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foxbusiness.compolitics8 days ago
Trump Administration Advances Multiple Construction Projects in Washington
Several federal construction and renovation projects are underway in Washington under the current administration. Legal challenges have been filed against some of the changes.
thenarwhal.cabusiness12 days ago
Two First Nations withdraw legal challenges to Ksi Lisims LNG project
The Metlakatla First Nation and Lax Kw'alaams Band have withdrawn federal court challenges after signing benefit agreements with the project's developer. The $10-billion facility on Pearse Island still faces other legal and political hurdles.
theconservativetreehouse.compolitics20 days ago
Trump Administration $1.8 Billion Fund Placed on Hold After Legal Challenges
A proposed $1.8 billion fund tied to the Trump administration has been suspended following court filings and public objections. The measure drew criticism over potential payments to individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol events.
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Washington Examinerpolitics22 days ago
President Says Administration Will Probably Lose Birthright Citizenship Case
The president stated on Saturday that the administration will probably lose its Supreme Court challenge to birthright citizenship limits. The admission came nearly two months after the federal government defended a 2025 executive order narrowing the 14th Amendment's application.
world25 days ago
Legal Challenges Highlight DHS Surveillance Practices
Recent court cases have examined Department of Homeland Security collection of data from U.S. residents. The filings describe surveillance methods used by multiple federal agencies.
itnews.com.aupolitics32 days ago
Australian Electoral Commission Tells Neo-Nazi Group Application Needs Full Member Details
The Australia Electoral Commission told the White Australia party its registration bid is incomplete because member names were redacted. The group filed a High Court challenge against its designation as a banned hate group.
politics37 days ago
Australia Bans National Socialist Network as Prohibited Hate Group After It Raised Funds for High Court Challenge to New Speech Laws
Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke announced the inclusion of the White Australia group, also known as the National Socialist Network, on the list of prohibited hate groups. The organisation had announced it was disbanding earlier in 2026 and raised more than $150,000 for a legal c…
realitytea.comfinance48 days ago
Jerome Powell Chose to Stay on Federal Reserve Board Amid Trump Legal Challenges
Jerome Powell did not want to remain on the Federal Reserve's board after his term as chair ended. He decided he had no choice due to President Trump's legal challenges that threatened to alter the Fed's operations. The situation highlights potential changes to the central bank's…
usmagazine.compolitics49 days ago
Trump's FY 2027 Budget Proposes Eliminating Native Hawaiian Block Grant and Lending Funding
President Trump's fiscal year 2027 budget, released in April 2026, seeks to eliminate a Native Hawaiian block grant program and slash funding for a Native lending program. Lawmakers including Sen. Brian Schatz and Rep. Ed Case described the moves as an escalation against Native H…
queenseagle.comworld70 days ago
Proposal to Close Rikers Island Raises Legal Concerns Over Decarceration
A push to shut down Rikers Island could lead to mandatory reductions in the city's prison population. Such a closure would integrate compulsory decarceration into the criminal justice system. Legal experts note that implementing this plan may violate existing laws.
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California Supreme Court Orders Riverside Sheriff to Pause 2025 Election Ballot Investigation
The California Supreme Court on Wednesday issued an order directing Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco to pause his investigation into alleged election fraud involving ballots from a November 2025 special election. The ruling responds to a legal challenge by Attorney General Ro…
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Prediction Markets Face Legal Disputes Over State and Federal Regulation
Prediction markets, platforms where users bet on event outcomes, have grown rapidly and now attract millions of participants. Legal challenges center on whether states or the federal government, through the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, should regulate these markets, part…