Trump's Legal Issues

Trump assassination task force issues subpoenas for ATF testimony

The Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump on Monday issued subpoenas to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives for testimony from two ATF employees regarding ...

Trump targets Washington Post, CBS with long-shot legal actions over Harris coverage, ads

The Donald Trump legal bids against CBS and The Washington Post came days before the election between the GOP nominee and his Democratic rival, Kamala Harris.

Business - CNBC - November 1

Trump’s legal woes will probably disappear after his election win. Here’s how.

In the case of Donald Trump, the voters ultimately served as the judge and jury.

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

What to know about Trump's legal cases as he prepares to take office again

CBS News has learned the Department of Justice and special counsel Jack Smith's office are having active discussions about how to wind down the active federal cases against President-elect Donald ...

Trump may deport hundreds of thousands of migrants whom Biden allowed to legally enter U.S.

The migrants participated in two Biden programs that created legal pathways to enter the US and punished those who crossed the border illegally.

Politics - NBC News - November 8

Trump wants to expand the federal death penalty, setting up legal challenges in second term

Throughout his campaign, President-elect Donald Trump signaled he would resume federal executions if he won and make more people eligible for capital punishment, including child rapists, migrants ...

Politics - NBC News - November 9

Harris, Trump issue appeal to Americans abroad in bid for more votes in tight race

Nearly 5 million Americans living abroad are eligible to vote from overseas, representing a small but unique group that could influence the results in key swing states. While participation among ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik on Election Day issues, Trump's potential return to office

As Election Day unfolds, Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about America's political temperature and Trump's potential historic comeback.

Record gains among Latinos for Trump mainly boiled down to economy

Vice President Kamala Harris won a slim majority of votes cast by Latinos, but Trump reached, and possibly bested a historic high set by former President George W. Bush.

Red state voters backed a progressive pro-worker issue on Trump election night ballots and national momentum is building

On Donald Trump’s big election night, voters in the red states of Alaska, Missouri and Nebraska approved paid sick leave measures.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Trump fumes over mic issues at Milwaukee rally: 'Do you want to see me knock the hell out of people backstage?'

Former President Trump's rally in Milwaukee on Friday was derailed by technical difficulties as he seethed over microphone issues during his final planned stop in the swing state of Wisconsin. The ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

Alabama Prison Labor Program Faces Legal Challenges

A work-release program for Alabama prisoners provides labor for corporations and income for the state. Lawsuits are challenging its constitutionality.

Business - The New York Times - October 26

Jaywalking Is a New York Tradition. Now It’s Legal, Too.

New Yorkers can cross the street wherever they please without fear of a summons. Some fear the new law could lead to more pedestrian deaths.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 29

Are Ballot Selfies Legal? That Depends on Where You Live.

New York is among the states where ballot selfies are banned, according to a recent report. Californians can snap away.

Lifestyle - The New York Times - October 31

Florida ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana fails

A ballot measure to legalize recreational marijuana in the state of Florida is projected to fall short, according to Decision Desk HQ, although medicinal use is still legal in the Sunshine State. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Florida amendment to legalize recreational marijuana falls short

Amendment 3, which would have legalized the recreational use and manufacturing of marijuana in the state, failed to get the 60% voter support.

Legal challenge to Rosebank oil field begins

Campaigners want to stop the Rosebank oil and Jackdaw gas fields, but oil companies say they are vital.

Elon Musk Ramps Up Legal Fight With OpenAI, Microsoft

The billionaire accused the ChatGPT maker of anticompetitive behavior in new court filings.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago

The rise of legal gambling and its hidden impact on teenager

With sports betting and online gambling more accessible than ever, teens are increasingly at risk for problem gambling. Clinical psychologist Lisa Damour shares advice on how parents can recognize ...

Tropical Storm Warning issued in the Caribbean

World - Yahoo News - November 4

Arm cancels Qualcomm’s chip design licence amid legal dispute

The SoftBank-backed company is battling the US semiconductor maker over royalty payments

Business - Financial Times - October 23

'Ready for anything': Democrats tout post-election legal preparations

The Harris campaign says it is taking steps to prepare for "anything Republicans throw at us" in court before, after and on Election Day.

Intel wins lengthy EU legal battle over £880m competition fine

Chipmaker disputed 2009 decision that it abused its market position in case dating back two decades. The US chipmaker Intel has won a long-running battle to quash a fine of more than €1bn imposed ...

World - The Guardian - October 24

Is Elon Musk's $1 million voter sweepstakes legal? Experts weigh in.

The giveaway seems illegal, but occupies a blurry area of law, experts told ABC News.

The Just-Passed ‘Click to Cancel’ Rule Already Faces a Legal Battle

A court case to overturn the FTC’s new regulation is one of a growing number of legal challenges by businesses seeking to reduce the authority of government agencies.

Business - Inc. - October 24

Legal bid for Ecuador forest to be recognised as song co-creator

Petition to Ecuador’s copyright office is first legal attempt to recognise an ecosystem’s moral authorship. A forest in Ecuador could be recognised as the co-creator of a song under a ...

World - The Guardian - October 25

‘We’re eating ourselves’: big money turns football into legal battlefield

Vast sums underpinning top competitions have sparked outbreak of ‘lawfare’ that could reshape the sport

Business - Financial Times - October 27

Seminole Tribe settles legal challenges to online sports gambling exclusivity in Florida

The Seminole Tribe of Florida and a group of businesses that operate racetracks and poker rooms have settled a yearslong legal dispute over whether the Seminole Tribe should have exclusive rights ...

Sports - ABC News - October 28

Willie Nelson talks about grief, legalizing marijuana and that Beyoncé collaboration

Willie Nelson, whose heartbreaking new album "Last Leaf on the Tree" comes out Friday, talks about grief, legalizing marijuana, and that Beyoncé collaboration.

‘I’m walking here!’: jaywalking legalized in New York City

New law, letting people cross street outside of crosswalk, ends racial disparities in enforcement, council member says. Jaywalking – that time-honored practice of crossing the street outside of the ...

World - The Guardian - October 30

No more tickets for crossing against the light now that jaywalking is legal in NYC

Jaywalking is now legal in New York City

The 7 Best Ways to Legally Protect Your Intellectual Property

If you don’t safeguard your ideas, your unique advantage can easily be stolen.

Business - Inc. - October 30

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