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US Senators have spent more than 24 hours negotiating amendments to a mega-bill on tax and spending that appears to have stalled without enough votes to pass. Four Republicans in the Senate have said they cannot support the nearly 1,000 page legislation as it stands, but with a slim margin of control the party needs to win over only one senator.Once the bill passes the Senate, it will need to return to the House of Representatives where it faces another tough battle as Republicans control the chamber by only a few votes.While President Donald Trump previously told Congress he wanted…
A 20-year-old man’s life appeared to have begun to unravel in the months before authorities say he fatally shot two firefighters and severely wounded a third as they responded to a wildfire near Coeur d’Alene, Idaho.Wess Roley was living out of his vehicle and his former roommate T.J. Franks Jr. said he shaved off his long hair and started to “kind of go downhill.” The two lived together for about six months in Sandpoint, Idaho, until Roley moved out in January, Franks said Monday.Roley, who authorities say took his own life after Sunday’s shootings, is suspected of killing two battalion chiefs whose…
On Saturday, one day after the Supreme Court handed down some of its most anticipated decisions of the 2024-25 term, Chief Justice John Roberts was in Charlotte, North Carolina, answering questions about judicial power and independence at a conference for the judges of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, as well as the lawyers who practice in that area. Although Roberts’ interlocutor, 4th Circuit Chief Judge Albert Diaz, didn’t ask him directly about Friday’s rulings on nationwide injunctions, parental rights, and access to online pornography, Diaz did prompt the chief justice to share how much he thinks…
Home Daily News These 4 conservative law firms are thriving… Law Firms These 4 conservative law firms are thriving under Trump By Debra Cassens Weiss June 26, 2025, 1:31 pm CDT Jones Day played a prominent role in the first presidency of President Donald Trump. But Jones Day “hasn’t had the same prominence in Trump circles this time around.” Now, several smaller, conservative firms are seeing “boom times.” (Photo from Shutterstock) Jones Day played a prominent role in the first presidency of President Donald Trump. The law firm represented Trump in his first presidential campaign and sent several lawyers to…
It’s peak season at Sharjah Airport – here’s your game planSharjah Airport is about to get very busy. Over 800,000 passengers are expected to fly out between July 1 and 15, making it one of the peak travel windows of the summer. If you’re flying soon, here’s what to know before you go.Peak travel is hereThe airport has rolled out a full plan to handle the volume, promising efficient check-in, smart service points, and more customer support on the ground. But still, expect crowds. Arrive early (three hours, minimum) and check with your airline before heading out.Online check-in is your…
ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. Reporting Highlights A New Medical Specialty: Child abuse pediatricians diagnose and document signs of abuse. Their work has come under growing skepticism for the frequent use of the shaken baby syndrome diagnosis. Some Controversial Diagnoses: Dr. Nancy Harper, a Minnesota child abuse pediatrician, has been criticized by doctors, lawyers and even a judge for how she handled some cases of alleged child abuse. The Price of Criticism: Dr. Bazak…
Watch: Procession honours firefighters killed in Idaho ambush shootingA 20-year-old Idaho man who fatally shot firefighters after luring them into an ambush once dreamed of becoming a fireman himself, police say. Two firefighters, Frank Harwood and John Morrison, were killed and a third, Dave Tysdal, was injured after Wess Roley shot at them as they arrived at a blaze at Canfield Mountain, just north of Coeur d’Alene, on Sunday, officials say.Authorities say Roley deliberately lit the fire to send emergency services to the area. The motive for the attack remains unclear.After an hours-long standoff, a police Swat team discovered a…
An 82-year-old Colorado woman who was injured in a Molotov cocktail attack on demonstrators who were supporting Israeli hostages in Gaza has died, prosecutors said Monday.Karen Diamond died as a result of severe injuries she suffered in the June 1 attack in downtown Boulder, Colo., the local district attorney’s office said in a statement. Prosecutors have listed 29 victims, including 13 who were injured.Mohamed Sabry Soliman already faced dozens of counts in state court on charges including attempted first-degree murder, using an incendiary device, and animal cruelty because a dog was hurt in the attack. He has not been arraigned on the…
The Supreme Court on Monday morning added seven new cases, covering issues ranging from campaign-finance regulations to the flexibility of the deadline to move a case from state to federal court, to its docket for the 2025-26 term. The list of orders released from the justices’ private conference on Thursday, June 26, was one of the final opportunities for the justices to bulk up next term’s docket before their summer recess. The cases granted on Monday will likely be argued in the fall, with a ruling to follow sometime in 2026. The justices are expected to issue one final set…
Home Daily News Lawyer accused of hitting rapper Fat Joe’s… Criminal Justice Lawyer accused of hitting rapper Fat Joe’s process server with his car By Debra Cassens Weiss June 26, 2025, 2:55 pm CDT Rapper Fat Joe attends an NBA basketball game between the New York Knicks and the Boston Celtics at Madison Square Garden on May 16 in New York City. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) A lawyer was arrested on an assault charge Wednesday for allegedly hitting a process server with his vehicle May 12 while trying to evade service of legal documents, according to published reports. The…