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Jackson Mayor Chokwe Antar Lumumba Is Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
The mayor and two other local officials pleaded not guilty on Thursday after being accused of taking part in a scheme in which F.B.I. agents posing as real estate developers offered bribes.Top stories - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates another quarter-point
The Federal Reserve on Thursday lowered its benchmark borrowing rate by 0.25 percentage points. Kelly O'Grady examines what the move could mean for Americans' pocketbooks.Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Former Adams Aide Is in Plea Talks in Federal Witness Tampering Case
Mohamed Bahi was accused of tampering with witnesses and destroying evidence in the corruption investigation into Mayor Eric Adams and his campaign fund-raising.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
Inside the Federal Work Force That Trump Has Promised to Eviscerate
President-elect Donald J. Trump and his allies have pledged to strike fear in the heart of what they term “the deep state.” They have already succeeded.Top stories - The New York Times - 5 days ago -
Co-founders of militia group convicted of attempting to murder federal agents
Two men had also planned to go to Texas and kill asylum seekers as well as border agents who would try to stop them. Two men who co-founded a militia group have been convicted of attempting to ...World - The Guardian - 5 days ago -
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 - 5 days ago -
Federal agencies investigate racist texts sent after election
The FBI and other federal agencies are investigating the mass racist text messages sent after the presidential election. The messages, which referenced slavery, were sent to people around the ...Top stories - CBS News - 4 days ago -
Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira sentenced to 15 years on federal charges
Prosecutors said Jack Teixeira "perpetrated one of the most significant and consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history."Top stories - ABC News - Yesterday -
Federal telework improves productivity. Why is Congress so desperate to limit it?
A new study has found that public sector employees working remotely recorded a 12% increase in productivity compared to when they were in the office, challenging the assumption that physical ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Federal judge blocks Louisiana's Ten Commandments law in public schools
A coalition of Louisiana parents attempting to block a state law that would require the Ten Commandments be displayed in public school classrooms by next year have won a legal battle in federal court.Top stories - NBC News - Yesterday -
Federal judge temporarily blocks Louisiana's Ten Commandments in public schools law
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked a Louisiana law requiring that the Ten Commandments be displayed in all public school classrooms. U.S. District Judge John deGravelles granted a preliminary ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Federal Judge Blocks Louisiana Law Requiring Ten Commandments in Classrooms
The ruling is probably the first in what could be a long legal fight for conservative Christian groups hoping to amplify public expressions of faith.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
Syphilis cases see first substantial decline in 20 years: Federal data
Though the rate of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) remains high in the U.S., the spread of syphilis appears to be slowing, according to new federal data showing that cases grew by 1 percent ...Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Lobbying World: AirBnB books new federal affairs lead
AirBnB has added Aquila Powell as head of federal affairs. She was most recently managing director at Prime Policy Group and is a General Motors alum. Phil Bianchi has joined JPMorgan Chase as vice ...Politics - The Hill - 17 hours ago -
Federal Court takes aim at White House’s environment authority
A federal court in D.C. has issued a ruling that curtails the White House’s ability to set government-wide rules pertaining to how environmental reviews can be conducted. On Tuesday, judges with ...Politics - The Hill - 6 hours ago -
Teen Behind Hundreds of Swatting Attacks Pleads Guilty to Federal Charges
Alan Filion, believed to have operated under the handle “Torswats,” admitted to making more than 375 fake threats against schools, places of worship, and government buildings around the United States.Tech - Wired - 2 hours ago