Judge dismisses racketeering indictment against New Jersey Democratic power broker, co-defendants
A state judge on Wednesday agreed to toss out racketeering charges against New Jersey Democratic power broker George Norcross and those charged alongside him.
Read more at NBC News
-
Judge dismisses corruption indictment against New Jersey power broker George Norcross
The criminal indictment alleging racketeering against longtime New Jersey Democratic powerbroker George Norcross and others has been thrown out on the grounds that the allegations didn’t reach the ...The Hill - 11h -
'Survivor' alum Brandon Hantz charged in indictment against Bandidos motorcycle gang
Brandon Hantz, who competed twice on 'Survivor,' was among 14 people named in a federal indictment accusing the Bandidos bike gang of racketeering and violent crimes.Los Angeles Times - 6d -
Six New York prison workers indicted for murder in beating death of inmate
Assault on Robert Brooks in December caught on body cameras, triggering widespread outrage and calls for justice. Six New York prison workers have been indicted for second-degree murder in the ...The Guardian - 6d -
Pam Bondi Derides Eric Adams Indictment in New York as ‘Incredibly Weak’
At a conservative conference, Pam Bondi calls the case against New York Mayor Eric Adams “incredibly weak.”The New York Times - 6d -
Judge rejects DoJ call to immediately dismiss Eric Adams corruption case
Outside lawyer appointed to present arguments against prosecutors seeking to drop case against New York mayor. A New York judge on Friday said he would not immediately dismiss Eric Adams ’s ...The Guardian - 5d -
Trump Claims Power to Fire Administrative Law Judges at Will
The Justice Department said a law protecting the officials from arbitrary removal is an unconstitutional intrusion on presidential authority.The New York Times - 6d -
Democratic governors push back against Trump
With Democrats in the minority in Washington, D.C., it could be up to governors to mount the party's opposition to President Trump's agenda. Ofirah Yheskel, director of external affairs for the ...CBS News - 6d -
Jimmy Butler invoking new Warriors jersey retiree Andre Iguodala as he revitalizes team's championship hopes
Butler made his Warriors home debut the same day Iguodala's jersey was raised to the raftersCBS Sports - 3d -
NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption trial indefinitely delayed, but judge won't dismiss charges yet
A federal judge indefinitely adjourned New York City Mayor Eric Adams' criminal trial on Friday, but did not yet dismiss the federal corruption charges.NBC News - 5d -
Senate Democrat after Brown ouster: Trump's 'quest for power' endangers military
Sen. Jack Reed (D-R.I.) offered President Trump a fiery rebuke late Friday, admonishing the president for the administration's moves to overhaul the Defense Department, which he says are rankling ...The Hill - 4d -
House Republican and Democrat on DOGE: Cabinet secretaries should have more power
A House Republican and Democrat agreed that Cabinet secretaries should play a larger role in making decisions about their employees once the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) commission ...The Hill - 2d -
Prosecutor moves to dismiss unrelated charge against Jan. 6 defendant Daniel Ball
A newly appointed top U.S. prosecutor recommended dismissal of the remaining federal criminal count against Daniel Ball, who was pardoned last month for his role in the Jan. 6 riot.CBS News - 5d -
Republicans dig in heels against restricting Trump powers in shutdown talks
Top Republicans are digging in their heels against restricting President Trump’s powers in funding negotiations with Democrats, as both sides struggle to strike a deal to avert a government ...The Hill - 8h -
Democrat Crockett 'rooting' for Mexico, Canada against Trump: 'It's really wild'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) said Friday she is "rooting" for Canada and Mexico because they are standing up to President Trump. "They are really the ones that are speaking truth to power right ...The Hill - 5d -
Frustrated Democrats Urge Leaders to Show More Fight Against Trump
Voters, activists and even some governors, like Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, are growing exasperated with congressional Democrats’ restrained approach.The New York Times - 4d -
House Democrats call on Trump to rescind order against gender-affirming care
More than 80 House Democrats are calling on President Trump to revoke an executive order to broadly restrict access to gender-affirming health care for transgender young people, alleging the ...The Hill - 10h -
Judge in Eric Adams Case Names Lawyer to Argue Against Dropping of Charges
Judge Dale E. Ho said that with Eric Adams’s lawyer and federal prosecutors agreeing to end the case, he needed to hear independent arguments.The New York Times - 5d -
Elon Musk becomes a new power center at CPAC
Elon Musk stole the show at CPAC, a surprise guest who wielded a chainsaw to symbolize his government cuts.NBC News - 5d -
Is New York Winning the Fight Against Rats?
The city’s next phase of trash control begins next month, which invites the question: Is containerization working?Inc. - 2d -
Latest news on legal rulings against Trump administration
The Trump administration was dealt several legal blows in cases involving USAID, federal grants and the refugee programs targeted by the president. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman reports.CBS News - 12h -
The 8 best forex brokers in the USA
Compare the top 8 regulated forex brokers for US traders in 2025. Find the best trading platforms, lowest spreads, and strongest features for your strategy.CBS News - 13h -
Microsoft Says It Has Created a New State of Matter to Power Quantum Computers
Microsoft’s new “topological qubit” is not based on a solid, liquid or gas. It is another phase of matter that many experts did not think was possible.The New York Times - Feb. 19 -
Democrats and former defense officials rail against 'pure pettiness' of Trump Pentagon firings
Democrat lawmakers and former national security leaders are furious over President Trump’s Friday night massacre of top Pentagon leadership, which they warned was a dangerous polarization of the ...The Hill - 4d -
Republican files article of impeachment against judge who ordered agencies to restore scrubbed data
Rep. Andy Ogles (R-Tenn.) on Monday introduced an impeachment resolution against a federal judge who ordered federal health agencies to temporarily restore online datasets scrubbed as part of the ...The Hill - 2d -
Judge tosses part of a lawsuit against UK band The 1975 for gay kiss at Malaysian music festival
A London judge has dismissed part of a lawsuit against the British band The 1975 over the lead singer’s gay kiss that led Malaysian authorities to shut down a music festivalABC News - 2d -
Democrat in Fox News op-ed: Trump 'making America expensive again'
Sen. Chris Coons (D-Del.) went after President Trump in a Wednesday Fox News op-ed, accusing him of “making America expensive again.” “One month into his term, President Trump is making America ...The Hill - 5h -
German parliament in race against time to sign off on new defence fund
Friedrich Merz, expected to be next chancellor, has spoken of urgent need for ramped-up defence, but ‘blocking minority’ could form in future Bundestag. Germany’s outgoing parliament could be asked ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump’s Ukraine Mineral Deal Is Seen as ‘Protection Racket’ Diplomacy
The United States wants to be paid in exchange for helping the country fend off an invader.The New York Times - 14h -
Women’s college basketball power rankings: Who’s the new No. 1 after Notre Dame falls?
Given how much I respect my colleague Sabreena Merchant’s knowledge of women’s basketball, even I had to take a step back this weekend and wonder if it were truly happenstance that she handed off ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
AI’s power demands spark new joint GE Vernova–NRG electricity plant project
NRG flags need for new partnerships to fuel power development.MarketWatch - 6h -
Judge frees New York man after sentencing him to 5 life terms 27 years ago
Walter "King Tut" Johnson was sentenced to five life terms in 1997 by a judge who later released him from prison after 27 years.CBS News - 4d -
Tim Westwood inquiry report: what new allegations against him have emerged?
The document contains a series of previously unpublished claims, including 22 from members of the public. The independent inquiry into what the BBC knew about the former Radio 1 DJ Tim Westwood’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
US moves to dismiss SpaceX discrimination lawsuit
Elon Musk has objected to allegations that rocket maker unlawfully discriminated against asylum seekers and refugeesFinancial Times - 6d -
Madrid appeal over Bellingham ban dismissed
The Appeals Committee of the Spanish Football Federation on Friday dismissed Real Madrid's appeal against Jude Bellingham's two-match ban.ESPN - 5d -
Adams claims prosecutorial misconduct in call to dismiss case
New York City Mayor Eric Adams’ (D) legal team is looking to dismiss his corruption case, alleging in a new motion to a federal judge that there has been “prosecutorial misconduct” after ex-U.S. ...The Hill - 11h -
WATCH: Mike Eruzione wears Johnny Gaudreau jersey in electric USA vs. Canada pregame atmosphere
The American fans returned the favor after "The Star-Spangled Banner" was booed in MontrealCBS Sports - 6d -
A Book Club for Bewildered Democrats
Democrats will have no shot at containing Trump if they don’t first understand why voters turn to him.The New York Times - 4d -
The Democrats’ hypocritical constitutional crisis
Democrats’ copious tears over the Constitution are as transparent as they are crocodilian.The Hill - 15h -
Iowa pollster facing Trump lawsuit files motion to dismiss
Veteran Iowa pollster J. Ann Selzer is seeking to dismiss President's Trump's lawsuit against her, the Des Moines Register and its parent company Gannett after a November survey incorrectly ...The Hill - 4d
More from NBC News
-
Dozens of DOGE 'receipts' saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency
Take a quick look at the Department of Government Efficiency’s list of canceled contracts and you’d think the Agriculture Department spent $25 million on diversity trainings four separate times, ...NBC News - 10h -
Dozens of DOGE 'receipts' saved no money and killed contracts meant to boost efficiency
Take a quick look at the Department of Government Efficiency’s list of canceled contracts and you’d think the Agriculture Department spent $25 million on diversity trainings four separate times, ...NBC News - 10h -
Trump orders agencies to record and justify all payments
The Trump administration's Department of Government Efficiency, led by Musk, is coming under increasing scrutiny, including by congressional Republicans.NBC News - 17h -
Trump defends Musk at first Cabinet meeting
Elon Musk, who leads President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency, took center stage at the administration’s first cabinet meeting. Musk called his email directive to federal workers to ...NBC News - 5h -
Trump admin tells federal agencies to make plans for large-scale layoffs of workers
Trump administration tells federal agencies to make plans for large-scale layoffs of workersNBC News - 10h
More in Top stories
-
Why Scam Centers in Southeast Asia Keep Flourishing
A China-led crackdown on online fraud rescued thousands from Myanmar this month. But this massive business of grift keeps growing.The New York Times - 8m -
Why Scam Centers in Southeast Asia Keep Flourishing
A China-led crackdown on online fraud rescued thousands from Myanmar this month. But this massive business of grift keeps growing.The New York Times - 8m -
Some European Allies Fear Trump Is Out to Destroy Them
Debate is building over just how deep the Trump administration’s antagonism runs, and whether the real goal is to destroy the European Union.The New York Times - 10m -
Some European Allies Fear Trump Is Out to Destroy Them
Debate is building over just how deep the Trump administration’s antagonism runs, and whether the real goal is to destroy the European Union.The New York Times - 10m -
Electric Shocks and Tied Crucifixion-Style: The Life of a Scam-Mill Worker
Tens of thousands of people from dozens of nations have been trafficked to cyberfraud hubs in Myanmar, where they must con victims or endure brutal punishment.The New York Times - 10m