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Supreme Court Appears Poised to Strike Down Drug User Gun Ban

Justices question government's arguments in U.S. v. Hemani case challenging law prohibiting drug users from possessing firearms.

New York Appeals Court Strikes Down Law Protecting Section 8 Renters

Ruling finds state law banning discrimination against voucher holders unconstitutional

24 States Sue to Block Trump's New Global Tariffs

The lawsuit escalates a legal and economic fight over tariffs that intensified after the Supreme Court struck down most of Trump's earlier duties.

24 States Sue to Block Trump's New Tariffs

Democratic-led coalition argues Trade Act misuse after Supreme Court rebuke

DOJ Releases Previously Withheld Epstein Files Containing Allegations Against Trump

The files include FBI interview reports with a woman who made uncorroborated claims of abuse by Trump in the 1980s

DOJ Releases Graphic Trump Allegations It Hid

Documents describe interviews with woman who accused Trump and Epstein of sexual assault

DOJ Releases Previously Withheld Epstein Files with Unsubstantiated Allegations Against Trump

The files include FBI interview reports from 2019 about a woman's uncorroborated claims of abuse by Trump in the 1980s.

UN Finds Mexico Discriminated Against Women in Pretrial Detention

Committee calls for reforms to address gender-specific needs and end mandatory pretrial detention.

Nassau County Executive Faces Backlash Over Armed Citizen Patrol

Critics say Blakeman's special deputy program lacks proper vetting and training

Supreme Court Rules NJ Transit Can Be Sued in Out-of-State Courts

Unanimous decision allows lawsuits against transit agency for injuries caused by its vehicles outside New Jersey.

Supreme Court Accused of 'Zig-Zagging' to Reach 'Preferred Outcomes'

The court's conservative majority has been criticized for putting partisan politics over the law in recent rulings.

House Panel Probes Epstein Ties, Calls Gates to Testify

Committee chairman says Bill Gates and six others have been asked to appear as part of investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.

NYC Mayor Faces Scrutiny Over Encrypted Messaging

Allegations of using Signal app for official communications raise transparency concerns.

Federal Court Rejects Attempt to Slow Tariff Refund Process

Billions in refunds ordered after Supreme Court struck down Trump-era tariffs

Epstein Files Expose Prominent Democrats

Clinton testimony comes as party allies lose jobs over ties to sex offender

Trump Administration Reverses Course on Law Firm Crackdown

DOJ withdraws request to abandon appeal against four law firms it sought to punish for representing clients and policies at odds with the president.

Supreme Court Appears Likely to Protect Gun Rights for Marijuana Users

Justices question federal law banning 'unlawful users' of marijuana from possessing firearms

Federal Court Rejects Attempt to Slow Tariff Refund Process

The Supreme Court struck down Trump's tariffs as illegal last month, opening the door for billions in refunds.

DOJ Defends Disqualified Prosecutor Probing NY Attorney General

Federal agency appeals judge's ruling that prosecutor's appointment was unlawful.

Judge Cannon's Ruling May Not Be the Last Word on Jack Smith

Conservative National Review reporter Andrew McCarthy argues that the classified documents section of Smith's report could still be released.

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