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Fired, Then Excused — Bondi Skips Capitol Hill Showdown Over Epstein Records

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The Justice Department has informed lawmakers that former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi will not sit for a planned House interview examining the handling of files linked to Jeffrey Epstein, arguing that the subpoena compelling her appearance lost force once she was removed from office. According to a letter sent to congressional leadership, the department’s …

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Bar Panel Flags Trump’s Montana Judge Pick, Questions Experience

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A professional evaluation panel has delivered a setback to a judicial nomination in Montana, marking the first time during the current presidential term that one of the administration’s picks has been labeled “not qualified.” ⚖️ The assessment came from the American Bar Association’s Standing Committee on the Federal Judiciary, which reviewed the credentials of Katie …

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Court Blocks Bid to Strip Ethiopians of Temporary Status, Says Executive Power Has Limits

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A federal court has stalled an effort to withdraw legal protections from more than 5,000 Ethiopian nationals living in the United States, ruling that the move failed to follow the law governing temporary humanitarian safeguards. The decision came from a Boston-based district judge, who concluded that authorities acted on a predetermined course when attempting to …

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Judge Freezes Louisiana’s Bid to Restrict Abortion Pill as Federal Review Takes Center Stage

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A federal court has pressed pause on Louisiana’s attempt to curtail nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone, choosing instead to wait for a federal safety review already underway. The decision effectively shifts the spotlight from courtroom arguments to the outcome of the regulatory assessment. The ruling halts proceedings challenging a 2023 federal regulation that …

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KFH Secures Green Light for $650 Million AT1 Sukuk Push

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Kuwait Finance House has received regulatory clearance to move ahead with a fresh capital-raising exercise, setting the stage for an Additional Tier 1 sukuk valued at KWD 200 million, roughly $650 million. The approval from Kuwait’s Capital Markets Authority allows the lender to strengthen its capital base at a time when Islamic banks across the …

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Ceasefire Cheers Ignite Gulf Rally as UAE Equities Roar Back

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A fragile diplomatic breakthrough between Donald Trump and Iran sent a jolt of optimism across Gulf trading floors on Wednesday, triggering a sharp surge in United Arab Emirates equities 📈. Markets reacted swiftly after the two-week ceasefire proposal, contingent on Tehran halting disruptions to energy shipments through the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. The waterway, …

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Gulf Dollar Sukuk Market Hits Pause as Conflict Clouds Investor Mood

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Dollar-denominated sukuk from Gulf issuers are losing momentum, with geopolitical tension weighing heavily on market appetite. Fresh issuance is expected to stay muted as long as uncertainty tied to the Iran conflict lingers, while a growing number of regional issuers are being placed on negative rating watch. Even as the external market cools, activity in …

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Ports Giant Reworks Debt Playbook with Fresh $2.5 Billion Refinance

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AD Ports Group is reshaping its funding structure after striking a refinancing agreement worth 9.175 billion UAE dirhams (about $2.5 billion) with two leading UAE banks. The move is aimed squarely at trimming financing costs while keeping future borrowing options wide open. The new facility, arranged with First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC and Emirates NBD …

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Riyadh’s Sovereign Muscle Backs New Credit Push Across Middle East and North Africa

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Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth powerhouse has stepped in to seed a fresh private credit vehicle aimed at the kingdom and the broader Middle East and North Africa, signaling a growing appetite for alternative financing as the region’s economic overhaul gathers pace. 💼🌍 The Public Investment Fund has agreed to anchor a multi-strategy private credit fund …

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Future Lawyers Become the New Battleground in AI Legal Tech Race

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Artificial intelligence companies are no longer just chasing law firms — they’re now targeting the next generation of lawyers before they even graduate. Two fast-rising legal AI startups are rolling out free access and training programs for law students, hoping early exposure will translate into long-term loyalty once those students enter private practice or corporate …

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