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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.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Federal judge says Illinois assault rifle ban is unconstitutional
A federal judge in Illinois ruled that the state's assault rifle ban is unconstitutional, arguing that the decision violates the Second Amendment. In U.S. District Judge Stephen McGlynn's opinion, ...Politics - The Hill - November 9 -
Mace eyes legislation banning trans women from restrooms in federal buildings
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) plans to file legislation that would prohibit trans women from using women’s restrooms and changing rooms in all federal buildings, going further than a resolution Monday ...Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago -
Mace bill would ban trans people from bathrooms in federal buildings
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) has unveiled a bill that would ban transgender people from bathrooms aligned with their gender identity in federal buildings. In a post on the social platform X, Mace said ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Should smartphones be banned in schools?
Research has shown a link between social media apps and eating disorders, depression and anxiety among young peopleWorld - Financial Times - November 12 -
How (and why) federated learning enhances cybersecurity
Federated learning’s popularity is rapidly increasing because it addresses common development-related security concerns.Tech - VentureBeat - October 26 -
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by a quarter point
The Federal Reserve approved its second consecutive interest rate cut Thursday.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
Federal Reserve lowers rates by a quarter point
The Federal Reserve announced it is lowering the interest rate by a quarter point. NBC News’ Christine Romans explains what this means for the progress of inflation.Top stories - NBC News - November 7 -
Trump warned against meddling with Federal Reserve’s independence
Any effort by president-elect to interfere in interest rate policy could destabilise marketsBusiness - Financial Times - November 9 -
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Federal workers brace for Trump overhaul of civil service
President-elect Trump’s plans to reshape the federal workforce would allow him to fire wide swaths of career employees and replace them with political appointees — a move that comes as he has ...Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago -
Federer pays tribute to Nadal for 'epic career'
Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal "made the whole tennis world proud" during his "epic career" before the Spaniard's retirement.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago -
Ex-Temple guard in federal point-shaving inquiry
Federal authorities are investigating whether former Temple men's basketball player Hysier Miller bet on his own games and manipulated the outcome of Owls games he played in, according to multiple ...Sports - ESPN - 2 days ago -
Republicans ask for investigation into federal funding for Planned Parenthood
More than 100 Republican lawmakers are asking for an investigation in to the amount of federal funding that has been awarded to health centers that also provide abortion, including Planned ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
What Are the Implications of Israel Banning UNRWA?
Humanitarian agencies fear the new Israeli laws could have catastrophic effects for Gazans. They are already drawing sharp criticism from Israel’s allies.World - The New York Times - October 30 -
Wisconsin rejects ban on noncitizen voting
Voters in Wisconsin rejected a ballot measure amending the state’s constitution to explicitly prohibit foreign nationals from voting in any election in the state. The ballot measure was part of a ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
The Real Problem With Banning Masks at Protests
Privacy advocates worry banning masks at protests will encourage harassment, while cops’ high-tech tools render the rules unnecessary.Tech - Wired - November 12 -
Can Trump Stop the TikTok Ban?
TikTok is still facing a potential ban, starting in 2025. Here’s where things stand and what could happen next as Trump takes office.Business - Inc. - November 14 -
Should the US ban Chinese drones?
The best selling drones in the US are made by DJI in China - some Republican lawmakers plan to ban themWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
Federal judge orders Virginia to reinstate more than 1,500 to voter rolls
A federal judge ordered Virginia to restore more than 1,500 people to the state’s voter rolls Friday after the Biden administration sued, claiming the removals took place too close to the upcoming ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Biden apologizes for Native American children forced into federal boarding schools
His visit to Arizona's Gila River Indian Community was his first as president.Top stories - ABC News - October 25 -
Trump blasts federal judicial decision on Virginia election rolls
Former President Trump on Friday blasted a federal judge’s ruling that Virginia must restore more than 1,500 people to the state’s voter rolls, falsely claiming Vice President Harris was behind the ...Politics - The Hill - October 25 -
Vance says eliminating federal income taxes is not ‘realistic’ as Trump floats it
Donald Trump has floated the idea of eliminating the federal income tax. In an interview with Meet the Press, his running mate, JD Vance, says the idea is not “realistic,” calling it an ...Politics - NBC News - October 27 -
Oracle applies to join Epic and others in new federal medical record network
Oracle announced Monday that it intends to join a federally-backed medical information exchange network called TEFCABusiness - CNBC - October 28 -
Why the Federal Reserve Rate Cut Isn’t Lowering Your Loan Rates
Fed rate cuts and lending rates do not always experience like-to-like movement. Here’s a quick look at rates, and what to expect moving forward.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
Biden hosts formal ceremony to celebrate federal support for Hispanic-serving institutions
President Biden hosted a formal ceremony to publicly celebrate his executive order establishing an initiative to increase funding for Hispanic-serving institutions.Top stories - NBC News - October 31 -
Yellowstone, Denali Bridges Among Dozens Included in Federal Upgrade Grants
Outdated bridges across the country will see an infusion of federal dollars from a Biden administration infrastructure law.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
'No white knight coming': Federal authorities will face limits responding to election lies
Federal law enforcement are preparing for election threats and minsinformation, but they're limited by law and already mistrusted by Donald Trump's supporters.Top stories - NBC News - November 1 -
Maryland is the first state to sign into new federal health care program
Maryland is the first state to sign an agreement with the federal government designed to improve health care and lower costsHealth - ABC News - November 1 -
NYC mayor to stand trial in April 2025 on federal corruption charges
New York City Mayor Eric Adams will stand trial on federal corruption charges starting on April 21, 2025, a judge said Friday.Top stories - ABC News - November 1 -
Federal officials sound alarm over fake election videos tied to Russia
Three top government agencies are calling out two fabricated videos spreading lies about early voting, and they say a familiar foe is to blame. Nicole Sganga has more.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Ex-Louisville officer guilty of violating Breonna Taylor's civil rights
Prosecutors argued Brett Hankison's use of force was unjustified and violated the civil rights of Breonna Taylor and her three neighbors.Top stories - ABC News - November 2 -
Federal Reserve to Cut Rates Again Despite Unclear Post-Election Outlook
Two days after the election, the Federal Reserve will cut rates again.Business - Inc. - November 3 -
Australian federal police begin search of PwC headquarters amid tax leaks scandal
Chief executive says company is cooperating with the investigation, which is related to individuals who have left the firm. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
Federal judge allows Iowa to challenge validity of ballots from potential noncitizens
A federal judge on Sunday ruled that Iowa may continue to challenge the validity of hundreds of ballots from possible noncitizens over objections from critics who warned that people who recently ...Politics - The Hill - November 4 -
‘Butchered’ Dolphin Found on Jersey Shore Is Subject of Federal Inquiry
The animal’s flesh “had been completely removed with clean cuts from a sharp instrument,” a marine mammal rescue group said.Top stories - The New York Times - November 5 -
Smith weighs how to wind down Trump's federal cases
Special counsel Jack Smith is evaluating how to wind down the two federal cases against President-elect Trump following his Election Day victory, a move that would align with Justice Department ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
US prosecutors weigh closing federal criminal cases against Trump
Department of Justice special counsel’s investigations dealt potentially fatal blow due to election outcomeWorld - Financial Times - November 6
