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The Trump administration issued an executive order on Thursday, February 6, 2025, directing federal agencies to review and eliminate policies perceived as discriminatory against Christians, sparking debate over its legal and constitutional implications. The order establishes a two-year task force, chaired by the Attorney General, to examine Biden-era policies and recommend revocations of any federal…
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A Georgia mother is demanding answers after her 21-year-old son, Malachi Mitchell, was found dead in a vehicle during a traffic stop, while the driver was questioned and released without charges. The case, which remains under review, has raised concerns over law enforcement’s handling of the incident and the lack of immediate accountability. According to…
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A groundbreaking legal battle between two Texas-based social media influencers could set a precedent for online content creation and intellectual property rights. Sydney Nicole Gifford, a 24-year-old influencer with over 500,000 followers, has filed a lawsuit against fellow content creator Alyssa Sheil, 21, alleging copyright infringement and unfair competition in a case that experts say…
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On Tuesday, February 5, 2025, the U.S. Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as the new U.S. Attorney General by a 54-46 vote, with strong backing from Republican senators. Bondi, a former Florida Attorney General, has spent 18 years as a prosecutor and is now tasked with overseeing the country’s legal landscape. Bondi’s confirmation comes after the…
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Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing two new sexual assault lawsuits, adding to a growing list of legal challenges against the hip-hop icon. The lawsuits, filed by two anonymous women referred to as Jane Doe, allege disturbing incidents of drugging, trafficking, and rape in the late 1990s, with Combs allegedly playing a central role…
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Texas Congressman Al Green has announced the filing of articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump. Green, a Democrat, is accusing Trump of attempting to take control of the Gaza Strip, an action he deems as an impeachable offense. The articles are in response to a controversial statement made by President Trump during a meeting…
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In 2024, the False Claims Act (FCA) continued to serve as a cornerstone for the U.S. government’s efforts to combat fraud, with 558 settlements and judgments resulting in the recovery of over $2.9 billion. While the number of cases was slightly fewer than the record set in 2023, the total collections confirm that the FCA…
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The city of Baltimore and three civil rights organizations have, in a bold legal move, filed a federal lawsuit seeking to overturn two recent executive orders issued by the Trump administration aimed at ending federal diversity programs. Filed Monday, February 3, 2025, the lawsuit targets the orders as unconstitutional, arguing that they violate core constitutional…
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Retail giant Target has been hit with a shareholder lawsuit alleging that the company misled investors about the risks associated with its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. The legal action, led by the City of Riviera Beach Police Pension Fund in Florida, claims that Target concealed the potential…
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The U.S. Department of Justice has mandated the reinstatement of federal funding that was previously frozen following an Office of Management and Budget (OMB) memo issued earlier this week. The OMB memo, which directed a blanket freeze on federal funding, has now been overridden by a court ruling and the Justice Department’s directive, which ensures…
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