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May 2, 2016

‘Serious blow’: Terror victims’ attorneys say court-ordered bond from Palestinian groups too low

A New York federal court ruled Monday that 11 American families who won a huge judgment earlier this year against Palestinian leadership in connection with terror attacks are entitled for now to only a fraction of that award -- in a decision the families' attorneys called a setback.

May 2, 2016

Republicans, states attack new EPA power plant rule

Republican congressional leaders are charging that the Environmental Protection Agency colluded with environmental lobbyists to develop a plan, unveiled earlier this month, for the most sweeping -- and perhaps unconstitutional -- changes ever undertaken in existing U.S. power generation.

May 2, 2016

Christian institutions garnering support in ObamaCare challenge

Three Christian universities gained allies Monday in their battle against ObamaCare. Among their supporters: 16 state governments. 

May 2, 2016

Ex-Walker aide fights to avoid being first prisoner of 'John Doe' probe

By this time next week, Kelly Rindfliesch could become the first political prisoner in what many see as a Democrat-led secret war on conservatives.

May 2, 2016

Appeals court refuses to lift hold on Obama immigration action

A federal appeals court refused Tuesday to allow the implementation, for now, of President Obama's executive action that could shield from deportation as many as 5 million illegal immigrants.

May 2, 2016

Supreme Court won't hear dispute over debit card fees

The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a challenge from retailers who claim the Federal Reserve allows banks to charge businesses too much for handling debit card transactions.

May 2, 2016

Federal judge: Ex-Va. governor can't be free during appeal

A federal judge on Tuesday denied former Virginia Gov. Bob McDonnell's request to remain free while he appeals his corruption convictions, which means he could begin his two-year prison sentence by Feb. 9.

May 2, 2016

House approves Keystone bill, as court ruling delivers win to pipeline backers

The House easily passed a bill on Friday authorizing construction of the Keystone pipeline, just hours after Nebraska's highest court tossed a lawsuit challenging the route -- increasing pressure on President Obama to approve the long-delayed project.

April 28, 2016

Court-martialed for expressing faith? Court hears ex-Marine’s religious freedom case

A federal appeals court on Wednesday weighed the case of a former Marine court-martialed in part for expressing her Christian faith while on the job – though the Marine’s lawyer faced tough questions from judges who suggested she was “thumbing her nose at a superior” with her actions.

March 10, 2016

North Carolina can print 'Choose Life' license plates, appeals court rules

North Carolina can issue specialty vehicle license plates with anti-abortion slogans while refusing to also produce tags that offer pro-abortion rights views, a federal appeals court ruled Thursday.