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With Orders, Investigations and Innuendo, Trump and G.O.P. Aim to Cripple the Left
The president and his allies in Congress are targeting the financial, digital and legal machinery that powers the Democratic Party and much of the progressive political world.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Trump rescinds order targeting law firm after it makes $40m promise
Paul, Weiss promised $40 million of free legal work to the White House and to change its diversity policies.BBC News - 6d -
‘Remarkable sloppiness’: Trump officials’ chat breach shakes Washington
Law enforcement agencies silent on what legal experts say could be a violation of the US espionage actFinancial Times - 3d -
Voice of America Director Sues Trump Officials Over Shutdown
The lawsuit by the director and journalists is the latest legal challenge to the administration’s bid to dismantle the government-funded broadcaster.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump downplays recession fears as Canada hits U.S. with retaliatory tariffs
NBC News Correspondents Aaron Gilchrist, Gabe Gutierrez and Brian Cheung and Elise Labott of the Council of Foreign Relations join Meet the Press NOW to discuss the escalating trade war between the ...NBC News - Mar. 12 -
Italy's Meloni calls for 'pragmatism' on tariffs, supports Trump's ceasefire efforts for Ukraine
Italian Premier Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday called for “pragmatism” to prevent an EU-US dispute over tariffs from escalating into a full-scale trade war, and expressed support for U.S. President ...ABC News - Mar. 18 -
Has the Trump administration violated a court order with deportation of Venezuelan gang members?
Venezuelan gang members were deported from the U.S. under the Trump administration amid a judge issuing a court order against it. NBC News' Danny Cevallos breaks down the legality of the ...NBC News - Mar. 17 -
Alcaraz 'does not support' Djokovic union's legal action
World number three Carlos Alcaraz says he does not support the legal action being taken against tennis' governing bodies by the players' union co-founded by Novak Djokovic.BBC News - Mar. 20 -
DOGE hits legal roadblock
{beacon} It’s Monday. I’ve always said the "Scott’s Tots" episode of “The Office” is the absolute cringiest episode in all of television. Well, if you watched “The White Lotus” last night, I ...The Hill - 3d -
Haven't paid your credit card debt? Here are the legal consequences to know.
Not paying your credit card debt can have serious repercussions, but does that include legal ramifications?CBS News - Mar. 10 -
EY cuts jobs in pullback from UK legal sector
Staff told of redundancies in 12-minute call as firm retreats from British legal practice expansion plansFinancial Times - Mar. 19 -
Canada could face legal action in Davies injury row
Bayern Munich are considering legal action against the Canadian soccer federation following Alphonso Davies' serious knee injury.ESPN - 1h -
Arrest of Mahmoud Khalil raises legal questions around deporting legal permanent residents
The arrest of Mahmoud Khaili has led to questions about how a legal permanent resident could face deportation — and what it could mean for issues of free speech on college campuses.NBC News - Mar. 11 -
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Trump has dropped a high-profile abortion case in Idaho. Here's what that means
A yearslong legal battle over the right to an emergency abortion in Idaho has been abruptly upended now that President Donald Trump has moved to drop the high-profile caseABC News - Mar. 6 -
Judge vows to ‘get to the bottom’ of whether Trump administration violated deportation flight order
A federal judge chastised a Justice Department attorney Friday, expressing doubt about the legality of the Trump administration's use of the Alien Enemies Act. U.S. District Judge James Boasberg ...The Hill - 6d -
The Memo: Democrats, lawyers left reeling from Paul, Weiss firm’s Trump deal
A Washington Post editorial appeared earlier this week headlined “Trump’s efforts to intimidate the legal profession cannot stand.” Within 48 hours later, those efforts were not merely standing. ...The Hill - 6d -
Mahmoud Khalil Has Not Been Allowed to Speak Privately With Lawyers
Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident who the Trump administration has claimed is a national security threat, is in immigration detention in Louisiana.The New York Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump Moves to End Federal Union Protections Across Government
An executive order signed by the president would cancel collective bargaining for hundreds of thousands of workers, the largest federal employees union said. The union was preparing legal action.The New York Times - 9h -
Trump Moves to End Federal Union Protections Across Government
An executive order signed by the president would cancel collective bargaining for hundreds of thousands of workers, the largest federal employees union said. The union was preparing legal action.The New York Times - 9h -
Isle of Man expected to be first of British isles to legalize assisted dying
The Isle of Man is set to become the first part of the British Isles to legalize assisted dying as debate over a similar bill continues in the U.K. ParliamentABC News - 2d -
HHS sued for cutting program that provides legal aid for migrant children
Organizations that provide legal aid to migrant children have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services after the agency cut funding.ABC News - 22h -
HHS sued for cutting program that provides legal aid for migrant children
Organizations that provide legal aid to migrant children have filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services after the agency cut funding.ABC News - 1h -
Are the latest U.S. strikes against Houthis an escalation?
The U.S. military fired a series of airstrikes over the weekend targeting Iranian-backed Houthi rebels in Yemen. The strikes killed at least 53 people, according to the Houthi health ministry. CBS ...CBS News - Mar. 17 -
Turkey detains 37 in escalating crackdown on opposition to Erdoğan
Hundreds more sought by authorities as they move to stifle dissent over arrest of popular Istanbul mayorFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Who is Mahmoud Khalil? The detained Columbia graduate praised as steady negotiator
Key figure in pro-Palestinian campus protests arrested by Ice known for kindness and skill for de-escalation. Mahmoud Khalil , the recent Columbia University graduate who was detained by Ice on ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Djokovic player union begins legal action against tours
The players' union co-founded by Novak Djokovic begins legal action against tennis' governing bodies, citing "anti-competitive practices and a blatant disregard for player welfare".BBC News - Mar. 18 -
Christians worldwide urged to take legal action on climate crisis
Handbook outlines practical ways faith organisations can ‘speak truth to power’ to help protect planet. Christians around the world are being encouraged to take legal action against polluters and ...The Guardian - 4d -
SEC will keep $50 million of Ripple fine and refund the rest to wrap case, legal officer says
Ripple has agreed to withdraw its cross-appeal, Chief Legal Officer Stuart Alderoty said on X Tuesday.CNBC - 2d -
Trump Wants to Take Over Ukraine’s Nuclear Plants. What Would That Mean?
The White House said taking ownership of Ukrainian plants would give them the “best protection.” The idea faces legal hurdles and operational challenges, and it’s unclear if Ukraine would agree to it.The New York Times - Mar. 21 -
Dow falls almost 900 points as Trump declines to rule out possible recession
CNBC Senior Markets Correspondent Bob Pisani reports from the New York Stock Exchange on the market sell-off. NBC News Correspondents Kelly O’Donnell, Brian Cheung and Jay Gray discuss the fears ...NBC News - Mar. 10 -
Judge Says Khalil’s Deportation Case Can Be Heard in New Jersey
The Trump administration has sought to deport Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia University graduate, though he is a legal permanent resident and has not been charged with a crime.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
SignalGate Isn’t About Signal
The Trump cabinet’s shocking leak of its plans to bomb Yemen raises myriad confidentiality and legal issues. The security of the encrypted messaging app Signal is not one of them.Wired - 1d -
What We Know About the Detentions of Student Protesters
The Trump administration is looking to deport pro-Palestinian students who are legally in the United States, citing national security. Critics say that violates free speech protections.The New York Times - 14h -
What We Know About the Detentions of Student Protesters
The Trump administration is looking to deport pro-Palestinian students who are legally in the United States, citing national security. Critics say that violates free speech protections.The New York Times - 2h -
Novo Nordisk says copycat compounders are hurting Wegovy sales, may take legal action
Novo Nordisk said Thursday that the rampant growth of the U.S.' compounded drug industry was hurting Wegovy sales, and warned it was considering legal action against companies it believes to be ...CNBC - 21h -
Novo Nordisk says copycat compounders are hurting Wegovy sales, may take legal action
Novo Nordisk said Thursday that the rampant growth of the U.S.' compounded drug industry was hurting Wegovy sales, and warned it was considering legal action against companies it believes to be ...CNBC - 21h -
US pauses water-sharing negotiations with Canada over Columbia River
Break in talks comes as Trump escalates trade war with Canada and threatens its sovereignty. The United States has paused negotiations with Canada on a key water-sharing treaty as Donald Trump ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Supreme Court turns down Trump donor Steve Wynn's bid to overturn libel precedent
The Supreme Court turned away a bid by top Republican donor and former casino magnate Steve Wynn to undermine legal protections for news companies facing defamation suits.NBC News - 4d -
China hits US farm goods with tariffs as trade war escalates
Beijing’s retaliatory measures target $22bn of agriculture products as well as timberFinancial Times - Mar. 10