Attorneys general
The current government shutdown, the longest in U.S. history, is a manifestation of President's Donald Trump's exercise of unprecedented command over the federal government. This shutdown, which began in December, has sparked a David-and-Goliath struggle between Trump and the Democratic Party, with both sides employing
Federal law
The arrests of high-profile NBA figures on Thursday for alleged involvement in illegal sports betting and rigged poker games have spurred lawmakers to call for federal regulation of the multibillion-dollar industry. Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision overturned the federal law prohibiting sports betting outside of Nevada, 38 states and
Civil rights
As the general election draws near, the US Department of Justice has announced plans to monitor polling sites in six key jurisdictions to ensure a free, fair, and transparent electoral process. This initiative, led by the Civil Rights Division, is a testament to the Department's commitment to safeguarding
Federal law
The US Department of Justice announced plans to send federal election observers to California and New Jersey, targeting two Democratic strongholds holding off-year elections, following requests from state Republican parties. The Justice Department aims to "ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law" by monitoring polling sites
Federal law
The arrests of current and former NBA figures for illegal sports betting and rigged poker games have sparked calls from lawmakers for federal regulation, exposing the corrupting influence of betting on sports. Since the 2018 Supreme Court decision legalized sports betting outside Nevada, 38 states and D.C. have spawned
Federal law
The Department of Justice is set to deploy federal election observers to California and New Jersey, targeting two Democratic states holding off-year elections following requests from state Republican parties. The DOJ announced its plan to monitor polling sites in Passaic County, New Jersey, and five counties in southern and central
Apportionment (Election law)
The Department of Justice has announced plans to send federal election monitors to California and New Jersey ahead of November's election, sparking questions from election experts and raising concerns about the qualifications of the observers. The monitoring will focus on six jurisdictions, including a key swing county in
Federal law
President Trump's demand for compensation stems from federal investigations into him, including the F.B.I. and special counsel investigation into Russian election tampering and possible connections to the 2016 Trump campaign. Trump submitted claims through an administrative process, seeking damages for purported violations of his rights, including
Federal law
President Trump's demand for compensation stems from federal investigations into him, including the F.B.I. and special counsel investigation into Russian election tampering and possible connections to the 2016 Trump campaign. Trump submitted claims through an administrative process, seeking damages for purported violations of his rights, including
Federal law
President Trump's demand for compensation stems from federal investigations into him, including the F.B.I. and special counsel investigation into Russian election tampering and possible connections to the 2016 Trump campaign. Trump submitted claims through an administrative process, seeking damages for purported violations of his rights, including
Airports
A group of senators, led by U.S. Senator Adam Schiff, has condemned the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for playing partisan videos at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints regarding shutdown staffing and delays. The senators allege that this action violates federal law and is an insult to the thousands
Airports
Senate Democrats, led by Senators Adam Schiff, Richard Blumenthal, and Jack Reed, have called out Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Kristi Noem for violating federal law by asking airports to play partisan videos at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) checkpoints. The videos, which accuse Democrats in Congress of not funding
