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“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
- Luke 2:14
Fort Bragg soldier’s case continues Tuesday in New York
The 38-year-old, if convicted, stands to lose any potential retirement pay and spend years in prison.
Caddo jail overcrowding worsens; Justice Department recommendations not met
A major contributor to overcrowding, the report revealed, is the length of time pretrial inmates wait. The detention period for those awaiting trial or court appearance has doubled in the past decade, the report states.
Early voting begins Monday for Georgia's May 19 primary
Incumbent Democrat Jon Ossoff's seat is considered one of the most competitive in the country. Osoff has no competition in his primary.
Ohio Supreme Court favors tenants in energy ruling
The unanimous decision classifies submetering companies as utilities, meaning they are now subject to the same state regulations as traditional utility companies under the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio, or PUCO.
Kanye and Roger: Tale of two figures at the center of antisemitism furor
Rapper Kayne West has apologized for his remarks, while English prog rocker Waters has denied being antisemitic, saying his target is the state of Israel, not its people.
Washington gender ideology mandate in foster care likely unconstitutional: judge
Biden judicial nominees in Pacific Northwest frustrate top-down efforts to mandate and inhibit gender ideology on impressionable children, ruling against Trump administration and Evergreen State days apart.
Trump extends Jones Act waiver, citing national securit
“New data compiled since the initial waiver was issued revealed that significantly more supply was able to reach U.S. ports faster,” Rogers said.
Virginia 1 of 4 in courtroom battles for congressional redistricting
Urban areas supported the amendment by about 68.5%, while rural areas opposed it by roughly 71.5%. Suburban and small-city areas were more evenly split, with about 53% voting in favor.
Budget negotiations in Congress move forward; special session next month
The nearly three week-long session will include conference committees meeting the first week with all senators returning to their districts after May 15 and coming back to Tallahassee after Memorial Day to vote on the conference report, according to the memo
Mamdani vetoes NYC school protest ‘buffer zone’ proposal
Mamdani's veto of the school buffer zone is seen as a snub to City Council Speaker Julie Menin, who pushed both bills through the council in response to an uptick in hate crimes in New York City, much of it targeting Jewish residents.
DOJ to face audit for handling of Epstein files release
Following the drawn-out and politically calamitous release of millions of federal documents related to the exploits of sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, the Department of Justice will undergo an investigation.
Long called for by members of Congress, the DOJ Office of
Across the country, Trump admin cracking down on fraudulent visa schemes
According to the indictment, Murshid and Nasir submitted false and fraudulent visa applications for foreign nationals to illegally enter the U.S. They also placed classified advertisements in news publications for non-existent jobs.
Texas wins another case in federal appeals court on border security law
As the border crisis escalated during the Biden administration, Gov. Greg Abbott took a series of measures to implement border security efforts, including building and expanding concertina wire barriers, building a border wall and installing marine barriers.
California bill would study A.I.'s impact on jobs, workforce, and make recommendations
Amid fears that artificial intelligence technology is taking people’s jobs, one new bill in California aims to determine the impacts on the labor force in the coming years.
Days after calls for action against Roblox, it’s linked to foiled Houston synagogue attack
Two days after Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows sounded the alarm about the online gaming platform Roblox promoting mass violence, an alleged mass murder plot targeting Jews at a synagogue in Houston was foiled with two teenagers arrested, including a Roblox player.
Abbey Gate defendant confessed to recon, denied foreknowledge, raised concerns about Pakistani ISI
It remains to be seen whether the Virginia trial will provide some justice for the victims of the Abbey Gate attack nearly five years ago.
What to know about this year's White House Correspondents' Association dinner
The White House Correspondents' Association's dinner is a staple in the nation's capital, which honors journalists who cover the White House and celebrates the First Amendment.
Treasury Department sanctions Chinese refinery, vessels providing oil to Iran
The department targeted the China-based independent teapot refinery Hengli Petrochemical Refinery Co., Ltd. in Dalian, China, claiming it was one of Iran’s largest customers for crude oil and other petroleum products.
US Capitol Police Union's House Division passes vote of 'no confidence' in two leaders
The "no confidence" vote targeted House Division Inspector Brian Verderese and the division's Captain Aaron Robinson, who the union claimed have failed to adequately address job conditions that have left officers exhausted.
Iran indicates it will not have direct talks with US, will convey its 'observations' to Pakistan
President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner and special envoy Steve Witkoff are expected to head to Islamabad, Pakistan, this weekend for the next round of peace talks at Iran's request.
