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Legal authority of Defense Secretary confirmed in divided decision A federal appeals court in the United States has invalidated plea agreements reached with three individuals accused of planning the September 11 attacks, including alleged mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed. The ruling further complicates a case that has stalled for more than

Gaza War Sparks Division Within a Historic Food Cooperative The Park Slope Food Co-op in Brooklyn, a member-run grocery known for its community values and affordable organic products, has found itself at the center of a growing internal dispute. The debate stems from a proposal by some members to boycott

As Congress prepares to finalize a sweeping tax and spending bill backed by President Trump, food banks across Alabama are preparing for a surge in need. If the legislation becomes law, major cuts to social welfare programs like SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and Medicaid could leave millions without essential

Federal operation uncovers billions in fraudulent addiction treatment claims Nearly 200 defendants charged in largest health care fraud takedown to date The United States Department of Justice has unveiled details of a major nationwide operation targeting health care fraud, announcing charges in nearly 200 federal cases. The takedown marks the

Ruling focuses on judicial reach, not on the substance of citizenship order In a 6-3 decision, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday that federal courts should limit nationwide injunctions, granting a request from former President Donald Trump’s administration. The decision did not address whether Trump’s executive order regarding birthright citizenship

South Carolina allowed to block federal funding for non-abortion services On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that South Carolina may lawfully prevent certain organizations from receiving federal Medicaid funds for non-abortion medical services. In a 6-3 decision, the Court upheld the state’s right to set its own rules for

On Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued an order temporarily suspending a lower court ruling that required the government to provide at least 15 days’ notice before deporting individuals to countries other than their own. The original order, issued by Judge Brian Murphy of the U.S. District Court in Massachusetts,

The whistleblower complaint claims that senior officials prioritized deportations over legal compliance during the Trump administration. A former Justice Department attorney has filed a formal whistleblower complaint accusing the agency’s leadership of planning to deliberately ignore court orders in order to expedite deportations under former President Donald Trump’s administration. Erez

Massachusetts jury acquits Read of all major charges in the 2022 death of John O’Keefe. After three years and two highly publicized trials, Karen Read has been acquitted of the most serious charges in connection with the 2022 death of Boston police officer John O’Keefe. The 45-year-old was facing charges