State and Local Controversies - Page 11

Trump lawyers target what Letitia James won’t say about evidence in $450M case

September 4, 2026

Trump lawyers target what Letitia James won’t say about evidence in $450M case

Trump's lawyers accuse New York Attorney General Letitia James of concealing key Steve Cohen communications in the $450 million civil fraud case.

Ohio State pays $2.1M settlement as it admits researcher had ‘inappropriate foreign affiliations’ to China

September 4, 2026

Ohio State pays $2.1M settlement as it admits researcher had ‘inappropriate foreign affiliations’ to China

Ohio State University paid $2.1 million to resolve allegations it failed to disclose researcher C.K. Shum's ties to China's Thousand Talents Program.

Women's cycling team manager speaks out after trans athlete competes against females in major competition

September 4, 2026

Women's cycling team manager speaks out after trans athlete competes against females in major competition

A trans athlete's late license upgrade before the Philadelphia Cycling Classic has team directors questioning USA Cycling's eligibility process.

Former Trump Cabinet official had 'inappropriately close' relationship with bodyguard, IG finds

September 4, 2026

Former Trump Cabinet official had 'inappropriately close' relationship with bodyguard, IG finds

Lori Chavez-DeRemer allegedly ordered a security agent to throw cash at a stripper during an Oregon trip, a Department of Labor OIG report says.

Tennessee official says Flock CEO should be hanged 'publicly for treason’ as controversial cameras face revolt

September 4, 2026

Tennessee official says Flock CEO should be hanged 'publicly for treason’ as controversial cameras face revolt

Joe Carr called for Flock Safety's CEO to be hanged for treason at a public meeting, igniting a national debate over automated license plate readers.

Blue state school district accused of defying Supreme Court, hiding gender transitions from parents

September 4, 2026

Blue state school district accused of defying Supreme Court, hiding gender transitions from parents

A New Jersey school district faces a lawsuit over its transgender policy allowing students to socially transition without ever notifying their parents.

Trump administration proposes stripping tax-exempt status from schools using race-based programs

September 4, 2026

Trump administration proposes stripping tax-exempt status from schools using race-based programs

The Trump administration proposed new regulations to strip the tax-exempt status of private schools if they offer targeted programs supporting specific racial groups.

California girls’ sports advocates vow fight after judge tosses trans athlete case: 'Far from over'

September 3, 2026

California girls’ sports advocates vow fight after judge tosses trans athlete case: 'Far from over'

The Justice Department is weighing an appeal after a federal judge dismissed Trump's lawsuit over transgender athletes in California girls' sports.

Washington female wrestler appeals Title IX case over alleged assault by trans opponent to Ninth Circuit

September 3, 2026

Washington female wrestler appeals Title IX case over alleged assault by trans opponent to Ninth Circuit

A Washington high school wrestler's Title IX case heads to the Ninth Circuit after she was allegedly assaulted by a trans competitor on the mat.

UK lawmaker warns it’s ‘open season’ on Christians as he sounds alarm over ‘two-tier justice’

September 3, 2026

UK lawmaker warns it’s ‘open season’ on Christians as he sounds alarm over ‘two-tier justice’

British lawmaker says it is 'open season' to discriminate against Christians in the United Kingdom while Islamist preachers go free.