Ohio AG eyes ‘creative’ path to get ‘mishandled’ Springfield migrant crisis in front of federal judge
Ohio's Republican attorney general slammed the federal government over the worsening migrant crisis in Springfield, Ohio, and said his office has begun the process of taking the issue to federal court. “I've directed my staff to look at the law and get creative about how we can get a federal judge to reconsider this situation,” […]
Timeline of the horrific abuse allegations leading to federal indictment
Ten months after Sean “Diddy” Combs' ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, accused him of rape and physical abuse, the rap mogul appeared before a federal judge in Manhattan on Tuesday to face broad charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. Here's how Combs, 54, is being held without bail based on an indictment that details nearly two […]
Federal Reserve begins policy meeting with interest rate cuts on deck
Gregory Daco, chief economist at EY-Parthenon, explained why the Fed will gradually lower interest rates and not be too aggressive in “making money.” of Federal Reserve System Tuesday kicks off a highly anticipated two-day meeting in which policymakers are expected to cut interest rates for the first time in four years as persistent inflation shows […]
Judge rejects former Trump aide Mark Meadows’ bid to move Arizona election case to federal court
A judge has denied a request by former President Donald Trump's chief of staff, Mark Meadows, to move an Arizona voter fraud lawsuit to federal court, marking the second time an attempt to move the case out of state court has failed. U.S. District Judge John Tuch said in his ruling Monday that Meadows had […]
TikTok ban effort to be tested before federal appeals court
A bipartisan effort to ban TikTok nationwide is set to be scrutinized Monday by a federal appeals court tasked with considering whether eliminating the social media giant's U.S. presence violates the First Amendment. The social media platform and a group of content creators are suing over new laws that could ban the app, bringing concerns […]
Trump pledges to launch federal task force to ‘liberate Aurora’ from foreign gangs
LAS VEGAS – Former President Donald Trump announced Friday that if elected, he would create a federal task force aimed at “destroying” foreign gangs and “liberating Aurora.” The ruthless Venezuelan prison gang, Tren de Aragua, has reportedly taken over several apartment buildings in a Colorado city since expanding its influence in the United States amid […]
Court blocks federal methane rule in five states
{beacon} Energy and Environment Energy and Environment Full text Trump threatens to cut off California wildfire aid if Governor Newsom doesn't change water policy Former President Trump has warned that if re-elected, he will withhold federal aid to combat California wildfires if Governor Gavin Newsom (Democrat) does not change policies to protect endangered fish […]
Harris pledges to rein in degree requirements for federal jobs
Vice President Harris on Friday promised to eliminate “unnecessary degree requirements” for some federal jobs in an effort to win over middle-class voters in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. “For too long, our country has promoted only one path to success: a four-year college degree. Our country needs to recognize the value of other […]
Sinaloa Cartel Boss El Mayo Pleads Not Guilty in New York Federal Court
Sinaloa Cartel boss Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada pleaded not guilty at his first hearing in federal court in New York. The cartel leader faces 17 charges, including multiple drug trafficking conspiracies. The drug trafficker was previously on trial in Texas federal court, but was transferred this week. The hearing took place Friday morning before U.S. […]
Democratic Sen. Jessica Ramos jumps into crowded NYC mayoral race as Adams dogged by federal probes
State Sen. Jessica Ramos on Friday joined the ranks of Democratic candidates vying to unseat Mayor Eric Adams in next year's primary election as the incumbent mayor and his administration become embroiled in multiple federal investigations. Ramos, 39, announced his candidacy for mayor the day after Police Commissioner Edward Cabán, an Adams appointee, resigned following […]