New York is pushing back. The state’s Attorney General, Letitia James, has launched a legal offensive against the Department of Homeland Security, accusing it of illegally freezing nearly $34 million in federal funds meant for the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The MTA—responsible for the city’s sprawling subway system, bus network, and commuter rails—was poised to …

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Utah is stepping into a new era for aspiring lawyers. The state Supreme Court has greenlit a program allowing graduates from accredited law schools to earn a law license without sitting for the traditional bar exam. Instead, candidates can complete 240 hours of hands-on work under the guidance of an experienced attorney—and meet other requirements—to …

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In January, a Philadelphia Whole Foods became the first Amazon-owned grocery store to cast its lot with a union. Cheers erupted among produce workers, led by organizer Ed Dupree, as celery, apples, and broccoli bore witness to their small but hard-fought victory. For a fleeting moment, the corporation that often seemed untouchable felt human-sized. That …

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Local governments are pushing back against a sweeping move by the Trump administration that ties critical Department of Homeland Security (DHS) funding to strict compliance with federal immigration enforcement and other politically charged mandates. The administration’s new terms demand that cities and counties abandon programs supporting diversity, forgo benefits for undocumented immigrants, and align with …

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The American judiciary has bought itself a little more breathing room. A memo sent to judges across the country confirmed that courts will remain funded and operational through October 17, despite Congress stumbling once again on passing a spending bill to prevent a government shutdown. The announcement came from Judge Robert Conrad, who oversees the …

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The U.S. Supreme Court has stepped into uncharted waters, agreeing to hear arguments in January over Donald Trump’s unprecedented bid to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. For now, Cook remains in her post, marking a rare moment where the central bank’s long-guarded independence collides directly with presidential power. This is the first time in …

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Amazon has dodged a legal bullet after a former Black employee’s claim of workplace discrimination was dismissed by a federal judge in Manhattan. Keesha Anderson, who produced events for Amazon Music, alleged the company reduced her responsibilities and placed her on a performance improvement plan as part of a discriminatory scheme. The court, however, found …

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that a major settlement with Harvard University is nearing completion, with the Ivy League institution set to pay $500 million and operate trade schools, including programs in AI and engineering. Details remain scarce as negotiations continue under the supervision of Education Secretary Linda McMahon. The deal follows months of …

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