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Elizabeth Warren Says Trump Can't 'Scapegoat' His Failure As Appeals Court Rejects Attempt To Unseat Lisa Cook Ahead Of Key FOMC Meeting

In a major setback for President Donald Trump, a U.S. Appeals Court for the District of Columbia denied an emergency motion to remove Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, allowing her to participate in this week’s Federal Open Market Committee meeting.

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National Guard to remain in DC despite expiry of Trump’s emergency order

At least 150 military police will patrol the capital until at least the end of November

The Independent UK

Warning About AI Hallucination During D.C. Federal District Court Bar Admission Ceremony

I just joined (this morning) the bar for the U.S. District Court of the District of Columbia, which is to… The post Warning About AI Hallucination During D.C. Federal District Court Bar Admission Ceremony appeared first on Reason.com.

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DC lawsuit challenges Trump's National Guard deployment as a forced 'military occupation'

The District of Columbia has sued to stop President Donald Trump’s deployment of National Guard during his law enforcement intervention in Washington

The Independent UK

Grand Jury Nullification in the District of Columbia?

Grand jurors in the District of Columbia thrice refuse to indict a defendant for felony assault of a federal officer. And it happened again and again.

Reason

When federal courts fail to punish lawyers for potential misconduct, states can step in

In early August 2025, a federal appeals court in the District of Columbia stopped efforts by federal trial judge James Boasberg to consider whether to hold Trump administration lawyers in contempt of court.

The Conversation

Trump to ask Congress for $2 billion to fix ‘hellhole’ D.C. - Roll Call

President Trump on Friday said he intends to ask Congress for $2 billion to fund his vision for the District of Columbia.

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American students face new phone bans in school – not everyone is happy about it

For students, the rules add new school-day rituals, like putting phones in magnetic pouches or special lockers

The Independent UK

US attorney will no longer bring felony charges against people for carrying rifles or shotguns in DC

Federal prosecutors in the nation’s capital will no longer bring felony charges against people for possessing rifles or shotguns in the District of Columbia

The Independent UK

Jeanine Pirro turned down the FBI job that went to Dan Bongino, report says

The TV host and lawyer is now serving as the U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia instead

The Independent UK

Congress holds sway in DC justice system that Trump maligns - Roll Call

Analysts say they see “a weird degree” of federal involvement in the day-to-day criminal justice apparatus of the District of Columbia.

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Mayor calls for DC to become 51st state after Trump’s National Guard crackdown

Muriel Bowser says president’s move to federalize city police force demonstrates why the District of Columbia needs statehood to secure its independence

The Independent UK

Trump Sends FBI Agents On Overnight Patrols In Washington: High-Traffic Areas, Hotspots To Be In Focus

FBI agents will be sent on night patrols in the nation's capital after President Donald Trump threatened to federalize the District of Columbia.

Benzinga

Dozens of states sue to block the sale of 23andMe personal genetic data without customer consent

Twenty-seven states and the District of Columbia have filed a lawsuit in bankruptcy court seeking to block the sale of personal genetic data by 23andMe without customer consent

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Trump gives up on Ed Martin pick for US attorney in DC - Roll Call

President Donald Trump said Thursday he would pull Ed Martin’s nomination to be U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

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GOP senator says he opposes Trump pick for US attorney in DC - Roll Call

A key Republican senator said Tuesday he would oppose President Donald Trump’s pick to be U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.

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Key Republican Senator Refuses To Support Trump-Endorsed Nominee For D.C. Top Prosecutor Who Praised a Nazi Sympathizer

Republican Sen. Thom Tillis said he won't support Ed Martin's nomination to be the next U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia

The Independent UK

Trump administration sued over decision to rescind billions in health funding

Attorneys general from 23 states and the District of Columbia are suing the Trump administration for its decision to claw back $12 billion that went to public health departments for COVID-19 efforts and addiction and mental health programs

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Coastal Judges Play Keep-Away From The Fifth Circuit

The Trump administration detains individuals in Texas and Louisiana, yet federal courts on the Amtrak Corridor continue to exercise jurisdiction.

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Trump endorses Senate-passed DC budget fix - Roll Call

President Donald Trump is backing the funding fix needed to allow the District of Columbia's government to avoid $1.1 billion in budget cuts.

Latin Times

Lauren Boebert's Tease to Rename 'District of Columbia' to 'District of America' Stuns Users: 'Does She Think DC is Named After Colombia?'

Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) left many users scratching their heads after suggesting a possible renaming of Washington, DC, to the "District of America."

The Independent UK

Senate unanimously approves fix to prevent $1B cuts for District of Columbia, sending bill to House

The Senate has swiftly approved legislation that would allow the District of Columbia to keep its budget intact

Reason

Punitive Damages Award in Mann v. Steyn Reduced from $1M to $5K,

largely because the compensatory damages were just $1.

The Conversation

Nonprofits that provide shelter for homeless people, disaster recovery help, and food for low-income Americans rely heavily on federal funding – they would be reeling if Trump froze that money

On Jan. 27, 2025, the Trump administration ordered a freeze on federal grants and contracts covering a wide array of aid programs to take effect at 5 p.m. the following day. This freeze was partially prevented when a judge responded to a lawsuit filed by the National Council of Nonprofits…

The Independent UK

Wegmans recalls frozen chicken nuggets due to possible bone fragments

Wegmans is recalling frozen chicken nuggets in eight states and the District of Columbia because there may be bone fragments in the packages

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