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Federal investigation launched into racist texts targeting Black Americans across 10 states
Federal authorities are examining a series of racist texts sent to Black Americans across 10 states. Many of the messages were sent to students and make reference to slavery.Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Federal judge denies motion to recognize NASCAR teams as chartered organizations for next season
A federal judge has denied a motion by two NASCAR teams — one owned by Basketball Hall of Famer Michael Jordan — to be recognized as chartered teams as they proceed in an antitrust lawsuit against ...Sports - ABC News - November 8 -
Federal judge denies bid by two NASCAR teams to compete next season as chartered teams amid antitrust lawsuit
Federal judge denies bid by two NASCAR teams to compete next season as chartered teams amid antitrust lawsuitSports - ABC News - November 8 -
Trump wants to expand the federal death penalty, setting up legal challenges in second term
Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump signaled he would resume federal executions if he won and make more people eligible for capital punishment, including child rapists, migrants ...Politics - NBC News - November 9 -
Homebuyers await mortgage relief after Federal Reserve's back-to-back rate cuts
The Federal Reserve has made two consecutive interest rate cuts but potential homebuyers are wondering when mortgage rates will drop. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down ...Top stories - CBS News - November 11 -
Federal judge blocks Louisiana law over displaying Ten Commandments in public schools
A federal judge has blocked a Louisiana law over displaying the Ten Commandments in public schools from taking effect. NBC News' Danny Cevallos has details on the ruling and what could come next in ...Top stories - NBC News - November 12 -
Trump nominates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead new efficiency department to ‘restructure federal agencies’ – live
Tesla CEO and onetime Republican presidential hopeful put forward to lead department to ‘dismantle government bureaucracy’ . Trump’s cabinet picks and likely contenders so far Joe Biden is ...World - The Guardian - November 13 -
30% of federal student loan borrowers have gone without food or medicine, CFPB finds
Thirty percent of student loan borrowers say they've gone without food or medicine due to their monthly bills, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau finds.Business - CNBC - November 13 -
Calls mount for Biden to spare federal death row inmates before Trump retakes office
Advocates implore Biden to ‘commute the row’ of prisoners sentenced to death before Trump restarts executions. Calls are mounting for Joe Biden to use his presidential clemency powers before he ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
ACLU petition calls on Biden to 'commute all federal death sentences' before Trump takes office
An American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) petition is calling on President Biden “to commute all federal death sentences” before President-elect Trump takes office. “President Biden, as your ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
DOJ finds Fulton County Jail in violation of federal law in probe of inmate's death
The Justice Department (DOJ) issued a 105-page report Thursday outlining the inhumane conditions in the Fulton County Jail in Georgia. The DOJ found the jail managed by the Fulton County Sheriff's ...Politics - The Hill - November 14 -
Former federal prosecutor says Gaetz would fail background check for entry DOJ job
Former federal prosecutor Harry Litman said former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) would fail a background check for an entry-level role at the Department of Justice (DOJ), a department President-elect ...Politics - The Hill - November 16 -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs obstructing justice from behind bars, federal prosecutors allege
Federal prosecutors accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of breaking jail rules in an attempt to manipulate witness testimony and taint the potential jury pool in his case, according to a court document ...Top stories - NBC News - November 18 -
Federal agents raid hotel owned by Eric Adams supporter linked to suspicious donations
Weihong Hu, a New York City hotel developer, was previously the subject of a joint investigation by the Guardian, the City and Documented. . Federal law enforcement agents have raided a hotel owned ...World - The Guardian - November 18 -
If You Were Nervous About the Salary Exemption Minimum Jumping to $55,068 a Year, Don’t Be. A Texas Federal Judge Just Quashed It
The amount you need to pay employees for them to be exempt from overtime has jumped all over. A new court ruling sends us back to $684 a week.Business - Inc. - November 18 -
With DOGE, Elon Musk Wants to Bring His Brutal Managerial Style to the Federal Government. But He Doesn’t Own It. Yet
Running the government like a corporation isn’t a new idea. It also doesn’t work.Business - Inc. - November 18 -
‘You made me reimagine my game’: Federer pays tribute to retiring Nadal
Swiss publishes emotional letter on social media Spaniard bidding goodbye at Davis Cup finals Roger Federer has published a long letter paying tribute to great rival Rafael Nadal ahead of the ...World - The Guardian - November 19 -
Roger Federer tells friend and rival Rafael Nadal that he made him enjoy tennis more
Roger Federer says Rafael Nadal made him enjoy tennis even more during a rivalry that spanned 40 matches over 15 yearsSports - ABC News - November 19