Yeol’s bodyguards thwarted investigators in another tense showdown resulting from his short-lived martial law decree.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 3 -
US agency does not have authority to reinstate net neutrality laws, court rules
Ruling a blow to Biden administration that had encouraged Federal Communications Commission to pursue goal. A US appeals court ruled on Thursday the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) did not ...The Guardian - Jan. 2 -
Death toll in New Orleans truck attack up to 15, law enforcement still at driver's Airbnb
The death toll from Wednesday's truck attack in New Orleans has risen to 15 as investigators learn more about the driver who plowed into a Bourbon Street crowd. Officials believe the driver was not ...CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Texas FBI, local police 'conducting law enforcement activity' in connection to New Orleans attack
FBI Houston posted on the social platform X that its agency, along with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, are “conducting law enforcement activity” in north Houston in connection with the New ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Why law enforcement thinks New Orleans truck attacker may have had help
The FBI says the driver is not believed to be "solely responsible" for the early New Year's Day truck attack on New Orleans' Bourbon Street. CBS News' Samantha Vinograd and Nicole Sganga have more.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Law enforcement at New Orleans attacker's Airbnb, authorities not ruling out future threat
Authorities from multiple law enforcement agencies have descended on the Airbnb rented by the attacker who killed at least 10 people on New Orleans' Bourbon Street early on New Year's Day. CBS ...CBS News - Jan. 1 -
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Justice Department asks Supreme Court to reinstate anti-money laundering law
The Justice Department asked the Supreme Court to issue an emergency order reinstating a federal anti-money laundering law as a legal battle plays out in a lower court. Passed in 2021, the ...The Hill - Dec. 31
