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Top Supreme Court lawyer charged with tax evasion related to poker winnings
Tom Goldstein, who writes SCOTUSblog.com, poses for a photograph in front of the Supreme Court, Thursday, Oct. 31, 2013, in Washington.Alex Brandon | APA top Supreme Court lawyer who co-founded a popular blog about the high court was…
American Express to pay $230 million to settle DOJ fraud probe, deceptive marketing claim
Silas Stein | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesAmerican Express will pay approximately $230 million to resolve a federal criminal wire fraud investigation and settle allegations of deceptive marketing, the company said Thursday.The total…
Biden administration finalizes crackdown on Chinese vehicles
Chinese made BYD passenger battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles collectively known as new energy vehicles in China in a compound in Sheerness, Kent. Issue date: Thursday April 4, 2024.Gareth Fuller | Pa Images |…
Israel and Hamas reach Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal
Israel and Hamas on Wednesday reached a ceasefire and hostage release deal to end the 15-month war in the Gaza Strip, which has wreaked destruction and inflamed tensions across the region.News of the agreement prompted joyful…
Live confirmation updates: Trump’s transportation nominee says EVs should pay to use
DOT nominee Duffy says electric vehicles should pay to use roadsSecretary of Transportation nominee Sean Duffy shakes hands with committee members before the start of his confirmation hearing in the Senate Commerce, Science, and…
South Korea’s President Yoon Suk Yeol arrested as agencies probe his short-lived martial
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JANUARY 15: Investigators arrive at the entrance to the presidential residence of Yoon Suk Yeol, as authorities try to execute an arrest warrant, in Seoul, South Korea, on January 15, 2025. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty…
Trump says he’ll create ‘External Revenue Service’ to collect tariffs, foreign…
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump makes remarks at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, U.S. Jan. 7, 2025. Carlos Barria | ReutersPresident-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday said he will create an "External Revenue Service" to collect…
Trump Defense pick Pete Hegseth to face tough Senate confirmation hearing
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth meets with Senator-elect Jim Banks (R-IN) on Capitol Hill in Washington, U.S., December 5, 2024.Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersSecretary of Defense hopeful Pete Hegseth is set to appear for a high-stakes…
Trump plans limited inauguration festivities despite massive fundraising haul
A member of the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets participates in a rehearsal for inauguration on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on January 12, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty ImagesDonald Trump's presidential transition team…
Trump Media shares jump more than 14% ahead of presidential inauguration
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesShares of Trump Media jumped more than 14% in midday trading Monday, ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next week.The stock, which trades under the DJT ticker, is now on pace for…