US judge weighs Trump decision to bar Venezuelan funds for Maduro’s defence
Judge Hellerstein declined to dismiss the case against Maduro but questioned US prosecutors about his access to defence.
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US judge sides with New York Times against Pentagon journalism policies
In his ruling, Judge Paul Friedman ruled the Trump administration sought to force out ‘disfavoured journalists’.
Trump administration seeks billions from Harvard in anti-Semitism lawsuit
Harvard University has rejected the complaint as ‘another pretextual and retaliatory action’ from the Trump White House.
Why Pakistani farmers are suing two German companies for deadly 2022 floods
Case relates to RWE and Heidelberg Materials, accused of emissions that intensified historic floods and destroyed farms.
US arts commission approves gold coin stamped with Donald Trump’s face
The gold coin comes in addition to Trump’s efforts to have his face stamped on a $1 coin, in violation of federal law.
US states file lawsuit challenging Trump’s revocation of climate finding
The Trump administration revoked key scientific finding that formed a basis for regulations to address climate change.
Trump administration defends Anthropic blacklisting in US court
US defence secretary designated Anthropic a ‘supply chain risk’ after it refused to remove guardrails on its technology.
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Photos show ‘grave-like plots’ at Epstein’s Zorro Ranch, tipster claims
Member of the public sent images to state lawmakers, claiming they showed dug-up burial sites, emails show.
Ex-Belgian diplomat ordered to stand trial over murder of Congo’s Lumumba
Etienne Davignon, 93, is the only one alive among 10 Belgians accused by the Congolese leader’s family of complicity.
Trump administration to drop charges against US veteran who burned flag
Veteran Jay Carey burned a US flag in protest of an executive order from Trump calling for prison terms for such acts.
US judge nixes two subpoenas against Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell
Judge James Boasberg ruled US prosecutors under Trump produced ‘essentially zero evidence’ to justify the subpoenas.
