Suit over rules to accommodate abortions for federal workers is dismissed
CHICAGO — A lawsuit filed by 17 states challenging federal rules entitling workers to time off and other accommodations for abortions lacks standing, a federal judge…
US top court rejects federal ban on gun ‘bump stocks’ | Gun Violence News
Supreme Court rules prohibition on device that increases the firing rate of semi-automatic weapons is unlawful. The United States Supreme Court declared a federal ban…
Audit finds Minnesota agency’s lax oversight fostered theft of $250 million from federal food aid program
MINNEAPOLIS — A Minnesota agency’s inadequate oversight of a federal program that was meant to provide food to kids, and its failure to act on red…
Federal government, NSW government and Inner West Council announce joint $40 million investment into Sydney’s Leichhardt Oval
In short: A joint $40 million investment into Sydney's Leichhardt Oval has been announcement by the Albanese government.The fund includes $20 million from the federal…
California gets federal funding for climate-ready workforce
California is among nine U.S. states and territories selected to receive $60 million in federal funding as part of a significant effort to build a…
Former federal prisoner indicted for selling firearms, components from prison
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg Jr. on Tuesday announced the indictment and arrest of Hayden Espinosa for allegedly using contraband cell phones and a Telegram…
Federal judge strikes down Florida’s gender-affirming care restrictions
June 11 (UPI) -- Florida's ban on gender-affirming care for adults is discriminatory and has no legitimate state interest, a federal judge ruled Tuesday. U.S.…
Hunter Biden found guilty on all three counts in federal gun trial
1 of 3 | Hunter Biden (L) and wife Melissa Cohen Biden (R) arrive Tuesday for a possible verdict in his trial on federal gun…
Hunter Biden’s daughter Naomi testifies on his behalf in federal trial
WILMINGTON, Del. — Hunter Biden’s daughter Naomi testified Friday in his federal gun trial about visiting her father at a California rehab center and said he…
Prosecution rests in Hunter Biden federal gun trial
1 of 4 | Federal prosecutors in Hunter Biden’s trial over gun and drug charges rested their case Friday morning in Wilmington, Del. Photo by…
Nine chairman Peter Costello denies assaulting journalist at Canberra Airport
In short: Nine Entertainment chairman Peter Costello has denied assaulting a journalist from The Australian at Canberra Airport.The Australian posted footage that appears to show…
RBA governor Michele Bullock says federal government’s $300 energy bill rebate is unlikely to affect inflation
In short: RBA governor Michele Bullock said the federal government's $300 energy bill rebate is unlikely to lower inflation or risk pushing it higher.However, Ms…
How federal agents protect candidates in Mexico’s deadly election season | Elections News
When LeBaron was first allocated a security team, he was reluctant. He refused to even let Ayala drive. “I underestimated him,” he said. Nowadays, though,…
Bruce Lehrmann lodges notice of appeal with Federal Court after it was found he did rape Brittany Higgins on the balance of probabilities
Former Liberal staffer Bruce Lehrmann has lodged a notice of appeal with the Federal Court after a ruling by Justice Michael Lee that on the…
ABC managing director David Anderson defends journalist Laura Tingle in Senate committee
The ABC's managing director David Anderson has defended high-profile journalist Laura Tingle over comments she made about Opposition Leader Peter Dutton, telling a parliamentary committee…
Norfolk Southern will pay modest $15 million fine as part of federal settlement over Ohio derailment
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessAuthor of the article:The Associated Press Josh FunkPublished May 23, 2024 • 3 minute read You can save this article by registering…
Senate confirms 200th federal judge under Biden, beating Trump’s pace
WASHINGTON — The Senate on Wednesday confirmed the 200th federal judge of President Biden’s tenure, about a month earlier than when Donald Trump hit that mark…
Noncitizen voting, illegal in federal elections, center of GOP message
NEW YORK — One political party is holding urgent news conferences and congressional hearings over the topic. The other says it’s a dangerous distraction meant to…
Environmental Defenders Office cleared by federal environment department over Santos court case
In short: A federal environment department review has found the Environmental Defenders Office did not breach the terms of an $8.2 million grant.The legal service…
Federal judge orders ICE to end ‘knock and talk’ arrests
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Los Angeles has ruled that a tactic used by federal immigration agents in Southern California to arrest people in their…