Tuesday, October 14, 2025

LAW AND GOVERNMENT

Columbus Day and Indigenous Peoples Day | Federal Holiday Status & Open/Closed Businesses

Ah, Columbus Day . A day that, let's be honest, brings up a lot of complicated feelings. While some see it as a celebration of exploration and discovery, others...

USTR Modifies Penalties for Foreign-Built Ships

So, the United States Trade Representative (USTR) has tweaked the rules on shipping penalties for foreign-built ships. Sounds dry, right? I initially thought so...

Appeals Court OKs Federalized National Guard but Maintains Chicago Deployment Block

So, the Appeals Court has spoken, and it's a bit of a mixed bag, isn't it? They've given the green light to federalizing the...

Trump Administration’s Attempt to Overturn TRO in Illinois Rejected by Appeals Court

Okay, let's dive into this. The Appeals Court just smacked down an attempt by the Trump administration to overturn a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)...

Federal Judge Halts National Guard Deployment in Illinois

Okay, so a federal judge stepped in and stopped the National Guard deployment in Illinois. Big news, right? But here's the thing: it's not...

Newsom Approves Housing Bill for Taller, Denser Buildings in San Diego

Alright, folks, let's talk about something that's got San Diego buzzing – and could very well reshape the city's skyline. Governor Newsom just gave...

Newsom Approves High-Density Housing Projects Near Transit

Alright, folks, let's dive into something that's been brewing in California – something that could seriously reshape our cities. Governor Newsom just gave the...

What’s known about the Letitia James fraud allegations?

The Letitia James fraud case against Donald Trump and the Trump Organization has been making headlines for quite some time. But what's really going...

Newsom Enacts Comprehensive Transit Housing Legislation

California is no stranger to ambitious plans, and Governor Newsom's latest move is no exception. He's just signed into law a sweeping package aimed...

Duffy warns air traffic controllers could face termination for avoiding work during government shutdown

So, here's the thing: when you hear about government shutdowns , it's easy to think of it as just numbers and political maneuvering. But...

Shapiro Enters Multistate Lawsuit Against Trump’s National Guard Deployment

So, Shapiro's decided to wade into the legal battlefield, huh? It’s not just a simple disagreement; it's a full-blown multistate lawsuit against Trump's decision...