Activists label it ‘racist’ and file a lawsuit to prevent the removal of special status for Somalis.
In a recent 2-1 decision, two federal appeals judges, appointed by President Joe Biden, halted the Trump administration’s attempt to terminate Haiti’s Temporary Protected Status (TPS). This designation safeguards over 350,000 Haitian citizens from deportation while also facilitating a continued influx of American workers. The ruling seems to have invigorated activists, who are now pursuing […]
Police officers in Philadelphia file a lawsuit against the city for allegations of sex and racial discrimination
Philadelphia Police Officers File Lawsuit Over Promotions A group of five police officers in Philadelphia has filed a lawsuit, claiming they were denied promotions due to their race and gender. The officers involved—Lt. Christopher Bloom, Lt. Colin Berg, Lt. Joseph Musumeci, Sergeant Mark Monachello, and Lt. Leroy Ziegler Jr.—are all white men. Their class action […]
Residents of Los Angeles file a lawsuit regarding undisclosed $2M donation to county CEO Fesia Davenport
Lawsuit Alleges LA County CEO Received Illegal Payment A new lawsuit has surfaced, claiming that the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors approved a seven-figure payment to county CEO Fethia Davenport, which critics are dubbing an unlawful “gift of public funds.” This payment was allegedly sanctioned in a secretive arrangement last year, kept under wraps […]
Pennsylvania residents can now file their taxes in a new, easy, and free way.
New Tax Filing Option for Pennsylvanians There are several ways to file taxes, and some of them are even free. Pennsylvania residents now have another choice that aims to simplify the process even further. According to a recent press release from the state Department of Revenue, Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration has launched a new initiative […]
Republican officials file a lawsuit against Virginia regarding the special election process for redistricting.
The Republican National Committee (RNC), along with two Republican lawmakers, initiated a lawsuit against Virginia election officials on Wednesday. They claim that an upcoming constitutional amendment and special elections violate state law, aiming to block Democratic initiatives to alter the state’s congressional districts. In a 48-page complaint submitted to Tazewell County Circuit Court, the RNC, […]
New York City pension funds file a lawsuit against AT&T for ignoring a diversity proposal
AT&T has come under fire from four public pension funds in New York City, accused of unfairly blocking a shareholder vote aimed at requiring the company to clarify its employee demographics, specifically regarding race, ethnicity, and gender among its 133,000 personnel. The complaint, filed in federal court in Manhattan, suggests that AT&T pointed to a […]
Most people will need to file state taxes for 2025, but not everyone has to. Here’s what to understand.
February 12, 2026, 2:16 PM ET Most Americans tend to take filing their federal taxes seriously—after all, the IRS can be pretty intimidating. But let’s not forget about state taxes, which can sometimes slip under the radar for many people. Of course, there are some notable exceptions. Residents in states like Alaska, Florida, Nevada, New […]
Residents frustrated with Bass and a nonprofit file a lawsuit, alleging the city wasted millions on housing for the homeless.
Los Angeles Taxpayers Sue over Controversial Homeless Housing Deal Residents in Los Angeles are taking their city government to court, claiming that Mayor Karen Bass and housing officials rushed a deal for homeless housing that was both overpriced and inadequately vetted. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, features two local residents, Samantha Nussbaum and Howard Grossman, […]
I have a part-time job. Am I required to file a tax return this year?
Tax Filing for Retirees This Season Dear wise senior, I’m a bit unsure about the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this season. Last year, I didn’t file because my income was below the threshold, but since I’ll have a part-time job starting in 2025, I’m wondering if filing is necessary this year. – […]
GOP lawmakers file a lawsuit regarding the court-mandated congressional map
Utah Republicans Challenge New Congressional Map On Monday, two Republican lawmakers in Utah initiated a lawsuit against the state’s top election official, aiming to thwart a congressional map mandated by a court. They claim that this court-ordered map was imposed unlawfully by a judge and skews the state’s House representation in favor of Democrats. Representative […]