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May 6

New York City urges judge to block Trump administration from eliminating its congestion pricing program

New York City and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority asked a judge to block the Trump administration from the congestion pricing program.

May 5

Navy veteran escalates defamation battle against Associated Press after local outlets pull article

Zachary Young attorney notified the court that U.S. News & World Report, WTOP News and The Minnesota Star Tribune have all removed their republication of the Associated Press article.

May 5

'60 Minutes' segment paints Trump as threat to the country's legal system amid lawsuit

A “60 Minutes" segment focused on President Donald Trump’s executive orders against certain law firms who have acted against the Trump administration.

May 1

Ex-New Mexico judge, wife who allegedly harbored illegal Tren de Aragua member released on bond

Former Judge Joel Cano and his wife, Nancy Cano, have been released from a New Mexico jail on bond after they were accused of harboring a Venezuelan gang member in their home.

April 30

Biden-appointed federal judge keeps blocking Trump admin from nixing funding for lawyers for migrant children

Court continues blocking Trump administration from cutting off funding for legal aid for unaccompanied alien minors, issuing a preliminary injunction.

April 29

Gov. Hochul, New York lawmakers agree on criminal charge for wearing mask while committing crime

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a $254 billion budget that includes a deal with lawmakers to add a charge for mask-wearing suspects.

April 28

Trump administration targets Ivy League school, law journal for racial discrimination

The Trump administration is investigating Harvard University and the Harvard Law Review for allegations that they violated the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

April 28

Elections watchdog urges Senate GOP to close noncitizen voting loophole

As the Senate reconvenes this week, the Honest Elections Project is urging GOP leaders to move quickly to close a loophole they say is allowing noncitizens to vote in federal elections.

April 28

Navy veteran seeks nearly $500 million in defamation lawsuit against Associated Press

Zachary Young is seeking nearly $500 million in his defamation lawsuit against the Associated Press for saying he "helped smuggle people out of Afghanistan."

April 28

'60 Minutes' calls out corporate owner Paramount on the air, says producer who quit felt interfered with

“60 Minutes" correspondent Scott Pelley gave a comment on producer Bill Owens resigning suddenly amid an ongoing lawsuit with the Trump administration.