US tariffs are having an uneven effect on holiday prices and purchases
Along with the unpredictable tariffs, stubborn inflation and weak hiring have shaken consumer confidence in the U.S. economy.
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Trial set to begin for Wisconsin judge accused of helping immigrant evade federal authorities
Federal prosecutors were set to start presenting their case Monday against a Wisconsin judge accused of helping a Mexican immigrant evade federal authorities.
Braun warns of ‘political consequences’ for Republicans who voted against redistricting push
Gov. Mike Braun vowed to work with President Trump—who for months has pushed for more winnable seats for the GOP ahead of the 2026 midterms—to encourage primary challengers to those “no” voters.
Federal judge orders FEMA to restore billions in canceled disaster mitigation funding
President Donald Trump’s administration said in April it was “ending” the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities program, which helped communities improve resilience against the increasing threats of climate change.
Appeals court backs contempt finding against Apple, but reopens a door for iPhone app fees
The decision mostly upheld a civil contempt ruling against Apple for brazenly defying an order designed to open its iPhone app store to other payment systems besides its own.
Indiana Senate rejects mid-cycle redistricting bill
After a monthslong back-and-forth involving Indiana legislative leaders, the Governor’s Office and the White House, the state Senate on Thursday voted 31-19 to reject a mid-cycle redistricting push
Judge orders Kilmar Abrego Garcia to be immediately released from immigration detention
A federal judge in Maryland ordered Kilmar Abrego Garcia freed from immigration detention on Thursday while his legal challenge against his deportation moves forward.
Open AI, Microsoft face lawsuit over ChatGPT’s alleged role in Connecticut murder-suicide
The heirs of an 83-year-old Connecticut woman are suing ChatGPT maker OpenAI and its business partner Microsoft for wrongful death.
Trump administration separates thousands of migrant families in the US
President Donald Trump’s zero-tolerance immigration policy split more than 5,000 children from their families at the Mexico border during his first term.
Trump’s ‘gold card’ program goes live, offering US visas starting at $1M per person
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his long-promised “ gold card ” was officially going on sale.
Immigration crackdown bill continues Indiana Republican split
A key state senator and Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita are facing off again over what steps the state should take in cracking down on illegal immigration.
Judge orders Trump to end California National Guard troop deployment in Los Angeles
U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer in San Francisco granted a preliminary injunction sought by California officials who opposed President Donald Trump’s extraordinary move to use state Guard troops without the governor’s approval to further his immigration enforcement efforts.
Justice Department can unseal records from Epstein’s 2019 sex trafficking case, judge says
U.S. District Judge Richard M. Berman reversed his earlier decision to keep the material under wraps, citing a new law that requires the government to open its files on Epstein and his longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell.
Supreme Court questions limits on political party spending in federal elections, hearing GOP appeal
The limits stem from a desire to prevent large donors from skirting caps on individual contributions to a candidate by directing unlimited sums to the party, with the understanding that the money will be spent on behalf of the candidate.
Justice Department can unseal Ghislaine Maxwell sex trafficking case records, judge says
Judge Paul A. Engelmayer, who along with other judges had previously rejected Justice Department unsealing requests before a transparency law was passed, said the materials “do not identify any person other than Epstein and Maxwell as having had sexual contact with a minor.”
US Supreme Court seems likely to overturn Hoosier-related decision that has prevented some presidential firings
The court’s conservative majority on Monday suggested that it would overturn the 90-year-old decision that has limited when presidents can fire the board members of independent federal agencies.
Judge frustrated as NASCAR antitrust trial drags on with no end in sight
The case is moving far too slow for U.S. District Judge Kenneth Bell’s liking and he’s repeatedly asked both 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports, as well as NASCAR, to speed it up.
Massachusetts court hears arguments in lawsuit alleging Meta designed apps to be addictive to kids
Meta said it strongly disagrees with the allegations and is “confident the evidence will show our longstanding commitment to supporting young people.”
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
It’s the latest setback for the Justice Department in its bid to prosecute the frequent political target of the Republican president.
US Supreme Court allows Texas to use a congressional map favorable to Republicans in 2026
With conservative justices in the majority, the court acted on an emergency request from Texas for quick action because qualifying in the new districts already has begun, with primary elections in March.