A coalition of U.S. states has launched a legal challenge against new tariffs imposed by Donald Trump, arguing the policy is unconstitutional and could force businesses to pay billions in unlawful trade duties. The lawsuit, spearheaded by Letitia James, asks a federal court to invalidate the tariffs and order refunds to companies that have already … Read more
Prosecutors in Colorado have filed a fourth murder charge against a man already accused in three separate killings, expanding a case that has drawn scrutiny over parole decisions and public safety oversight. Authorities in Arapahoe County announced in late February that Ricky Roybal-Smith is now charged in connection with the 2022 death of Meg Eberhart, … Read more
The ongoing funding battle for the Department of Homeland Security intensified Thursday after Senate Democrats rejected a Republican-backed proposal aimed at keeping the agency funded through the remainder of fiscal year 2026. The vote, which ended 51–45, fell short of the 60 votes required to advance the legislation, effectively extending the partial shutdown affecting DHS … Read more
China has quietly instructed its major oil refiners to stop signing new overseas contracts for gasoline and diesel shipments as global oil markets tighten amid the escalating conflict involving Iran, according to several people familiar with the directive. Industry sources said authorities also encouraged refiners to try to cancel previously arranged shipments where possible, signaling … Read more
A federal judge has directed the Trump administration to move forward with processing imported goods entries without applying the emergency tariffs struck down by the Supreme Court — a key procedural step in the unfolding battle over Trump tariff refunds. The order, issued Wednesday by Senior Judge Richard Eaton of the U.S. Court of International … Read more
A 38-year-old Wisconsin man is facing a first-degree intentional homicide charge after authorities say he fatally beat his 66-year-old mother with a wooden baseball bat during a late-night argument inside her West Milwaukee apartment. Prosecutors allege that the fatal confrontation stemmed from a dispute over silver coins and money, escalating into deadly violence in what … Read more
Wall Street gains accelerated Wednesday after reports surfaced that Iranian operatives quietly reached out to U.S. intelligence officials, fueling hopes of potential diplomatic talks to ease escalating Middle East tensions. Investor sentiment also strengthened after President Donald Trump signaled efforts to stabilize global oil markets, easing fears of prolonged energy price shocks. A report by … Read more
An Ohio judge has ruled that an Amish mother accused of drowning her young son cannot be held criminally responsible, finding her not guilty by reason of insanity following multiple psychiatric evaluations. Ruth Miller waived her right to a jury trial, placing the decision solely in the hands of Michael Ernest of the Tuscarawas County … Read more
A federal judge in New York has granted preliminary approval to a proposed $35 million Epstein estate settlement, marking a significant development in ongoing legal efforts tied to the late financier’s sex trafficking network. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian signed an order finding the agreement “fair, reasonable and adequate,” while scheduling a final … Read more
A sweeping new proposal from Sen. Bernie Sanders would impose a 5 percent annual wealth tax on America’s billionaires, a move his office says could generate $4.4 trillion over the next decade and deliver direct financial relief to millions of working households. The Vermont independent, working alongside Rep. Ro Khanna of California, introduced legislation aimed … Read more