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Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings allowing starkly partisan voting maps to be used in the November midterm elections crucial to Donald Trump's presidency highlight how a 2019 decision by the justices helped supercharge a political practice that polling shows most Americans oppose.
How the US Supreme Court set the stage for partisan gerrymandering arms race
Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings allowing starkly partisan voting maps to be used in the November midterm elections crucial to Donald Trump's presidency highlight how a 2019 decision by the justices helped supercharge a political practice that polling shows most Americans oppose.
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February 14, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Recent U.S. Supreme Court rulings allowing starkly partisan voting maps to be used in the November midterm elections crucial to Donald Trump's presidency highlight how a 2019 decision by the justices helped supercharge a political practice that polling shows most Americans oppose.
Hundreds of judges around the country have ruled more than 4,400 times since October that President Donald Trump’s administration is detaining immigrants unlawfully, a Reuters review of court records found.
Insight: Courts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped.
Hundreds of judges around the country have ruled more than 4,400 times since October that President Donald Trump’s administration is detaining immigrants unlawfully, a Reuters review of court records found.
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February 14, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Hundreds of judges around the country have ruled more than 4,400 times since October that President Donald Trump’s administration is detaining immigrants unlawfully, a Reuters review of court records found.
A law firm that won the first plaintiff verdict in thousands of lawsuits tying Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder to cancer is suing its litigation funders, alleging that the lenders deceived it in order to “pirate” its talc cases reut.rs/4aUrGjx
February 14, 2026 at 2:04 AM
A law firm that won the first plaintiff verdict in thousands of lawsuits tying Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder to cancer is suing its litigation funders, alleging that the lenders deceived it in order to “pirate” its talc cases reut.rs/4aUrGjx
An investor sued Steve Bannon, Boris Epshteyn and others in a proposed class action accusing them of selling unregistered cryptocurrency to thousands of people while concealing facts about the conservative-coded digital token’s risks and governance @mikescarcella.bsky.social reut.rs/4kCBR0u
February 14, 2026 at 1:48 AM
An investor sued Steve Bannon, Boris Epshteyn and others in a proposed class action accusing them of selling unregistered cryptocurrency to thousands of people while concealing facts about the conservative-coded digital token’s risks and governance @mikescarcella.bsky.social reut.rs/4kCBR0u
A U.S. appeals court turned away a challenge from Apple, Google, Intel, Cisco Systems, and Edwards Lifesciences to a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office action that reduced the number of patent-validity reviews at the agency @blakebrittain.bsky.social reut.rs/3MHHihZ
February 14, 2026 at 1:26 AM
A U.S. appeals court turned away a challenge from Apple, Google, Intel, Cisco Systems, and Edwards Lifesciences to a U.S. Patent and Trademark Office action that reduced the number of patent-validity reviews at the agency @blakebrittain.bsky.social reut.rs/3MHHihZ
A group of U.S. Senate Republicans this week introduced the latest bill to force greater disclosure of third-party financing for lawsuits, after years of similar efforts met with failure in the U.S. Congress @davidjthomas.bsky.social reut.rs/4kGx5z8
February 14, 2026 at 1:05 AM
A group of U.S. Senate Republicans this week introduced the latest bill to force greater disclosure of third-party financing for lawsuits, after years of similar efforts met with failure in the U.S. Congress @davidjthomas.bsky.social reut.rs/4kGx5z8
A bedding company that applied for a federal "Swift Home" trademark has abandoned its application following pressure from pop star Taylor Swift, an attorney for the company told Reuters on Friday.
'Swift Home' trademark abandoned after Taylor Swift opposition
A bedding company that applied for a federal "Swift Home" trademark has abandoned its application following pressure from pop star Taylor Swift, an attorney for the company told Reuters on Friday.
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February 14, 2026 at 12:25 AM
A bedding company that applied for a federal "Swift Home" trademark has abandoned its application following pressure from pop star Taylor Swift, an attorney for the company told Reuters on Friday.
A law firm that won the first plaintiff verdict in thousands of lawsuits tying Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder to cancer is suing its litigation funders, alleging that the lenders deceived it in order to “pirate” its talc cases.
Law firm in J&J baby powder cases sues its litigation funders
A law firm that won the first plaintiff verdict in thousands of lawsuits tying Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder to cancer is suing its litigation funders, alleging that the lenders deceived it in order to “pirate” its talc cases.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:50 PM
A law firm that won the first plaintiff verdict in thousands of lawsuits tying Johnson & Johnson's talc-based baby powder to cancer is suing its litigation funders, alleging that the lenders deceived it in order to “pirate” its talc cases.
Senate Democrats seek CFIUS probe of reported UAE stake in Trump family's crypto company
Senate Democrats seek CFIUS probe of reported UAE stake in Trump family's crypto company
Two Democratic members of the U.S. Senate Banking Committee on Friday asked Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to examine the potential national security implications of a reported purchase of a $500 million stake in the Trump family’s cryptocurrency venture by the United Arab Emirates' national security adviser.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:45 PM
Senate Democrats seek CFIUS probe of reported UAE stake in Trump family's crypto company
A federal judge on Friday rejected California Attorney General Rob Bonta's bid to dismiss Exxon Mobil's lawsuit accusing him of defamation in criticizing the oil giant's advanced plastics recycling initiatives.
Exxon Mobil can sue California attorney general for defamation over recycling, judge rules
A federal judge on Friday rejected California Attorney General Rob Bonta's bid to dismiss Exxon Mobil's lawsuit accusing him of defamation in criticizing the oil giant's advanced plastics recycling initiatives.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:40 PM
A federal judge on Friday rejected California Attorney General Rob Bonta's bid to dismiss Exxon Mobil's lawsuit accusing him of defamation in criticizing the oil giant's advanced plastics recycling initiatives.
Two federal officers appear to have lied about the events that led up to the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis last month, acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons said Friday.
Federal officers appear to have lied about lead-up to immigrant shooting, ICE director says
Two federal officers appear to have lied about the events that led up to the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis last month, acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons said Friday.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:05 PM
Two federal officers appear to have lied about the events that led up to the shooting of a Venezuelan immigrant in Minneapolis last month, acting U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Director Todd Lyons said Friday.
An investor on Friday sued Steve Bannon, Boris Epshteyn and others in a proposed class action accusing them of selling unregistered cryptocurrency to thousands of people while concealing facts about the conservative-coded digital token’s risks and governance.
Bannon, Epshtyn hit with investor class action over ‘Patriot Pay’ cryptocurrency
An investor on Friday sued Steve Bannon, Boris Epshteyn and others in a proposed class action accusing them of selling unregistered cryptocurrency to thousands of people while concealing facts about the conservative-coded digital token’s risks and governance.
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February 13, 2026 at 11:01 PM
An investor on Friday sued Steve Bannon, Boris Epshteyn and others in a proposed class action accusing them of selling unregistered cryptocurrency to thousands of people while concealing facts about the conservative-coded digital token’s risks and governance.
Democratic lawmakers slammed the Trump administration for shelving key tech security measures aimed at Beijing ahead of an April meeting between the American and Chinese leaders, arguing the moves threaten U.S. national security.
Democrats take aim at Trump for shelving China tech measures
Democratic lawmakers slammed the Trump administration for shelving key tech security measures aimed at Beijing ahead of an April meeting between the American and Chinese leaders, arguing the moves threaten U.S. national security.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Democratic lawmakers slammed the Trump administration for shelving key tech security measures aimed at Beijing ahead of an April meeting between the American and Chinese leaders, arguing the moves threaten U.S. national security.
A group of 15 companies, led by Microsoft and Ericsson , launched on Friday the “Trusted Tech Alliance,” built around five principles to safely use technology regardless of where it is developed.
Microsoft, Ericsson lead global tech alliance for digital trust
A group of 15 companies, led by Microsoft and Ericsson , launched on Friday the “Trusted Tech Alliance,” built around five principles to safely use technology regardless of where it is developed.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:45 PM
A group of 15 companies, led by Microsoft and Ericsson , launched on Friday the “Trusted Tech Alliance,” built around five principles to safely use technology regardless of where it is developed.
Major airlines and travel groups on Friday urged Congress to avoid a partial government shutdown, which would result in about 50,000 airport security officers not getting paid ahead of the busy U.S. spring break travel period.
Airlines, travel groups warn of impact of partial government shutdown on airport screeners
Major airlines and travel groups on Friday urged Congress to avoid a partial government shutdown, which would result in about 50,000 airport security officers not getting paid ahead of the busy U.S. spring break travel period.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Major airlines and travel groups on Friday urged Congress to avoid a partial government shutdown, which would result in about 50,000 airport security officers not getting paid ahead of the busy U.S. spring break travel period.
US District Judge Jeannette Vargas ordered a hearing on the afternoon of February 13 after New York and New Jersey said the Trump administration had not transferred $205 million in frozen federal funding for the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project reut.rs/4tA55kH
February 13, 2026 at 10:25 PM
US District Judge Jeannette Vargas ordered a hearing on the afternoon of February 13 after New York and New Jersey said the Trump administration had not transferred $205 million in frozen federal funding for the $16 billion Hudson Tunnel Project reut.rs/4tA55kH
A federal judge ruled Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL can be heard in open court, reversing a prior order sending the case to closed-door arbitration reut.rs/4kEfzvg
February 13, 2026 at 10:18 PM
A federal judge ruled Minnesota Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores' racial discrimination lawsuit against the NFL can be heard in open court, reversing a prior order sending the case to closed-door arbitration reut.rs/4kEfzvg
Bank of America said on Friday it had approved $41 million for CEO Brian Moynihan's total compensation for 2025, reflecting a more than 17.1% rise from last year.
BofA CEO Brian Moynihan's pay rises to $41 million
Bank of America said on Friday it had approved $41 million for CEO Brian Moynihan's total compensation for 2025, reflecting a more than 17.1% rise from last year.
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February 13, 2026 at 10:10 PM
Bank of America said on Friday it had approved $41 million for CEO Brian Moynihan's total compensation for 2025, reflecting a more than 17.1% rise from last year.
Medical groups urge US judge to block vaccine policy shifts under RFK Jr
Medical groups urge US judge to block vaccine policy shifts under RFK Jr
Major U.S. medical groups urged a judge on Friday to block the Trump administration from implementing new guidance cutting the number of vaccines routinely recommended for children and bar Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s handpicked vaccine advisory panel from holding its next meeting.
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February 13, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Medical groups urge US judge to block vaccine policy shifts under RFK Jr
The Virginia Supreme Court said on Friday it would allow a Democratic-backed redistricting effort to head to a voter referendum in April, potentially paving the way for the party to flip as many as four Republican seats in the U.S. House of Representatives this fall.
Virginia high court clears way for congressional redistricting vote, boosting Democrats
The Virginia Supreme Court said on Friday it would allow a Democratic-backed redistricting effort to head to a voter referendum in April, potentially paving the way for the party to flip as many as four Republican seats in the U.S. House of Representatives this fall.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:50 PM
The Virginia Supreme Court said on Friday it would allow a Democratic-backed redistricting effort to head to a voter referendum in April, potentially paving the way for the party to flip as many as four Republican seats in the U.S. House of Representatives this fall.
The Trump administration could take action including an injunction or fines against online telehealth company Hims for intending to sell a compounded version of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss pill, though its legal options may be curbed by Hims' quick retreat reut.rs/4ct5f7b
February 13, 2026 at 8:48 PM
The Trump administration could take action including an injunction or fines against online telehealth company Hims for intending to sell a compounded version of Novo Nordisk's Wegovy weight-loss pill, though its legal options may be curbed by Hims' quick retreat reut.rs/4ct5f7b
U.S. bank regulators appear to be moving closer to proposing a new version of the so-called "Basel endgame" rules dictating how large banks must measure their risk, according to regulatory filings posted this week.
US bank regulators move closer to proposing new 'Basel' rules for large banks
U.S. bank regulators appear to be moving closer to proposing a new version of the so-called "Basel endgame" rules dictating how large banks must measure their risk, according to regulatory filings posted this week.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:45 PM
U.S. bank regulators appear to be moving closer to proposing a new version of the so-called "Basel endgame" rules dictating how large banks must measure their risk, according to regulatory filings posted this week.
An Indian man charged with orchestrating an unsuccessful Indian government-backed plot to kill a Sikh separatist in New York City pleaded guilty on Friday to three criminal charges, a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan said.
Indian man pleads guilty in New York over alleged plot against Sikh separatist
An Indian man charged with orchestrating an unsuccessful Indian government-backed plot to kill a Sikh separatist in New York City pleaded guilty on Friday to three criminal charges, a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan said.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:40 PM
An Indian man charged with orchestrating an unsuccessful Indian government-backed plot to kill a Sikh separatist in New York City pleaded guilty on Friday to three criminal charges, a spokesperson for the U.S. Attorney's Office in Manhattan said.
A group of U.S. Senate Republicans this week introduced the latest bill to force greater disclosure of third-party financing for lawsuits, after years of similar efforts met with failure in the U.S. Congress.
US Senate litigation funding bill adds carveout for non-profits
A group of U.S. Senate Republicans this week introduced the latest bill to force greater disclosure of third-party financing for lawsuits, after years of similar efforts met with failure in the U.S. Congress.
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February 13, 2026 at 8:35 PM
A group of U.S. Senate Republicans this week introduced the latest bill to force greater disclosure of third-party financing for lawsuits, after years of similar efforts met with failure in the U.S. Congress.
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty in a criminal case stemming from his coverage of a protest at a Minnesota church against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown reut.rs/4afixCV
February 13, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Former CNN anchor Don Lemon pleaded not guilty in a criminal case stemming from his coverage of a protest at a Minnesota church against President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown reut.rs/4afixCV