L. Louise Lucas, a powerful Virginia state senator and vocal Trump critic who played a central role in the state's redistricting effort last year ... Show more
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman wins dismissal of sister's lawsuit: A US district judge dismissed the case after Ann Altman had refused to attend an independent medical ...
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Three of the remaining five defendants in the Department of Justice’s latest NBA gambling case involving Malik Beasley and Ed Davis intend to plead guilty ... Show more
Police arrest man after wife found dead with knife wounds in Heng Fa Chuen: Woman, 53, found in flat in block 2 of private residential estate in Hong Kong's ...
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Siddharth Jawahar, an investment adviser who ran a Ponzi scheme that defrauded Kansas City Chiefs football star Travis Kelce and other investors out of ... Show more

'A place to cry. A place to heal': See Rachel Mourning in Arizona: See photos of Rachel Mourning, the section of Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery in Avondale ...
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Kawhi Leonard may not be out of the hot water yet after the U.S. Department of Justice announced it launched a probe into the situation involving the ... Show more
Built at a cost of nearly Tk 50 crore, Balla land port in the north-eastern district of Habiganj now stands largely unused ... Show more
Cattle graze on Tk 50cr idle land port
Cattle graze on Tk 50cr idle land port
Police tighten security at Mandaluyong school after online threat: The Eastern Police District (EPD) has intensified security around La Salle Green Hills in ...
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German Armed Forces support Poland's East Shield program: Poland's "Eastern Shield" is considered the largest defense infrastructure project on ...
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10,000 Hong Kong homes face 24-hour wait for water after pipe bursts in Shau Kei Wan
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Paid articlePaywallHong Kong is one of the fastest-ageing societies in the world. While this brings mounting challenges, it also creates growing opportunities ... Show more
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Hong Kong police bomb squad dispatched to check suspicious object in Quarry Bay: Sections of Pan Hoi Street and King’s Road cordoned off while members of ...
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Paid articlePaywall🔘Ukrainian drones hit Moscow’s oil refinery for the second time this week, sending out flames and plumes of smoke over the south-eastern district of ... Show more
Hong Kong minister defends hospital decision to send girl home after mother’s death
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Ordering at the cheese counter can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. Trust your cheesemonger, ask questions, and taste as you go ... Show more

Brad Schimel becomes first assistant U.S. Attorney but will still lead the U.S. Attorney's Office in the Eastern District of Wisconsin ... Show more
Brad Schimel to continue leading US Attorney's office under new title
Brad Schimel to continue leading US Attorney's office under new title
Federal judges in the Eastern District of Wisconsin declined to make Brad Schimel the U.S. Attorney, ending his interim term in the position ... Show more
Brad Schimel won't continue as U.S. attorney in Milwaukee
Brad Schimel won't continue as U.S. attorney in Milwaukee
Lindsey Halligan faces investigation by Florida Bar: The Justice Department has proposed new regulations that would allow it to intervene in state bar ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/03/05/halligan-bar-complaint-florida/
Tracking Habeas Cases: ProPublica is tracking the historic rise in challenges filed by immigrants claiming their detention is illegal.
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Senate committee recommends confirmation of Anna St. John to federal bench in New Orleans
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Men conspired to share nudes of former high school classmates, court documents say See link below ⬇️
📸 U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of ... Show more
Men conspired to steal, share nude images of former classmates
Men conspired to steal, share nude images of former classmates
Justice Department says interim US attorney is fired hours after Virginia judges appoint him to replace Trump loyalist
cnn.com/2026/02/20/politics/doj-us-attorney-virginia-fired

Trump administration fires new top prosecutor in Eastern Virginia almost immediately after he was hired by judges
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Longtime Virginia Lawyer Chosen by Judges as U.S. Attorney, and Then Fired: It was the second time this month that the administration had gotten rid of a top ...
nytimes.com/2026/02/20/us/politics/us-attorney-eastern-district-of-virginia.html

DOJ fires US attorney in Virginia unanimously appointed by federal judges: A judge ruled the former interim U.S. attorney was unlawfully appointed.
abcnews.com/Politics/doj-fires-us-attorney-virginia-unanimously-appointed-federal/story

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, February 20 to 22: Enjoy music and markets in West Kowloon, take your pet to a cafe in Sheung Wan ...
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Paid articlePaywallTracking Habeas Cases: ProPublica is tracking the historic rise in challenges filed by immigrants claiming their detention is illegal.
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U.S. Attorney Chosen to Replace Trump Pick Is Quickly Fired by White House: Federal judges had appointed Donald Kinsella, a veteran litigator ...
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Hong Kong MTR Island line services resume after track obstruction causes major delays
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Paid articlePaywallBillionaire Gautam Adani and his nephew Sagar Adani have agreed to accept service of legal summons from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) through ... Show more
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The Wire: The Wire News India, Latest News,News from India, Politics, External Affairs, Science, Economics, Gender and Culture
Lindsey Halligan, Trump's former personal attorney, exits Virginia prosecutor's office
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Key FactsJudge Blocks Halligan's Use of U.S. Attorney Title
Jan 20, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- A federal judge barred Lindsey Halligan from calling herself U.S. Attorney due to an unconstitutional appointment.
- Halligan departed the Justice Department following an 18-page ruling that ended her interim tenure on January 21, 2026.
- The Justice Department appealed the decision but instructed prosecutors to refer to Halligan as a special attorney instead.
- The judge condemned the Justice Department's combative response and underscored the importance of respecting court orders.
The Court finds it inconceivable that the Department of Justice, which holds a duty to faithfully execute the laws of the United States even those with which it may have disagreement, would repeatedly ignore court orders, while simultaneously prosecuting citizens for breaking the law.— U.S. District Judge David Novak on the responsibility of the Department of Justice regarding court orders.
Lindsey Halligan out as U.S. attorney following pressure from judges: The actions signal a breaking point for the federal bench in the Eastern District of ...
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U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi took to social media on Tuesday night to announce the departure of Lindsey Halligan, interim U.S ... Show more

The former personal attorney to Donald Trump left the Eastern District of Virginia after a ruling called her use of the office's top title a "charade ... Show more
Lindsey Halligan leaves DOJ as judge calls her use of title 'charade'
Lindsey Halligan leaves DOJ as judge calls her use of title 'charade'
No. 2 federal prosecutor in Virginia's Eastern District fired for declining to lead prosecution of ex-FBI Director Comey, source says
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Judge's questioning of Lindsey Halligan's role draws DOJ rebuke: The Justice Department accused Trump-appointed judge David Novak of initiating an "inquisition" ...
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/trump-appointed-judge-blasted-by-doj-questioning-lindsey-halligan-role-rcna253899

Justice Department accuses judge of abusing power in questioning prosecutor's authority
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Halligan defends her use of U.S. attorney title in combative court filing: Lindsey Halligan was a personal lawyer for President Donald Trump before being ...
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Judge orders Lindsey Halligan to explain why she keeps using U.S. attorney title following court decision
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Key FactsJudge Demands Halligan Justify Attorney Title Usage
Jan 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: salon.com
- A federal judge has ordered Lindsey Halligan to provide a written explanation for continuing to identify herself as a U.S. attorney despite an unlawful appointment ruling.
- The court emphasized that a prior binding order declaring her appointment unconstitutional must not be disregarded.
- Halligan was appointed by President Trump to prosecute cases against James Comey and Letitia James, both of which collapsed in court.
- The Department of Justice has yet to respond to the judge’s directive.
This matter comes before the Court on its own initiative.— U.S. District Judge David Novak, who issued the order.
Top attorney dismissed in prosecutor's office run by Lindsey Halligan: A top attorney is out of his job in the embattled Eastern District of Virginia ...
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MAGA Beauty Queen’s Deputy Ousted After Trying to Undermine Her: The controversy broke out as Lindsey Halligan herself continues to fight to keep her role.
thedailybeast.com/maga-beauty-queens-deputy-ousted-after-trying-to-undermine-her/

Halligan ordered to explain continued use of US attorney title: A federal judge on Tuesday directed the loyalist prosecutor hand-picked by President Trump in the ...
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Federal prosecutor disqualified in Letitia James investigation: A judge has disqualified a federal prosecutor from overseeing investigations into New York ...
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All brainwashed spies? What Germans think about the Chinese reveals racism: Media constructs dominate the image of nations. An attempt to change perspective in ...
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Hongkongers head to East Coast Boardwalk as ‘final piece of puzzle’ opens: Boardwalk’s eastern section, which stretches from North Point Promenade to Hoi Yu ...
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Paid articlePaywallAlina Habba resigns as New Jersey U.S. Attorney after appeals court defeat: A judge had ruled she was serving in the position "without lawful authority."
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Key FactsAlina Habba Steps Down as New Jersey U.S. Attorney
Dec 8, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cnbc.com
- Alina Habba, previously Donald Trump's defense lawyer, was disqualified from serving as New Jersey's top federal prosecutor by a court ruling.
- The Third Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the decision challenging the legitimacy of her appointment.
- Habba will remain in the Department of Justice as a senior advisor to the attorney general.
- Attorney General Pam Bondi expressed regret over Habba's resignation and announced plans to review the appeals court's ruling.
But do not mistake compliance for surrender. This decision will not weaken the Justice Department and it will not weaken me.— Alina Habba, stepping down as U.S. Attorney for New Jersey after being disqualified by judges.
Trump gets reality check in bid to retain loyalist U.S. attorneys: President Trump’s efforts to keep his loyalist U.S. attorneys in their roles hit a dead end ...
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2 Trinis held in US on cocaine trafficking charges - Trinidad and Tobago Newsday: TWO Trinidadian men were arrested and charged in the Eastern District of ...
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Judge dismisses cases against James Comey and Letitia James after finding prosecutor was unlawfully appointed
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Key FactsTrump’s Legal Attacks Against Comey, James Collapse
Nov 25, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vox.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: vox.com
- A judge in Virginia dismissed cases against James Comey and Letitia James after ruling that interim US attorney Lindsey Halligan was illegally appointed.
- Comey faced allegations of lying to Congress and obstructing proceedings, while James was charged with bank fraud, both key Trump targets.
- Although the dismissals do not automatically end the prosecutions, they present a significant legal obstacle.
- Separately, the Defense Department opened an investigation into Senator Mark Kelly for urging service members to refuse unlawful orders.
What about Comey, Adam ‘Shifty’ Schiff, Leticia???…We can’t delay any longer, it’s killing our reputation and credibility.— Donald Trump expressed this in a post on Truth Social regarding the prosecution of his political enemies.
Former Pasco mayor won’t become U.S. attorney, but he has a new job: The former mayor of Pasco won’t become the United States Attorney for the Eastern District ...
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BREAKING: For a second time in a week, a federal grand jury in Virginia has refused to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged mortgage ... Show more

Sacramento US Attorney Eric Grant’s interim term extended by court: Judges in the Eastern District of California appointed Eric Grant interim U.S ...
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Hannah Lauck appointed chief judge of Eastern District of Virginia: Hannah Lauck has been named chief judge of Virginia's Eastern District, known as the ...
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Exclusive | Post test finds Hong Kong scaffold net sample igniting despite passing safety standards
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Paid articlePaywallLauck appointed chief judge of Eastern District of Virginia: Lauck comes to the role after 11 years as a district court judge in the district ...
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The Trump Lawyer Scandal Is About Something Much Deeper Than Legal Technicalities
theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/12/us-attorney-disqualifications/685140/
Scaffolding nets removed across Hong Kong as firms seek to meet 3-day deadline: Workers begin taking down green mesh, a day after government orders their removal ...
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Paid articlePaywallJudge dismisses Comey and James indictments, says Halligan unlawfully appointed: James Comey and Letitia James both challenged the legality of Halligan’s ...
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OpinionThe egregious abuse of presidential pardons needs our attention: Former US attorney says Trump’s pardons and vindictive prosecutions undermine justice.
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What happens next in the DOJ’s case against James Comey and Letitia James after court tosses charges
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Black particles in Taikoo Shing drinking water found to be bitumen, Hong Kong authorities confirm
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Bondi Blasted Over Missing Minutes in MAGA Beauty Queen Case: The judge said part of the grand jury transcript in Comey’s case is “missing.”
thedailybeast.com/bondi-blased-over-missing-minutes-in-maga-beauty-queen-case/

Paid articlePaywallNew Interim U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel landed the job after a text to Pam Bondi: Interim U.S. Attorney Brad Schimel said he hopes to convince the district's ...
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Brad Schimel, a former Wisconsin attorney general and Supreme Court candidate, is taking over as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District ... Show more
Former Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel is being named interim U.S. Attorney for Eastern District
Former Supreme Court candidate Brad Schimel is being named interim U.S. Attorney for Eastern District
Judge accuses prosecutors in James Comey case of taking an 'indict first, investigate later' approach
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Key FactsJudge Rebukes Justice Department’s Handling of Comey Case
Nov 6, 2025 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: cbsnews.com
- Magistrate Judge Fitzpatrick expressed concern over the Justice Department indicting before completing a full investigation.
- James Comey faces charges of making false statements and obstruction related to Senate testimony from nearly five years ago.
- The indictment references the 'Arctic Haze' probe, which examined leaked FBI investigation details but resulted in no charges.
- The judge ordered the Justice Department to withhold examining evidence until privilege claims raised by Comey's team are resolved.
We're going to fix that, and we're going to fix that today.— Magistrate Judge William Fitzpatrick expressing his concern over the Justice Department's handling of evidence.
8 cops allowed to post bail after victim a no-show: MANILA, Philippines — Eight members of the Eastern Police District's (EPD) Special Operations Unit ...
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Comey seeks to have indictment tossed, arguing charges were driven by Trump's "personal animus"
cbsnews.com/news/james-comey-seeks-indictment-tossed-vindictive-prosecution-fbi-trump/
Federal judge rules U.S. attorney in California has been 'unlawfully serving' in role
nbcnews.com/politics/justice-department/federal-judge-rules-us-attorney-california-unlawfully-serving-role-rcna240409

Hongkongers to get greater access to cheaper medicines under specific list of drugs
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Paid articlePaywallDonald Trump’s Attorneys Keep Getting Disqualified: A series of court rulings against Trump’s appointees highlights growing challenges to the Justice ...
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Trump admin. fires 2 prosecutors who opposed charges against N.Y. Attorney General Letitia James, source says
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Getting set for Tuesday's #BishopHanningtonDay2025 national commemorations in #Uganda 's eastern district of #Mayuge .
This year, the East Busoga Diocese is hosting ... Show more
Borno partners NRC to revive train service: The Borno State Government has expressed readiness to partner with the Nigerian Railway Corporation toward reviving ...
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New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to appear for her arraignment on federal charges of bank fraud in Norfolk, Virginia ... Show more
Massapequa Schools Sue N.Y. State to Preserve Gender Rules in Bathrooms: National cultural issues have pervaded Nassau County as its Republican leaders have ...
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Who Is Cameron Currie? Judge Hearing Lindsey Halligan Disqualification Bid: Senior Judge Cameron Currie has been tapped to weigh a rare bid to remove Lindsey ...
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President Trump nominates Louisiana Supreme Court justice Will Crain for federal bench
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