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Armed homeowner who defended family in driveway shoot-out says he's been stripped of gun permit

November 17, 2023

Armed homeowner who defended family in driveway shoot-out says he's been stripped of gun permit

California temporarily suspended the concealed carry license of Los Angeles homeowner Vince Ricci after he opened fire on two armed suspects who ambushed him at his front door.

Former director sues American Diabetes Association, alleging 'pay-to-play' scheme with Splenda

November 16, 2023

Former director sues American Diabetes Association, alleging 'pay-to-play' scheme with Splenda

An ex-American Diabetes Association director has filed a lawsuit accusing the organization of firing her for objecting to a 'pay-to-play' scheme involving the sweetener Splenda.

New York legal battle unfolds as state's high court reviews lawsuit with potential to redraw House map

November 16, 2023

New York legal battle unfolds as state's high court reviews lawsuit with potential to redraw House map

New York's highest court is deciding whether to change the state's congressional districts for the 2024 elections. Democrats are seeking a new map after a failed attempt in 2022.

PA House advances bill to protect abortion access for out-of-state residents

November 16, 2023

PA House advances bill to protect abortion access for out-of-state residents

The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has passed a bill preventing public officials from cooperating with authorities in states that criminalize abortion.

Biden judicial nominee appears incapable of defining basic legal terms used regularly by judges

November 15, 2023

Biden judicial nominee appears incapable of defining basic legal terms used regularly by judges

A nominee for a district judgeship in Oklahoma struggled during her nomination hearing on Wednesday after Sen. John Kennedy asked her to define basic terms for orders issued regularly by judges.

Wisconsin governor lifts lockdowns in prisons after inmate lawsuit

November 15, 2023

Wisconsin governor lifts lockdowns in prisons after inmate lawsuit

Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers has announced the easing of lockdowns at two of the state's oldest and understaffed prisons. The decision follows a federal lawsuit by inmates.

Judge rejects initial attempt to temporarily block North Dakota ban on gender transition treatment for minors

November 15, 2023

Judge rejects initial attempt to temporarily block North Dakota ban on gender transition treatment for minors

A North Dakota judge denied plaintiffs' request for a temporary restraining order in a case challenging the state's ban on gender transition treatment for minors.

PA lawmakers approve measure to protect students facing residency disputes

November 14, 2023

PA lawmakers approve measure to protect students facing residency disputes

Pennsylvania lawmakers unanimously voted to advance a measure to prevent the removal of students from school during residency disputes. The bill will be sent to the state Senate.

Women ousted from sorority after backing lawsuit to remove transgender member

November 14, 2023

Women ousted from sorority after backing lawsuit to remove transgender member

Kappa Kappa Gamma alumna Allie Coghan told "FOX & Friends First" that women are supposed to support each other in the case over whether transgender women belong in sororities.

FBI whistleblower calls House GOP 'soulless demons' after voting to give the agency a new $300 million HQ

November 12, 2023

FBI whistleblower calls House GOP 'soulless demons' after voting to give the agency a new $300 million HQ

FBI Whistleblower Steve Friend called House Republicans "soulless demons," on X after the House GOP voted to give the FBI a $300 million headquarters.