Judge Shelley M. Richmond Joseph, who previously faced felony charges for allegedly aiding an illegal migrant’s escape from federal immigration authorities, is once again under scrutiny. The Massachusetts Commission on Judicial Conduct filed formal charges Monday, accusing Joseph of “willful judicial misconduct” and actions “unbecoming” of a judicial officer. The charges are now before the state Supreme Judicial Court.
Iran reportedly paused plans for a retaliatory attack on Israel following President-elect Donald Trump’s November victory over Vice President Kamala Harris. The New York Times reported that Iranian officials adopted a more diplomatic tone after the election, including halting military escalation and engaging in cease-fire discussions with regional actors.
California officials, led by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-Calif., have reaffirmed the state’s commitment to providing legal defense for undocumented immigrants facing deportation, even as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to implement stricter immigration policies. Trump has pledged mass deportations targeting the estimated 2.7 million illegal immigrants residing in California, prompting state leaders to bolster support for deportation defense.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reportedly arrived in Palm Beach, Florida, for a meeting with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort, according to media outlets.
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped Jamieson Greer as his choice for U.S. Trade Representative, signaling a continuation of the bold trade policies that defined his first term.
The Department of Justice’s last-minute dismissal of a high-stakes lawsuit against the Crescent Dunes Solar Energy Project has raised significant concerns. This decision, made...
Congress will face a tight schedule when it returns from Thanksgiving to approve funding and avoid a partial government shutdown. The current deadline for...