New Mexico Governor Seeks Probe Into DEA Fentanyl Operations
The governor asked the New Mexico Attorney General to determine whether the DEA's investigative tactics violated state law.
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Judge Orders Trump Administration To Explain Kennedy Center Coverings
U.S. District Judge Christopher Cooper issued the order on Wednesday, requiring the administration to provide details regarding the coverings after workers removed President Donald Trump's name from the building following an earlier court ruling.
Snap Sued Over Alleged Child Grooming And Sexual Assault Case
The lawsuit, filed by the girl's parents, alleges that Snapchat's "Quick Add" and "Snap Map" features helped a 25-year-old man, Gabriel Joel Valentin-Rios, establish contact with the child after allegedly posing as a 17-year-old boy.
Why Did A Judge Block The DOJ From Accessing Transgender Care Records
U.S. District Judge Katherine Polk Failla issued the ruling on Wednesday, preventing federal prosecutors in Texas from enforcing subpoenas seeking records connected to gender-affirming healthcare provided by New York medical institutions.
Gates Denies Misconduct, Acknowledges Possible Contact With Victims
During a nearly six-hour voluntary interview, Gates said his relationship with Epstein between 2011 and 2014 was focused on philanthropy and potential global health initiatives
What Is The $450 Million PFAS Settlement Against Chemours
The Delaware-based company will pay a $22.5 million civil penalty and invest $90 million over 15 years to reduce PFAS discharges in New Jersey, North Carolina and West Virginia
Former Eric Adams Adviser Arrested In Corruption Probe
Investigators are examining an alleged bribery scheme involving Carone. Federal prosecutors have not publicly commented on the case, and Carone’s legal representatives had not responded to requests for comment.
Attorneys General Sue Over California’s Plastics Act
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in California, targets Senate Bill 54, commonly known as the Plastics Act, which took effect on June 1.
Trump Administration Wins Ruling On Expedited Removal Policy
In a 2-1 decision, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit overturned a lower-court injunction that had blocked the policy since 2025.
Former Inmate Loses Religious Rights Damages Case At Supreme Court
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that former Louisiana inmate Damon Landor cannot sue prison officials for monetary damages after they cut off his dreadlocks, despite acknowledging that the action violated his Rastafari religious beliefs.
Court Halts Trump-Era SNAP Restrictions On Sugary Foods
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson ruled that the U.S. Department of Agriculture lacked the legal authority to approve waiver requests submitted by Colorado, Iowa, Nebraska, Tennessee and West Virginia.
Supreme Court Backs Exxon In Cuba Property Dispute
The case centers on assets once owned by Standard Oil, later renamed Exxon Mobil, including a refinery, fuel terminals and service stations that were nationalized by Cuba after Castro came to power.
Two More Suspects Arrested In Alleged Plot Against UFC Event
According to law enforcement officials, the newly arrested individuals face conspiracy-to-commit-murder charges related to an alleged plan to attack the June 14 event.
Federal Judge Blocks Trump Administration Data-Sharing Program
U.S. District Judge Sparkle Sooknanan issued an injunction halting the project after determining that federal officials had failed to follow key procedural requirements before significantly expanding the government's use of personal data.
Federal Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas Targeting Minnesota Officials
U.S. District Judge Patrick Schiltz ruled that six subpoenas served on Minnesota officials should be quashed, concluding that the government had failed to establish a sufficient investigative basis for the requests.
Why Are Lawmakers Targeting Online Safety For Kids
Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie and ranking Democrat Frank Pallone announced the agreement on Monday, describing it as a collaborative effort to improve the digital environment for young users while increasing accountability for major technology companies.