A federal judge put a stop to the State Department's plans to fire some employees, ruling late Thursday that the new stopgap spending law passed by Congress to end the shutdown last month prohibits any reductions in force. … [Read more...] about Judge blocks Trump firings at State Department, says spending bill prohibits cuts right now
Supreme Court restores Texas’ GOP-friendly congressional map
The Supreme Court said Thursday that Texas can go back to using its new, Republican-friendly congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, putting on hold a lower court ruling that had found the map to be an illegal attempt to strip minorities of voting power. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court restores Texas’ GOP-friendly congressional map
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to a person familiar with the matter. … [Read more...] about Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
New York City officers won’t face charges in fatal shooting of 19-year-old man
Two New York City police officers won't be charged in the shooting death of a 19-year-old man during a mental health crisis last year as his mother and brother begged the officers not to open fire, state Attorney General Letitia James' office said Thursday. … [Read more...] about New York City officers won’t face charges in fatal shooting of 19-year-old man
Supreme Court allows Texas to use Republican congressional map for 2026 midterm elections
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that Texas can proceed with its new Republican-drawn congressional map for the 2026 midterm elections, overturning a lower court decision that found the redistricting plan illegally diminished minority voting power. … [Read more...] about Supreme Court allows Texas to use Republican congressional map for 2026 midterm elections