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Why the billable hour is still king in the legal world

High bonus payments to lawyers hitting targets show the model’s staying power in face of AI

Financial Times - 1h

How a German Thinker Explains MAGA Morality

Us and them is all the rage.

The New York Times - 9h

The Evidence For the Childhood Vaccine Schedule, Explained

Here’s why doctors recommend getting specific shots at specific times — as well as what happens when parents stray from that advice.

The New York Times - 1d

Birthright citizenship explained: Legal experts weigh in on recent controversy

NBC News' Zinhle Essamuah speaks with legal experts on the history of birthright citizenship outlined in the 14th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution.

NBC News - 2d

A Judge Halted Trump’s Plan to End Birthright Citizenship

Also, the Sacklers increased their settlement offer, with a catch. Here’s the latest at the end of Thursday.

The New York Times - 3d

Same-sex weddings legal across Thailand

Same-sex weddings are now legal in Thailand after a years-long effort by advocates. Gregory B. Poling, an expert with the Center for Strategic and International Studies, joins CBS News with more.

CBS News - 3d

Collins explains her 'no' vote on Hegseth

Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine), one of two Republicans to vote against advancing Pete Hegseth’s nomination to serve as secretary of Defense, said Thursday Hegseth “does not have the management ...

The Hill - 3d

Court temporarily blocks Trump order on birthright citizenship

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Trump’s order seeking to end birthright citizenship for the children of many migrants, a major hit to one of the president’s Day 1 orders. Trump's ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump's birthright citizenship executive order in court

Several states and cities are in court to argue that President Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship is unconstitutional. Margaret Stock, an immigration attorney, joins CBS News with ...

CBS News - 3d

Don’t worry about Trump’s birthright citizenship order — it’s not going anywhere

This effort to end birthright citizenship is just Trump tossing red meat to MAGA. None of it is going to actually happen.

The Hill - 3d

Border, Asylum, Citizenship: Trump Kicks Off Vast Immigration Changes

More is coming, but many directives will take time to be implemented or will face political, legal or practical obstacles.

The New York Times - 4d

How Trump's birthright citizenship order could affect children of legal visa-holders

Legal experts warn that those whose parents are on work and student visas won’t be exempt from the implications of the new order.

NBC News - 4d

Taking away birthright citizenship is an ‘attack’ on families, Connecticut AG says

President Donald Trump’s executive order to end birthright citizenship is facing legal challenges. 18 states and two cities filed a lawsuit to stop the order. Connecticut Attorney General William ...

NBC News - 4d

22 states challenge Trump's executive order cutting birthright citizenship

President Trump's bid to cut off birthright citizenship is "flagrantly unlawful," attorneys for 18 states said in a lawsuit challenging the president's executive order.

ABC News - 4d

Judge to hear lawsuits challenging Trump order to end birthright citizenship

A judge in Seattle will hear lawsuits filed by four states tomorrow challenging the constitutionality of President Trump's executive order seeking to eliminate birthright citizenship. Lenni B. ...

CBS News - 4d

22 states sue Trump administration over birthright citizenship order

President Trump invoked presidential powers to begin his long-promised immigration crackdown shortly after taking office on Monday.

CBS News - 4d

Undocumented Women Fear for Unborn Children After Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

President Trump’s executive order seeking to end birthright citizenship is already facing lawsuits, but that has been little comfort to women who expect to give birth after the order goes into effect.

The New York Times - 5d

Change to Birthright Citizenship Would Affect Visa Holders, Too

President Trump’s public rhetoric has focused on undocumented immigrants, but the raft of new orders he signed would also affect those seeking to enter the U.S. legally.

The New York Times - 5d

States Sued to Stop Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

Also, Jan. 6 defendants were set free. Here’s the latest at the end of Tuesday.

The New York Times - 5d

Harvard agrees to controversial definition of antisemitism in legal settlement

University agrees to observe definition that critics say is designed to protect Israel by punishing legitimate criticism. Harvard University has agreed to embrace a controversial definition of ...

The Guardian - 5d

Twenty-two States Sue to Stop Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

The lawsuit to block the president’s executive order is the first salvo in what is likely to be a long-running legal fight over immigration policy.

The New York Times - 5d

Democratic attorneys general sue to block Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship

A coalition of Democratic attorneys general filed a lawsuit in Massachusetts seeking to block President Donald Trump's attempt to revoke the right to automatic birthright citizenship.

NBC News - 5d

Democratic AGs sue Trump over birthright citizenship executive order

Twenty-two Democrat-led states and two cities challenged President Trump’s executive order restricting birthright citizenship, which on Tuesday kicked off the first legal battles between his new ...

The Hill - 5d

Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship. Can he do it?

Eighteen states have sued the federal government over the executive order, showing the legal challenges the president will face.

BBC News - 5d

Eighteen Democratic-led states sue over Trump birthright citizenship order

Coalition of states and District of Columbia file lawsuit arguing president’s order is violation of US constitution. US politics live – latest updates What is US birthright citizenship and ...

The Guardian - 5d

Can Trump End Birthright Citizenship? Not Easily.

President Trump signed an order that would treat the U.S.-born children of undocumented immigrants as noncitizens, effectively denying them birthright citizenship. The Constitution could stand in ...

The New York Times - 5d

Can Trump really end birthright citizenship? The legality of Trump's executive actions

President Trump on Monday issued an order to federal agencies to deny birthright citizenship to children of parents who are unauthorized immigrants or temporary visa holders, seemingly defying the ...

CBS News - 5d

Trump birthright citizenship executive order expected to face legal challenges

President Donald Trump signed an executive order addressing birthright citizenship on his first day in office, a constitutionally protected right. NBC News’ Danny Cevallos reports on how the ...

NBC News - 5d

ACLU sues over Trump order aimed at ending birthright citizenship

The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) late Monday launched a suit challenging an executive order from President Trump seeking to end birthright citizenship for children born in the U.S. to ...

The Hill - 6d

Tim Kaine explains strategy on Pete Hegseth

His questioning was aimed at calling Hegseth's character into question.

Politico - Jan. 19

Israel and the Palestinians: History of the conflict explained

The conflict between Israel and the Palestinian people is one of the longest-running in the world.

BBC News - Jan. 16

Veterinarian explains how to protect pets amid wildfires

A veterinarian shares some advice how to keep pets safe amid wildfire danger.

ABC News - Jan. 12

Legal analysis of the TikTok ban Supreme Court arguments

The Supreme Court justices appeared troubled during oral arguments about the apparent national security risks behind TikTok. CBS News chief legal correspondent Jan Crawford breaks down the court's ...

CBS News - Jan. 10

A pathway to citizenship could be what leads Trump — and America — to victory in 2025

While DOGE is working with Congress to cut wasteful spending and remove red tape, Trump could take a more statesmen-like approach and embrace Reaganesque reforms that renew optimism in the economy ...

The Hill - Jan. 10