2 men charged in October shooting that killed 12-year-old boy, wounded second youth in South Bend
Two men have been charged in an October shooting that killed a 12-year-old boy and wounded a second youth in South Bend, authorities said Monday.
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A former Fox News reporter who is refusing to divulge her sources could be held in contempt of court
In a case with potentially far-reaching press freedom implications, a federal judge in Washington is weighing whether to hold in contempt a veteran journalist who has refused to identify her sources.
Supreme Court says it’s adopting a code of ethics, but it has no means of enforcement
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday adopted its first code of ethics, in the face of sustained criticism over undisclosed trips and gifts from wealthy benefactors to some justices, but the code lacks a means of enforcement.
House Republicans look to pass 2-step package to avoid partial government shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson unveiled his proposal on Saturday to avoid a partial government shutdown by extending government funding for some agencies and programs until Jan. 19 and continuing funding for others until Feb. 2.
Trump joins media outlets in pushing for federal election interference case to be televised
Donald Trump is pushing for his federal election interference trial in Washington to be televised, joining media outlets that say the American public should be able to watch the historic case unfold.
Classes on celebrities like Taylor Swift, Rick Ross engaging new generation of law students
Law professors across the country are increasingly drawing on popular culture and celebritydom — sometimes with the help of celebrities themselves — to engage a new generation of students and contextualize complicated concepts in the real world.
2 men, 1 from Indiana, accused of assaulting officers with flagpole, wasp spray during Capitol riot
Two men in Indiana and Illinois were arrested this week and accused of separately assaulting peace officers with a flagpole and wasp spray during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol, federal prosecutors announced Thursday.
Democrats postpone subpoena vote in Supreme Court ethics probe after blowup with Republicans
Democrats on the Senate Judiciary Committee abruptly adjourned a meeting on Thursday without holding an expected vote on subpoenas for two conservatives who have helped arrange luxury travel and other benefits for Supreme Court justices.
Man charged in last year’s attack against Nancy Pelosi’s husband goes to trial in San Francisco
The man accused of breaking into former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s San Francisco home, bludgeoning her husband with a hammer and seeking to kidnap her goes on trial Thursday.
Judge sets bail for Indiana woman accused of driving into building she believed was ‘Israeli school’
An Indianapolis woman accused of backing her car into a building she believed held an “Israeli school” was ordered Wednesday by a judge to stay away from synagogues and other Jewish religious and cultural centers.
Minnesota Supreme Court dismisses ‘insurrection clause’ challenge, allows Trump on primary ballot
Former President Donald Trump will stay on the Minnesota primary ballot after the state Supreme Court on Wednesday dismissed a lawsuit seeking to end his candidacy under a rarely-used constitutional provision.
Supreme Court seems likely to preserve gun law that protects domestic violence victims
The U.S. Supreme Court seemed likely Tuesday to preserve a federal law that prohibits people under domestic violence restraining orders from having guns.
Biden administration warns of major disruption at border if judges halt asylum rule
The Biden administration on Tuesday urged an appeals court to allow sweeping new asylum restrictions to stay in place, warning that halting them would be “highly disruptive” at the border.
Highlights of Donald Trump’s hours on the witness stand at his New York civil fraud trial
During 3½ hours of testimony on Monday, Donald Trump denied Attorney General Letitia James’ allegations that he duped banks by exaggerating his wealth on financial statements used to make deals and secure loans.
Ohio votes to legalize marijuana for adult recreational use
Ohio voters approved a measure legalizing recreational marijuana on Tuesday, defying Republican legislative leaders who had failed to pass the proposed law.
Democrats won big on abortion rights Tuesday. Here’s what the results say for the US going into 2024
Democrats had good news to celebrate in Tuesday’s off-year elections and more evidence that they can win races centered on the national debate over abortion. But the victories won’t be enough to make them feel secure heading into the presidential election.
Former Meta engineering leader to testify before Congress on Instagram’s harms to teens
Former contractor believes that Meta needs to change how it polices its platforms, with a focus on addressing harassment, unwanted sexual advances and other bad experiences even if these problems don’t clearly violate existing policies.
Ohio is the lone state deciding an abortion rights question, providing hints for 2024 races
Ohio becomes the latest flashpoint on Tuesday in the nation’s ongoing battle over abortion access since the U.S. Supreme Court overturned a constitutional right to the procedure last year.
Woman arrested after driving car into Indianapolis building she thought was ‘Israel school’
A woman who allegedly drove her car into a building in Indianapolis after watching coverage of the Israel-Hamas war told officers she believed the building was an “Israel school,” according to police and court records.
Indiana police investigate shooting that left 3 people dead
Police in central Indiana are investigating the deaths of three people fatally shot at a home. Muncie police found the bodies of two men and a woman on Friday afternoon at a home on the city’s west side.