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American judges will soon decide the fate of Argentina (again)
Forum non conveniensFinancial Times - 1d -
Conan O'Brien to receive Mark Twain Prize for humor as politics roils Kennedy Center
On a night when half a dozen people made jokes about this being the last-ever Mark Twain Prize, Conan O’Brien made sure the ceremony at the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts ended on a ...ABC News - Mar. 24 -
Transgender people are about 1% of the U.S. population. Yet they're a political lightning rod.
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump used contentiousness around transgender people’s access to sports and bathrooms to fire up conservative voters and sway undecideds.NBC News - 1d -
Le Pen to appeal ban from running for public office, condemning 'political decision'
The far-right National Rally leader's sentence jeopardises her chances of running for president in 2027.BBC News - 1d -
Republican Randy Fine wins Florida special election for Waltz seat
Florida state Sen. Randy Fine (R) has won the special election for Florida’s 6th Congressional District on Tuesday, according to Decision Desk HQ, defeating Democrat Josh Weil in what became a ...The Hill - 12h -
Wisconsin passes ballot measure requiring photo ID to vote
Wisconsin voters were projected to pass a ballot measure that amends the state Constitution to require photo identification in order to vote, according to Decision Desk HQ. Wisconsin lawmakers ...The Hill - 10h -
Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Parts of Trump’s Anti-DEI Orders
A U.S. district court ruled that the Labor Department can’t require federal grant recipients and contractors to prove they aren’t running programs that run counter to recent executive edicts.Inc. - 4d -
U.S. Judge Orders Halt to Trump’s Effort to Dismantle Voice of America
Voice of America journalists argued in a lawsuit that the administration’s actions violated their First Amendment rights.The New York Times - 4d -
Why businesses judge AI like humans — and what that means for adoption
Enterprises adopting AI aren’t just signing a “utility contract” for revenue growth; they’re entering an “emotional contract.”VentureBeat - 3d -
Judge weighs bid to withhold investigation records in deaths of Gene Hackman, wife
A New Mexico court is weighing whether to block the disclosure of an array of records from an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and wife, Betsy ArakawaABC News - 2d -
Judge weighs request to withhold investigation records in deaths of Gene Hackman and wife
A New Mexico court is weighing whether to block the disclosure of an array of records from an investigation into the deaths of actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, at the request of the ...NBC News - 2d -
Judge Blocks Trump Administration’s Bid to End Deportation Protections for Venezuelans
Venezuelans with Temporary Protected Status are challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to end the program for many migrants.The New York Times - 1d -
Judge delays Trump admin's move to end protection for Venezuelan migrants
Venezuelan migrants were slated to lose their government-issued work permits and deportation protections next week, on April 7.CBS News - 1d -
Jordan presses for language clamping down on judges to be added to spending bills
House Judiciary Chair Jim Jordan (R-Ohio) encouraged congressional appropriators to include language to “enhance judicial restraint” as the party contemplates bills to limit nationwide injunctions ...The Hill - 21h -
Judge rejects government's request to move Mahmoud Khalil's case to Louisiana
Mahmoud Khalil, a leader of the encampment protests at Columbia University last spring, was detained on March 8 at his student apartment building.ABC News - 5h -
Democratic-backed judge wins Wisconsin race in setback for Elon Musk
Elon Musk was a prominent fundraiser in the campaign, and was the subject of attack ads aired by Crawford's supporters.BBC News - 1h -
Federal Judge Orders Legal Funds for Migrant Children to Be Restored
The restoration, which is temporary, came after nonprofit groups challenged the government’s decision to cut funding for legal services for unaccompanied children arriving in the United States.The New York Times - 26m -
Yankees tie MLB record with 15 home runs in first three games of 2025 season
Aaron Judge, Ben Rice and Jazz Chisholm Jr. all homered SundayCBS Sports - 1d -
A bombshell judgment on Marine Le Pen
Banning the far-right leader from standing for office will inflame French politicsFinancial Times - 1d -
Indonesia’s new sovereign wealth fund vows transparency ‘like a public company’
Danantara has been dogged by questions over governance and political interferenceFinancial Times - 1d -
5 reasons all eyes are on Tuesday’s elections in Florida and Wisconsin
The races are an important bellwether for the country’s political pulse in the second Trump era.Politico - 1d -
Biggest cost from Trump’s tariffs is uncertainty for Asian carmakers
Companies forced to make billion-dollar bets in face of unpredictable politicsFinancial Times - 1d -
Turkey’s Opposition Is Energized: ‘The Fire Is Already Lit’
Supporters of the political opposition are finding ways to fight back after the government jailed the top political rival of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.The New York Times - 2d -
Inside the first special elections since Trump's return to office
Elon Musk is going all in on a race to pick a new supreme court judge in Wisconsin, even offering two $1 million prizes to voters willing to sign a petition against “activist judges.” Meanwhile, ...NBC News - 1d -
Dispute between parents, Ohio school district over gender pronouns goes before judges
The 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati is hearing arguments in a lawsuit pitting a suburban Ohio school district’s policy on preferred pronouns against the free speech rights of ...ABC News - Mar. 19 -
Mariah Carey didn't steal "All I Want For Christmas Is You," judge says
A lawyer for the two songwriters suing Mariah Carey said they will "make a decision shortly on whether to appeal."CBS News - Mar. 21 -
Can the bulls ever get Trump back? What my time as an ‘Apprentice’ judge tells me
I think the president wants to throw off everyone except the bears, who are probably laughing at their good fortune.CNBC - 1d -
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 - 1d -
Federal Judge Allows DOGE to Take Over $500 Million Office Building for Free
It’s the culmination of a weeks-long standoff between Elon Musk’s DOGE team and the United States Institute of Peace.Wired - 14h -
Marine Le Pen’s presidential bid threatened by court ruling
French far-right leader could be banned from running by judges issuing verdict in EU fraud caseFinancial Times - 2d -
Elon Musk Visits CIA to Discuss DOGE Cuts
A federal judge ordered the agency to reconsider its firings of employees who had been assigned to diversity recruiting.The New York Times - 1d -
Takeaways from the Yankees' opening weekend: Torpedo bats and home runs weren't the whole story in the Bronx
Aaron Judge is off to a scorching start, Jasson Domínguez had some adventures in left, and Carlos Rodón debuted a new pitch.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Johnson & Johnson Loses in Court Again in Bid to Settle Talc Cases
A judge dismissed an attempt to use a bankruptcy court to resolve tens of thousands of claims that the company’s talcum power products caused cancer.The New York Times - 16h -
Marine Le Pen goes on the offensive after 5-year ban
France’s far-right leader emulates Donald Trump in attacking ‘politicisation’ of judges who found against herFinancial Times - 7h -
Elon Musk Has a Chef for His Tesla Diner
Eric Greenspan, a developer of delivery-only restaurants, is reported to be the choice as the company faces political blowback.The New York Times - 4d -
For Perfect Wedding Day Music, Couples Give D.J.s ‘Do Not Play’ Lists
Some couples create wedding “do not play” lists, for reasons ranging from the personal to the political.The New York Times - 4d -
Musk and early voting take center stage in Wisconsin and Florida elections
A steady stream of money, advertisements and activity from national political figures has flowed into Wisconsin and Florida ahead of elections Tuesday.NBC News - 1d -
Minister warns of risk from foreign donors
Democracy Minister Rushanara Ali is planning measures to protect against foreign political interference.BBC News - 1d -
There’s No Party Like an Iftar Party for Bangladesh’s Aspiring Leaders
During Ramadan, political parties used the events to signal potential alliances after the ouster of the country’s authoritarian leader.The New York Times - 1d -
As Bangladesh Reinvents Itself, Islamist Hard-Liners See an Opening
A brewing shift toward religious conservatism has emerged from the political vacuum in this country of 175 million people.The New York Times - 1d