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Former President Donald Trump has filed a motion requesting the transfer of his New York hush money case to federal court, a move that could potentially overturn his conviction and delay his sentencing beyond the upcoming November presidential election. The motion, filed on Thursday with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New…
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump, who is facing both federal and state charges for allegedly attempting to overturn his 2020 election loss to Democratic President Joe Biden, insists he had “every right” to interfere in that election. In a Fox News interview aired on Sunday, Trump questioned the charges against him, saying, “Whoever heard you…
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In a major legal development, a U.S. Federal District Court judge has issued a preliminary injunction blocking the enforcement of Ohio House Bill 1, a law designed to prohibit foreign nationals from contributing to state election campaigns. The court found that the law likely infringes upon the free speech rights of lawful permanent residents (LPRs),…
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In the final days of their legislative session, California lawmakers passed only one part of a three-bill package aimed at addressing reparations for slavery and racism, while the other two bills were shelved amid reports of concerns from Governor Gavin Newsom. Late Saturday, the last day of the State Assembly session, demonstrators gathered in support…
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Prominent civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump has joined the legal team representing Dr. Airica Steed, the former CEO of MetroHealth, in her discrimination lawsuit against the healthcare system. Dr. Steed, who was terminated in August 2024, is challenging her dismissal, alleging it was rooted in gender and race discrimination. Dr. Steed, who had been on…
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Tensions between Brazil and Elon Musk’s business empire intensified as the country’s telecom regulator threatened to sanction his satellite broadband company, Starlink. This came just hours after Brazil’s top court upheld a controversial decision to ban the social network X from the country. Brazil’s President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva expressed support for the top…
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The Biden administration has announced the resumption of its immigration program, which facilitates the entry of migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela into the United States. This restart follows an earlier suspension prompted by concerns over potential fraud involving U.S.-based financial sponsors. The program, initially launched in January 2023, is a cornerstone of the…
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Align Technology, the maker of Invisalign clear teeth aligners, has agreed to pay $27.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of participating in an illegal antitrust conspiracy that inflated the prices of aligners made by its rival, SmileDirectClub. The settlement, which was filed in federal court in San Francisco on Thursday night, will cover…
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Judge Greg Mathis, a well-known television personality and former district court judge, is currently facing one of the most challenging times in his personal life. His wife of 39 years, Linda Mathis, has filed for divorce, citing irreconcilable differences as the reason for their separation. The couple, who had been together since July 17, now…
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New Hampshire’s top court on Friday upheld a school district’s policy that encourages teachers and officials to refrain from disclosing students’ transgender or gender nonconforming status to their parents or others without the students’ permission. In a 3-1 decision, the New Hampshire Supreme Court ruled against a mother who challenged the Manchester School District’s policy,…
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