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Fight to protect transgender health care to be among new governor's first tests
Supporters of proposed state protections for transgender health care are hopeful the bill will become law under Gov.-elect Mikie Sherrill.
Lawmakers zero in on NCAA over NIL, revenue sharing
An effort to curb the big business of college sports is gaining steam on Capitol Hill, where a growing number of lawmakers in both parties are outraged at the NCAA and signaling intervention from C…
Analysis: Europe may need to adopt Trump’s brass-knuckle methods to save Greenland
Donald Trump fights as dirty as the UFC cage fighters he’s invited to slug it out on the South Lawn of the White House to mark America’s 250th birthday.
Polish minister warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Hungary’s Orbán grants asylum to fugitive politician
By using asylum to block extradition, Budapest is testing whether EU law can still be enforced between member states.
Lawsuit contests RFK Jr.’s new vaccine guidance for children
Several public health organizations accused the health secretary of packing a key advisory committee with vaccine skeptics, arguing its latest guidance should be voided.
Amy Walter and Jasmine Wright on Trump's control of GOP lawmakers
Bengals get an important free agent contract done early
The Bengals announced an important contract for a free agent.
As the Mental-Health Crisis Deepens, Florida Lawyer Mark Astor Helps Families Find a Legal Path Forward
Attorney Mark Astor in South Florida has developed legal practice for families going through this period with litigate, structured intervention.
James Uthmeier: Florida's affirmative action laws are unconstitutional
'My office, therefore, will not defend or enforce any of these discriminatory provisions.'
Landmark Supreme Court case challenges Hawaii’s strict gun law
The case stems from a lawsuit by three Maui residents challenging restrictions on carrying guns in places like beaches and businesses
Texas AG Paxton declares DEI policies unconstitutional
The 74-page opinion declares over 100 state laws to be unconstitutional.
Prince Harry says Daily Mail scoops made him 'paranoid beyond belief'
Prince Harry's legal battle against British tabloids has entered its final round. His lawyer on Monday alleged that the Daily Mail engaged in unlawful information gathering for two decades. Harry
Prince Harry says Daily Mail scoops made him 'paranoid beyond belief'
Prince Harry's legal battle against British tabloids has entered its final round. His lawyer on Monday alleged that the Daily Mail engaged in unlawful information gathering for two decades. Harry
AT&T class action alleges business customers billed for disconnected services
A new class action lawsuit alleges AT&T improperly billed its business customers for telephone services that were suspended, disconnected or terminated.
When science discourages correction: How publishers profit from mistakes
Flawed scientific articles don't just clutter journals—they misguide policies, waste taxpayer funds, and endanger lives. Errors in top-tier research persist due to a broken correction system. Consider ...
How the Trump Justice Department is targeting his perceived opponents : The NPR Politics Podcast
From the NPR podcast Consider This:The Department of Justice is once again at the center of the news.At least five federal lawmakers say they have been contacted for questioning from federal prosecutors. So has the chairman of the Federal Reserve.And in Minnesota, career federal prosecutors resigned after being asked to investigate not the shooting that killed Renee Macklin Good, but her widow’s potential ties to activist groups.NPR senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro and NPR justice correspondent Carrie Johnson break down the latest in Justice Department news.
Marijuana's Restrictive Federal Classification Isn't Supported By Science, New Study Concludes
Marijuana and other drugs are not as dangerous as laws written half a century ago say they are, according to a new scientific review. Since the passage of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) in 1970, U.S. drug laws have been dictated by rigid categories that supposedly reflect the dangers posed by different substances—but the new […]
Lawmakers advance bill to dismantle Wyoming Business Council despite governor’s office objections
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile The Legislature’s primary budgeting arm haggled over and then passed a 58-page draft bill on Thursday to dismantle the
Lawmakers advance bill to dismantle Wyoming Business Council despite governor’s office objections
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile The Legislature’s primary budgeting arm haggled over and then passed a 58-page draft bill on Thursday to dismantle the
Lawmakers worry about feasibility, sustainability of rural health transformation plan
South Dakota’s workforce shortage and federal limitations on a $189 million infusion of cash are making some lawmakers worry about the feasibility and sustainability of the state’s plan to strengthen rural health care.
Oregon lawmakers propose to regulate AI chatbots to protect kids’ mental health
Other states across the country have begun experimenting with how to regulate AI chatbots.
New York moves to ban ‘entertainment vapes’ with music, games and Bluetooth features
ALBANY, N.Y. – A new proposal in the New York State Assembly would outlaw the sale of so-called “entertainment vapor products,” a new class of e-cigarettes
Bereaved families boycott Knesset panel on political Oct 7 probe, form own committee
Hundreds of relatives, opposition lawmakers hold alternative session in parallel to Knesset Constitution panel on political probe in live split-screen
Rural health care dollars buoy Wyoming hospitals, providers as lawmakers get on board
Legislators took a first crack at a measure that will establish major components of Wyoming’s $205M plans. Representatives of facilities like Riverton's new hospital are encouraged by proposed funding opportunities.
U.S. lawmakers wrap reassurance tour in Denmark as tensions around Greenland grow
A bipartisan congressional delegation traveled to Denmark to try to deescalate rising tensions. Just as they were finishing, President Trump announced new tariffs on the country until it agrees to his plan of acquiring Greenland.
Policymakers And Lawmakers Eyeing The Use Of AI As A Requisite First-Line For Mental Health Gatekeeping And Therapy Intervention
Should we use AI to pre-screen whether people can see a human therapist? And should we use AI to do initial intervention? It's a huge controversy. An AI Insider scoop.
The monk who discovered the laws of genetics—but was overlooked in his time
Mendel’s monastery garden experiments went largely unnoticed during his life, but their implications would ripple through science decades later.
Parkersburg joining other W.Va. cities in effort to remove business barriers
PARKERSBURG – Parkersburg is joining West Virginia’s other largest cities in an effort aimed at making it easier for people to start businesses. The Institute for Justice, a nonprofit public interest law firm, recently announced plans to partner with the Mountain State’s five largest cities – Charleston, Huntington, Morgantown, Parkersburg and Wheeling – for West […]
Duval Delegation members receive bomb threat with ransom demand
A chilling warning was sent to lawmakers on a holiday weekend.
Can I bet on sports in Delaware? What you should know
Your best bet for sports betting in Delaware is getting to a casino or using one particular app.
Republicans, Democrats try to contain Trump’s Greenland aggression
Republican lawmakers' opposition to the plan is perhaps their strongest pushback yet against the president.
Will Labor’s contentious hate laws pass?
As parliament returns for a special sitting, political editor Tom McIlroy speaks to Reged Ahmad about whether the prime minister can get his reforms over the line and why the Coalition is being accused of hypocrisy
GUEST OPINION: Court saw through attack on stoves, science
When the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers (AHAM) filed a federal lawsuit last year challenging Colorado’s new gas stove labeling law, it exposed a troubling pattern of how climate advocacy can morph into scientific misinformation to achieve policy goals through fear rather than facts. At the heart of the court dispute is House Bill 25-1161, […]
Budget, mental health worries and more: What NC lawmakers are expected to prioritize in 2026
Under Patel, F.B.I. Scours Its Records to Discredit Trump Opponents
As the F.B.I. has added payback to its portfolio, Republican lawmakers like Senator Charles E. Grassley have emerged as a clearinghouse for leaks and whistle-blowers.
New children's museum executive director, law firms announce fresh batches of partners
Take a look at some of the recent promotions and new hires announced at south Louisiana businesses.
Longwood Gardens is about to launch new science strategy
Science is the force that makes Longwood's gardens flourish. A new scientific plan will launch along with events for the public.
How old is too old to shovel snow safely? Experts weigh in
Dr. Barry Franklin, a former American Heart Association volunteer, advises adults over the age of 45 to avoid snow shoveling.
‘If we can't respond in this moment, then we have failed’ — lawmakers reflect on ‘25 fires
(Inside California Politics) — One year after massive fires devastated southern California communities, state lawmakers say there’s still more work to be done. Marking the first anniversary of the …
'Are you 18?': WA lawmakers debate age checks for adult content online
Lawmakers are weighing a bill that would require age verification to access online adult content, with fines for data retention.
Anti-abortion movement seeks to escalate clashes over blue state ‘shield’ laws
The anti-abortion movement is testing new strategies to force a legal confrontation over so-called shield laws in Democratic-led states that protect abortion providers in those states from prosecution.
Oklahoma Foundry, The Crucible, takes legal action to save business
Oklahoma's The Crucible, LLC, famous for casting iconic bronze statues nationwide, faces possible closure after its insurance denied a claim for a crucial motor generator, forcing the company to file a lawsuit to stay in business.
Hochul's budget won't change Raise the Age law
Hochul's office reviewed the policy for months
DOJ investigating Minnesota governor, Minneapolis mayor over alleged obstruction of law enforcement, source says
The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over possible obstruction of federal law enforcement, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
Congress, content creators, and Can't Let It Go : The NPR Politics Podcast
There's another fight on Capitol Hill as lawmakers work to get four more spending bills passed before the end of the month. We talk about what's at stake and how both parties are navigating the high cost of health care.Then, a look at how the Trump administration is using social media content to sway public opinion & influence governance, and what our panelists can't stop thinking about this week.This episode: voting correspondent Miles Parks, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, White House correspondent Danielle Kurtzleben, and political reporters Stephen Fowler & Jude Joffe-Block.This podcast was produced and edited by Casey Morell & Bria Suggs.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Alaska kicks off billion-dollar effort to ‘transform’ rural health care
Alaska is set to receive $273 million per year for five years from the program, created as part of President Trump's spending- and tax-cut law passed this summer.
Florida House passes bill requiring all employers to use E-Verify
The bill marks an expansion of current state law, which only applies to private employers with 25 or more employees.
Feds cut, then reinstated, mental health grants. What's left? Anxiety.
Lawmakers working on 2026 bills had recently increased dollars to mental health and addiction recovery programs.
Nick Reiner’s Mental Health Conservatorship Could Complicate Prosecution
Considering Reiner's extensive history of mental health disorders, his lawyers could look to a not guilty by reason of insanity defense or argue that he's guilty of a lesser crime.
Supreme Court will hear appeal by maker of popular Roundup weedkiller
Thousands of state lawsuits allege Bayer failed to warn people its popular weedkiller could cause cancer
Prominent law firm registers as Bears’ lobbyist at Indiana Statehouse
An application for Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP was completed Wednesday with the Indiana Lobby Registration Commission, indicating the firm will represent CBFC Development LLC, an affiliate company for the NFL franchise.
U.S. Lawmakers Meet With Danish Prime Minister on Greenland
Seeking to calm tensions, Republicans and Democrats affirmed that they supported Denmark’s control of Greenland as President Trump vowed to buy it or take it over.
Jennifer Lawrence says she lost part in Quentin Tarantino film because critics said she wasn't 'pretty enough'
Jennifer Lawrence says she lost a part in a buzzy Quentin Tarantino movie because trolls said she wasn't 'pretty enough' to play it: 'The internet just, like, went out of their way to call me ugly.'
Concerns mount over AI's influence on mental health
FOX Business' Madison Alworth reports on the the impact of AI use on mental health as well as lawsuits against chatbot makers on 'Varney & Co.'
Trump Presses GOP to Move Health Plan as Premium Hikes Loom
President Donald Trump urged Republican lawmakers to quickly move on a White House healthcare plan, seeking to shift the narrative on an issue that threatens his party’s hold on Congress with millions of Americans facing premium hikes or the risk of lost coverage.
Jennifer Lawrence says she lost out on Tarantino role because she wasn’t pretty enough
Jennifer Lawrence may have starred in box office smashes such as “The Hunger Games” and the “X-Men” franchise, but she has missed out on at least one major movie role — and this, she says, is down to her looks.
I was a White House lawyer — now I charge $2,000 to write resumes
A former White House attorney earns about $70,000 a year writing resumes, charging $2,000 per client while working a federal job.
Tensions remain high in Minnesota as ACLU files lawsuit and Trump threatens Insurrection Act
Minnesota governor Tim Walz urges president to ‘stop this campaign of retribution’ as he threatens to deploy military
Elon Law Dean Zak Kramer speaks to Triad Business Journal about commitment to Greensboro
Zak Kramer, dean of Elon University's School of Law, spoke with the Triad Business Journal, about the university's commitment to it's law location in Greensboro, amid plans to open a new full-time...
Lawmakers advance bill to dismantle Wyoming Business Council despite governor’s office objections
The legislative panel proposing to defund the economic development shop wants to shuffle some programs to other state agencies.
‘Resetting’ the GOP health care vision
President Donald Trump released his health care affordability plan Thursday — a sweeping blueprint pressuring Congress to cement many of his executive actions into law.
With limited political power, Minnesota Democrats navigate resistance to Trump
From public pleas to lawsuits, Minnesota's Democratic leaders are trying to stop the surge of federal agents on their streets.
Afghanistan v West Indies (in UAE) 2026
Fixtures, results and scorecards from Afghanistan's "home" Twenty20 international series against West Indies in Sharjah.
ChatGPT's AI Health-Care Push Has a Fatal Flaw
OpenAI and Anthropic have both announced big plans to enter healthcare, with a consumer-focused tool called ChatGPT Health and a version of the chatbot Claude that can help clinicians figure out a diagnosis and write medical notes. Notably absent from this flurry of announcements is Google. Its Gemini chatbot is one of the most popular and capable, so why not jump into the lucrative health market too? Perhaps because Google knows from experience that such an effort can backfire spectacularly.
New York lawmakers react to Hochul's State of the State
Hochul drew attacks from her gubernatorial challengers.
Outlining objectives for Rochester’s business community
Rochester, N.Y. — The Greater Rochester Chamber of Commerce hosted its second annual legislative breakfast.It brings together local lawmakers for a spirited dis
Mamdani announces city lawsuit against delivery app
City officials allege Motoclick stole directly from workers' paychecks.
Former Senator Kyrsten Sinema Accused of Affair With Member of Security Team
In a lawsuit, the ex-wife of Ms. Sinema’s onetime staff member accused her of showering him with gifts and breaking up their marriage.
Kirk Nahra Authors an Article on "Privacy and Security Law for Business Lawyers"
WilmerHale Partner Kirk Nahra examines the expanding and increasingly complex patchwork of U.S. privacy and security regulations in his recently published article, “Privacy and Security Law for Business Lawyers.”
Massachusetts town faces lawsuit for allowing criminal immigrant, sex offender to renew business license
Teen worker allegedly assaulted at Hillers Pizza sues town officials, claiming they ignored offender's criminal history when renewing business license.
Former Ukrainian PM accused of bribing politicians with US dollars to weaken Zelenskyy's government
Ukrainian authorities seized stacks of U.S. dollars during raids targeting former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, who allegedly planned to bribe lawmakers
CT officials voice concerns about Trump health care plan
Connecticut health officials and lawmakers on Thursday expressed concerns about the Trump administration’s new health care policy framework.
WATCH: Leavitt says every American with health insurance will see lower costs under Trump plan
President Donald Trump on Thursday announced the outlines of a health care plan he wants Congress to take up as Republicans have faced increasing pressure to address rising health costs after lawmakers let subsidies expire.
Turner Loesel: Florida's AI laws are stronger than you think
Florida already has a strong legal floor for AI accountability lawmakers should respect and reinforce.
Utah Health Policy Project addresses expected changes to healthcare in Utah
Officials addressed uncertainty within the current health policy landscape, and urged lawmakers to find other ways to fund Medicare in Utah.
Did a Supreme Court Loss Embolden Trump on the Insurrection Act?
In refusing to let the president deploy National Guard troops in Illinois under an obscure law, the justices may have made him more apt to invoke greater powers.
Flaw in 17 Google Fast Pair audio devices could let hackers eavesdrop
Google is working with security researchers and its hardware partners.
State, national business lobbying groups urge action at top NC court
The US Chamber of Commerce and NC Chamber are asking the state Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling that could open the door for more lawsuits against businesses in North Carolina.
Cook Political Report shifts New York's U.S. House race ratings more Democratic
The biggest two changes from Cook's ratings back in November involve Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and Democratic Rep. Laura Gillen in the 4th District.
Final day to select ACA health plans in Texas
Thursday was the final day to select an Affordable Care Act health insurance plan, but lawmakers continue to debate how to address federal subsidies.
New bill aims to safeguard health care licensing in Delaware
A bill introduced in Delaware in early January aims to prevent nonhuman entities from receiving health care licenses. What this means
Yost: ‘sloppy work,’ not politics, sank attempt on pot-law referendum
Ohio's attorney general, David Yost, has rejected a petition calling for referendum on Senate Bill 56 that enacts sweeping changes to marijuana law, including a ban on hemp.
Dems demand DHS stop deporting visa applicants claiming to be crime victims
A group of Democratic lawmakers is demanding answers from DHS about protections for certain visa holders detained by ICE
Our model of the universe is deeply flawed — unless space is actually a 'sticky fluid', new research hints
Our best models of the cosmos don't add up — but that could change if the universe is actually made of a viscous 'fluid,' a new paper suggests.
Trump using Insurrection Act in Minneapolis would be a huge risk – even by his standards
President Donald Trump has been threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act for a very long time. Dating back to his first term, he has repeatedly floated the rarely invoked law, which gives a president extraordinary powers to dispatch the military to put down domestic unrest.
Horman leaves a deep imprint, a complex legacy
For more than a decade, no legislator has put more fingerprints on education budgets — or had more of a voice in the private school choice debate. But as Horman leaves the Statehouse, the Legislature will have to wrestle Idaho's biggest budget crunch in nearly 20 years, and implement a new private school tax credit law.
Trump threatens to use Insurrection Act to put down protests in Minneapolis
President Donald Trump has repeatedly threatened to invoke the rarely used federal law to deploy the U.S. military or federalize the National Guard for domestic law enforcement, over the objections of state governors.
Substrata Media™ Announces The Scheduled Launch of the Nation’s First Living Media Entertainment Platform
A New Hybrid of Sport, Film, and Fan-Centered StorytellingFELTON, Del., Jan. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Substrata Media™ today announced the scheduled launch of the nation’s first Living Media™ Production Campus, a first-of-its-kind hybrid facility located in Felton, Delaware combining working agricultural equine operations, cinematic production, and interactive media into a single, fully operational environment. The campus merges cinematic storytelling, daily livestreams, and real-time audien
‘Segregated schools’ comment sparks uproar; N.H. lawmaker says leaked message referred to politics not race
The chairperson for an education policy committee allegedly wrote “imagine the scores though if we had schools for them and some for us.”
Lawmakers move to defund Wyoming Business Council ahead of budget session
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile The primary budgeting arm of the Legislature voted Tuesday to defund the Wyoming Business Council, the state’s top economic development shop since 1998. Following a motion by Powell Republican Sen. Dan Laursen, the Joint Appropriations Committee agreed to zero out the council’s budget, leaving $2 million to administer existing loans. Though the […]
Lawmakers move to defund Wyoming Business Council ahead of budget session
by Dustin Bleizeffer, WyoFile The primary budgeting arm of the Legislature voted Tuesday to defund the Wyoming Business Council, the state’s top economic
Authorities to the left, German courts to the right: The politics and law of transborder data transfers in the EU
The article examines how the EU’s traditionally strict stance on cross-border data flows is diverging into two paths: one led by data protection authorities enforcing an absolutist view of surveillance risk, and another by national courts adopting a more pragmatic and geopolitically aware approach to GDPR enforcement.
Hundreds of Millions of Audio Devices Need a Patch to Prevent Wireless Hacking and Tracking
Flaws in how 17 models of headphones and speakers use Google’s one-tap Fast Pair Bluetooth protocol have left devices open to eavesdroppers and stalkers.
What Greenland Sharks Are Teaching Us About Aging Eyes
Greenland sharks' eyes never seem to get old. Plus, exactly how flawless is the greatest eye in the sky, the James Webb Space Telescope?
‘Never seen anything like this’: ICE delving deep into Minnesota workplaces
Immigration lawyers say ICE is focusing on smaller employers in workplace enforcement under President Donald Trump’s second term.
What SCOTUS decision on girls’ sports might mean for NC
Rather than navigating shifting federal guidance and fear of litigation, NC would be able to rely on state law when organizing teams and competitions.
Fresno adult entertainment club closes as lawsuit with former employee ongoing
FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A decades-old Fresno adult entertainment club closed at the start of the year following a lawsuit with one of its former dancers. In a surprise Jan. 2 post, Gold Digger…
Congress Is Spurning Many of Trump’s Proposed Spending Cuts
Months after the partisan clash that led to the longest shutdown in history, lawmakers have agreed on spending bills that look far different from what the president wanted.
Florida lawmakers discuss crisis in Iran
Members of Congress have differing views about support.