Former NYPD officer received $100K in disability benefits while participating in weightlifting events: Attorney General

Former NYPD officer received $100K in disability benefits while participating in weightlifting events: Attorney General

A former NYPD officer, Raymond Phillips, allegedly collected over $100,000 in state disability benefits while simultaneously running a training business and sharing weightlifting videos online, according to state prosecutors. Phillips, 40, from Huntington, claimed to have injured his arm during weightlifting and went on disability in 2018. However, he was seen posting on social media […]

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, appointed by Trump, appears before the Senate for confirmation to take on the permanent position.

Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, appointed by Trump, appears before the Senate for confirmation to take on the permanent position.

Confirmation Hearing for Todd Blanche as Attorney General On July 15, 2026, Todd Blanche, acting U.S. Attorney General, attended a Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing. He’s nominated by President Donald Trump to officially succeed Pam Bondi and lead the Department of Justice (DOJ). During the hearing, various organizations expressed support for Blanche. Notably, Sen. Chuck […]

Todd Blanche is set for a confirmation hearing with the attorney general on Wednesday.

Todd Blanche is set for a confirmation hearing with the attorney general on Wednesday.

On Wednesday, Todd Blanche, currently serving as acting attorney general, is set to appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee for a crucial nomination hearing. His qualifications for the role are, I think, quite strong. The Senate confirmed him as deputy attorney general about 16 months ago, effectively placing him in a high-ranking position within the […]

Legal conflict intensifies over Paramount as 12 states, led by California’s Attorney General Bonta, file a lawsuit to prevent the $110 billion Warner Bros. merger.

Legal conflict intensifies over Paramount as 12 states, led by California's Attorney General Bonta, file a lawsuit to prevent the $110 billion Warner Bros. merger.

California AG Leads Opposition to Major Merger California’s Democratic Attorney General Rob Bonta is spearheading a coalition of 12 states against the merger between Warner Bros. Discovery Inc. and Paramount Skydance, a deal recently endorsed by the Trump administration, valued at $110 billion. The merger was officially announced on February 27, with the Department of […]

California and 12 Other Democratic Attorneys General File Lawsuit to Block Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

California and 12 Other Democratic Attorneys General File Lawsuit to Block Paramount’s Acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery

New York States Challenge Paramount’s Merger Twelve states have initiated a lawsuit against Paramount’s acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery, claiming that the $81 billion merger could significantly harm competition in Hollywood and jeopardize jobs throughout the industry. The California Attorney General’s Office, leading this legal action, has requested that Paramount and Warner maintain the current […]