May 2, 2016 Ex-Christie allies plead not guilty in bridge case Two former political allies of Republican New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie entered not guilty pleas Monday after they were charged for their alleged involvement in politically motivated lane closures of the George Washington Bridge in 2013.
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.
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.
April 28, 2016 Federal judge upholds controversial North Carolina voter ID law Lawsuits challenging changes to North Carolina's election law failed to show it hampered the ability of minority voters to exercise political power, a federal judge ruled Monday in dismissing the cases.
April 28, 2016 Report: Four have accused Hastert of sexual abuse At least four people have accused former House Speaker Dennis Hastert of sexual abuse, the Chicago Tribune reported Thursday, citing the accusers themselves and law enforcement sources.
April 28, 2016 Federal judge overturns Mississippi adoption ban for same-sex couples A federal judge Thursday overturned Mississippi's ban on allowing same-sex couples to adopt children.
April 28, 2016 Strange Bedfellows: Obama, fossil fuel industry unite against kids' climate suit President Obama and the fossil fuel industry at last have found common cause: fighting a lawsuit brought by kids and teenagers over the administration’s alleged inaction on global warming.
April 28, 2016 Federal judge retires after being sued by Utah woman over alleged sex assault A Utah woman alleges in a lawsuit filed Wednesday that a longtime federal judge sexually assaulted her when he was a prosecutor and she was a teenage witness in a high-profile case 35 years ago.
April 28, 2016 Judge denies motion to halt voter citizenship requirement The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia declined to block a rule in three states that requires individuals to prove they are citizens when registering to vote using mail-in registration forms.
