Trump administration to hold back grants from schools over bathroom policies
The U.S. Education Department’s Office for Civil Rights had given three school systems until Tuesday to agree to change policies supporting transgender students.
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Ex-FBI Director James Comey indicted after Trump pushes for prosecution of longtime foe
The indictment makes Comey the first former senior government official to face prosecution in connection with one of Trump’s chief grievances: the long-concluded investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election.
Amazon to pay $2.5B to settle FTC allegations it duped customers into enrolling in Prime
The Seattle company will pay $1 billion in civil penalties — the largest such fine in the agency’s history for a rule violation — and $1.5 billion will be paid back to consumers who were unintentionally enrolled in Prime.
Judge rules feds can’t require states to cooperate on immigration to get disaster money
A coalition of 20 state Democratic attorneys general in May filed a federal lawsuit claiming that the Trump administration is threatening to withhold billions of dollars of disaster-relief funds.
FBI seized documents labeled classified from John Bolton’s office
The seized documents marked as confidential appear to be about weapons of mass destruction, national “strategic communication” and the U.S. mission to the United Nations.
IU safety Louis Moore wins court case in Texas making him eligible for the rest of season
Moore had filed suit in August, challenging the governing body’s five-year rule.
Judge rejects ex-FBI agent’s claim he was illegally fired for disparaging Trump in texts
U.S. District Judge Amy Berman Jackson on Tuesday rejected the agent’s claim that his August 2018 firing violated his First Amendment free speech rights.
Judge scolds Justice Department over public statements in UnitedHealthcare CEO murder case
Judge Margaret M. Garnett said in an order that statements by government officials about Luigi Mangione possibly facing the death penalty may have violated a local rule meant to limit public comments to ensure a fair trial.
Judge orders Trump administration to restore $500 million in federal grant funding to UCLA
A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to restore $500 million in federal grant funding that it froze at the University of California, Los Angeles.
Trump makes unfounded claims about Tylenol and repeats discredited link between vaccines and autism
President Donald Trump on Monday used the platform of the presidency to promote unproven and in some cases discredited ties between Tylenol, vaccines and autism as his administration announced a wide-ranging effort to study the causes of the complex brain disorder.
White House says $100K H-1B visa fee won’t apply to existing holders
President Donald Trump’s latest plan to overhaul the American immigration system has left some immigrant workers confused, forcing the White House on Saturday to scramble to clarify that a new $100,000 fee on visas for skilled tech workers only applies to new applicants and not to current visa holders.
Trump ramps up retribution campaign with push for Bondi to pursue cases against his foes
Eight months into his second term, President Donald Trump’s long-standing pledge to take on those he perceives as his political enemies has prompted debates over free speech, media censorship and political prosecutions.
FTC sues Ticketmaster, saying it forces fans to pay more for concerts and events
The Federal Trade Commission and a bipartisan group of state attorneys general sued Ticketmaster and its parent company Thursday, saying they are forcing consumers to pay more to see live events through a variety of illegal tactics.
Under pressure to police comments on Kirk, colleges walk a tightrope on free speech
A campaign among the right to punish those disparaging Charlie Kirk has cut across industries, with some conservatives calling for the firing of private sector employees, journalists and others they judge as promoting violence. But the stakes are especially high for colleges.
Pete Buttigieg rallies against redistricting in former home state of Indiana
Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg rallied Democrats against redistricting in his home state of Indiana on Thursday as pressure grows on Republican state lawmakers to redraw the state’s congressional districts.
Ukrainian refugees in US face precarious future after losing legal right to work
Along with freezing the Biden-era parole programs for Ukrainian refugees, the Trump administration completely withdrew parole protections for more than 530,000 immigrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua and Venezuela, and over 9,000 from Afghanistan.
Judge blocks Trump administration from immediately deporting Guatemalan migrant children
The decision by U.S. District Judge Timothy J. Kelly comes after the Republican administration’s Labor Day weekend attempt to remove Guatemalan migrant children who were living in government shelters and foster care.
Kimmel’s future hangs in balance after ABC suspends his late-night show over Charlie Kirk comments
ABC, which has aired “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” since 2003, moved swiftly after Nexstar Communications Group said it would pull the show starting Wednesday.
Former midshipman from Indiana charged with sending threat that caused US Naval Academy lockdown
He was arrested on suspicion of sending an online threat via a social media application that was related to a lockdown and shooting at the military college in Maryland last week.
Strip club executives accused of bribing tax auditor with private dances, other perks
Publicly traded RCI Hospitality owns and operates more than 60 clubs and sports bars and restaurants across the country, including PT’s Showclub Indianapolis, at 7916 Pendleton Pike.