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Nov 14, 2023

Supreme Court’s code of ethics lacks enforcement

The Supreme Court on Monday adopted its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices, but the code lacks a means of enforcement.

Nov 13, 2023

Secret Service agents protecting Biden’s granddaughter open fire when 3 people try to break into SUV

Secret Service agents protecting President Joe Biden’s granddaughter opened fire after three people tried to break into an unmarked Secret Service vehicle in the nation’s capital, a law enforcement official told The Associated Press.

Nov 11, 2023

Marquette Law School poll shows Haley ahead of Biden

New data shows that Biden would win if he faces Trump, but would lose if he faces other candidates such as Haley.

Nov 10, 2023

Former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows sued by book publisher for breach of contract

Meadows has pleaded not guilty to charges in Georgia for trying to overturn the state’s election results in 2020.

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Nov 9, 2023

FBI headquarters move to Maryland receives praise, criticism

Federal officials with the General Services Administration (GSA) announced Wednesday that roughly 7,500 FBI employees will eventually be working in a new Maryland-based headquarters facility.

Nov 9, 2023

Speaker Johnson was dean of law school that never opened

Johnson’s office declined to make him available for an interview and did not offer comment for this story.

Nov 9, 2023

Arrest made after car crashes into nuke plant gate

WALHALLA — An Arkansas man was arrested after an attempt was made to crash through the exit gates of the Oconee Nuclear Station, authorities said. Doyle Wayne Whisenhunt, of Lockesburg, Arkansas, was taken into custody Friday night at an abandoned home in Pickens County, South Carolina, and transferred to the Oconee County Sheriff’s Office, the […]

Nov 9, 2023

NCAA lawsuit ruling could lead to billions in damages

Brought by Arizona State swimmer Grant House in 2020, the lawsuit challenges the NCAA’s remaining name, image and likeness compensation rules.

Nov 9, 2023

Governors call for more funds to secure places of worship

Democratic governors in Wisconsin, North Carolina, New Mexico, New York, New Jersey, Minnesota, Colorado, Louisiana, Maryland and Puerto Rico signed a letter asking for more fundings.

Nov 8, 2023

Virginia Democrats sweep legislative elections after campaigning on abortion rights

Virginia Democrats who campaigned on protecting abortion rights swept Tuesday’s legislative elections, retaking full control of the General Assembly after two years of divided power.

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Nov 8, 2023

The Supreme Court likely to preserve a gun law protecting domestic violence victims

The Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to preserve a federal law that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.

Nov 7, 2023

Uber and Lyft to pay $328 million to settle fee dispute

Uber and Lyft will pay a combined $328 million to settle complaints that they improperly saddled their New York drivers with taxes and fees that should have been paid by passengers.

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