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Judge rejects federal bid to recoup legal expenses in Muslim charity court case

Judge rejects federal bid to recoup legal expenses in Muslim charity court case

OTTAWA — A judge has rejected the federal government's request to recover legal costs it incurred during a major Muslim charity's court bid to halt an audit of its activities.
Trump's lawyers want special counsel Jack Smith held in contempt in 2020 election interference case

Trump's lawyers want special counsel Jack Smith held in contempt in 2020 election interference case

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawyers for former President Donald Trump on Thursday pressed to have special counsel Jack Smith’s team held in contempt, saying the prosecutors had taken steps to advance the 2020 election interference case against him in violation

Clarification: North Carolina-Felons-Voting story

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — In a story published January 3, 2024, The Associated Press reported about conditions under which felony offenders can have their voting rights restored in North Carolina.
Florida man charged with threatening to kill US Rep Eric Swalwell and his children

Florida man charged with threatening to kill US Rep Eric Swalwell and his children

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — A Âé¶¹´«Ã½AV Florida man threatened to kill U.S. Rep. Eric Swalwell and his children in a series of voicemails left at the California Democrat's Washington office last month, federal prosecutors said.
Senate ordered to reinstate executive who alleged he was fired because of racism

Senate ordered to reinstate executive who alleged he was fired because of racism

OTTAWA — A federal tribunal has ordered the Senate to restore an executive who said he was fired on the basis of racial discrimination.
Bomb threats prompt evacuations of government buildings in several states, but no explosives found

Bomb threats prompt evacuations of government buildings in several states, but no explosives found

JACKSON, Miss (AP) — Government buildings in several states were evacuated Thursday following bomb threats, causing brief disruptions for the second day in a row in some places.
Voters file an objection to Trump's name on the Illinois ballot

Voters file an objection to Trump's name on the Illinois ballot

SPRINGFIELD, Ill.

New York governor pushes for paid medical leave during pregnancy

ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — Pregnant people in New York would have 40 hours of paid leave to attend prenatal medical appointments under a new proposal by Gov. Kathy Hochul after the state's legislative session kicked off this week.
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear calls for unity in GOP-leaning Kentucky to uplift economy, education

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear calls for unity in GOP-leaning Kentucky to uplift economy, education

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov.
Things to know about Minnesota's new state flag and seal

Things to know about Minnesota's new state flag and seal

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Love it, hate it or yawn at it, Minnesota is set to get a new state flag this spring that echoes its motto of being the North Star State, replacing an old flag that brought up painful memories of conquest and displacement for Nativ
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