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Is Elon Musk's $1 million election giveaway legal?

Elon Musk announced Saturday he is giving away $1 million daily through Nov. 5 to swing state voters who sign a petition for his pro-Trump political action committee. Musk has already committed at ...

What will happen to Trump's legal issues after the election?

Donald Trump has more than just the presidency on the line Nov. 5 — the outcome of his various legal troubles hinges on the election, as well.

Politics - NBC News - October 30

What happens to the president-elect's legal cases now?

Donald Trump is facing three criminal cases and a sentencing over a felony conviction.

Elon Musk's $1 million-a-day election giveaway sparks legal doubts

Elon Musk's pledge to give away $1 million a day to voters for signing his PAC's petition is prompting questions about its legality.

'Ready for anything': Democrats tout post-election legal preparations

The Harris campaign says it is taking steps to prepare for "anything Republicans throw at us" in court before, after and on Election Day.

RNC is leading the legal charge for Trump amid echoes of 2020 election chaos

When a local Republican official in Georgia filed a lawsuit this year declaring that election boards did not have a duty to certify results, the lawyer she turned to was part of the legal team who ...

Trump legal team motions to dismiss Jack Smith election interference case

Former President Donald Trump's defense team has filed a motion to dismiss the federal election interference case against him arguing special counsel Jack Smith's appointment was illegal. CBS News' ...

Trump could be on the hook for huge legal bills if he loses the election

The former president has faced more than $100 million in legal costs, which he’s largely financed through campaign donations.

Business - MarketWatch - 6 days ago

Trump, Harris camps prepare to ‘go to the mattress’ in election legal battles

Hours after Steve Bannon was released from prison Tuesday upon serving a four-month stint for evading a congressional subpoena, the onetime adviser to former President Trump sounded the alarm about ...

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Election betting is newly legal — and risks getting confused with polls

Wagers have been flooding in after a ruling opened the door to U.S. users placing bets on ballot outcomes, raising concerns that the lines between elections and sports would blur.

Officials brace for a flood of disinformation and legal claims as Election Day finally arrives

Scores of lawsuits—many of them frivolous—have been filed, domestic and foreign actors are spreading false accounts of voter fraud, and former President Donald Trump continues to claim that the ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

What happens to Trump's legal issues after projected election win

President-elect Donald Trump is still awaiting sentencing in his New York "hush money" case and facing federal and state charges over his alleged efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 ...

Trump’s election victory throws uncertainty into legal cases he faces

Federal proceedings against him will likely wither, and his state felony sentencing now faces a doubtful future. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - 11 hours ago

Will there be any legal challenges before 2024 election certification process?

The 2024 presidential election results will be certified in January and some questions remain about potential legal challenges. Hofstra University law professor James Sample and former Pennsylvania ...

Trump’s legal team tried to keep Stormy Daniels quiet ahead of 2024 election, MSNBC reports

Former President Donald Trump this summer offered a financial incentive to adult film star Stormy Daniels if she agreed to keep quiet about Trump ahead of this November’s election, MSNBC’s Rachel ...

Elon Musk could face ‘legal liability’ for his $1 million giveaway, says election law expert

NBC News Election Law Analyst Nate Persily discusses the legal questions surrounding billionaire tech founder Elon Musk’s latest election effort to support former President Trump ahead of the ...

Politics - NBC News - October 21

Watch Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse speak live on legal battle with SEC and upcoming election

Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse will speak at DC Fintech Week in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday afternoon.

Business - CNBC - October 23

How legal fights brewing before Election Day could impact the presidential race

Legal fights have broken out in every critical battleground state in the weeks before Election Day, setting up dramatic court standoffs targeting thousands of votes that could decide who wins a ...

Politics - The Hill - October 27

Close polls, likely legal challenges: How TV networks will handle another election week

The polls are close, the lawyers are ready and the networks may be in for marathon coverage — or not. What TV news learned from 2020 and how it shaped preparations for 2024.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - 3 days ago

Texas AG to deploy 'rapid response legal team' to polling places on Election Day

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) will deploy poll watchers to “major counties” across the state on Election Day. The announcement comes as the capstone to three months of allegations by Texas ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning

Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

Trump’s legal woes will probably disappear after his election win. Here’s how.

In the case of Donald Trump, the voters ultimately served as the judge and jury.

Business - MarketWatch - 10 hours ago

Legal complaint filed against Fifa's 'abuse of dominance'

The top European leagues and players' union Fifpro file a legal complaint against Fifa over what they claim is an "abuse of dominance".

Salmond ally hopes family will continue legal action

The former first minister was in the process of suing the Scottish government when he died on Saturday.

NBA's Silver: No regrets on backing legal betting

NBA commissioner Adam Silver says he does not regret a 2014 op-ed in which he supported changing U.S. law on sports betting, part of a movement that changed the sports landscape in the past decade.

Sports - ESPN - October 16

Musk is giving some US voters $1m. Is it legal?

Two voters have already picked up their lottery-style cheques for a million dollars from Elon Musk.

Elon Musk's PAC giveaway raises legal concerns

Elon Musk is giving away big bucks to random voters who sign a petition from his political action committee. But there's a catch — and it's raising concerns about possible campaign finance ...

Alabama Prison Labor Program Faces Legal Challenges

A work-release program for Alabama prisoners provides labor for corporations and income for the state. Lawsuits are challenging its constitutionality.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

Jaywalking Is a New York Tradition. Now It’s Legal, Too.

New Yorkers can cross the street wherever they please without fear of a summons. Some fear the new law could lead to more pedestrian deaths.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Are Ballot Selfies Legal? That Depends on Where You Live.

New York is among the states where ballot selfies are banned, according to a recent report. Californians can snap away.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - 6 days ago

Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana fails

A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State. ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short

Amendment 3, which would have legalized the recreational use and manufacturing of marijuana in the state, failed to get the 60% voter support.

AAPI adults more likely to view legal immigration as asset to US: Survey

Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) and Native Hawaiian adults are more likely than the rest of the U.S. population to view immigration as an asset to the country, a new survey found. ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

The Papers: 'Prepare for higher taxes' and 'I legally punished' Sara

Some of Tuesday's papers lead on the chancellor's hint that business taxes will rise.

Claims Over Reporter's Relationship With RFK Jr. Surface in Legal Feud With Ex

The drama over a New York magazine reporter’s relationship with onetime presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is playing out in two different venues.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - October 15

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