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Lawyers for suspect in 2nd Trump assassination attempt tour golf course, examine evidence
Defense attorneys for the man accused of attempting to assassinate President Trump last September were able to tour the golf course where the incident took place, CBS News has learned. CBS News ...CBS News - 4d -
DOJ lawyers decline to let OMP's acting director testify about mass firings
The Trump administration could be sanctioned after the DOJ declined to make a top administration official available for sworn testimony regarding the recent mass firings.ABC News - 2d -
Judge orders pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil should get phone calls with lawyers
A federal judge heard arguments and issued orders in Mahmoud Khalil's deportation case. The pro-Palestinian activist helped lead the 2024 Columbia University protests against Israel's war in Gaza. ...CBS News - 2d -
Mahmoud Khalil lawyers say activist being punished for free speech as hundreds protest against detention – live
Actor Susan Sarandon among demonstrators calling for pro-Palestinian activist’s release outside New York courthouse. Government asks court to move Khalil case out of New York Who is Mahmoud ...The Guardian - 2d -
Former Columbia student Mahmoud Khalil's lawyers seeking immediate release on free speech grounds
Nearly 100 protesters were arrested Thursday after staging a sit-in at Trump Tower demanding former Columbia student and pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil's release from an ICE facility in ...CBS News - 6h -
As Ebola Spreads in Uganda, Trump Aid Freeze Hinders Effort to Contain It, U.S. Officials Fear
Two more people are reported dead from the disease, and dozens are in isolation, as the outbreak grows.The New York Times - Mar. 7 -
SCOTUS rejects Republican-led effort to halt climate lawsuits in Dem-led states
The Supreme Court has rejected a lawsuit from Republican attorneys general in 19 states aimed at blocking climate change suits against the oil and gas industry from Democratic-led statesABC News - 4d -
Art of a deal: how UK and France led dogged effort to repair US-Ukraine ties – for now
Over 11 days of breakneck diplomacy, Kyiv was convinced of need to pacify Trump, but reconciliation may be all too brief. Russia-Ukraine war – latest news updates The 11 days of ...The Guardian - 2d -
AG Pam Bondi forms DOJ team to work with DOGE on cost-cutting efforts: Sources
AG Pam Bondi has established an internal DOJ team to work with Elon Musk's DOGE group to facilitate the review of the Justice Department's various divisions, sources say.ABC News - 1d -
Live updates: Trump meets with NATO leader; judge blasts effort to fire federal workers
The Senate must pass a short-term funding bill before the government shutdown, while the White House has pulled its nominee for the CDC and President Trump has threatened Europe with more tariffs ...The Hill - 1d -
Intel pops 14% as chipmaker taps new CEO, Wall Street backs turnaround effort
Intel shares popped more than 14% after announcing Lip-Bu Tan as its new CEO and Wall Street cheered the chipmaker's attempt to turn around its business.CNBC - 1d -
Bucks withstand Doncic's 45-point effort and end 3-game skid with 126-106 victory over Lakers
Giannis Antetokounmpo had 24 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists, and the Milwaukee Bucks snapped a three-game skid with a 126-106 victory over the short-handed Los Angeles Lakers on Thursday ...Yahoo Sports - 19h -
From coaching staff down to players, Somerset Berkley's chase at history a team effort
The Somerset Berkley boys basketball players recall the history of Bill Burgess 1954Yahoo Sports - 13h -
ICE Arrests Pro-Palestinian Activist at Columbia
Mahmoud Khalil, who recently completed a graduate program at Columbia, has legal permanent residency, his lawyer said.The New York Times - 4d -
Defendant in U.S.S. Cole Bombing Case Signs Plea Offer
The Saudi prisoner agreed to the settlement to avoid a death-penalty trial, his lawyer said, but it has yet to reach the defense secretary.The New York Times - 3d -
Baby's death a 'tragic accident', Constance Marten and Mark Gordon retrial told
Constance Marten's lawyer says the death was caused by her "falling asleep and compromising her baby’s breathing".BBC News - 3d -
US regulator backtracks on request to delay Amazon Prime trial
Federal Trade Commission lawyer had initially cited ‘extremely severe’ resource shortfall before changing tackFinancial Times - 1d -
IRS chief counsel demoted and replaced with DOGE ally
IRS' top lawyer replaced amid DOGE's alleged push to share taxpayer info with other federal agencies.CBS News - 1d -
Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Reaches the Supreme Court
Trump administration lawyers asked the justices to limit the sweep of decisions by three lower courts that issued nationwide pauses on the policy.The New York Times - 21h -
Countries can't be forced into Ukraine peace coalition - minister
The UK and France are leading efforts to set up a "coalition of the willing" to protect Ukraine.BBC News - 5d -
Tesco to trial giving away expiring food to shoppers
Giving away food will be trialled in some Express stores in an effort to cut waste.BBC News - 1d -
Changing US law keeps victims’ families – and people on death row – waiting decades for closure
Marcia Fulton has waited 37 years for David Wood to be executed for her daughter’s murder, but lawyers who believe he’s innocent keep filing appeals. Two months ago, Marcia Fulton received a knock ...The Guardian - 4d -
US law firms’ London expansion drives record number of job moves
Partner hires on track to hit record high after 155 senior lawyers take new roles in the first two months of 2025Financial Times - 5d -
Louisiana's first nitrogen gas execution blocked by federal judge
A federal judge temporarily blocked Louisiana's first execution in 15 years after lawyers for the man argued nitrogen hypoxia would violate his constitutional rights.NBC News - 2d -
FTC seeks delay in Amazon trial, citing recent cuts in staff, budget
Lawyer for the Federal Trade Commission says agency needs to seek trial delay in case against Amazon due to staffing and budgetary challenges.CBS News - 1d -
Perkins Coie sues over Trump's order stripping security clearances
Law firm Perkins Coie has launched a suit to challenge President Trump’s stripping of security clearances for lawyers at the firm, saying it was targeted due to its past work for Democrats. Perkins ...The Hill - 2d -
U.S.A.I.D. Official Orders Employees to Shred or Burn Classified and Personnel Records
Union representatives demanded that the aid agency follow the law stated in the Federal Records Act. Defense lawyers argued that officials had not destroyed personnel records and would not destroy ...The New York Times - 2d -
Gene Hackman estate goes to court to prevent release of autopsy pictures
Fearing release of distressing material, lawyers have petitioned a Santa Fe court to seal records to protect the family’s right to privacy. A representative for the estate of actor Gene Hackman is ...The Guardian - 8h -
Private Prisons Are Ramping Up Detention of Immigrants and Cashing In
The Trump administration is expected to use thousands more beds in these facilities as part of its mass deportation effort.The New York Times - 6d -
Fantasy Basketball Week 21 Start/Sit: Keon Johnson emerges as a viable option, plus other Nets you can trust
Plus, what to make of Naji Marshall's 34-point effort in Sunday's loss to the SunsCBS Sports - 4d -
Menendez brothers resentencing bid opposed by LA district attorney
The new district attorney's stand could roll back an effort by his predecessor to ease the brothers' punishment for killing their parents.BBC News - 4d -
UN to rent Bangladesh property owned by former regime associate
Sobhan family under scrutiny amid efforts to claw back billions of dollars allegedly lost under Sheikh Hasina’s ruleFinancial Times - 3d -
DOGE’s Next Casualty? The Women’s Workwear Brand Dressing the D.C. Set
Elon Musk’s government cost-cutting efforts have unintentionally bled into the fashion world.Inc. - 2d -
UK helped Ukraine and US reach ceasefire deal, government sources say
Sir Keir Starmer led European efforts to mend Trump-Zelensky relationship, UK government sources tell the BBC.BBC News - 2d -
A Giant Container Ship Got Stuck in the Suez Canal
As efforts failed to dislodge it, the Ever Given became a symbol of Covid-era anxiety as the pandemic entered its second year.The New York Times - 2d -
Climate Group Funded by Bill Gates Slashes Staff in Major Retreat
Breakthrough Energy, an umbrella group for energy and environmental efforts funded by Mr. Gates, is resetting for the Trump era.The New York Times - 2d -
Stranded astronauts' return delayed after SpaceX launch postponed
Nasa's SpaceX mission will could try again on Thursday as part of the effort to retrieve Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore.BBC News - 1d -
Binance token rises following report that Trump family has discussed stake in the crypto exchange
The Journal said Binance first approached Trump allies last year as part of a broader effort to regain access to the U.S. market.CNBC - 1d -
Trump urged to appoint special envoy to China
Senator Steve Daines offers to act as intermediary in effort to secure meeting with President Xi JinpingFinancial Times - 1d
