Courts & Law
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Federal judge says he is not inclined to halt construction of White House ballroom
Leon said he would make a final decision in the coming days but highlighted the Trump administration’s arguments that below-ground construction would not begin until January, or above-ground until April, as a reason to decline the request.
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Trump administration says White House ballroom project must continue for national security reasons
U.S. Secret Service Deputy Director Matthew Quinn said that more work on the site is still needed to meet the agency’s “safety and security requirements."
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Texas AG sues five major TV companies for allegedly spying on state residents
The lawsuits include two China-based television companies Hisense and TCL Technology Group Corporation, which Paxton claimed poses serious concerns about consumer data harvesting.
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Arizona attorney general intervenes to stop electric rate hike
According to Arizona law, a grant of intervention allows third parties to join a lawsuit if they have a legal interest in the affected outcome. In this particular case, Mayes and others are intervening in the commission's review of the rate increase.
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Federal judge blocks deportations of unaccompanied Guatemalan minors
“There may be a better policy solution to this difficult, complex issue than what law requires,” U.S. District Judge Timothy Kelly said
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DC City Council passes $3.7B stadium spending bill, NFL's Commanders set to return to Washington
Bill sets up a return to the district for Washington's NFL franchise
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Judge orders Rudy Giuliani to pay $1.3 million to former lawyers
“Justice Engoron did not permit any opportunity for Mayor Giuliani to defend himself,” lawyer Gary Rosen said
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Immigration judge issues order to deport Mahmoud Khalil to Algeria or Syria
Khalil was arrested and detained in March in New York by federal immigration agents following his participation in pro-Palestinian protests in 2024 on the campus of Columbia University, which he attended.
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Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years in prison after accepting job for awarding contract
“This is a sad day and a sad chapter in the U.S. Navy,” U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden said
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House passes bill to end DC residents as old as 24 from being charged as a juvenile in some crimes
District residents can elect their own lawmakers, but Congress has broad authority over the D.C. government, as part of a 1973 agreement known as Home Rule.
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Tyler Robinson's mom says alleged Charlie Kirk shooter 'more pro-gay, trans-rights' over last year
"She stated that Robinson began to date his roommate, a biological male who was transitioning genders," the court document reads
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Alleged Tyler Robinson text messages give insight into potential motive for Charlie Kirk shooting
When the roommate and romantic partner asked why Robinson allegedly committed the murder, the suspect responded that he "had enough of [Kirk's] hatred," and that "some hate can't be negotiated out."
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Judge approves protective order for Erika Kirk, schedules next court date for Sept 29
Prosecutors filed the protective order before the hearing, which bars Robinson from contacting Erika Kirk and her family in any form. Judge Tony Graf approved the order and set the next court appearance in the case for Sept. 29.