Experts warn of biggest ‘scandal in litigation system’ if SCOTUS doesn’t nix landmark energy pollution case
Richard Epstein says Supreme Court must intervene in case that could reshape where massive pollution suits are heard
National security experts sound alarm over CCP-linked land ownership near US military bases: ‘Unthinkable’
Security experts are speaking out over an Chinese intelligence officer allegedly owning golf courses next to a Louisiana military base controlling nuclear assets.
House fails to override Trump’s vetoes of 2 bills that passed unanimously
Washington — The House on Thursday failed to override two of President Trump’s vetoes of bipartisan bills, with Republicans largely sticking by the president to uphold his decision to block the legislation. Both bills initially passed the House and Senate unanimously. Thursday’s votes required a two-thirds majority to override the vetoes, but both fell significantly
DOJ pursues new criminal probe into Letitia James over financial transactions
Federal prosecutors have launched a new criminal investigation into New York Attorney General Letitia James, after a grand jury previously declined to indict her twice on unrelated criminal charges, two sources familiar with the matter told CBS News. The new probe, which is in its early stages, marks the latest effort by the Justice Department
Dozens of House Republicans defy Trump, join Democrats in failed veto override effort
Several House Republicans join Democrats in a failed effort to override Trump vetoes in rare rebuke, challenging Colorado water project and Florida tribal decisions.
House approves partial funding package as Congress races to avoid shutdown
Washington — The House easily approved bipartisan legislation Thursday to fund several federal agencies and programs through September as lawmakers work to avert the threat of another government shutdown later this month. In a 397 to 28 vote, lawmakers approved the three-bill package, known as a “minibus,” which House and Senate negotiators released earlier this
House passes nearly $180B funding package after conservative rebellion over Minnesota fraud fears
The House passed a multibillion-dollar federal funding package in a bipartisan vote, moving Congress closer to averting a government shutdown by the Jan. 30 deadline.