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Federal legislation, executive orders, and regulatory changes
Comcast Announces Plan to Split Into Two Companies, Spinoff NBCUniversal and Sky
The separation would create a standalone media company for NBCUniversal and Sky while keeping broadband, wireless and business services under the original Comcast brand.
What to Know About the Newsom-Linked Charities Reportedly Caught in DOJ's Sights
Federal investigators are examining two nonprofits connected to California first lady Jennifer Siebel Newsom, including one that received $4.3 million routed through California's 'behest' donation system.
Former Fed Chairs, Treasury Secretaries File Rare Brief in Lisa Cook Supreme Court Case
All living former central bank leaders — Greenspan, Bernanke, and Yellen — signed an amicus brief warning that expanding presidential control over the Fed could undermine confidence in U.S. monetary policy.
Pastor Among Dozens Killed in Overnight Attack on Nigerian Village, Authorities Say
The assault in Plateau State's Bokkos County left at least 28 dead and telecom services disabled as gunmen moved through the community, according to residents and Christian advocacy groups.
Supreme Court to Hand Down Final Decisions Tuesday: Here’s What’s Left
Chief Justice John Roberts confirmed the court will release all remaining opinions beginning at 10 a.m. EDT, including rulings on birthright citizenship and transgender athlete bans.
Supreme Court Allows Late Mail-In Ballots in 5-4 Ruling, Rejecting Republican Challenge
Justice Amy Coney Barrett authored the majority opinion saying federal law does not prohibit states from counting ballots received after Election Day.
Pamphlet to Posts: Founders Would've Been Keyboard Warriors
Analysis explores whether America's Founding Fathers would have embraced or rejected modern social media platforms for political discourse.
Supreme Court Rules Broad Cell Phone Location Data Sweeps Require Warrants
The 6-3 ruling in Okello Chatrie's case establishes that geofence warrants collecting data on anyone near a crime scene constitute Fourth Amendment searches.
Bill Maher Warns Democrats Risk Losing Midterms After Progressive Candidates Win NYC Primaries
The HBO host cited a Supreme Court voting rights ruling and the victories of three left-leaning candidates in New York City congressional districts as factors shifting his outlook.
DOJ Launches Grand Jury Probe Into Neville Roy Singham's Funding of Political Organizations
The Manhattan-based grand jury is examining whether the China-based tech investor committed wire fraud, bank fraud or money laundering through a network that funneled $285 million to U.S. groups.