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Trump funding freeze a blatant violation of Constitution, federal law: Legal experts
The Constitution, federal law and court decisions make it clear: President Donald Trump's order to pause federal funding is against the law, legal experts tell ABC News.ABC News - 1d -
Florida clears basketball coach Todd Golden of Title IX violation regarding sexual harassment, stalking claims, citing 'no evidence'
"The University of Florida has found no evidence that Todd Golden violated Title IX," a university statement reads.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
How Europe Swung to the Right
‘A lot of people simply haven’t been heard for a long time.’The New York Times - 2d -
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Trump firing government watchdogs is ‘clear violation of law’, says Adam Schiff
US senator adds to chorus of criticism of president, who fired inspectors at departments including state and defense. Donald Trump ’s firing of more than a dozen independent federal government ...The Guardian - 2d -
Colorado self-reported minor NCAA rules violation after Deion Sanders mentioned 5-star QB Julian Lewis on his coaches show
Coaches are barred from talking about recruits until they've officially signed.Yahoo Sports - 6d -
Trump Is Leading a Global Surge to the Right
But not all of the leading conservative populist parties in the world are the same — in rhetoric or on policy.The New York Times - 6d -
The Right Is Winning the Battle for Hearts and Minds
The full-scale assault by the conservative movement on liberal domination of the nation’s culture has begun to deliver key victories.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Labour needs to compromise on employment rights
Raising both UK payroll costs and worker protections is a deterrent to hiringFinancial Times - Jan. 21 -
Trump and Elon Musk’s ‘Doge’ violates federal transparency rules, suit claims
Lawsuit filed moments after Trump’s swearing-in challenges legality of ‘department of government efficiency’. US politics live – latest updates Elon Musk’s “department of government ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Johnson vows there will be 'hell to pay' if Hamas violates ceasefire deal
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) vowed that there will be “hell to pay” if Hamas violates the ceasefire deal struck recently with Israel. Johnson joined NBC News’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, saying he ...The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Former Olympic gymnast Yul Moldauer is suspended 16 months by USADA for whereabouts violations
One-time Olympic gymnast Yul Moldauer says he has been suspended for 16 months by the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency after he missed three drug testsABC News - Jan. 18 -
Rand Paul says TikTok ban violates First Amendment: ‘Based on accusations’
Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) criticized the looming TikTok ban as a violation of the First Amendment, arguing that it's based on accusations, a day after the Supreme Court opted to uphold the law that ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Meatpacking Companies to Pay $8 Million for U.S. Child Labor Violations
Perdue Farms and JBS have settled with the Labor Department after relying on migrant children to do dangerous work in their slaughterhouses. Most of the money will be used to help the children.The New York Times - Jan. 18 -
Vanguard to pay more than $100 million to SEC over violations involving target date retirement funds
The payment stems from a 2020 change by Vanguard that led to redemptions in one class of target date funds.CNBC - Jan. 17 -
Vanguard fined more than $100 million by SEC over violations involving target date retirement funds
Asset management giant Vanguard has been fined more than $100 million to settle charges related to disclosures around target date investment funds, the Securities and Exchange Commission announced ...NBC News - Jan. 17 -
Vanguard to Pay $106.4 Million to Resolve Alleged Violations Linked to Retirement Funds
The SEC said a lack of notifications by Vanguard drove higher capital gains tax bills for many retail investors.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 17 -
DOJ sues Georgia county, alleging violation of Black voters' rights
The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Houston County, Ga., alleging its process for electing its board of commissioners violates Black voters' rights. The county uses an at-large ...The Hill - Jan. 17 -
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Nonprofit founded by Stacey Abrams to pay record Georgia fine for violating state campaign laws
The nonprofit agreed to pay a $300,000 fine over its spending in support of the Georgia Democrat's candidacy during the 2018 governor's race.NBC News - Jan. 16 -
S.E.C. Sues Elon Musk Over Twitter-Related Securities Violations
Regulators filed a lawsuit in federal court stemming from Mr. Musk’s $44 billion purchase of the social media company now called X.The New York Times - Jan. 15 -
American Airlines ESG investing strategy violated federal law, judge rules
A federal judge in one of the country’s most conservative district courts ruled Friday that American Airlines unlawfully incorporated environmental and sustainable governance (ESG) factors into its ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Police detain 2 near Vice President Harris’s LA-area home for curfew violation
Authorities established a curfew for areas impacted by the wildfires.The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Thousands of students protest in Serbia against violation of civil rights, spy agency crackdown
Serbia’s striking university students have protested outside the Balkan country’s top court to draw their attention to what they say have been violations of their civil rights under the populist ...ABC News - Jan. 13 -
Alec Baldwin sues prosecutors in Rust trial, alleging civil rights violations
Actor has filed civil lawsuit claiming prosecutors targeted him for professional or political gain, and intentionally concealed evidence that vindicated him. Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
Australia violated rights of asylum seekers on Nauru, UN watchdog rules
United Nations human rights committee says decision should serve as warning to other nations considering outsourcing asylum processing. Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates ...The Guardian - Jan. 10 -
How Mark Zuckerberg pivoted Meta to the right
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said Tuesday that he was ending professional fact-checking on Facebook and Instagram.NBC News - Jan. 8 -
Austria’s far-right leader to invite centre right for coalition talks
Herbert Kickl’s move could pave way for anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party to govern country. The leader of Austria’s anti-immigration, pro-Kremlin Freedom party has said he intends to ...The Guardian - Jan. 7 -
Can Kemi Badenoch unite the right in Britain?
After a brutal election defeat, the Conservatives are now fighting with Reform to defend their place as the UK’s main opposition partyFinancial Times - Jan. 7 -
Israel Conducts Raids in Syria Amid Accusations of Cease-Fire Violations
Four weeks after the fall of the Assad regime, Israel is pressing on with a military campaign on Syrian soil.The New York Times - Jan. 6 -
'Another violation,' Blinken says of North Korean launch as he visits South Korea
The JCS said the South Korean military has heightened surveillance for additional launches and maintaining a readiness posture to share info with the U.S. and Japan.ABC News - Jan. 6 -
Far Right Gets Chance to Form Government in Austria
The Freedom Party was tasked with trying to form the nation’s first far-right-led government since World War II, adding to the trend of anti-immigrant and populist parties gaining ground across ...The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 6 -
Sabres Top Prospect Is Dominating The AHL Right Now
This Sabres prospect is continuing to thrive in the AHL.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 6 -
What are my rights if my home is flooded or damaged?
Your rights explained as residents and businesses count the cost of storm damage.BBC News - Jan. 6 -
The infighting propelling Austria’s far right to power
Failed coalition talks and power play pave way for Herbert Kickl to become chancellorFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Austria’s new centre-right leader open to coalition with far right
Christian Stocker signalled willingness to share power with Freedom party after resignation of ChancellorFinancial Times - Jan. 5 -
Sabres Should Extend Surging Forward Right Now
The Sabres forward is making a serious case for a contract extension.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
The fragile Israel-Hezbollah truce is holding so far, despite violations
A ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has held up for over a month, even as its terms seem unlikely to be met by the agreed-upon deadlineABC News - Jan. 4 -
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Trans rights to be marquee fight for House Republicans
How the GOP is responding to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride, the first openly transgender House member, is a preview of what’s to come.Politico - Jan. 2
