Acting U.S. attorney for D.C. stirs controversy with prosecutor demotions

Acting U.S. attorney in D.C. stirs controversy with Justice Department demotions over Jan. 6

The reshaping of the U.S. Justice Department continues with more career prosecutors being fired or being moved out of long-held positions. CBS News has learned nearly a dozen senior prosecutors who ...

CBS News - 1d

Jan. 6 prosecutors demoted by Trump-appointed U.S. attorney in Washington

WASHINGTON — At least seven top prosecutors inside the U.S.

NBC News - 4d

House Oversight Democrats launch probe of US Attorney for DC

House Oversight Democrats have launched an investigation into the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia after he publicized his own efforts to probe threats to officials, an effort that has ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

On the ground in the Cook Islands, controversial deal with China stirs debate

Some residents say the agreement has harmed relations with New Zealand while others welcome the economic benefits it may bring. Standing under the shade of trees outside the Cook Islands parliament ...

The Guardian - Feb. 22

DOGE's mass firings of federal workers continues to stir controversy

A federal judge in San Francisco ruled the mass firings of federal probationary workers was likely illegal. Judge William Alsup handed down a temporary restraining order, saying the Office of ...

CBS News - 5d

Denise Cheung, the US prosecutor resisting Trump

A lifetime public servant, the by-the-book lawyer is the latest to defend the integrity of an increasingly imperilled justice system

Financial Times - Feb. 21

Tate brothers arrive in US after Romania prosecutors lift travel ban

The pair, facing trial for human trafficking, had been banned from leaving Romania in recent years.

BBC News - 5d

When to hire a tax attorney

There are a number of instances in which hiring a tax attorney makes more sense than the alternatives.

CBS News - Feb. 25

The 1980s seaside snaps that sparked a controversy

Ahead of a film about him, photographer Martin Parr tells all about his most famous pieces of work.

BBC News - Feb. 26

Davis escapes in controversial draw with Roach

Gervonta Davis and Lamont Roach fought to a majority draw after a bizarre ninth round in which a knockdown of Davis was not called despite the fact he took a knee.

ESPN - 3d

The Papers: 'Putin will strike again' and Starmer heads to DC

The prime minister's upcoming talks with US President Donald Trump dominate the front pages on Thursday.

BBC News - 6d

Peak bloom dates announced for DC's cherry blossoms

Spring is in the air — and the cherry blossom trees near Washington's National Mall are expected to reach peak bloom in a matter of weeks. Peak bloom for the cherry blossoms will fall between March ...

The Hill - 6d

Explore The Injustice DC Comics Timeline With This New Omnibus

Fighting games aren't exactly known for having the best storylines, but the Injustice series, which is set in an alternate version of the DC comics universe, is an exception. Not only has the ...

GameSpot - 5d

A $19 strawberry has caused a stir online. And of course, it's sold at Erewhon.

NBC News - 6d

In N.Y.C.’s Ukrainian Enclaves, Trump’s Rebuke Stirs Complex Feelings

The president and vice president’s berating of Volodymyr Zelensky was greeted with a mix of support and outrage.

The New York Times - 3d

Hegseth fires several top military attorneys

Major changes are happening at the Pentagon after a string of firings over the weekend. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired some of the military's top lawyers, cutting the judge advocates general ...

CBS News - Feb. 24

Romania’s pro-Moscow presidential contender quizzed by prosecutors

Far-right candidate Călin Georgescu picked up by police while raids across the country targeted people close to his campaign

Financial Times - Feb. 26

Piglets will be left to starve in a controversial art exhibit in Denmark

An artist in Denmark is seeking to raise awareness of the suffering caused by modern pig production with an art installation that includes three piglets starving to death

ABC News - 4d

Davis blames hair product in controversial Roach draw

WBA lightweight champion Gervonta Davis says grease from his hair got into his eyes and made him take a knee during a controversial draw against Lamont Roach Jr.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Oscars 2025: The 'Emilia Pérez' controversy explained

All the controversies surrounding the film "Emilia Pérez" explained ahead of the 2025 Oscars.

ABC News - 2d

Supreme Court to hear case of woman alleging she was demoted because she is heterosexual

The Supreme Court on Wednesday will hear a case that could change how the courts look at discrimination claims in the workplace. Marlean Ames, a state government employee in Ohio, sued, arguing she ...

CBS News - Feb. 26

Trump says federal government should 'take over' local politics in DC

Trump is jockeying for local political power by positioning himself as the antidote to the city’s crime and homelessness.

Politico - Feb. 20

A DC Comics Video Game Based On Dark Nights: Metal Releases In March

While recent reports have shown that WB Games is struggling and titles like Wonder Woman are years away from release, a new game based on DC Comics, DC: Dark Legion, is launching on PC, iOS, ...

GameSpot - Feb. 21

Palestinian businessman lobbies DC with long-shot Gaza vision

A Palestinian businessman is making a long-shot bid to lead a new governing body of the Gaza Strip, putting up an estimated $300,000 for lobbying services to influence Washington and the Middle ...

The Hill - 4d

DOGE structure, authority emerge as biggest DC mystery under Trump

The Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) structure and authority has become a central mystery in the barrage of lawsuits seeking to stymie its operations. After insisting Elon Musk isn’t ...

The Hill - 3d

FAA investigating multiple false collision warnings on flights approaching DC airport

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said Monday it is investigating multiple false collision warnings on flights approaching Reagan Washington National Airport. In an emailed statement sent ...

The Hill - 1d

Migrants held at Guantanamo now allowed to phone attorneys, filing says

Migrants being held at the Guantanamo Bay prison camp are now being permitted to speak to their attorneys by phone, an ICE official said in a court filing.

ABC News - Feb. 20

Complaint: ICE attorney allegedly made racist, xenophobic posts on X

The Texas Observer claims it has identified James Rodden as an attorney employed by ICE who has allegedly posted racist content on an X account.

CBS News - Feb. 21

Los Angeles district attorney's office to oppose new trial for Menendez brothers

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced his office will oppose a motion for a new trial in the Menendez brothers' case. Hochman went through his office's analysis of the ...

CBS News - Feb. 21

Baltimore State’s Attorney to Withdraw Motion to Vacate Adnan Syed’s Conviction

The case of Mr. Syed, who has spent decades in prison for the murder of his high school girlfriend, was chronicled in the hit podcast “Serial.”

The New York Times - Feb. 26

Prominent political donor and attorney John Morgan launching new political party

Prominent political donor and attorney John Morgan is launching a new political party, he said on the social platform X on Wednesday. “I am forming a new political party for those of us stuck in ...

The Hill - 6d

Trump’s ‘gold card’ can work ‘in theory’: Immigration attorney

Trump said he’d like the gold card rolled out within two weeks.

The Hill - 6d

Jay-Z files defamation lawsuit against former accuser, her attorneys

Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter filed a defamation suit Monday against an Alabama woman who claimed he raped her when she was 13 in a since-withdrawn civil lawsuit.

ABC News - 1d

U.S. Attorney Rebuffed by Justice Dept. in Push to Escalate Inquiry Into Schumer

Ed Martin, the acting U.S. attorney in Washington, has been blocked so far in seeking a grand jury investigation into remarks made by Senator Chuck Schumer about Supreme Court justices.

The New York Times - 1d

Florida attorney general opens criminal investigation into Andrew Tate and brother

Inquiry launched after pair was able to fly into state despite facing trial in Romania on rape and trafficking charges. The attorney general of Florida has opened a criminal investigation of Andrew ...

The Guardian - 19h

Florida Attorney General Opens Criminal Investigation Into Tate Brothers

Andrew Tate and his brother Tristan Tate face human-trafficking charges in Romania and Britain. They arrived in Florida last week after a Romanian court lifted travel restrictions.

The New York Times - 15h

Florida attorney general opens criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate

Florida's attorney general says his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania.

CBS News - 13h

Ohio Republican pushes for Congress to act on Trump's orders

Rep. Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) on Thursday urged Congress to act on President Trump's executive orders, saying the national legislature "must do its job." "It’s up to us on Capitol Hill to make ...

The Hill - Feb. 21

Acting U.S. attorney for D.C. stirs controversy with prosecutor demotions

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