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Service Members Would Be Able To Sue The Military Over Sexual Assault And Harassment...

The Military Sexual Trauma Accountability Act has been introduced by two senators to allow US service members to sue the military over sexual assault, a significant step in the fight against sexual misconduct in the armed forces.

Exxon Can Sue Cuba Over Property Confiscated In 1960, Supreme Court Rules

The Supreme Court has allowed Exxon Mobil to sue state-owned oil companies in Cuba over the confiscation of property that occurred after Fidel Castro's regime seized power nearly seven decades ago, in a move that reflects the Trump administration's aggressive stance toward Havana.

Supreme Court Rules Against Rastafarian Who Sued Prison Officials For Cutting His Dreadlocks

The Supreme Court ruled that a devout Rastafarian who attempted to sue prison officials for cutting his dreadlocks could not proceed with his case, making it harder for other faiths to enforce federal religious protections in prison.

From New York To Seattle To DC, More Cities Are Picking Democratic Socialist Leaders

Janeese Lewis George, a Democratic Socialist, won the Democratic primary for Mayor of Washington, DC, with a diverse coalition of supporters, while Zohran Mamdani and Katie Wilson have also won mayoral elections in New York City and Seattle, respectively.

Americans View Obama Far More Positively Than Trump Or Biden, CNN Poll Finds

Barack Obama is the most popular living president, with 57% of Americans viewing him favorably, far surpassing the ratings of Donald Trump and Joe Biden, and he is the most admired president in US history, according to a CNN poll.

U.S. Emergency Oil Stockpile Tumbles To Lowest Since The Reagan Administration

The US Strategic Petroleum Reserve has reached its lowest level since 1983 due to the Trump administration's deployment of emergency oil to mitigate the damage from the war with Iran.

Supreme Court To Decide If Migrants Detained For Months Must Receive Bond Hearings

The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a case that could have significant implications for the Trump administration's immigration policies, as it will decide if the government can hold noncitizens in detention for prolonged periods without a bond hearing.

Senate Passes $70 Billion Ice And Border Patrol Bill, Overcoming Internal GOP Rebellion Over...

Senate Republicans passed a $70 billion immigration enforcement package, delivering a major political win to President Trump after weeks of struggling to pass the bill, while also rejecting efforts to kill the $1.8 billion Justice Department fund he had supported.

Trump Administration Escalates Legal Push For Medical Records Of Trans Minors

The Trump administration is using grand jury subpoenas to force providers of gender-affirming care to comply with its demands for sensitive medical records of transgender minors, sparking alarm among advocates and minors who receive the treatments.

Mass Shooting After California High School Graduation Kills Teen, Wounds 3

One person was killed and three others injured in a shooting after a high school graduation ceremony in California's Bay Area, with police searching for the shooter and providing additional security for upcoming graduation ceremonies.

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A Timeline Of Nolan Wells’ Disappearance, Death And The Unfolding Investigation

Nolan Wells, an 18-year-old who died on a boat trip to Horn Island, Mississippi, is the subject of an ongoing investigation into the events leading up to his death, with his family pressing for transparency and answers.