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Detroit Moves for Sanctions and Disciplinary Actions Against Trump’s Lawyers and Michigan Electors

Truth or consequences may soon be more than a reference to an old game show for Michigan’s would-be Republican presidential electors and two of their lawyers who have frequently represented President Trump. The City of Detroit and others have moved for sanctions against them that may lead to significant fines... Read More about Detroit Moves for Sanctions and Disciplinary Actions Against Trump’s Lawyers and Michigan Electors

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West Virginia Lawmaker Derrick Evans among Several Arrested after Capitol Hill Riot

The FBI is continuing its manhunt of individuals who raided the Capitol building on January 6th. West Virginia lawmaker, Derrick Evans, is among several who have been arrested for their participation in the riots. Newly-elected State Delegate Derrick Evans, who represents Wayne County, live-streamed himself on his Facebook page participating... Read More about West Virginia Lawmaker Derrick Evans among Several Arrested after Capitol Hill Riot

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Two Lawsuits Filed Against the Oregon Cares Fund Risk Loss of Millions of Dollars for Black Small-business Owners

In July, Oregon state legislators had agreed to allocate portions of the money the state received from the CARES Act Coronavirus Relief fund for specific groups within the state. One group receiving a portion of this earmarked allotment are those who “self-identify as Black.” However, by the end of October... Read More about Two Lawsuits Filed Against the Oregon Cares Fund Risk Loss of Millions of Dollars for Black Small-business Owners

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First Female Judge Will Head Cook County Criminal Court

One of the busiest felony courthouses in the nation will be led for the first time by a woman judge. Judge Erica Reddick was appointed as acting presiding judge over the Cook County Circuit Court’s Criminal Division. Her appointment was announced by Chief Judge Timothy Evans’ office on Monday, January... Read More about First Female Judge Will Head Cook County Criminal Court

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Boeing Reaches a $2.5 Billion Settlement with U.S. Department of Justice

Boeing Co. has reached a settlement agreement with the Department of Justice to the tune of 2.5 billion dollars. This settlement comes after Boeing faced a criminal charge of defrauding the Federal Aviation Administration's Aircraft Evaluation Group (FAA AEG) after withholding information about the 737 Max airplane. The airplane in... Read More about Boeing Reaches a $2.5 Billion Settlement with U.S. Department of Justice

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Twitter Dumps Trump: Citing Clear Risk of More Violence, Trump Banned from Twitter Permanently

A world of trouble is swirling around President Donald Trump, but what got his attention most today is startling in itself. Twitter has permanently blocked him from its platform.In a tumultuous week for the nation, after Trump publicly incited a mob to violently attack the US Capitol, the president has... Read More about Twitter Dumps Trump: Citing Clear Risk of More Violence, Trump Banned from Twitter Permanently

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EPA Issues New Rule Limiting Scientific Research on Creation of Public Health Policies

The Environmental Protection Agency announced this week that it has finalized a rule that will determine what research is used when creating public health policies and protections. The final rule, titled Strengthening Transparency in Pivotal Science Underlying Significant Regulatory Actions and Influential Scientific Information, has been met with criticism from... Read More about EPA Issues New Rule Limiting Scientific Research on Creation of Public Health Policies

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Trump grants 15 full pardons and commutes partial or entire sentences of another five individuals

Whereas President Obama pardoned nearly two thousand people during his two terms in office, President Trump has been more sparing in his use of the power of executive clemency. By far his largest wave of pardons to-date came on December 22 and 23, when he forgave the criminal offenses of... Read More about Trump grants 15 full pardons and commutes partial or entire sentences of another five individuals

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U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Opinion Letters on FLSA

The Department of Labor announced two opinion letters on December 31, 2020, addressing compliance issues with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) raised by two separate employers. One of the two letters addresses compensation for travel time occurring on partial telework days; the other on “whether certain overtime payments based... Read More about U.S. Department of Labor Publishes Opinion Letters on FLSA

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Court of Appeals Hearing Could Result in Prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein’s Co-Conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell, in jail, asked to be released on a $28.5 million bond

The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit heard an appeal on December 3, 2020. The appeal was to determine whether a 2007 non-prosecution agreement (NPA) that shielded Jeffrey Epstein from child sex charges would stand. To nullify the NPA would impact Ghislaine Maxwell’s criminal case. Maxwell was accused... Read More about Court of Appeals Hearing Could Result in Prosecution of Jeffrey Epstein’s Co-Conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell. Maxwell, in jail, asked to be released on a $28.5 million bond

DHS Whistleblower Testifies Before Committee

Brian Murphy, former intelligence chief, stated in front of the U.S. House of Representatives Intelligence Committee that he was told by department leadership to exaggerate the roles of far-left groups in summer protests in Portland, Oregon, regarding police brutality against African Americans and the death of George Floyd. During these... Read More about DHS Whistleblower Testifies Before Committee

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North Texas Lawyer Fired After Filming Himself Outside of the Capitol Goes Viral

After participating in the Capitol Hill riots, North Texas Attorney Paul Davis has found himself out of a job. The Capitol Hill riots left destruction never before seen in our nation's modern history. Not only did the rioters cause chaos and destruction, but the events of Wednesday afternoon left four... Read More about North Texas Lawyer Fired After Filming Himself Outside of the Capitol Goes Viral

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25th Amendment - Impeachment; With Less Than Two Weeks Left in Trump’s Term, Will They Do It?

After the horrifying events of Wednesday, January 6, 2021, the 25th Amendment is getting lots of air time. The 25th Amendment, enacted in 1965 and ratified in 1967, provides in Section 4 that when the Vice President and a majority of the principal officers of the executive Cabinet or a... Read More about 25th Amendment - Impeachment; With Less Than Two Weeks Left in Trump’s Term, Will They Do It?

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Nashville Bomber Previously Held Explosives Permit As Investigators Continue Search for Bomb Materials Used

Newly identified public records show that the Nashville Christmas day bomber Anthony Warner had an explosives user permit that was issued to him in November 2013. That permit expired in 2016. Questions Arise About Warner's Past As news about Warner and his motive continues to develop, so does the investigation... Read More about Nashville Bomber Previously Held Explosives Permit As Investigators Continue Search for Bomb Materials Used

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After Being Tried As An Adult, California Appeals Court Approves New Hearing on Juvenile’s 90-Year Sentence

Earlier this week, the California Court of Appeals ruled that a juvenile who was tried and sentenced as an adult is entitled to a reexamination to see if he should have been tried as a juvenile instead. In June 2009, two Rialto teenagers were charged with the murder of 28-year-old... Read More about After Being Tried As An Adult, California Appeals Court Approves New Hearing on Juvenile’s 90-Year Sentence