Republicans win U.S. House, giving Trump, GOP control of Congress
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Elon Musk says he and Trump have ‘mandate to delete’ regulations. Ethics laws could limit Musk role
In picking billionaire Elon Musk to be “our cost cutter” for the U.S. government, President-elect Donald Trump won’t be the first American president to empower a business tycoon to look for ways to dramatically cut federal regulations.
Trump says he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida to be attorney general
President-elect Donald Trump passed over some of the more established attorneys whose names had been mentioned as being contenders for the job and chose a loyalist to be the nation’s top prosecutor.
Opinions November 13, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals
James Francisco Payne v. State of Indiana
23A-CR-2325
Criminal. Reverses Vanderburgh Superior Court Judge Robert Pigman’s denial of James Payne’s motion to set aside the court’s guilty verdict of Level 5 felony battery with a deadly weapon and habitual-offender finding and the revocation of Payne’s probation. Finds that Payne was not competent to stand trial and his trial and conviction were a denial of federal due process and a violation of Indiana Code section 35-36-3-1. Cautions all involved to closely monitor Payne’s mental state and to ensure he is competent before any re-trial or probation-revocation hearing. Remands for further proceedings. Judge Paul Felix dissents with separate opinion. Attorney for appellant: Matthew McGovern. Attorneys for appellee: Attorney General Todd Rokita, Supervising Deputy Attorney General Caroline Templeton.
Indiana Kids Election results reflect 2024 outcome, except in governor’s race
Unlike the state’s registered voters, students from 165 schools across the state narrowly favored Democrat Jennifer McCormick over Republican Mike Braun.
FTC antitrust case against Meta can move to trial, court rules
The Federal Trade Commission lawsuit accuses Facebook owner Meta of holding an illegal monopoly over social media.
State’s courts seek additional $12M over next two years for improved security, technology
One proposal would fund a jail management system that would help simplify jail placements and releases that are now run on about 20 different systems and can lead to communication breakdowns.
Trump taps Musk, Ramaswamy to oversee ‘drastic’ changes to U.S. government
The Department of Government Efficiency, led by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, will provide recommendations to slash regulations, cut staff and overhaul federal operations.
Federal judge blocks Louisiana law that requires classrooms to display Ten Commandments
U.S. District Judge John W. deGravelles in Baton Rouge said the law had an “overtly religious” purpose, and rejected state officials’ claims that the government can mandate the posting of the Ten Commandments because they hold historical significance to the foundation of U.S. law.
Judge recuses himself in Arizona fake elector case after urging response to attacks on Kamala Harris
Lawyers for Republican state Sen. Jake Hoffman, who faces nine felony charges in the case, sought the judge’s removal, arguing that he “bears a deep-seated personal political bias that overcame his professional judgment.”
A look at the candidates vying to be the next Senate majority leader
South Dakota Sen. John Thune, Texas Sen. John Cornyn and Florida Sen. Rick Scott have been furiously campaigning to win their colleagues’ support in the secret-ballot election Wednesday
What happens to Donald Trump’s criminal conviction? Here are a few ways it could go
Court documents made public Tuesday revealed that Judge Juan M. Merchan has effectively put the case on hold until at least Nov. 19 while he and the lawyers on both sides weigh in on what should happen next.
Minnesota man is free after 16 years in prison for murder that prosecutors say he didn’t commit
Jurors in 2009 found Edgar Barrientos-Quintana guilty of killing 18-year-old Jesse Mickelson in a drive-by shooting. He was sentenced to life in prison without parole.
Trump expected to try to halt TikTok ban, allies say
The video-sharing app faces a January deadline to find a new owner not based in China or lose access to U.S. users, under a law passed in April with bipartisan support.
Attorney general, adult websites clash in age verification lawsuit
Eleven adult content companies and a trade organization say the state of Indiana’s discovery requests in an age verification lawsuit are “invasive” and “harassing”—prompting Attorney General Todd Rokita’s office to dismiss the allegations of overreach as “outlandish.”
Crone certified as senior judge on state appellate court
| IL Staff
Indiana Appeals Court Judge Terry Crone retired last week after 20 years on the state appellate bench, with a retirement ceremony held at the Indiana Supreme Court Courtroom on the third floor of the Indiana Statehouse.
Opinions November 12, 2024
Indiana Court of Appeals
Ronald E. Davidhizar v. City of Goshen, Indiana
23A-PL-2921
Civil plenary. Affirms Elkhart Circuit Court Judge Michael Christofeno’s order denying Ronald Davidhizar’s complaint for judicial review of the demolition order entered by the City of Goshen. Finds that Davidhizar’s complaint for judicial review was untimely filed. Appellant’s attorney: John William Davis, Jr.; Appellee’s attorney: Donald Shuler.
Community Health sues Humana to recover $7.3M in payments for drugs to low-income and uninsured
Community Health said Humana intentionally withheld reimbursement for outpatient prescription drugs provided to Humana’s Medicare Advantage members between Jan. 1, 2018, and Dec. 31, 2022.
Minority-owned firms face ‘crisis’ as affirmative action programs fall
Minority- and women-owned businesses are bracing for the end of affirmative action in federal contracting—and the potential loss of contracts worth at least $70 billion a year.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom will spend part of week in DC as he tries to Trump-proof state policies
He is seeking federal approval for state climate rules, a $5.2 billion reimbursement for emergency funding during the COVID-19 pandemic and updates to the state’s Medicaid program, along with other priorities.
