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Federal judge blocks President Trump's latest push to restrict birthright citizenship
U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman granted the preliminary injunction in a case brought by two immigration advocacy groups that had also challenged the initial attempt last year to limit who is eligible for automatic citizenship at birth.
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Watch Live: Trump speaks at White House Rose Garden dinner
The president's remarks are taking place in the Rose Garden.
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In historic shift, DOJ rules all states with federal welfare programs must report illegal immigrants
The Justice Department's Office of Legal Counsel’s opinion withdraws a Clinton-era opinion that only required the welfare programs themselves to report undocumented migrants.
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Georgia judge found dead by apparent suicide in courtroom on last day of his term
The judge has been identified as 74-year-old State Court Judge Stephen Yekel.
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DOJ asks Supreme Court to reinstate federal anti-money laundering law
If reinstated, the law would force millions of businesses to disclose information about the owners by next month, including their dates of birth and addresses.
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U.S. Supreme Court to rule on major cases in 2025 ranging from TikTok to ghost guns
Supreme Court terms begin and end in October, and heading into the new year there are major cases awaiting.
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Chief Justice Roberts in year-end report slams elected officials who attempt to intimidate judges
Roberts releases the report every New Year's Eve, and it characteristically focuses on what he considers the serious concerns that courts faced over the year.
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Massie continues criticism of Johnson, says he'll cost GOP its 2026 majority if he keeps speakership
Johnson was renominated by his party last month, but has been criticized over his handling of a recently passed spending measure to keep the federal government operational.
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Defense Secretary Austin loses bid to toss 9/11 plea deals
The three-paneled appeals court on Monday ruled that Austin lacked the authority to revoke the agreement, and improperly rescinded the deals after discussions were already underway.
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Russian rejection of Trump team’s proposals puts wrinkle in pursuit for peace
Russia’s rejection of Trump’s reported proposals presents only one of the obstacles to a Trump-led peace plan, with Ukraine and Europe presenting two more. That's despite Democratic talking points that he's "in league" with Putin.
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Police identify woman killed after being set on fire on New York City subway
The woman is Debrina Kawam of Toms River, 57, from New Jersey.
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NC Rep. Jeff Jackson to resign from Congress to assume state AG post
Jackson made the announcement in a statement to X, explaining that he was set to take office as North Carolina's next attorney general on Jan. 1, but that his term as a member of Congress expired on Jan. 3.
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DC Mayor Bowser says had a 'great' meeting with Trump, discussed 'shared priorities'
“We discussed areas for collaboration between local and federal government, especially around our federal workforce, underutilized federal buildings, parks and green spaces, and infrastructure," Mayor Bowser said in her statement.