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@law.ucla.edu professor @rickhasen.bsky.social talked to Kirk McDaniel about the current state of the U.S. campaign finance system.
@sidebarcns.bsky.social on billionaires' increasing influence on politics: open.spotify.com/episode/5lS4...
@sidebarcns.bsky.social on billionaires' increasing influence on politics: open.spotify.com/episode/5lS4...
Luigi Mangione’s next court hearing could last all week — here’s why @uebey.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/luigi-mangio...
Luigi Mangione’s next court hearing could last all week — here’s why
The court may hear from numerous witnesses, including the police officers who arrested Mangione in Pennsylvania.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Luigi Mangione’s next court hearing could last all week — here’s why @uebey.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/luigi-mangio...
European leaders spent Wednesday demanding a voice in Ukraine peace talks they warn could endanger the continent, even as U.S. officials met separately with Russian and Ukrainian delegations to finalize a deal Brussels had no hand in drafting. www.courthousenews.com/bad-peace-is...
Bad peace is worse than war, Europe warns as Ukraine talks advance
A sidelined Europe scrambles to reshape negotiations as the U.S. proposal sparks alarm that a flawed deal would invite future Russian aggression.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:46 PM
European leaders spent Wednesday demanding a voice in Ukraine peace talks they warn could endanger the continent, even as U.S. officials met separately with Russian and Ukrainian delegations to finalize a deal Brussels had no hand in drafting. www.courthousenews.com/bad-peace-is...
France’s highest court rejected former French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s appeal Wednesday over an illegal campaign financing conviction surrounding his unsuccessful presidential run in 2012. www.courthousenews.com/frances-high...
France’s highest court upholds ex-President Sarkozy’s illegal campaign financing conviction
Rulings against the former president — and his recent stint in prison — are stoking the right's cries of a
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November 26, 2025 at 4:34 PM
France’s highest court rejected former French President Nicolas Sarkozy’s appeal Wednesday over an illegal campaign financing conviction surrounding his unsuccessful presidential run in 2012. www.courthousenews.com/frances-high...
As major sports leagues reckon with the latest betting scandals, the boom of "prediction markets" threatens to turn politics into the next playing field ripe for manipulation.
Read more in today's edition of Under the Lights: underthelightscns.substack.com/p/predicting...
Read more in today's edition of Under the Lights: underthelightscns.substack.com/p/predicting...
November 26, 2025 at 1:01 AM
As major sports leagues reckon with the latest betting scandals, the boom of "prediction markets" threatens to turn politics into the next playing field ripe for manipulation.
Read more in today's edition of Under the Lights: underthelightscns.substack.com/p/predicting...
Read more in today's edition of Under the Lights: underthelightscns.substack.com/p/predicting...
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New: Immigrants move to sanction ICE and DHS for failing to improve conditions at 26 Federal Plaza, despite a judge's order to reduce overcrowding and improve sanitation.
"In fact certain conditions appeared to worsen" since then, they claim.
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"In fact certain conditions appeared to worsen" since then, they claim.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:55 PM
New: Immigrants move to sanction ICE and DHS for failing to improve conditions at 26 Federal Plaza, despite a judge's order to reduce overcrowding and improve sanitation.
"In fact certain conditions appeared to worsen" since then, they claim.
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"In fact certain conditions appeared to worsen" since then, they claim.
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One of the biggest mysteries of the universe may have finally shown itself. www.courthousenews.com/a-new-clue-i...
A new clue in the dark matter mystery
For decades, scientists have only inferred dark matter’s existence through its gravitational pull on galaxies, but may now have detected it directly.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:59 PM
One of the biggest mysteries of the universe may have finally shown itself. www.courthousenews.com/a-new-clue-i...
@law.ucla.edu professor @rickhasen.bsky.social talked to Kirk McDaniel about the current state of the U.S. campaign finance system.
@sidebarcns.bsky.social on billionaires' increasing influence on politics: open.spotify.com/episode/5lS4...
@sidebarcns.bsky.social on billionaires' increasing influence on politics: open.spotify.com/episode/5lS4...
November 25, 2025 at 11:39 PM
@law.ucla.edu professor @rickhasen.bsky.social talked to Kirk McDaniel about the current state of the U.S. campaign finance system.
@sidebarcns.bsky.social on billionaires' increasing influence on politics: open.spotify.com/episode/5lS4...
@sidebarcns.bsky.social on billionaires' increasing influence on politics: open.spotify.com/episode/5lS4...
Twenty states sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over new changes to federal housing policy that would place new conditions on, and significantly cut funding for, permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. @jrussjruss.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/20-states-su...
20 states sue Trump over cuts to HUD housing program for homelessness
New York Attorney General Letitia James leads a coalition of attorneys general and governors challenging the Trump administration's funding cuts to a federal homeless housing grant program that could ...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Twenty states sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over new changes to federal housing policy that would place new conditions on, and significantly cut funding for, permanent supportive housing for people experiencing homelessness. @jrussjruss.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/20-states-su...
Former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland discussed sovereignty, water rights and other crises faced by tribal communities in a lecture promoting more Indigenous representation in the legal and political spheres. www.courthousenews.com/first-indige...
First Indigenous cabinet member urges more Native participation in law, politics
Native Americans make up only 0.7% of Congress, and only 0.5% of practicing lawyers and judges, despite accounting for more than 2% of the population.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:27 PM
Former Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland discussed sovereignty, water rights and other crises faced by tribal communities in a lecture promoting more Indigenous representation in the legal and political spheres. www.courthousenews.com/first-indige...
As one football player's case against NCAA eligibility rules is punted to a lower court, two rival quarterbacks are teaming up to sack the NCAA’s rules altogether. www.courthousenews.com/ncaa-athlete...
NCAA athlete's 'JUCO Rule' battle hits setback in appeals court
Rutgers DB Jett Elad’s case returns to federal court as two historic rival QBs seek to eliminate the NCAA’s rule altogether.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:10 PM
As one football player's case against NCAA eligibility rules is punted to a lower court, two rival quarterbacks are teaming up to sack the NCAA’s rules altogether. www.courthousenews.com/ncaa-athlete...
LA labor leader pleads not guilty to obstructing ICE raid www.courthousenews.com/la-labor-lea...
LA labor leader pleads not guilty to obstructing ICE raid
Federal prosecutors in LA last month dropped the felony charge against David Huerta — which could have sent him to prison for as long as six years — down to a misdemeanor.
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November 25, 2025 at 10:58 PM
LA labor leader pleads not guilty to obstructing ICE raid www.courthousenews.com/la-labor-lea...
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed judicial panels to review two separate lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the state’s congressional maps. www.courthousenews.com/wisconsin-su...
Wisconsin Supreme Court appoints panels to referee congressional map spat
But the state's top court recently rebuked the
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November 25, 2025 at 10:16 PM
The Wisconsin Supreme Court on Tuesday appointed judicial panels to review two separate lawsuits challenging the constitutionality of the state’s congressional maps. www.courthousenews.com/wisconsin-su...
Rep. Eric Swalwell sues federal housing agency head over mortgage fraud probe @ryanknappy.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/rep-eric-swa...
Rep. Eric Swalwell sues federal housing agency head over mortgage fraud probe
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte has levied several near-identical mortgage fraud claims against the president’s perceived enemies, including New York Attorney General Letitia James ...
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November 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Rep. Eric Swalwell sues federal housing agency head over mortgage fraud probe @ryanknappy.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/rep-eric-swa...
ICE must repay bond to immigrants detained without warrants in Colorado www.courthousenews.com/ice-must-rep...
ICE must repay bond to immigrants detained without warrants in Colorado
Before carrying out a warrantless arrest, ICE agents are required to assess whether an individual has broken an immigration law and is likely to flee.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
ICE must repay bond to immigrants detained without warrants in Colorado www.courthousenews.com/ice-must-rep...
Brazil justice orders Jair Bolsonaro and allies to start prison terms www.courthousenews.com/brazil-justi...
Brazil justice orders Jair Bolsonaro and allies to start prison terms
The Supreme Court ruling formalizes the case’s final disposition and sends the former president and senior officials involved in the coup plot to begin serving sentences, while one fugitive lawmaker r...
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November 25, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Brazil justice orders Jair Bolsonaro and allies to start prison terms www.courthousenews.com/brazil-justi...
Senate Dems demand information on Emil Bove ethics complaint, threats against judges @benjaminweiss.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/senate-dems-...
Senate Dems demand information on Emil Bove ethics complaint, threats against judges
Lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee filed a raft of FOIA requests to break through what they framed as the Trump administration’s “stonewalling” on key issues.
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November 25, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Senate Dems demand information on Emil Bove ethics complaint, threats against judges @benjaminweiss.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/senate-dems-...
Experts from both sides of the aisle said the Supreme Court's ruling could have dire consequences for the rule of law and the U.S. constitutional system. @kelseyreichmann.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/trump-wants-...
Trump wants SCOTUS to take the ‘headless fourth branch’ to the slaughterhouse
As the high court reviews President Trump’s executive branch firing authority, the independence of regulatory boards hangs in the balance.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Experts from both sides of the aisle said the Supreme Court's ruling could have dire consequences for the rule of law and the U.S. constitutional system. @kelseyreichmann.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/trump-wants-...
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Trump wants SCOTUS to take the ‘headless fourth branch’ to the slaughterhouse @courthousenews.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/trump-wants-...
Trump wants SCOTUS to take the ‘headless fourth branch’ to the slaughterhouse
As the high court reviews President Trump’s executive branch firing authority, the independence of regulatory boards hangs in the balance.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Trump wants SCOTUS to take the ‘headless fourth branch’ to the slaughterhouse @courthousenews.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/trump-wants-...
Democratic lawmakers involved in a controversial video message urging military service members to reject illegal orders from President Donald Trump acknowledged reports Tuesday that they are now facing an FBI probe. @benjaminweiss.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/democrats-pu...
Democrats push back as FBI probes lawmaker video urging military to refuse illegal orders
Investigators asked House and Senate security officials for interviews with Democrats involved in the video clip, which the president has called “seditious” and has suggested that the lawmakers be imp...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Democratic lawmakers involved in a controversial video message urging military service members to reject illegal orders from President Donald Trump acknowledged reports Tuesday that they are now facing an FBI probe. @benjaminweiss.bsky.social www.courthousenews.com/democrats-pu...
Amid public outrage and national shame over the high number of women killed every year in Italy, the parliament in Rome on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation introducing feminicide as a distinct crime punishable by life imprisonment. www.courthousenews.com/italy-adopts...
Italy adopts feminicide law
Faced with a relentless high number of women murdered year in and year out, Italy's parliament became one of a handful of European nations to make feminicide a crime on the International Day for the E...
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November 25, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Amid public outrage and national shame over the high number of women killed every year in Italy, the parliament in Rome on Tuesday unanimously passed legislation introducing feminicide as a distinct crime punishable by life imprisonment. www.courthousenews.com/italy-adopts...
Poland can’t erase same-sex marriage www.courthousenews.com/poland-cant-...
Poland can’t erase same-sex marriage
Europe’s top court says refusing transcription violates EU free-movement rights and equality guarantees, marking a major step for LGBTQ+ families across the bloc.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:46 PM
Poland can’t erase same-sex marriage www.courthousenews.com/poland-cant-...
Vatican answers African bishops concerned about polygamy with document praising monogamous marriage www.courthousenews.com/vatican-answ...
Vatican answers African bishops concerned about polygamy with document praising monogamous marriage
Catholic doctrine holds that the sacrament of marriage is a lifelong, exclusive union between man and woman, open to new life.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Vatican answers African bishops concerned about polygamy with document praising monogamous marriage www.courthousenews.com/vatican-answ...
Pakistan denies Afghanistan's claims of airstrikes killing 10 people, mostly children www.courthousenews.com/pakistan-den...
Pakistan denies Afghanistan's claims of airstrikes killing 10 people, mostly children
Afghanistan's report of new strikes came more than a month after cross-border clashes erupted when the Afghan government claimed Pakistani drone strikes hit Kabul.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Pakistan denies Afghanistan's claims of airstrikes killing 10 people, mostly children www.courthousenews.com/pakistan-den...
PEN America launches digital site to support incarcerated writers www.courthousenews.com/pen-america-...
PEN America launches digital site to support incarcerated writers
Biographies, writing samples and contacts are included for 21 writers affiliated with PEN and/or its decades-old prison program.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
PEN America launches digital site to support incarcerated writers www.courthousenews.com/pen-america-...
"The EU has poured work into measuring changes in society through statistics. They reveal a fundamental difference with our nation on the most basic of measures — the way people are cared for," Courthouse News editor Bill Girdner writes. www.courthousenews.com/life-in-numb...
Life in numbers
The EU has poured work into measuring changes in society through statistics. They reveal a fundamental difference with our nation on the most basic of measures — the way people are cared for.
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November 25, 2025 at 7:14 PM
"The EU has poured work into measuring changes in society through statistics. They reveal a fundamental difference with our nation on the most basic of measures — the way people are cared for," Courthouse News editor Bill Girdner writes. www.courthousenews.com/life-in-numb...