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The move has revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue and comes less than a year after President Donald Trump urged pregnant women not to take the painkiller over its links to autism — a claim scientists said is based on “no evidence whatsoever.” Appeals judges, all Democratic appointees, ruled Monday that the lower court was wrong to exclude expert testimony from three doctors offered by parents and guardians who tied Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism and ADHD in children.
Why it matters: The move has revived more than 500 private lawsuits against Tylenol maker Kenvue and comes less than a year after President Donald Trump urged pregnant women not to take the painkiller over its links to autism — a claim scientists said is based on “no evidence whatsoever.” Appeals judges, all Democratic appointees, ruled Monday that the lower court was wrong to exclude expert testimony from three doctors offered by parents and guardians who tied Tylenol use during pregnancy to autism and ADHD in children.
A leftist graduate student in California has been charged with a hoax for allegedly posting antisemitic, far-right graffiti in university bathrooms, the Justice Department said on Monday.
Why it matters: A leftist graduate student in California has been charged with a hoax for allegedly posting antisemitic, far-right graffiti in university bathrooms, the Justice Department said on Monday.
Using some kinds of trackers (like cross-site or behavioral advertising cookies) may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal data under certain state laws.
Why it matters: Using some kinds of trackers (like cross-site or behavioral advertising cookies) may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal data under certain state laws.
Using some kinds of trackers (like cross-site or behavioral advertising cookies) may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal data under certain state laws.
Why it matters: Using some kinds of trackers (like cross-site or behavioral advertising cookies) may be considered a “sale” or “sharing” of personal data under certain state laws.
Robert Tulloch, now 43, was automatically sentenced to life without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the 2001 stabbing deaths of Half and Susanne Zantop.
Why it matters: Robert Tulloch, now 43, was automatically sentenced to life without the possibility of parole after pleading guilty to first-degree murder in the 2001 stabbing deaths of Half and Susanne Zantop.
A Flawed Policy Rationale An attempt is made to justify this measure by resorting to a simple argument: life expectancy has greatly increased as a result of improved medical facilities, with consequent extension of the productive segment of life; and the community will therefore benefit from the accumulated knowledge and experience of judges who still have much to offer, as they approach the age of retirement currently stipulated.
Why it matters: A Flawed Policy Rationale An attempt is made to justify this measure by resorting to a simple argument: life expectancy has greatly increased as a result of improved medical facilities, with consequent extension of the productive segment of life; and the community will therefore benefit from the accumulated knowledge and experience of judges who still have much to offer, as they approach the age of retirement currently stipulated.
Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 oil spill The federal government has announced a settlement proposal that would require the owner and operator of the Keystone Pipeline to pay $26.9 million in civil penalties, linked to a major oil spill that dumped nearly half a million gallons of crude oil into a Kansas creek in December 2022.
Why it matters: Keystone Pipeline operator agrees to pay $26.9 million over 2022 oil spill The federal government has announced a settlement proposal that would require the owner and operator of the Keystone Pipeline to pay $26.9 million in civil penalties, linked to a major oil spill that dumped nearly half a million gallons of crude oil into a Kansas creek in December 2022.
The agreement would resolve allegations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Kansas that South Bow, based in Canada, violated U.S. and state clean water laws.
Why it matters: The agreement would resolve allegations from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Kansas that South Bow, based in Canada, violated U.S. and state clean water laws.
The subpoenas seek to compel the journalists to appear before a federal grand jury in New York City on Wednesday, according to the Times.
Why it matters: The subpoenas seek to compel the journalists to appear before a federal grand jury in New York City on Wednesday, according to the Times.
A gunman who allegedly tried to breach the White House Correspondents’ dinner could face an attempted assassination charge tied to Donald Trump. The case matters because it sits...
Why it matters: A gunman who allegedly tried to breach the White House Correspondents’ dinner could face an attempted assassination charge tied to Donald Trump. The case matters because it sits...
A family that spent 10 months in U.S. immigration detention was re-arrested hours after returning home. The case shows how federal power can keep punishing people even after a c...
Why it matters: A family that spent 10 months in U.S. immigration detention was re-arrested hours after returning home. The case shows how federal power can keep punishing people even after a c...
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is calling for a pardon for a Special Forces soldier accused of betting on his own mission to help capture Nicolás Maduro. Her argument is not just about...
Why it matters: Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is calling for a pardon for a Special Forces soldier accused of betting on his own mission to help capture Nicolás Maduro. Her argument is not just about...
The Justice Department wants a new rule that could let it step into state bar investigations of its own lawyers. That matters because bar discipline is one of the few outside ch...
Why it matters: The Justice Department wants a new rule that could let it step into state bar investigations of its own lawyers. That matters because bar discipline is one of the few outside ch...
Arizona has sued to block a proposed ICE detention facility near a site with chemical hazards. The case puts federal detention power on a collision course with state concerns ab...
Why it matters: Arizona has sued to block a proposed ICE detention facility near a site with chemical hazards. The case puts federal detention power on a collision course with state concerns ab...
The White House is moving to reclassify medical marijuana as a Schedule III drug, a major federal shift with national ripple effects. That matters because the decision could cha...
Why it matters: The White House is moving to reclassify medical marijuana as a Schedule III drug, a major federal shift with national ripple effects. That matters because the decision could cha...
South American migrants deported to the Democratic Republic of the Congo say they are being pushed to give up and go home. The case matters because it shows federal power being...
Why it matters: South American migrants deported to the Democratic Republic of the Congo say they are being pushed to give up and go home. The case matters because it shows federal power being...
Across Virginia, Illinois, and Florida, the latest fights are not just about politicians or headlines; they are about who gets to set the rules. That matters because rule change...
Why it matters: Across Virginia, Illinois, and Florida, the latest fights are not just about politicians or headlines; they are about who gets to set the rules. That matters because rule change...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent a budget hearing defending his vaccine stance while lawmakers pressed him on the worst measles outbreak in decades. The fight matters because public...
Why it matters: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. spent a budget hearing defending his vaccine stance while lawmakers pressed him on the worst measles outbreak in decades. The fight matters because public...
The Justice Department has announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its investigations into extremist groups. The case matters because it shows feder...
Why it matters: The Justice Department has announced fraud charges against the Southern Poverty Law Center over its investigations into extremist groups. The case matters because it shows feder...
The Justice Department has accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of fraud, and the center is calling it a political attack. This is not just a legal fight. It is a test of how...
Why it matters: The Justice Department has accused the Southern Poverty Law Center of fraud, and the center is calling it a political attack. This is not just a legal fight. It is a test of how...
Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution to start funding ICE and other immigration agencies without Democratic help. That matters because the budget is the lever that ca...
Why it matters: Senate Republicans unveiled a budget resolution to start funding ICE and other immigration agencies without Democratic help. That matters because the budget is the lever that ca...
A Florida congresswoman resigned as the House moved toward a possible expulsion vote while she faces a federal trial over alleged theft of disaster funds. The case matters becau...
Why it matters: A Florida congresswoman resigned as the House moved toward a possible expulsion vote while she faces a federal trial over alleged theft of disaster funds. The case matters becau...
Federal authorities have charged a Los Angeles woman with helping move weapons from Iran to Sudan. The case matters because it shows how a cross-border arms network can run thro...
Why it matters: Federal authorities have charged a Los Angeles woman with helping move weapons from Iran to Sudan. The case matters because it shows how a cross-border arms network can run thro...
FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over a story that questioned his conduct and reliability. The case matters because it sh...
Why it matters: FBI Director Kash Patel has filed a $250 million defamation lawsuit against The Atlantic over a story that questioned his conduct and reliability. The case matters because it sh...
The IRS is in talks to settle Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the alleged leak of his tax records. The case matters because it is not just about one cache of documents....
Why it matters: The IRS is in talks to settle Donald Trump’s $10 billion lawsuit over the alleged leak of his tax records. The case matters because it is not just about one cache of documents....
Rümeysa Öztürk finished her doctorate after the Trump administration targeted her over a pro-Palestinian op-ed. Her case matters because it shows how the government can use immi...
Why it matters: Rümeysa Öztürk finished her doctorate after the Trump administration targeted her over a pro-Palestinian op-ed. Her case matters because it shows how the government can use immi...
A lead prosecutor has been removed from the federal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress. That change matters because personnel moves ins...
Why it matters: A lead prosecutor has been removed from the federal investigation into whether former CIA Director John Brennan lied to Congress. That change matters because personnel moves ins...
A federal wrongful-death lawsuit over Charles Adair’s death tests whether local law enforcement can be forced into a public record when someone dies in custody.
Why it matters: A federal wrongful-death lawsuit over Charles Adair’s death tests whether local law enforcement can be forced into a public record when someone dies in custody.
An ICE agent has been charged with assault after an incident in Minnesota. That matters because it puts federal enforcement conduct and accountability in the spotlight right now...
Why it matters: An ICE agent has been charged with assault after an incident in Minnesota. That matters because it puts federal enforcement conduct and accountability in the spotlight right now...
A federal judge in Rhode Island dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking unredacted voter rolls from the state. The ruling matters because it blocks a federal demand f...
Why it matters: A federal judge in Rhode Island dismissed the Justice Department’s lawsuit seeking unredacted voter rolls from the state. The ruling matters because it blocks a federal demand f...
An 86-year-old French widow was detained by U.S. immigration authorities and has now flown home after the ordeal. The case matters because it shows how federal enforcement can s...
Why it matters: An 86-year-old French widow was detained by U.S. immigration authorities and has now flown home after the ordeal. The case matters because it shows how federal enforcement can s...
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his record and Trump’s proposed budget cuts in a House hearing on Wednesday. The hearing mattered because it put federal health l...
Why it matters: Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. defended his record and Trump’s proposed budget cuts in a House hearing on Wednesday. The hearing mattered because it put federal health l...
An ICE agent in Minnesota has been accused of felony assault after allegedly pointing a gun at motorists. The case matters because it puts federal power and basic accountability...
Why it matters: An ICE agent in Minnesota has been accused of felony assault after allegedly pointing a gun at motorists. The case matters because it puts federal power and basic accountability...
California says newly unsealed records show Amazon pressured independent sellers to raise prices on rival sites. The case matters because it points to how a giant platform can s...
Why it matters: California says newly unsealed records show Amazon pressured independent sellers to raise prices on rival sites. The case matters because it points to how a giant platform can s...
The Justice Department has sued Connecticut and New Haven over sanctuary policies it says block federal immigration enforcement. The case matters because it turns a policy fight...
Why it matters: The Justice Department has sued Connecticut and New Haven over sanctuary policies it says block federal immigration enforcement. The case matters because it turns a policy fight...
Minnesota officials say the federal government is blocking a real investigation into deadly ICE shootings in Minneapolis. That matters now because two U.S. citizens are dead, a...
Why it matters: Minnesota officials say the federal government is blocking a real investigation into deadly ICE shootings in Minneapolis. That matters now because two U.S. citizens are dead, a...
ICE officers shot a man multiple times, and the two sides are already telling very different stories about why it happened. That matters because this is not just a local patrol...
Why it matters: ICE officers shot a man multiple times, and the two sides are already telling very different stories about why it happened. That matters because this is not just a local patrol...
The murder case tied to Charlotte’s light rail is now stalled because the suspect has been ruled incompetent to stand trial. That means the court cannot move forward in the norm...
Why it matters: The murder case tied to Charlotte’s light rail is now stalled because the suspect has been ruled incompetent to stand trial. That means the court cannot move forward in the norm...
Tennessee lawmakers just voted to turn a federal immigration order into a state criminal offense. That matters because the bill is not only about immigration — it is about wheth...
Why it matters: Tennessee lawmakers just voted to turn a federal immigration order into a state criminal offense. That matters because the bill is not only about immigration — it is about wheth...
Federal agencies say Iranian hackers are breaking into U.S. industrial control systems. That matters because these are the digital controls that help run parts of the power grid...
Why it matters: Federal agencies say Iranian hackers are breaking into U.S. industrial control systems. That matters because these are the digital controls that help run parts of the power grid...
ICE detained Annie Ramos during a routine visit to a Louisiana Army base, and her husband says the couple was suddenly split apart. The case matters because it shows how federal...
Why it matters: ICE detained Annie Ramos during a routine visit to a Louisiana Army base, and her husband says the couple was suddenly split apart. The case matters because it shows how federal...
Twenty Democrat-run states are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over a new policy that prohibits all grant recipients from using taxpayer funds to promote gender...
Why it matters: Twenty Democrat-run states are suing the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) over a new policy that prohibits all grant recipients from using taxpayer funds to promote gender...
With the federal government largely stepping back from antitrust enforcement, who’s picking up the slack? California Attorney General Rob Bonta makes the case that state attorne...
Why it matters: With the federal government largely stepping back from antitrust enforcement, who’s picking up the slack? California Attorney General Rob Bonta makes the case that state attorne...
Fired former FBI agents filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday accusing the bureau’s leadership of orchestrating politically motivated mass firings — and citing Deputy Attorney Ge...
Why it matters: Fired former FBI agents filed a class-action lawsuit Tuesday accusing the bureau’s leadership of orchestrating politically motivated mass firings — and citing Deputy Attorney Ge...
A bribery investigation in New York has led to arrests and scrutiny of people tied to city shelter contracts, the City Council, and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office. The case matters...
Why it matters: A bribery investigation in New York has led to arrests and scrutiny of people tied to city shelter contracts, the City Council, and Gov. Kathy Hochul’s office. The case matters...
The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could decide whether children born in the United States can be denied citizenship by executive order. That is not a small legal tweak. I...
Why it matters: The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could decide whether children born in the United States can be denied citizenship by executive order. That is not a small legal tweak. I...
An Illinois father is blaming Gov. JB Pritzker’s sanctuary policies for his daughter’s death. The case has turned a personal tragedy into a fight over how state rules shape publ...
Why it matters: An Illinois father is blaming Gov. JB Pritzker’s sanctuary policies for his daughter’s death. The case has turned a personal tragedy into a fight over how state rules shape publ...
Vice President JD Vance opened the first meeting of a new federal anti-fraud task force aimed at benefit programs. The move signals a push to tighten oversight of taxpayer-backe...
Why it matters: Vice President JD Vance opened the first meeting of a new federal anti-fraud task force aimed at benefit programs. The move signals a push to tighten oversight of taxpayer-backe...
A ransomware attack has knocked the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Indiana completely offline. The office’s computers, Wi-Fi, and reporting systems were disabled, which mean...
Why it matters: A ransomware attack has knocked the Jackson County Sheriff’s Office in Indiana completely offline. The office’s computers, Wi-Fi, and reporting systems were disabled, which mean...
A federal judge rejected the NCAA’s bid to stop DraftKings from using terms like “March Madness” and “Final Four” in betting promotions. The ruling keeps the door open for sport...
Why it matters: A federal judge rejected the NCAA’s bid to stop DraftKings from using terms like “March Madness” and “Final Four” in betting promotions. The ruling keeps the door open for sport...
A federal case in North Carolina puts the Wake County Board of Education under legal pressure. The lawsuit matters because school boards make decisions that shape daily life for...
Why it matters: A federal case in North Carolina puts the Wake County Board of Education under legal pressure. The lawsuit matters because school boards make decisions that shape daily life for...
Trump’s deputy attorney general publicly bragged about cleaning out the DOJ and FBI and demanding loyalty to the president. That matters because federal law enforcement is suppo...
Why it matters: Trump’s deputy attorney general publicly bragged about cleaning out the DOJ and FBI and demanding loyalty to the president. That matters because federal law enforcement is suppo...
The Supreme Court’s latest decisions and upcoming arguments show how much federal power still runs through one court. That matters because these rulings can change how rights, w...
Why it matters: The Supreme Court’s latest decisions and upcoming arguments show how much federal power still runs through one court. That matters because these rulings can change how rights, w...
New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred again for criminal prosecution over alleged housing record misconduct. The case matters because it puts the credibility...
Why it matters: New York Attorney General Letitia James has been referred again for criminal prosecution over alleged housing record misconduct. The case matters because it puts the credibility...
Los Angeles Unified School District is facing accusations that it quietly funded programs reserved for Black students only. The allegations matter because they could trigger a f...
Why it matters: Los Angeles Unified School District is facing accusations that it quietly funded programs reserved for Black students only. The allegations matter because they could trigger a f...
The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could change how election-day deadlines work in federal races. The outcome could affect whether states can count ballots received after...
Why it matters: The Supreme Court is hearing a case that could change how election-day deadlines work in federal races. The outcome could affect whether states can count ballots received after...
A federal judge in Texas dismissed X’s lawsuit against advertisers it accused of organizing a boycott. The ruling cuts off one of X’s key legal attacks on the companies that pul...
Why it matters: A federal judge in Texas dismissed X’s lawsuit against advertisers it accused of organizing a boycott. The ruling cuts off one of X’s key legal attacks on the companies that pul...
The Justice Department has moved to strip citizenship from people it says gained it through fraud. That matters because denaturalization is a rare but powerful tool that can und...
Why it matters: The Justice Department has moved to strip citizenship from people it says gained it through fraud. That matters because denaturalization is a rare but powerful tool that can und...
Chicago’s sanctuary policy is being blamed for failing to stop a man now charged in Sheridan Gorman’s killing. The case has put Illinois immigration rules back in the middle of...
Why it matters: Chicago’s sanctuary policy is being blamed for failing to stop a man now charged in Sheridan Gorman’s killing. The case has put Illinois immigration rules back in the middle of...
A Chicago Democratic leader is attacking his own party and Gov. J.B. Pritzker over Illinois immigration enforcement. The dispute matters because it points to a system that can s...
Why it matters: A Chicago Democratic leader is attacking his own party and Gov. J.B. Pritzker over Illinois immigration enforcement. The dispute matters because it points to a system that can s...
The U.S. Justice Department has charged three people with conspiring to smuggle sensitive artificial intelligence technology to China. The case matters because it shows how fast...
Why it matters: The U.S. Justice Department has charged three people with conspiring to smuggle sensitive artificial intelligence technology to China. The case matters because it shows how fast...
Seattle Public Schools is rolling out a new SaferWatch app and phone system for emergency reporting, anonymous tips, and schoolwide alerts. The district says the tool is federal...
Why it matters: Seattle Public Schools is rolling out a new SaferWatch app and phone system for emergency reporting, anonymous tips, and schoolwide alerts. The district says the tool is federal...
The Pentagon is removing media offices after a federal judge blocked new limits on press access. The move matters because it puts government transparency and court authority on...
Why it matters: The Pentagon is removing media offices after a federal judge blocked new limits on press access. The move matters because it puts government transparency and court authority on...
The Supreme Court appears likely to uphold a policy that lets the federal government turn back asylum seekers before they reach the U.S. border. A ruling like that would make it...
Why it matters: The Supreme Court appears likely to uphold a policy that lets the federal government turn back asylum seekers before they reach the U.S. border. A ruling like that would make it...
Federal judges are publicly warning about death threats and intimidation while legal ethics battles keep widening. That matters because when the courts and the legal profession...
Why it matters: Federal judges are publicly warning about death threats and intimidation while legal ethics battles keep widening. That matters because when the courts and the legal profession...
The Justice Department has sued Harvard, saying the university failed to protect students from discrimination tied to the post-October 7 fallout. The case matters because it cou...
Why it matters: The Justice Department has sued Harvard, saying the university failed to protect students from discrimination tied to the post-October 7 fallout. The case matters because it cou...
The Trump administration is under fire after more than 100 asylum seekers were wrongly deported in violation of a court-approved settlement. That is not just an immigration mist...
Why it matters: The Trump administration is under fire after more than 100 asylum seekers were wrongly deported in violation of a court-approved settlement. That is not just an immigration mist...
A 19-year-old Mexican teen died in ICE custody, and Mexico’s president is demanding a full investigation. The case puts U.S. immigration detention under renewed scrutiny and rai...
Why it matters: A 19-year-old Mexican teen died in ICE custody, and Mexico’s president is demanding a full investigation. The case puts U.S. immigration detention under renewed scrutiny and rai...
James Comey has been subpoenaed in a federal investigation tied to claims of a “grand conspiracy” against President Trump. The move matters because it puts the Justice Departmen...
Why it matters: James Comey has been subpoenaed in a federal investigation tied to claims of a “grand conspiracy” against President Trump. The move matters because it puts the Justice Departmen...
A federal case involving the Collier County School Board puts local education governance in Florida under the spotlight. It matters because school boards control public schools,...
Why it matters: A federal case involving the Collier County School Board puts local education governance in Florida under the spotlight. It matters because school boards control public schools,...
A federal case involving the Bowling Green Independent Schools board puts Kentucky school governance in focus. It matters because school boards make decisions that shape public...
Why it matters: A federal case involving the Bowling Green Independent Schools board puts Kentucky school governance in focus. It matters because school boards make decisions that shape public...