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Dem attorneys general use new media to mount Trump resistance
Court proceedings might often unfold behind closed doors, but the Democratic attorneys general challenging President Trump’s expansive agenda want to bring their work to your feed. Democratic ...The Hill - 4d -
Dem attorneys general sue Trump admin over order eliminating several federal agencies
Twenty-one Democratic state attorneys general sued President Trump Friday over his executive order that aims to eliminate seven federal agencies. The suit focuses on three of those agencies — the ...The Hill - 1d -
Attorney general seeks death penalty for Luigi Mangione
Attorney General Pam Bondi is directing federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione if he is convicted of the murder of CEO Brian Thompson.ABC News - 4d -
Mayor resigns after texting sexually explicit video to city attorney
Minot Mayor Tom Ross sent the lewd video minutes after he and the city attorney had a phone call discussing a police officer's suicide.CBS News - 3d -
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton gears up for potential Senate run
After months of hinting at a run for U.S. Senate, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's path has become clearer since the dismissal of a federal investigationABC News - 2d -
Democratic attorneys general join legal fight over Trump’s election order
Nineteen Democratic attorneys general sued Thursday over President Trump’s executive order that aims to strengthen proof of citizenship requirements in voting and prevent states from tabulating ...The Hill - 2d -
Prosecution adds ex-US attorney to University of Idaho quadruple murder case
Idaho's recently departed U.S. attorney has joined the prosecution team in the case against Bryan Kohberger, the man charged in the killings of four University of Idaho students in 2022ABC News - 2d -
GOP attorneys general demand top law firms disclose DEI practices
A group of Republican state attorneys general are demanding the nation’s top 20 law firms release information on their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) policies. In a letter sent to the firms ...The Hill - 1d -
DOJ places attorney on leave after struggling in Maryland migrant case
The DOJ has placed on leave the attorney who argued on behalf of the U.S. in a lawsuit brought by a man who was deported to El Salvador in error, sources told ABC News.ABC News - 12h -
North Dakota mayor resigns after sending lewd video to city attorney by mistake
The mayor of Minot, North Dakota, has resigned after an investigation into him sending a lewd video to the city attorney by mistakeABC News - 3d -
16 state attorneys general sue Trump administration over NIH grant terminations
Sixteen state attorneys general filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Friday over its cancellation of NIH research grants.ABC News - 1d -
Ex-prosecutors raise alarm over Trump loyalist tapped for key U.S. attorney post
WASHINGTON — Former federal prosecutors and outside organizations raised alarms this week over the nomination of Ed Martin, the interim U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, to take over as ...NBC News - 2d -
Lib Dems aim to become 'party of Middle England'
Sir Ed Davey says they're vying for votes in Tory-run council areas, in his local election launch.BBC News - 6d -
Attorney General Pam Bondi directs federal prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione
Attorney General Pamela Bondi on Tuesday directed federal prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in New York ...NBC News - 4d -
Espaillat sues Manhattan Dem leader over attempted expulsion
Ethics committee’s allegations that Espaillat cheated on a party vote is the latest battle in a long-running feud between Manhattan power players.Politico - Mar. 24 -
Former aide skewers California House Dem in primary launch
Jake Rakov is running against his ex-boss, Rep. Brad Sherman, a 15-term incumbent representing Los Angeles' fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades.Politico - 4d -
Spotlight turns to Booker as Dems look to fill leadership void
Sen. Cory Booker’s (D-N.J.) record-breaking Senate speech this week is putting him squarely in the political spotlight as Democrats wonder whether he could be a presidential contender in 2028. ...The Hill - 15h -
Adam Schiff places hold on Ed Martin's nomination to be D.C. U.S. attorney
Democratic Sen. Adam Schiff intends to put an indefinite hold on Ed Martin's nomination to be the top prosecutor in Washington, D.C.CBS News - 4d -
Fabric of UK at risk of ‘unravelling’ due to street crime, says attorney-general
Unpunished offences one of country’s biggest law and order challenges, warns Lord Richard HermerFinancial Times - 3d -
Sean Combs' attorneys seek to block psychologist from testifying at May trial
Lawyers for Sean Combs have asked a judge to prevent a clinical psychologist from testifying as an expert witness for the prosecution at his upcoming trial on charges of sex trafficking and ...NBC News - 2d -
Interim US attorney for DC likens Jan. 6 cases to Japanese internment
Ed Martin said he's "expanded" the scope of his inquiry into the office's handling of cases stemming from the Jan. 6 attack, according to an email obtained by ABC News.ABC News - 1d -
Dining across the divide: ‘He couldn’t see that we were actually disagreeing’
Can a Lib Dem voting engineer who is ‘dead against’ people arriving in small boats and a Zambian-born author agree to disagree on immigration?. Clive, 56, Manchester . Occupation Consultant ...The Guardian - 3d -
Whole Hog Politics: Musk proves elections are awfully hard to buy
On the menu: Tariffs taxed in new poll; Senate Dems get their man in New Hampshire; California primary getting crowded; Peter Navarro, ‘Drumline’ enthusiast; At least he didn’t add Jeffrey ...The Hill - 2d -
House Dems look to expand access to gender-affirming care amid Trump crackdown
More than two dozen House Democrats are looking to protect and expand availability to gender-affirming care for transgender youths and adults as the Trump administration takes steps to sharply curb ...The Hill - 5d -
Watch live: Senate Dems speak out against Trump's 'senseless' tariff agenda
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer (N.Y.) is leading the charge against looming "Liberation Day" tariffs set to be announced by President Trump on Wednesday. During an event in the Senate ...The Hill - 3d -
'Unsatisfactory': Dems slam McMahon for dodging questions about end of Education Department in meeting
Democrats slammed Education Secretary Linda McMahon for dodging their questions about the end of her department in a Wednesday meeting, accusing the secretary of not having a plan for moving ...The Hill - 3d -
Senate Dems blast GOP over late-night passage of blueprint to protect Trump agenda
Senate Democrats on Saturday blasted their GOP colleagues after the upper chamber advanced a budget blueprint overnight seeking to protect President Trump's legislative agenda. The resolution ...The Hill - 23h -
Musk gives away $1m cheques ahead of Wisconsin's Supreme Court election
The state's attorney general tried to block the giveaway arguing it was an illegal bid to buy votes.BBC News - 6d -
Alabama Can’t Prosecute Those Who Help With Out-of-State Abortions, Judge Rules
The state attorney general had raised the possibility of charging doctors with criminal conspiracy for recommending abortion care out of state.The New York Times - 5d -
Indiana University parts ways with athletic trainer accused of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse
Indiana University parted ways with a longtime athletic trainer after 44 seasons, the man's attorney said Tuesday.NBC News - 4d -
Adam Schiff places hold on Trump loyalist's nomination for top federal prosecutor in D.C.
The move could delay but not necessarily prevent the Senate from considering Ed Martin's as U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia on a permanent basis.NBC News - 4d -
D.C. top prosecutor nominee touts legal work for Jan. 6 rioters to Senate
D.C. U.S. attorney nominee Ed Martin, in a Senate questionnaire, highlighted his litigation work for two Jan. 6 defendants.CBS News - 2d -
Tulane suspends transfer QB TJ Finley following his arrest for alleged possession of a stolen truck
TJ Finley’s attorneys say the quarterback was defrauded by those who sold him the vehicle and is cooperating with authorities.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Parents of Football Player Who Died After Alleged 'Punishment' Exercises Sues Bucknell University: ‘100% Preventable’
“He died a horrible, painful death that was 100% preventable,” the family’s attorney, Mike Caspino, said of Calvin "CJ" Dickey Jr.Yahoo Sports - 19h -
Los Angeles prosecutors say no charges against movie producer David Guillod
The Los Angeles County district attorney says his office will not file sexual assault charges against movie producer David GuillodABC News - Mar. 21 -
DOJ directs prosecutors to seek death penalty for Luigi Mangione
Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed prosecutors to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, the man charged with killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson.NBC News - 4d -
Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador despite court order
Attorneys say alleged Venezuelan gang members were deported Sunday to El Salvador's notorious CECOT prison despite a court order prohibiting such deportations.ABC News - 4d -
Prosecutors to Seek Death Penalty for Luigi Mangione, Bondi Says
The attorney general said the decision to seek the death penalty for Luigi Mangione, who is accused of murdering an insurance executive, was in keeping with an executive order by President Trump.The New York Times - 4d -
Immigration scorecard for deportations relied on tattoos and social posts, court filings show
Government records obtained by the ACLU show a point system used by immigration authorities that families and attorneys say unfairly targeted Venezuelan deportees.NBC News - 4d