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Texas Attorney General Sues Doctor Over Treatment for Transgender Minors
Ken Paxton, the attorney general, said it was the first enforcement action under a state ban on treatment.Top stories - The New York Times - October 17 -
Texas attorney general and state lawmakers spar over death row inmate in 'shaken baby' case
A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers who used their legislative powers and the courts to stop an execution last week with only hours to spare have drawn public rebuke from state Attorney General ...Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
Texas attorney general sues second doctor under state's gender-affirming care ban
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) filed a lawsuit Wednesday accusing a second doctor of violating a state law banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors. The lawsuit, filed in a ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
It’s up to the attorneys general now to save college sports
Attorneys general, as the charged guardians of consumer protections, have the power to force institutions, collectives and coaches to make good on their promises.Politics - The Hill - October 23 -
LA district attorney recommends resentencing for Menéndez brothers
The brothers said they killed their parents an 1989 after years of sexual, physical and psychological abuse. George Gascón, the Los Angeles county district attorney, has recommended that the ...World - The Guardian - October 24 -
LA district attorney requests Menendez brothers be resentenced
The LA district attorney has filed a request for a judge to resentence Erik and Lyle Menendez for the 1989 killing of their parents. It comes in the wake of popular documentaries about the case and ...Top stories - NBC News - October 25 -
L.A. district attorney recommends resentencing for Menendez brothers
On Thursday, the Los Angeles district attorney recommended a resentencing for Erik and Lyle Menendez amid new evidence. The brothers have been behind bars for 34 years, serving a life sentence ...Top stories - CBS News - October 25 -
State attorneys general are stepping in to deal with ESG abuse of investors
Proxy advisors ISS and Glass Lewis have been using their position to further their own political preferences, resulting in a wave of proxy proposals promoting ESG objectives and discrimination ...Politics - The Hill - October 14 -
Starmer’s attorney-general vows to restore UK’s reputation on rule of law
Richard Hermer says government being seen as a ‘good faith actor’ internationally is crucial to attracting investmentBusiness - Financial Times - October 14 -
Sean 'Diddy' Combs' attorneys ask judge to publicly identify his accusers
Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a motion Tuesday requesting that his accusers in a federal sex trafficking case be publicly identified so he can prepare a proper defense.Top stories - NBC News - October 16 -
Paul Whelan's attorney reflects on effort to bring him home
Marine veteran Paul Whelan is speaking out for the first time since his release from Russian imprisonment. Whelan spoke with "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan about the toll of life in ...Top stories - CBS News - October 18 -
Philadelphia district attorney sues Musk over $1M giveaway
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner (D) sued Elon Musk and America PAC, the billionaire’s pro-Trump super PAC, Monday over their daily $1 million giveaways to registered swing state ...Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
15 attorneys general call for national ban on price gouging
Fifteen attorneys general called on congressional leaders to support a national ban on price gouging in a letter sent Wednesday. The letter — addressed to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer ...Politics - The Hill - October 30 -
Arizona attorney general investigating Trump’s rifle comments about Cheney
The Arizona attorney general's office said it is investigating former President Trump’s comments about former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) as a death threat under state laws, in a statement to The ...Politics - The Hill - November 1 -
OpenAI Speaks to California Attorney General About Becoming For-Profit Company
A new report says CEO Sam Altman’s efforts to shed its nonprofit AI research lab status are moving forward.Business - Inc. - 3 days ago -
West Virginia attorney general wins governor's race to replace Jim Justice
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey (R) is the projected winner of the state's gubernatorial race, according to The Hill/Decision Desk HQ. Morrisey defeated Democratic nominee Steve ...Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
This AI Tool Helped Convict People of Murder. Then Someone Took a Closer Look
Global Intelligence claims its Cybercheck technology can help cops find key evidence to nail a case. But a WIRED investigation reveals the smoking gun often appears far less solid.Tech - Wired - October 15 -
Man who left dog tied to pole during Hurricane Milton faces felony charges, state attorney says
The dog was found scared and soaking wet, standing up to its chest in a puddle last week.Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Arizona attorney general's office probing Trump's violent comments about Liz Cheney
Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes said Friday that her office is investigating whether former President Donald Trump’s violent remarks about former GOP Rep.Politics - NBC News - November 1 -
Attorney says Giuliani 'secreted away' his property from poll workers he defamed
Rudy Giuliani has been ordered to appear in court to explain why he allegedly "secreted away" his property from poll workers who won a $148 million judgment against him.Top stories - ABC News - 3 days ago -
L.A. County district attorney, one of the most progressive in the country, loses re-election
Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón, who ascended to office vowing sweeping reforms to the criminal justice system and then faced intense criticism over public safety issues, lost ...Top stories - NBC News - 3 days ago -
Justice Department says Mississippi Senate paid a Black attorney less than her white colleagues for years
The discrimination lawsuit said Kristie Metcalfe was paid "significantly less" than her white co-workers for 8 years.Politics - NBC News - 15 hours ago -
Harris to travel to Texas on Friday
Vice President Harris will campaign in deep red Texas on Friday, less than two weeks before Election Day, to warn voters about the stakes of the election. Harris will give remarks in Houston ...Politics - The Hill - October 22 -
What if Texas goes blue?
Texas has been trending blue for a decade — that means Democrats could win the White House and maintain the narrowest of majorities in the Senate.Politics - The Hill - October 28 -
Texas State of Mind
From the Chihuahuan Desert to the Pineywoods, what are voters across the Lone Star State thinking about as they cast their ballots?Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
Texas NHRA Fall Nationals Results
Sunday at Texas Motorplex, Ennis, Texas Final finish order: TOP FUEL: 1. Justin Ashley; 2. Clay Millican; 3. Tony Schumacher; 4. Steve Torrence; 5. Shawn Reed; 6. Brittany Force; 7. ...Sports - ABC News - October 13 -
Texas-Georgia, Zombieland celebration and more
Our college football experts touch on big SEC matchups, five surprises as we hit midseason and more.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
Trump Flipped Hispanic South Texas
Donald J. Trump’s biggest gains were along the Texas border, a Democratic stronghold where most voters are Hispanic. He won 12 of the region’s 14 counties, up from five in 2016.Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday -
What to watch for in the only Texas Senate debate
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report The Big Story What to watch for in the only Texas Senate debate U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R) will face challenger ...Politics - The Hill - October 15 -
5 takeaways from the Texas Senate debate
Sen. Ted Cruz (R) and former Rep. Collin Allred (D) squared off on Tuesday in their only debate before Election Day, sparring over the border and abortion amid signs of a surprisingly competitive ...Politics - The Hill - October 16 -
Watch highlights from the Texas Senate debate
Watch highlights from the Texas Senate debate between Democrat Rep. Colin Allred and Republican Sen. Ted Cruz. The two discussed their stances on abortion laws, the border and response to the Jan. ...Politics - NBC News - October 16 -
Texas Supreme Court Halts Execution in Shaken Baby Case
Robert Roberson had been set to be executed on Thursday night for the death of his 2-year-old child. But after a bipartisan intervention by Texas lawmakers, the Supreme Court issued a stay.Top stories - The New York Times - October 18 -
Texas judge temporarily pauses Robert Roberson's execution
A Texas judge Thursday temporarily halted the execution of a man who was convicted of murder in the death of his 2-year-old daughter. Robert Roberson would have been the first person in the U.S. ...Top stories - CBS News - October 17 -
Texas poised to end Georgia's streak as favorite
Georgia owns the longest active streak as a betting favorite in the nation, a 49-game run that is poised to end Saturday against top-ranked Texas.Sports - ESPN - October 18 -
Latino support for Democrats appears to be shrinking in Texas
Democrats have counted on the Latino vote for years, but their support appears to be slipping. NBC News polling shows a growing number of working class Latino voters in Texas are casting their ...Politics - NBC News - October 18 -
The Hottest Place to Be in Sports This Weekend? Austin, Texas.
With the Formula 1 Grand Prix in town and a top-five college football matchup, the city is marketing it as “the biggest weekend ever.”Sports - The New York Times - October 19 -
College football scores, results: Georgia, Tennessee come up with huge SEC wins
Week 8 was a big one for the SEC.Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 19 -
UGA weathers 'unfortunate' call to topple No. 1 UT
Georgia weathered a bizarre about-face from officials on a pass interference call to beat No. 1 Texas 30-15.Sports - ESPN - October 20 -
Arch Manning Is at the Center of Texas’ New Quarterback Controversy
The Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian opened up a can of worms he was desperate to avoid, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Sports - The New York Times - October 21 -
Longhorns fined $250K, apologize for unruly fans
Texas was fined $250K by the SEC after fans threw trash onto the field following a penalty call that was later reversed, which was questioned by Georgia AD Josh Brooks.Sports - ESPN - October 20