Reproductive rights advocates have filed a lawsuit in Arizona to challenge the state’s 15-week abortion ban, citing conflicts with a newly approved constitutional amendment that expands access to abortion up to the point of fetal viability.
Nathan Hochman, a seasoned attorney and advocate for a balanced approach to criminal justice, was officially sworn in as Los Angeles County's 44th district attorney on Tuesday.
Four former employees of the Chicago mayor's office have accused city officials of retaliating against them after they were placed on the city's "do not hire" list, effectively barring them from future employment in any city government position.
The U.S. Supreme Court is hearing arguments on the legality of Tennessee’s 2023 law banning gender transition procedures for minors. The case has become a flashpoint in the national debate over transgender rights, parental authority, and the state’s role in protecting children from controversial medical treatments.
The final U.S. House race for 2024 has concluded, with Democrat Adam Gray narrowly defeating Republican incumbent John Duarte in California’s 13th Congressional District. The result flips the Central Valley seat back to Democratic control.
Belgian authorities have launched a fraud investigation into former European Union Justice Commissioner Didier Reynders, just days after his term ended. The probe, announced Wednesday, centers on potential money laundering activities, according to the Brussels prosecutor general’s office.
The second trailer for Disney’s live-action Snow White remake, set to hit theaters in March 2025, has sparked significant backlash, accumulating thousands of negative comments just hours after its release. Criticism of the $300 million production stems from controversies surrounding lead actress Rachel Zegler, changes to the original story, and the broader direction of Disney’s live-action remakes.
President-elect Donald Trump is considering Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a potential replacement for Pete Hegseth, his current nominee for Secretary of Defense. This development arises amid concerns over Hegseth's ability to secure Senate confirmation due to allegations of sexual misconduct and financial mismanagement.
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have voiced their desire to end the semiannual daylight saving time (DST) clock changes, with Ramaswamy calling the policy “inefficient and easy to change.” Their comments came after Musk shared an X (formerly Twitter) poll showing widespread public support for abolishing the "annoying" time change. Many political figures, including Donald Trump Jr., echoed their sentiments, with many calling for permanent daylight saving time to be adopted.
