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Politics & Government

Barr Accuses Democrats Of Trying To 'Cripple' The Trump Administration's Power

4:55pm November 16, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

The Attorney General's remarks at The Federalist Society drew swift criticism from some legal experts, who decried his ideas as "authoritarian" and "dangerous."

President Trump has come under scrutiny about his charitable foundation's use of funds. He has been ordered to pay $2 million in damages by a New York judge.

Politics & Government

Judge Says Trump Must Pay $2 Million Over Misuse Of Foundation Funds

5:49pm November 07, 2019

by Merrit Kennedy

The money will go to a group of charities. The New York judge said money raised at a 2016 veterans fundraiser "was used for Mr. Trump's political campaign and disbursed by Mr. Trump's campaign staff."

U.S. Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., says that under current election procedure, there's "no way" he could win statewide office in Mississippi. Several African-Americans are now challenging those procedures.

Black Voters Sue Over Mississippi's Jim Crow-Era Election Law

7:39pm September 24, 2019

by Debbie Elliott

Four African Americans are suing over a Jim Crow-era election rule that requires statewide officeholders to win a majority of the popular vote and at least 62 of 122 Mississippi state house districts.

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The U.S. Supreme Court is continuing to allow Congress to delegate the details on a law's implementation, but there was a landmine in the decision.

Politics & Government

Is The Supreme Court About To Give Haters Of The 'Deep State' What They Want?

8:44am June 21, 2019

by Nina Totenberg

The court is continuing to allow Congress to delegate the details on a law's implementation. But is this decision a harbinger of something quite different?

Teva Pharmaceuticals has reached a settlement with the state of Oklahoma over its alleged role in fueling the opioid epidemic. In March, drugmaker Purdue Pharma agreed to a $270 million settlement.

National

Teva Pharmaceuticals Agrees To $85 Million Settlement With Oklahoma In Opioid Case

5:05pm May 26, 2019

by Shannon Van Sant

Oklahoma's attorney general had filed a lawsuit against the Israel-based company for its alleged role in fueling the opioid crisis.

Attorney General William Barr, center, holds a press conference Thursday before the redacted Mueller report's release.

Will Democrats 'Follow The Mueller Report To Where It Leads'?

10:59am April 19, 2019

by Domenico Montanaro

Impeachment talk started again among Democrats Thursday with the release of the redacted Mueller report. Many still see that as too politically risky even though they see Trump as unfit for office.

Israel's attorney general says he is taking steps to indict Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, shown here earlier this month, on corruption charges.

World News

Israel's Attorney General Moves To Indict Netanyahu On Corruption Charges

6:30pm February 28, 2019

It's a major blow to the long-serving prime minister, who faces charges that include bribery. However, he still has a chance to hold off any indictment during a court hearing.

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Courts

North Carolina Supreme Court To Examine Smithfield Payments

3:03pm February 01, 2019

by Associated Press

North Carolina's highest court will weigh in on whether money paid by the world's largest pork producer for environmental restoration projects should go to public schools instead.

If confirmed, William Barr will lead the Justice Department for the second time in his career; the first was under President George H. W. Bush.

Politics & Government

Senate Sets Mid-January Confirmation Hearings For Attorney General Nominee

6:34am January 03, 2019

by Daniella Cheslow

William Barr, nominated by President Trump to become attorney general, will face the Senate Jan. 15 and 16. If confirmed, Barr will replace acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker.

A lawsuit against the Trump Foundation, President Trump and his three eldest children, alleges the foundation was used to support the 2016 campaign and settle business disputes.

Judge Rules New York State's Lawsuit Against The Trump Foundation Can Proceed

5:33pm November 24, 2018

by Shannon Van Sant

The lawsuit alleges that funds raised for the president's charitable foundation were improperly used to support the 2016 presidential campaign.