DOJ faces a difficult challenge in its Alaska election appeal as a separate criminal investigation continues
The Justice Department is facing a steep legal challenge as it tries to revive its lawsuit over Alaska’s Senate ballot, legal experts say. With voting set to end Tuesday, they doubt the government can obtain practical relief in time. A separate criminal investigation is still underway. DOJ appealed after U.S. District Judge Sharon Gleason dismissed […]
Department of Justice plans to appeal decision in Alaska Senate race dispute over ‘Decoy Dan’
A federal judge on Sunday rejected the Justice Department’s effort to delay certification of Alaska’s Senate election, turning down the Trump administration’s request just two days before the midterms. The department said it would appeal. The lawsuit focused on two candidates with similar names: Republican Sen. Dan S. Sullivan and challenger Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. […]
Savannah Guthrie makes a heartbreaking appeal about her mother’s disappearance after finding an old drawing
“TODAY” co-host Savannah Guthrie renewed her appeal for help finding her mother, Nancy, on Sunday, nine months after the 84-year-old disappeared from her Tucson, Arizona, home. Authorities believe she was abducted. Guthrie shared an old drawing by her daughter, Vale. It shows a blue umbrella in the rain alongside the words, “I know it might […]
Charlie Kirk’s claim of wrongful death depends on Gabby Petito appeal
Utah Supreme Court Case Could Impact Charlie Kirk’s Family Lawsuit PROVO, Utah — A legal dispute in Utah tied to the murder of Gabby Petito back in 2021 may influence the ability of Charlie Kirk’s family to file a wrongful death lawsuit regarding perceived security shortcomings connected to his assassination at a Turning Point USA […]
Luxury’s appeal fades as LVMH, Kering, and Hermès shares drop due to falling sales
The stocks of some of Europe’s well-known luxury brands are experiencing significant declines, reaching their lowest levels in years. This drop is primarily due to a decrease in purchases by Chinese consumers and a struggling industry overhaul. Notably, shares of prominent fashion companies have fallen by about 40% this year alone. This includes LVMH, the […]
Biden’s $20 billion Green Bank funds remain inactive as Trump gets ready for Supreme Court appeal
Biden-era green bank grants totaling $20 billion remain stalled, even after an appeals court ruled against the previous Trump administration’s efforts to cancel them two months ago. The full U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit voted 6–4 on August 4 to uphold a decision preventing the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) from shutting down […]
Little-known DOJ Memo Causes Feds to Withdraw Appeal of Handgun Ban for Those Under 21
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on Monday that it would withdraw its appeal regarding a federal law that barred handgun sales to adults under 21. This comes after the DOJ’s Office of Legal Counsel (OLC) declared the prohibition unconstitutional in a memo dated September 17, referencing recent judicial decisions, including the Bruen and Wolford […]
Jamaal Howard put to death after Supreme Court denies pentobarbital appeal
Texas Man Executed After Supreme Court Denies Stay A Texas man, Jamaal Howard, was executed on Wednesday evening after the Supreme Court opted not to halt the process. This decision came despite serious concerns from his attorneys regarding the lethal injection drug, particularly in light of a recent botched execution attempt in Tennessee. Howard, aged […]
49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk wins appeal against NFL beer fine by referencing his ‘Juice’ nickname
Cooler heads sometimes prevail in the NFL, and that was the case recently with the San Francisco 49ers’ fullback Kyle Juszczyk. He received a fine of $14,926 for a celebration that the league first thought looked like he was mimicking drinking a beer. However, the NFL has now recognized its misstep. Juszczyk had a reasonable […]
Supreme Court dismisses First Amendment appeal from Pennsylvania judge
The Supreme Court opted not to review an appeal from a former Pennsylvania judge who faced suspension for sharing political content on Facebook that favored former President Joe Biden and his policies. Mark Cohen, who previously served as a Democratic state legislator before joining the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas in 2018, frequently posted politically […]