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Judge clears the way for release of special counsel Smith's report on Trump's 2020 election case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department can publicly release special counsel Jack Smith's investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump's 2020 election interference case, a federal judge said Monday — the latest ruling in a court dispute over the highly anticipated document days before...
Supreme Court declines to hear from oil and gas companies trying to block climate change lawsuits
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court said Monday it won’t hear an appeal from oil and gas companies trying to block lawsuits seeking to hold the industry liable for billions of dollars in damage linked to climate change. The order allows the city of Honolulu's lawsuit against oil...
Adnan Syed's motion to reduce his sentence to time served backed by prosecutors
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore prosecutors filed a motion supporting Adnan Syed’s recent request to have his sentence reduced to time served, which could ensure he remains free indefinitely as he awaits further court decisions in a decadeslong legal saga that amassed a large following from the hit...
Supreme Court upholds a North Dakota state House district on an American Indian reservation
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Monday upheld a North Dakota state House district on an American Indian reservation, rejecting a challenge by local Republican officials. The Republicans' lawsuit had previously been rejected by a three-judge court that found North Dakota...
Supreme Court turns back Utah's push to wrest control of public land from the federal government
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court turned back a push by the state of Utah to wrest control of vast areas of public land from the federal government on Monday. The high court refused to let the GOP-controlled state file a lawsuit seeking to bring the land and its resources under...
Taiwan's spy agency says China is working with gangs, shell companies to gain intelligence on Taiwan
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan's intelligence bureau says China’s main spy agency is working with criminal gangs, shell companies and other dubious partners to gain intelligence on Taiwan’s defenses, resulting in a major rise in those arrested for alleged espionage on the island. ...
A tough-on-crime approach is back in US state capitols
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Within minutes of his inauguration Monday, new Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is expected to issue a variety of orders targeting crime. The tone-setting move reflects a national trend. After a period of relaxed sentencing laws, a tough-on-crime approach is back...
Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned after submitting his Trump report, Justice Department says
WASHINGTON (AP) — Special counsel Jack Smith has resigned from the Justice Department after submitting his investigative report on President-elect Donald Trump, an expected move that comes amid legal wrangling over how much of that document can be made public in the days ahead. The...
North Carolina's new Democratic governor pledges to rebuild after Helene, work with GOP
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Gov. Josh Stein kicked off his term in office Saturday by praising the resilience of the state's residents following Hurricane Helene and pledging to “cut through red tape to help people rebuild quicker.” The Democrat also offered an upbeat...
Florida agency sues company linked to congressional Democrat, alleging company won't give back $5.8M
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Florida state agency is suing a company owned by the family of U.S. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, saying the company overcharged the state by nearly $5.8 million for work done during the pandemic and won't give the money back. The lawsuit comes at the...
