Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects

Virginia offshore wind developer sues over Trump administration order halting projects

Over 30 miles off Virginia Beach are Dominion Energy’s first two turbines, which will be part of their eventual wind farm. They are seen Sept. 27, 2021. Stephen M. Katz | Virginian Pilot | Getty Images The developers of a Virginia offshore wind project are asking a federal judge to block a Trump administration order … Read more

U.S. admits liability in Army helicopter collision with American Airlines jet that killed 67 people

U.S. admits liability in Army helicopter collision with American Airlines jet that killed 67 people

(EDITORS NOTE: Image contains graphic content) In this U.S. Coast Guard handout, the Coast Guard investigates aircraft wreckage on the Potomac River on Jan. 30, 2025 in Washington, DC.  Handout | Getty Images News | Getty Images The United States government admitted liability in the deadly midair collision in January between an Army Black Hawk … Read more

Trump sues BBC for $5 billion, claims defamation from Panorama documentary

Trump sues BBC for  billion, claims defamation from Panorama documentary

A security guard stands guard outside BBC Broadcasting House after Director General of BBC Tim Davie and Chief Executive of BBC News Deborah Turness resigned following accusations of bias at the British broadcaster, including in the way it edited a speech by U.S. President Donald Trump, in London, Britain, November 11, 2025. Hannah Mckay | … Read more

New York AG sues UPS for allegedly shorting Christmas season workers’ wages

New York AG sues UPS for allegedly shorting Christmas season workers’ wages

New York Attorney General Letitia James accused delivery giant UPS of cheating seasonal holiday workers out of millions of dollars in legally owed wages, according to a new lawsuit filed Monday. James’ office said that an investigation “found that for years, UPS has shortchanged seasonal workers who keep the company running during peak holiday demand … Read more

Trump sued by preservation group seeking to halt White House ballroom construction

Trump sued by preservation group seeking to halt White House ballroom construction

A nonprofit group tasked with preserving U.S. historical sites sued President Donald Trump on Friday, seeking to halt construction of his massive White House ballroom until the project receives the proper federal approvals. “No president is legally allowed to tear down portions of the White House without any review whatsoever — not President Trump, not … Read more

Reddit challenges Australia’s under-16 social media ban in High Court filing, says law curbs political speech

Reddit challenges Australia’s under-16 social media ban in High Court filing, says law curbs political speech

Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images Reddit, the popular community-focused forum, has launched a legal challenge against Australia’s social media ban for teens under 16, arguing that the newly enacted law is ineffective and goes too far by restricting political discussion online. In its application to Australia’s High Court, the social news and aggregation platform … Read more

Trump pushes for top prosecutor nominee Halligan after judge tosses Comey, James cases

Trump pushes for top prosecutor nominee Halligan after judge tosses Comey, James cases

President Donald Trump is pressing to get Lindsey Halligan confirmed as U.S. attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia, weeks after criminal cases against his foes James Comey and Letitia James were dismissed because of Halligan’s involvement in their prosecutions. But her nomination faces a likely fatal obstacle from the tradition of so-called blue slips, … Read more

Costco adds Biden Commerce Sec. Gina Raimondo to board on heels of Trump tariff lawsuit

Costco adds Biden Commerce Sec. Gina Raimondo to board on heels of Trump tariff lawsuit

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo speaks on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, on August 19, 2024. Mandel Ngan | AFP | Getty Images Read more CNBC politics coverage “We are very pleased to nominate Secretary Raimondo for election to our Board,” Costco Chairman Tony … Read more

New York Times sues Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth over restrictive Pentagon media rules

New York Times sues Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth over restrictive Pentagon media rules

The New York Times building is seen on September 16, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images The New York Times on Thursday filed a lawsuit challenging new restrictions on reporters who cover the Pentagon, which the newspaper says violate the U.S Constitution’s free press protections. The suit against the Defense … Read more

Truth Social operator Trump Media settles legal dispute with co-founders

Truth Social operator Trump Media settles legal dispute with co-founders

Trump Media said on Tuesday that it had reached an “amicable settlement” of a legal dispute with the co-founders of the social media company, which operates the Truth Social app. Trump Media did not provide details of that settlement with United Atlantic Ventures, the partnership of Trump Media’s co-founders, Andy Litinsky and Wes Moss. “All … Read more