Category: U.S.

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that President Trump lacks the constitutional authority to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook without cause, allowing her to remain in her post while her legal challenge proceeds. Why it matters: This decision delivers a rare check on executive power, shielding the nation’s central bank from presidential interference after the court […]

The Supreme Court ruled 5-4 today that states may continue to count mail-in ballots that are postmarked by Election Day but arrive shortly thereafter, rejecting a challenge to Mississippi’s long-standing grace period. This ruling preserves the existing election procedures in more than a dozen states, preventing a major overhaul of mail-in voting rules ahead of […]

The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump’s bid to overturn a $5 million civil verdict finding him liable for sexually abusing and defaming writer E. Jean Carroll. Why it matters: The high court’s refusal to hear the appeal permanently cements the 2023 jury verdict and represents a major legal defeat for Trump.

Massive Fraud Scheme ExpWashington attorney Alexandra Lozano and her firm are accused of orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that fabricated abuse and trafficking claims to exploit thousands of immigrant clients seeking legal status. This case highlights a disturbing surge in immigration service scams, leaving thousands of vulnerable people at risk of deportation and financial ruin.