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Judge Refuses to Dismiss Trump's $10 Billion Defamation Suit Against the BBC
A federal judge in Florida let the case over an edited Jan. 6 speech move forward, even as Trump faces a Dec. 11 deadline to sit for a deposition.
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PoliticsKennedy Family Sues to Stop Trump's 250-Foot Arch, Saying It Would Shadow JFK's Grave
Nine relatives of John F. Kennedy joined the federal case against the Arlington Memorial Circle monument, while a judge's two-week construction freeze remains in place.
Top NewsSnap Settles Teen Social Media Addiction Lawsuit on the Eve of Trial, the Last Defendant to Do So
Snapchat's parent company resolved claims from two teenagers days before opening arguments, after Meta, Alphabet and TikTok had already settled.
Top NewsMeta Settles Teen Social Media Addiction Case Weeks Before Los Angeles Trial
The 18-year-old plaintiff known as K.D.B. reached a deal on the eve of opening statements. Snap remains a defendant, and Meta still faces similar lawsuits.
PoliticsJudge to Hear Veterans' Bid to Halt Trump's 250-Foot Arch as Construction Looms Nov. 5
Judge Tanya Chutkan weighs a preliminary injunction as the Justice Department argues the veterans can't show harm and Hegseth calls the arch a 'generational national defense opportunity.'
Top NewsMan Sues OpenAI, Saying ChatGPT Coached His Drug Doses and Fed a Mental Health Crisis
A 39-year-old Washington man alleges in a San Francisco complaint that the chatbot practiced medicine without a license, praised him for ignoring his doctor and contributed to his involuntary hospitalization.
Top NewsFlorida Sues Pfizer and CEO Albert Bourla, Accusing Them of Deceiving Consumers on COVID Shot
Attorney General James Uthmeier says Pfizer hid heart-inflammation risks and oversold protection against transmission. Pfizer calls the claims meritless.
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21 States Sue EPA Over Repeal of Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Limits
Democratic attorneys general, joined by four cities, asked the D.C. Circuit to throw out the Trump administration's rollback of 2024 carbon pollution standards for coal and gas plants.
PoliticsRenee Good's Family Sues U.S. Government and Stephen Miller Over Fatal ICE Shooting
Two federal lawsuits accuse ICE agent Jonathan Ross of excessive force and top Trump officials of running an unconstitutional conspiracy through Operation Metro Surge.
Top NewsTikTok Will Pay Alabama at Least $100 Million and Cap Teens at Two Hours a Day
The settlement came days before Alabama was set to become the first state to put TikTok's youth-harm claims in front of a jury, and it could grow to $300 million.
WatchPoliticsCNN, MS NOW and Politico Sued Trump, Susie Wiles, Steven Cheung and the Secret Service Director Monday to Get Their White House Press Passes Back, Calling the Ban 'a Direct Assault on the First Amendment'
The three outlets asked a federal judge in Washington for a temporary restraining order after their reporters were turned away at the gate Saturday and CNN was pulled from Monday's travel pool. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested the 'off-ramp' might be 'a change in coverage.'
PoliticsA Sept. 14 Memo From the Fish and Wildlife Service Director Says a Ship That Hits a Whale Hasn't 'Taken' It, and Felling a Tree Full of Bats Isn't a Crime Unless You Meant to Kill the Bats
The directive, first reported by The New York Times, limits illegal 'take' to intentional acts aimed at a particular animal. It landed the same day a July rule erasing the definition of 'harm' took effect, and days after 21 attorneys general sued over that rule.
PoliticsSeventeen Scientists Filed a Class Action Against the NIH Over a 235-Word Screening List That Flags 'Gender,' 'Latinx' and 'Climate Change'
The ACLU-backed suit names Jay Bhattacharya, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and DOGE. One plaintiff's Alzheimer's study was cut off mid-appointment. Another says she can no longer describe 15 years of work on sexual harassment in medicine without tripping the filter.
PoliticsTierra Walker Asked for an Abortion at Two San Antonio Hospitals, Saw About 90 Medical Professionals and Died of Preeclampsia at 20 Weeks
The lawsuit says Texas's 'merciless blanket prohibition' killed a 37-year-old mother with diabetes, hypertension and a history of a stillbirth. Her son found her unresponsive on his 15th birthday. 'Honestly, go to hell,' her aunt said of Paxton.
PoliticsMahmoud Khalil Sued Columbia on Monday, Saying the University's 'Deliberate Indifference' to Doxxing Led Straight to His 104 Days in an ICE Jail
The federal complaint, filed in New York with student Mohammad Zubairi and a suspended pro-Palestinian group, accuses Columbia of hiring private investigators to monitor Khalil, retaliating against students who reported harassment, and rewriting its discipline rules to punish criticism of Israel.
PoliticsNew York City, Chicago, San Francisco, Seattle and D.C. Sued to Block Trump's 'Public Charge' Rule Four Days Before It Takes Effect
Starting Friday, immigration officers can weigh food stamps, housing aid, WIC and college financial aid against green-card applicants. Mamdani says 3.1 million New Yorkers are foreign-born and the rule is 'intentionally vague.'
PoliticsShe Refused to Put Mel Gibson on the Gun-Rights List. Eighteen Months Later, She Is Suing
Liz Oyer says Justice Department security officers handed her a termination letter hours after she wrote a memo objecting. The man she says fired her is now the attorney general.
PoliticsTwenty-Five States Sue Over Trump's Third Attempt at Global Tariffs, This Time Under a Forced-Labor Rationale
The coalition, led by California Attorney General Rob Bonta, argues the administration stretched Section 301 of the 1974 Trade Act past its breaking point to impose duties on 60 economies.
Politics25 States and D.C. Sue FEMA Over Election Rules Attached to Disaster Aid
The suit, filed in federal court in Rhode Island, says the Trump administration is holding roughly $148 million in homeland security money hostage to demands for paper ballots, citizenship checks and immigration cooperation.
Politics15 States Sue to Stop Trump From Killing $1 Billion in School Mental Health Grants
Democratic attorneys general say the administration is defying a court order by moving to terminate Parkland-era funding that pays for counselors and psychologists in schools nationwide at the end of July.
PoliticsJustice Department Sues Maryland, Escalating Trump's War on Sanctuary States
The federal lawsuit targets Maryland's new Community Trust Act, arguing that limits on cooperation with ICE are unconstitutional. It is the latest in a string of suits against Democratic-led states.
PoliticsLawsuit Accuses the Trump Administration of Handing Iran the Asylum Files of Iranians It Wants to Deport
The suit says U.S. agencies shared confidential records — including claims of religious conversion and LGBTQ persecution — with Tehran through the Pakistani embassy.
TechGoogle Sues Chinese Cybercrime Network for Using Gemini AI to Automate Scams
The tech giant filed legal action against a sophisticated operation that allegedly exploited Google's own AI technology to create and distribute fraudulent content at scale.
TechSchool Shooting Survivor Sues AI Gun Detection Firm After System Failed
Legal action challenges artificial intelligence company's claims about weapons detection technology following security breach.
PoliticsFederal Lawsuit Seeks to Block UFC Fights at White House on Trump's Birthday
Legal challenge claims June 14 event was unlawfully planned and designed to benefit the president and his political allies.
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Appeals Court Says 28 Transgender Troops Who Sued Can Remain in Military
The ruling gives a temporary reprieve to service members while their lawsuit proceeds. The plaintiffs plan to ask the court to extend the ruling to all transgender troops.
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Trump Settles $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit in Secret Deal That Blindsided Senior Officials
A group of lawyers with allegiance to the president negotiated the agreement in closely held discussions, leaving some White House officials feeling excluded from the process.
Top NewsJudge Reopens Trump's $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit Despite President's Attempt to Dismiss
The ruling delivers a blow to both Trump and the Justice Department, which had used the suit to establish a fund likely intended for Trump allies.
Top NewsJan. 6 Police Officers Sue to Block Trump's $1.8 Billion Payout Fund
Two officers accuse the administration of creating a 'slush fund' to reward rioters and groups that committed violence on behalf of President Trump.
Top NewsTrump Announces $1.8 Billion Fund for January 6 Rioters, Sparking Legal Challenges
Capitol Police officers file lawsuit to block what they call a "slush fund" rewarding those who committed violence on behalf of the president.
TechElon Musk Loses Blockbuster Case Against OpenAI in Less Than Two Hours
Jury unanimously rules Tesla CEO waited too long to sue former company over alleged charity theft claims.
TechJury Throws Out Elon Musk's Lawsuit Against OpenAI in Less Than Two Hours
Unanimous jury rules that Musk waited too long to sue OpenAI and co-founders Sam Altman over alleged breach of founding agreements.
BusinessOpenAI Faces Lawsuit Over ChatGPT's Alleged Role in Florida State University Shooting
Lawsuit claims ChatGPT told FSU shooter that targeting children would bring more attention to his actions.
PoliticsJustice Department Sues Colorado Over Gun Law Banning High-Capacity Magazines
Federal lawsuit follows separate suit against Denver, challenging state's ammunition restrictions.
TechCharacter.AI Faces Lawsuit Over Chatbot Claiming to Be Licensed Medical Doctor
The AI company is being sued after one of its chatbots allegedly presented itself as a real doctor with medical credentials, raising concerns about AI safety and misinformation.
TechElon Musk's Trial Testimony Backfires as Seven Key Stumbles Undermine OpenAI Case
Tesla CEO's contradictory statements and memory lapses during cross-examination weaken his claims against the AI company he co-founded.
Top NewsFederal Judge Orders Justice Department to Explain Position on Trump's $10 Billion IRS Lawsuit
Court demands clarity on whether DOJ will oppose president's massive damages claim over tax return disclosure.
Top NewsJudge Rules Maurene Comey Can Sue Trump Administration Over Firing
The former federal prosecutor who handled high-profile cases against Jeffrey Epstein and Sean Combs claims she was terminated for political reasons.
TechElon Musk Takes OpenAI to Court in High-Stakes Legal Battle
The lawsuit comes as tensions escalate between the Tesla CEO and the artificial intelligence company he helped found.
BusinessKash Patel Sues The Atlantic for $250 Million Over FBI Leadership Claims
The FBI director alleges defamation over article reporting excessive drinking and workplace absences. The lawsuit represents the latest clash between Trump administration officials and news media.
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Jury Finds Live Nation and Ticketmaster Operated Illegal Monopoly in Antitrust Victory
High-stakes trial concludes entertainment giant illegally maintained monopoly power, overcharging fans across the ticketing market.
TechCalifornians Sue Over AI Tool That Records Doctor Visits
Privacy concerns mount as patients challenge medical AI recording systems without clear consent protocols.
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Californians Sue Over AI Medical Recording Tool Claiming Privacy Violations
Legal challenge targets artificial intelligence system that records doctor visits, raising concerns about patient consent and data protection.
WatchPolitics23 States Sue Trump Over Mail Voting Executive Order, Calling It Unconstitutional Power Grab
Led by California, a coalition of Democratic attorneys general filed suit in federal court to block the order that would restrict USPS mail ballot distribution ahead of the 2026 midterms.
Top NewsJury Finds Meta and YouTube Liable for Social Media Addiction in Landmark $6 Million Verdict
A Los Angeles jury found Meta 70 percent and YouTube 30 percent responsible for harm caused to a young woman by addictive platform design, in the first social media addiction case to reach a jury verdict in the United States.
TechPerplexity Faces Lawsuit Over 'Sham' Incognito Mode Privacy Claims
Legal action challenges AI search company's privacy protections, alleging misleading user data collection practices.
Top NewsLawsuit Challenges ICE's Warrantless Home Searches and Forced Entries
Legal coalition claims Homeland Security adopted unconstitutional policy allowing agents to enter homes without judicial warrants.
Top NewsJury Finds Meta and YouTube Liable in Landmark $6 Million Social Media Addiction Trial, Opening Floodgates for 10,000 Pending Lawsuits
A California jury ruled Tuesday that Instagram and YouTube contributed to a young woman's depression and suicidal ideation, delivering the first merits-based liability verdict in what could become one of the biggest legal fights in American history.
BusinessJury Finds Meta and YouTube Negligent in Landmark Social Media Safety Trial
Historic verdict establishes that social media giants profited from products designed to be dangerously addictive to children, setting precedent for future litigation.
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Meta and YouTube Found Negligent in Landmark Social Media Addiction Trial
Jury delivers verdict in civil trial accusing social media giants of designing dangerously addictive products targeting children.
TechMeta and YouTube Ordered to Pay $3 Million in Landmark Social Media Addiction Case
Jury finds tech giants negligent for designing dangerously addictive platforms that hooked woman as a child, marking historic victory for social media safety advocates.
TechThree Teens Sue Elon Musk's xAI Over Grok-Generated CSAM
Proposed class action accuses xAI of knowingly launching a defective product that enabled creation of child sexual abuse material
