Trump's law firm memo and wildfires burn in the Carolinas: Morning Rundown

Trump escalates assault on law firms. Wildfires burn in Carolinas. U.S., Russian renew Ukraine peace talks on tricky footing. Gen Z discovers millennial cringe.

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Dangerous wildfires burn across several states

Dangerous wildfires burned across several states on Sunday, with a state of emergency in South Carolina, as fire officials work to contain other blazes in North Carolina and New Jersey. NBC News’ ...
NBC News - 1d
Wildfires continue to scorch Carolinas, burning homes and forcing evacuations

Crews in the Carolinas are continuing to battle major wildfires that have scorched hundreds of acres, forced evacuations and destroyed homes.
NBC News - 1d
Trump Targeting Law Firms Raises Constitutional Concerns

The way Trump targeted the firms could go against of the U.S. Constitution’s First Amendment.
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Gen Z is falling in love with the charm and 'cringe' of millennials

Across TikTok, thousands of Gen Zers have posted videos romanticizing things that are typically associated with millennial culture.
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Law Firm Bends in Face of Trump Demands

Paul, Weiss — one of three law firms targeted by President Trump as part of his retribution campaign — said it resolved the conflict by agreeing to a range of commitments.
The New York Times - 4d
Trump executive order targets Chicago law firm Jenner & Block

President Donald Trump issued an executive order Tuesday targeting Chicago law firm Jenner & Block. The firm also has an office in Washington, D.C.
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Law firms divided over response to Trump orders

The diverging paths taken by three law firms targeted by the Trump administration show a major divide over how the legal community is responding to a White House ratcheting up the pressure. The ...
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Trump instructs DOJ to sanction law firms over 'vexatious' litigation against government

President Trump instructed the Department of Justice (DOJ) on Friday to sanction attorneys and law firms if they engage in “frivolous, unreasonable and vexatious” litigation against the U.S. ...
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Legal community shaken by a powerful law firm's decision to give in to Trump's demands

President Donald Trump rescinded his executive order targeting Paul Weiss — after the law firm agreed to certain conditions.
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