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Preservationists Continue Legal Battle Against Trump's $400M White House Ballroom Despite DOJ Request

Preservationists Continue Legal Battle Against Trump's $400M White House Ballroom Despite DOJ Request

Preservationists are maintaining their lawsuit against President Trump's proposed $400 million White House ballroom, despite a request from the Department of Justice to drop the case. The DOJ's request followed a shooting incident at the White House Correspondents' Dinner, which Trump and his supporters argue highlights the need for enhanced security measures, such as the ballroom. The National Trust for Historic Preservation, represented by attorney Gregory Craig, insists that the legal issues remain unchanged, emphasizing that the construction requires congressional approval, which has not been obtained. The Trust's lawsuit, filed in December, challenges the legality of the project, which involves demolishing the East Wing to make way for the ballroom. A federal appeals court has allowed the project to continue, with a hearing scheduled for June 5 to review the case.

US Supreme Court hears Bayer's fight against Roundup lawsuits

US Supreme Court hears Bayer's fight against Roundup lawsuits

By Andrew Chung WASHINGTON, April 27 (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court is set on Monday to consider Bayer AG's effort to shut down thousands of lawsuits accusing the company of failing to warn users that the active ingredient in its Roundup weedkiller causes cancer.

Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair

Tillis says he's ready to move ahead with confirming Warsh as Trump's pick as Fed chair

The Republican senator who had effectively blocked confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve says he's dropping his opposition after the Department of Justice ended its investigation of the current central bank chair

Federal Judge Alan Albright to Step Down, Impacting Patent Litigation Landscape

Federal Judge Alan Albright to Step Down, Impacting Patent Litigation Landscape

Judge Alan Albright, a prominent figure in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, has announced his resignation effective at the end of August. Appointed by President Trump in 2018, Albright quickly became a central figure in patent litigation, handling approximately 25% of all federal patent cases by 2021. His courtroom in Waco became a hub for such cases due to his expertise and the procedural advantage of judge shopping, where filing in Waco guaranteed assignment to him. However, changes in case assignment procedures have since reduced his patent docket. Albright's departure is expected to shift the dynamics of patent litigation in the region.

DOJ's Voter Roll Vetting Efforts Under Scrutiny for Privacy Concerns

DOJ's Voter Roll Vetting Efforts Under Scrutiny for Privacy Concerns

The Department of Justice (DOJ) under President Trump's administration has been working to remove noncitizens from voter rolls using a data system that has been criticized for its inaccuracies. Internal communications reveal that the DOJ sought unredacted voter registration information from states, leading to lawsuits against 31 election chiefs. The DOJ intended to use a citizenship verification system operated by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), but faced resistance from states and legal challenges. The initiative has been criticized for potentially violating federal privacy laws and for attempting to centralize control over state-run elections.

Supreme Court to Hear Roundup Weedkiller Case Amid Health and Policy Debates

Supreme Court to Hear Roundup Weedkiller Case Amid Health and Policy Debates

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments in a significant case involving the Roundup weedkiller, produced by Bayer. The case arises from tens of thousands of lawsuits claiming that exposure to glyphosate, the active ingredient in Roundup, has caused cancer, specifically non-Hodgkin lymphoma. Monsanto, the original producer of the herbicide, is seeking to overturn a previous lawsuit decision that awarded over $1 million to a claimant. The court's decision will address whether pesticide manufacturers can be granted immunity from failure-to-warn claims if they comply with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) labeling rules. This case also intersects with Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s "Make America Healthy Again" campaign, which opposes pesticide use, and President Trump's administration, which supports increased glyphosate usage under an "America-first" policy.

Israel's president says he wants a deal reached in Netanyahu case before pardon decision

Israel's president says he wants a deal reached in Netanyahu case before pardon decision

JERUSALEM, April 26 (Reuters) - Israel's president said on Sunday that he will consider Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's pardon request in his long-running corruption trial only after efforts to reach a plea deal are exhausted, signalling no decision will come soon.

Egyptian Family Re-Detained After Court-Ordered Release in Colorado

Egyptian Family Re-Detained After Court-Ordered Release in Colorado

An Egyptian family residing in Colorado was re-detained by federal authorities just 48 hours after a federal judge ordered their release. The family, led by Hayam El Gamal, had been in immigration detention for over 10 months, the longest for a family under President Trump's administration. Their detention is linked to the charges against El Gamal's ex-husband, Mohamed Sabry Soliman, for a firebomb attack in Boulder, Colorado. Despite a court ruling for their release, the family was taken into custody again, with ICE planning to deport them to an unknown location.

Federal Judge Skeptical of President Trump's $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit

Federal Judge Skeptical of President Trump's $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit

A federal judge has expressed skepticism about the constitutionality of President Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the Treasury Department. The lawsuit, filed by Trump and his sons, alleges that the government failed to protect their confidential tax information, which was leaked by former IRS contractor Charles Littlejohn. Judge Kathleen M. Williams questioned whether Trump and the agencies are truly adversarial, given Trump's control over the executive branch. The judge has ordered both parties to provide more information on their relationship. The lawsuit is currently in settlement talks, with Trump's legal team requesting a 90-day extension. If a settlement is reached, it would involve Trump's administration paying him, raising concerns about conflicts of interest.

Judge Questions Viability of President Trump's $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit

Judge Questions Viability of President Trump's $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit

A federal judge has expressed skepticism about the viability of President Donald Trump's $10 billion lawsuit against the IRS and the US Treasury. The lawsuit, which stems from a 2020 leak of Trump's tax records, faces questions about whether the parties involved are sufficiently adversarial, given Trump's control over the executive branch. The judge has ordered the Justice Department to clarify how the case can proceed under these circumstances. The lawsuit revisits issues from the 2020 election period when Trump's tax records were leaked to the press, leading to public scrutiny.

Appeals Court Declares President Trump's Asylum Ban Illegal, Upholding Migrants' Rights

Appeals Court Declares President Trump's Asylum Ban Illegal, Upholding Migrants' Rights

An appeals court has ruled against President Trump's executive order that sought to suspend asylum access at the U.S. southern border. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit found that the Immigration and Nationality Act does not grant the President the authority to unilaterally bar individuals from seeking asylum. This decision marks a significant legal setback for a key policy of Trump's administration aimed at curbing migration. The court emphasized that the right to apply for asylum is protected by U.S. law, and the President cannot override this through executive action. The ruling was welcomed by immigration advocates who argue that denying asylum seekers their rights endangers those fleeing persecution.

Appeals Court Declares President Trump's Asylum Ban at U.S. Border Illegal, Impacting Migration Policy

Appeals Court Declares President Trump's Asylum Ban at U.S. Border Illegal, Impacting Migration Policy

An appeals court has blocked President Trump's executive order that suspended asylum access at the U.S. southern border. This decision, made by a three-judge panel from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit, found that immigration laws allow individuals the right to apply for asylum at the border, and the president cannot override this right. The ruling stems from an action taken by Trump on Inauguration Day in 2025, where he declared the situation at the border an 'invasion' and suspended the entry of migrants and their ability to seek asylum. The court concluded that the Immigration and Nationality Act does not authorize the president to create his own procedures to remove individuals or suspend their right to apply for asylum.