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How Michigan lawmakers voted on restoration of health insurance subsidies
Thursday's vote comes after the plussed-up Affordable Care Act insurance subsidies expired at the end of 2025, escalating out-of-pocket costs.
Health advocates urge new policies as Florida session nears
Affordable healthcare is top of mind for many across the state as the debate on the national level continues to intensify. With lawmakers heading back up to Tallahassee in a matter of days, advocat…
Florida lawmakers consider foreign student caps
Florida Republicans are reconsidering who can attend the state’s public colleges.
Business, state lawmaker groups call child care subsidy bill vital to Nebraska workforce
State business and lawmaker groups call a proposed child care subsidy bill vital to stability of Nebraska's workforce.
‘Business as usual’: NH officials urge child care providers to remain calm amid funding threats
New Hampshire child care providers are being urged not to panic by state officials and lawmakers as news spreads that the Trump administration froze federal child care subsidies in five Democrat-run states earlier this week.
Oregon secretary of state asks for $25M to implement historic campaign finance law, warns final price tag could be higher
A top agency official acknowledged that the agency couldn’t “provide a detailed cost estimate” or account for the law’s “ongoing costs."
Hope For Health Care Bills to Continue on 'Bipartisan Path,' Says DelBene
Democrat Representative from Washington Suzan DelBene, who also serves as the chair of the DCCC, says that the vote on an extension of ACA subsidies in the house is an 'important step forward' to push the Senate to make a deal on health care, even if this bill never becomes law. (Source: Bloomberg)
Republicans See Defending the ICE Shooting As Good Politics
Well before the facts were known, Team Trump had seized on the opportunity to shift focus to immigration and “law and order” issues.
5 years later, political divide still wide over Jan. 6
Siena University political science professor Leonard Cutler and New York law professor Jeffrey Wice discussed what it will take to bridge that divide.
Trump Lays Out a Vision of Power Restrained Only by ‘My Own Morality’
On topic after topic, President Trump made clear that he would be the arbiter of any limits to his authorities, not international law or treaties.
Judge says Trump’s acting US Attorney investigating Letitia James is serving unlawfully
A federal judge on Thursday ruled that the Trump administration’s pick to be the US Attorney for the Northern District of New York must stop his work on two ongoing criminal investigations into President Donald Trump’s political foe Letitia James, the New York state attorney general.
UMaine to host annual National Girls & Women in Sports Celebration, Feb. 7
Orono, Maine -- You're invited to join the University of Maine in the annual National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration when the women's basketball team hosts Bryant on Saturday, Feb. 7. This year's National Girls and Women in Sports Day celebration is presented by Bangor Savings Bank, Aroma Joe's, Law Office of Joe Bornstein, Hannaford and in partnership with Strong Girls United
Fatal flaws for NFL's playoff teams range from Bills' leaky run defense to major QB questions
No team is perfect, but some teams have bigger flaws than others
Florida lawmaker is back with bill promoting water pollution
'This bill doesn’t make any sense.'
Scientists are closing in on the Universe’s biggest mystery
Nearly everything in the universe is made of mysterious dark matter and dark energy, yet we can’t see either of them directly. Scientists are developing detectors so sensitive they can spot particle interactions that might occur once in years or even decades. These experiments aim to uncover what shapes galaxies and fuels cosmic expansion. Cracking this mystery could transform our understanding of the laws of nature.
12 Orange County restaurants have flawless health inspections; seven marked with critical violations in December
Here's a look at the results of restaurant inspections conducted in Orange County last month.
Major entertainment events hit Delaware stages in spring, summer 2026
Here's a snapshot of some of the fun big events headed to each county of the state in 2026
Don’t punish the stores playing by the rules
By Mary Szarmach My family has been in business in this state for decades serving some of the hardest working Coloradans. And, yes, they buy tobacco products, and, yes, my staff and I card them every single time. We know the law, we follow the law, and we pass our compliance checks. That is why the city of […]
Google and Character.AI negotiate first major settlements in teen chatbot death cases
The settlements are among the first tied to lawsuits accusing AI companies of harming users.
Jail suicide lawsuit against Eyerly Ball can continue, Iowa court rules
Family of Jordan Panye, who died by suicide at the Madison County Jail, sued mental health provider Eyerly Ball for negligence, wrongful death.
Google, chatbot maker Character to settle suit alleging bot pushed teen to suicide
Google and Character Technologies have agreed to settle a lawsuit from a Florida mother who claimed a chatbot pushed her son to kill himself
Beyond the Law Firm: How JDs Build Careers in Global Business and Boardrooms A Conversation with Joe Hurd - UC Law San Francisco (Formerly UC Hastings)
Learn more about this UC Law SF Event.
Character.AI and Google agree to settle lawsuits over teen mental health harms and suicides
Character.AI has agreed to settle multiple lawsuits alleging the artificial intelligence chatbot maker contributed to mental health crises and suicides among young people, including a case brought by Florida mother Megan Garcia.
The problem with the Fox broadcast
Analyzing the flaws of modern baseball broadcasts and making baseball more cinematic
House, Senate lawmakers ignore requested Trump cuts at key science agencies
Congressional appropriators tossed aside the Trump administration’s requested cuts at NOAA, NIST, NSF and NASA in fiscal year 2026 funding bills released Monday.
Report: John Guard no longer being considered for federal judgeship
The longtime state lawyer could be the next Florida Supreme Court Justice.
Veeam Patches Critical RCE Vulnerability with CVSS 9.0 in Backup & Replication
Veeam patched four Backup & Replication flaws, including CVE-2025-59470 (CVSS 9.0) enabling RCE; update to version 13.0.1.1071.
With 100+ Signatories, NJ Business Coalition Urges Lawmakers to Oppose Climate Superfund Act
The New Jersey Business Coalition, with more than 100 signatories, have urged lawmakers to oppose the Climate Superfund Act, a bill that seeks to retroactively penalize New Jersey companies tens of billions of dollars for legally providing fossil fuels that are essential to residents’ survival and prosperity. Bill S-3545 (Smith, D-17; McKeon, D-27) is slated for a vote[...]
Philips Hue rolling out these upgrades in early 2026 including ‘SpatialAware’ scenes
Philips Hue is launching a few new upgrades in 2026, including new “SpatialAware” lighting scenes that more intelligently distribute color...
Colorado chose politics over public safety and now our communities pay the price
By Chris Richardson and Max Brooks This week, federal authorities arrested Jose Barrera-Bolanos in Denver. He is an illegal immigrant who had already been convicted of sexually assaulting a child. That fact alone should stop every parent, grandparent and lawmaker in Colorado in their tracks. This was not a minor offense. This was not a […]
$10M lawsuit filed against Houston business owner accused of making deepfake sexual content of influencer
A Houston business owner, already facing criminal charges after being accused of impersonating a Houston internet influencer and creating fake nude images of her, is now facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit.
NC teacher's killing renews call for state mental health funding, policy
Gov. Josh Stein is calling on state lawmakers to focus more on treating people with mental health issues that pose a risk to the public. Stein's comments come days after Zoe Welsh, a long-time science teacher at the private Ravenscroft School, was killed in her home. Ryan Camacho, who is charged in her death, had a history of mental health challenges, according to court records.
New York state's mental health services for children to get makeover following lawsuit settlement
Leaders of Louisiana legal powerhouse McGlinchey Stafford vote to dissolve firm
The New Orleans-based firm, better known as McGlinchey Stafford, was built more than 50 years ago and grew to be one of the most prestigious and respected in the region with 160 lawyers in 18 states.
Exclusive | Rubio Tells Lawmakers Trump Aims to Buy Greenland, Downplays Military Action
The secretary of state said the White House is using rhetoric to pressure Denmark into negotiations.
'Even Stevens' actor claims Universal Studios fired him, ex-coworkers call him 'menace to work with'
Disney star Steven Anthony Lawrence, who played Beans on 'Even Stevens,' claimed he was fired from Universal Studios for reporting a pedophile, but staff called him an alleged 'menace to work with.'
Jan. 6, 2021: Five Years Later : The NPR Politics Podcast
Five years ago, a mob attacked the United States Capitol as lawmakers were working to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election. NPR's investigations team has been cataloging and maintaining an archive of documents, videos & court testimony related to the insurrection. We take a look at the aftermath of the events, including how President Trump and his allies are trying to rewrite the history of what happened.Listen to NPR's investigation into what happened on Jan. 6, 2021.This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, national justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and investigative correspondent Tom Dreisbach.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.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.
NJBIA, Business Groups Urge Veto of Railroad Operations Bill
NJBIA, the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce and the Chemistry Council of New Jersey have asked Gov. Phil Murphy to veto or not sign into law a bill
Congress Proposes Strong Science Funding for 2026
Lawmakers aim to support science research despite cuts proposed by the Trump administration
Ex-UFC champ Lawler to advise XFC fighters
UFC Hall of Fame fighter Robbie Lawler joins the board of directors of Xtreme One Entertainment, Inc., the parent company of regional MMA promotion Xtreme Fighting Championships.
See moments from Doug LaMalfa's career in politics
Republican U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California has died, lawmakers confirmed on Jan. 6, 2026.
Man allegedly broke windows at JD Vance home due to mental health issues, not politics, lawyer says
William D. DeFoor, 26, faces federal and local charges stemming from the alleged vandalism in Cincinnati. Vance and his wife were in Washington, D.C., when the incident unfolded.
Health AI Atlas: State Laws & Compliance | Ropes & Gray LLP
Explore interactive maps tracking state AI laws that regulate development and deployment by providers, payers, and health tech. See what applies to your organization.
Republican Rep. Doug LaMalfa of California dies, reducing GOP's narrow control of the House to 218-213
LaMalfa, a former state lawmaker and rice farmer, was first elected to Congress in 2012.
Medical groups' challenge to Kennedy-backed vaccine policies can proceed, US judge rules
A federal judge on Tuesday ruled that several major medical organizations can move forward with their lawsuit challenging policies adopted under U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy that they say will lower vaccination rates.
Coming to Xbox Game Pass: Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and More
Coming soon to Xbox Game Pass: Star Wars Outlaws, Resident Evil Village, and more!
California bill increases penalties for fake liens used to harass politicians, businesses
A California lawmaker introduced a bill Monday to crack down on fake liens filed against politicians, court employees and businesses that can force victims to spend thousands of dollars in legal fees to clear their names and repair their credit.
Weavers sue former Uncle Nearest CFO alleging fraud
The founders of Uncle Nearest Tennessee Whiskey have filed a civil lawsuit against the company’s former CFO Michael Senzaki.
Holland & Knight Health Dose: January 6, 2026 | Insights
U.S. Congress must pass a continuing resolution or full-year appropriations by January 30, 2026 to fund the government beyond the end of January and prevent a shutdown.
Advocates urge NJ lawmakers to protect transgender health care
New Jersey lawmakers have failed to pass a bill that would shield patients and providers from liability for gender-affirming care.
The many ways lawyers for Maduro could try to derail the case against him
The case against ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro hasn’t been able to move forward in the past six years.
New law expands protections for New Yorkers against unfair business practices
Stronger protections are coming for New Yorkers under the recently signed FAIR Act.
See photos of the Jan. 6 Capitol riot on its 5th anniversary
Five years ago, as lawmakers met to certify the results of the 2020 presidential election, thousands of Americans violently stormed the Capitol.
Game Pass Adds All These Games In January 2026
The first month of the year brings lots more games to Game Pass.
Why Trae Young and flawed stars like him are so difficult to build around
Bank, law firm hold business succession lunch for Copper Country business owners
Organizers touched on pitfalls, including owners assuming their children will take over their business.
Schumer rejects idea of another government shutdown
Lawmakers returned to Washington from a holiday break Monday after seeing a record-long 43-day shutdown in the fall.
Mike Tyson accuses ex-cannabis business partners of racketeering in $50M lawsuit
Heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson has filed a $50 million racketeering lawsuit accusing former partners at a Chicago marijuana branding company of defrauding him through kickback schemes, unauthorized bonuses and lavish personal spending.
San Francisco Centre mall moves to evict remaining businesses, including Executive Order Bar & Grill
The mortgage trust that owns San Francisco Centre and Emporium filed eviction lawsuits against three remaining tenants, including Executive Order Bar & Grill.
Mike Lawler, George Latimer clash on Nicolas Maduro arrest
Reps. Mike Lawler and George Latimer gave clashing views in a partisan divide over the Trump administration's capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.
UN Security Council held an emergency meeting Monday after Venezuela raid
The top United Nations official warns America may have violated international law with its unilateral action
Maduro capture is about justice, not politics: GOP lawmaker
Congressman Darrell Issa, R-Calif., discusses transition period for Venezuela following the capture of Nicolas Maduro on 'Varney & Co.'
2026 Movie Preview: Get ready for superheroes, sequels… and an epic ‘Odyssey’
“The Odyssey,” “Devil Wears Prada 2,” “Disclosure Day” and “Focker In-Law” are among the most-anticipated titles of the year. Here’s more on those and some others.
Vote for Week 5 Delaware HS Athlete of the Week, presented by Delaware Orthopaedic Specialists
Voting is free on Delaware Online. The winner will be announced on Jan. 9.
Pentagon cuts Sen. Mark Kelly’s military retirement pay as punishment over ‘illegal orders’ video
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced Monday that the Pentagon is taking administrative action to punish Sen. Mark Kelly, a retired Navy captain, by cutting his retirement pay for participating in a video where he and other Democratic lawmakers reminded US service members of their duty to refuse illegal orders.
Hegseth issues letter of censure to Sen. Kelly after warning about following illegal orders
Hegseth said that the censure was "a necessary process step" to proceedings that could result in a demotion from Kelly's retired rank of captain in the U.S. Navy.
Lawsons family business in Tavistock to close after 34 years
Lawsons, which opened in 1992 in Tavistock, will shut its doors at the end of February.
One person in custody after incident at Vance’s Ohio residence, source says
One person is in custody and an investigation is under way following an incident at the Ohio residence of Vice President JD Vance, according to a federal law enforcement source.
This week on The Hill: GOP faces health care bind with subsidies expired
GOP lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill are facing a health care bind, with Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies having expired on Dec. 31, 2025, and no clear path forward for extending them. The GO…
Lawmakers return to Washington facing Venezuela concerns, shutdown threat
Congress faces major decisions on how to address rising costs of healthcare, prevent another government shutdown and deal with the Trump administration’s handling of the Epstein files.
3 Big Sports Law Stories to Watch in 2026
If 2026 is like recent years, it will feature controversies that test longstanding assumptions about sports.
NC state retirees challenged health plan benefit changes 13 years ago. They’re still fighting.
North Carolina government retirees continue with 2012 class-action lawsuit challenging state health plan changes
❝After a year of disruption, global health needs leaders with backbone
Funding shocks, political U-turns and weakened institutions have laid bare the flaws in a global health architecture long overdue for reform – and the need for courageous leadership to stop it from unravelling, writes Priti Patnaik, global health journalist and founder of the Geneva Health Files.
❝After a year of disruption, global health needs leaders with backbone
Funding shocks, political U-turns and weakened institutions have laid bare the flaws in a global health architecture long overdue for reform – and the need for courageous leadership to stop it from unravelling, writes Priti Patnaik, global health journalist and founder of the Geneva Health Files.
Illinois political leaders react to U.S. capture of Venezuela’s president
President Donald Trump announced early Saturday that the U.S. "successfully carried out a large-scale strike against Venezuela and its leader, President Nicolás Maduro,” and that U.S. law enforcement assisted in the operation.
Discovering the laws behind complex networked systems
Nature Computational Science - A recent study shows that neural symbolic regression offers a route to automated discovery of governing equations for network dynamics across high-dimensional complex...
Between The Lines: Vikings 16, Packers 3
Vikings Entertainment Network's Tatum Everett was joined by Ben Leber to break down the Vikings win over the Packers during Week 18 of the 2025 NFL season.
Trump amplifies conspiracies on killing of Minnesota lawmaker
Trump shared a video baselessly linking Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz to conspiracies over brazen political killings in the state this summer.
The Legal Fallout From Trump’s Venezuela Gambit
The episode represents a new moment in presidential power and the law.
Health care, funding and more: 5 things to watch when the Senate returns
The Senate is staring down multiple flash points in the coming months as lawmakers head into a year colored by electoral politics but with plenty of policy fights on the horizon. Lawmakers wrapped …
Oklahoma lawmakers eye $223M federal funding to reshape rural health care
The one-time investment comes as state leaders warn of shrinking revenues, Medicaid pressures and rising insurance costs.
NY touts new mandates for health insurers. Here's what they must cover
New York laws that took effect Jan. 1 require health insurers to cover breast cancer screening, EpiPens and scalp cooling for chemotherapy patients.
Lester Hayes, Jr. Joins Pro-Fit Outfitters as Director of Business Development
Lester R. Hayes Jr. has joined Pro-Fit Outfitters as Director of Business Development, bringing nearly three decades of law enforcement and operational leadership experience to the public safety and government solutions company.
U.S. military action in Venezuela sparks political backlash, protests in California
Democratic lawmakers say U.S. military strikes in Venezuela and the reported capture of its president lacked congressional authorization and relied on questionable justifications.
California needs these mental health law changes after Reiner murders
OPINION: As someone with family who have navigated California’s system of care for serious mental illness, there is so much more that can be done to prevent tragic stories like the Reiners’.
A staple Newark Main Street gift shop is closing after 50 years
GrassRoots owner Marilyn Dickey plans to retire and close her gift shop and boutique after 50 years in business.
What's on the agenda for Congress as it returns in 2026
Lawmakers are facing a new government funding deadline, a decision on whether to move on health care proposals and more.
Baptist Health System sues United Healthcare over payments for ER care
The two sides were unable to resolve the fight over claims payments through mediation, prompting the lawsuit.
Delaware Health Department opens warming stations throughout the state
These stations seek to provide warmth and safety to residents amid extreme cold weather conditions.
New NY law bans businesses from going fully cashless: What about NYS Fair, Dome, amphitheater?
The JMA Wireless Dome and Empower FCU Amphitheater have been fully cashless.
Forget Gas Fees, Compliance Is Crypto’s New Cost of Doing Business
The cryptocurrency industry is turning over a new leaf in the New Year. And this new leaf comes with new laws. As of Jan. 1, 2026, Americans should have
Pebble brings its round-faced smartwatch back from the dead
Pebble has revived the Round while fixing all of its flaws.
‘It’s our turn’: gun-safety advocates are riding a ‘seismic’ wave to US legislatures
A once-toxic topic is helping survivors and relatives of victims get elected to enact the laws they helped draft
How new protest laws are impacting political demonstrations
More than a dozen states have passed laws regulating protests in recent years, raising concerns among free-speech advocates.
After Watergate, the Presidency Was Tamed. Trump Is Unleashing It.
In the 1970s, Congress passed a raft of laws to hold the White House accountable. President Trump has decided they don’t apply to him.
After Watergate, the Presidency Was Tamed. Trump Is Unleashing It.
In the 1970s, Congress passed a raft of laws to hold the White House accountable. President Trump has decided they don’t apply to him.
Get up to speed on what you missed in NC politics over the holidays
We’ve got updates on property tax reform, lawsuits against the Trump administration, new challengers in Republican primaries and more.