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2:07pm, 31st July, 2019

U.S. federal death penalty protocol faces fresh legal scrutiny

Plans by President Donald Trump's administration to resume executions of inmates sentenced to death for federal crimes is set to face a stiff court challenge, but a judge's decision on the legality of its new protocol for lethal injections...

Baltimore mayor resigns following federal raids over book scandal

5:56pm, 2nd May, 2019

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Baltimore mayor resigns following federal raids over book scandal

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh, whose home and offices were raided by federal law enforcement last week amid questions over her financial dealings, abruptly resigned on Thursday.

Embattled Baltimore mayor resigns following federal raids

4:30pm, 2nd May, 2019

US

Embattled Baltimore mayor resigns following federal raids

Baltimore Mayor Catherine Pugh, whose home and offices were raided by federal law enforcement last week amid questions over her financial dealings, abruptly resigned on Thursday, announcing her departure in a statement read by her attorney.

Federal judge throws out ex-Penn State president’s conviction

11:00pm, 30th April, 2019

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Federal judge throws out ex-Penn State president’s conviction

A federal judge on Tuesday threw out the child endangerment conviction of former Penn State University president Graham Spanier, one day before he was to enter a county jail to begin serving his sentence.

New Mexico opens state migrant shelter, criticizes federal inaction

10:17pm, 30th April, 2019

US

New Mexico opens state migrant shelter, criticizes federal inaction

New Mexico's state fairgrounds will begin to house dozens of migrant families to take pressure off border cities facing a surge in asylum seekers with no help from the federal government, Governor Michelle Lujan Grisham said on Tuesday.

U.S. combat veteran arrested in plot to cause mass casualties: federal authorities

3:32pm, 29th April, 2019

US

U.S. combat veteran arrested in plot to cause mass casualties: federal authorities

A U.S. veteran of the war in Afghanistan who prosecutors say plotted to cause "mass casualties" with explosive devices has been taken into custody following an FBI online sting operation, federal prosecutors said on Monday.

Massachusetts judge faces federal charges for blocking immigration arrest

1:41pm, 25th April, 2019

US

Massachusetts judge faces federal charges for blocking immigration arrest

Federal prosecutors on Thursday charged a Massachusetts judge and court officer with conspiracy and obstruction, saying they blocked an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer from arresting an illegal immigrant at a 2018 court proceeding.

U.S. federal judge to block Trump's new abortion rule: media, activists

1:55am, 24th April, 2019

Politics

U.S. federal judge to block Trump's new abortion rule: media, activists

A federal judge in the U.S. state of Oregon will block a move by the Trump administration to cut off federal money to family planning clinics that offer abortion or refer women to abortion providers, activists and media reports said late on Tuesday.

U.S. presidential candidate Warren wants drilling, mining banned on federal lands

12:34pm, 15th April, 2019

Politics

U.S. presidential candidate Warren wants drilling, mining banned on federal lands

U.S. presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren said on Monday she would ban all fossil fuel extraction on federal land and in coastal waters, setting herself apart from a crowded field of Democratic hopefuls who have made climate change a central campa...

Cain, Moore nominations for Federal Reserve seats on track: Kudlow

10:46am, 7th April, 2019

Politics

Cain, Moore nominations for Federal Reserve seats on track: Kudlow

Top White House officials on Sunday defended President Donald Trump's plan to name two political loyalists to the Federal Reserve board of governors, brushing aside controversies over their personal lives and qualifications to help run the world...

Trump expected to sign memorandum on federal housing finance reform

9:53am, 27th March, 2019

US

Trump expected to sign memorandum on federal housing finance reform

President Donald Trump is expected to sign a memorandum on federal housing finance reform on Wednesday, according to a White House official.

Federal charges for former UAW vice president in corruption probe

12:06pm, 18th March, 2019

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Federal charges for former UAW vice president in corruption probe

U.S. prosecutors in Detroit on Monday charged a former high-ranking United Auto Workers official in charge of the union's relations with Fiat Chrysler (FCA) of misusing funds for lavish purchases for himself and other union officials.

Federal landlord blames U.S. Congress for FBI HQ delay, change

3:42pm, 13th March, 2019

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Federal landlord blames U.S. Congress for FBI HQ delay, change

The U.S. agency in charge of federal buildings is blaming Congress for delays and a sudden change in plans for a new FBI headquarters, an issue that lawmakers are investigating as a possible conflict of interest for President Donald Trump.

Trump to nominate federal prosecutor Jessie Liu for No. 3 Justice Department post

8:52pm, 5th March, 2019

Politics

Trump to nominate federal prosecutor Jessie Liu for No. 3 Justice Department post

President Donald Trump plans to nominate Jessie Liu, the current U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, to serve in the third-ranking post at the Justice Department, the department said on Tuesday.

Johnson & Johnson receives federal subpoenas related to baby powder litigation

12:44am, 21st February, 2019

US

Johnson & Johnson receives federal subpoenas related to baby powder litigation

Johnson & Johnson said Wednesday it has received subpoenas from the U.S. Justice Department and the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) related to litigation involving alleged asbestos contamination in its signature Baby Powder product line.

U.S. chief justice defends federal judiciary after Trump comments

1:48pm, 21st November, 2018

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U.S. chief justice defends federal judiciary after Trump comments

U.S. Chief Justice John Roberts on Wednesday defended the federal judiciary a day after President Donald Trump referred to a judge who ruled against his policy limiting asylum for certain immigrants as an "Obama judge."

Ex-N.Y. state Senate leader gets prison in federal corruption case

12:04pm, 24th October, 2018

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Ex-N.Y. state Senate leader gets prison in federal corruption case

Former New York State Senate majority leader Dean Skelos was sentenced on Wednesday to four years and three months in prison on federal corruption charges, including soliciting bribes and defrauding the public.

Trump pledges strong federal support for hurricane-stricken Carolinas

11:19am, 19th September, 2018

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Trump pledges strong federal support for hurricane-stricken Carolinas

U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised that North and South Carolina would have strong federal support as they recovered from the devastation of Hurricane Florence, whose floodwaters continue to threaten the region.

Federal judge denies bail to New Mexico compound defendants

9:17pm, 12th September, 2018

US

Federal judge denies bail to New Mexico compound defendants

Five members of a New Mexico compound on Wednesday were denied bail after a federal grand jury indicted them on firearms and conspiracy charges.

Federal judge rules against Texas request to end 'Dreamers' program

3:28pm, 31st August, 2018

US

Federal judge rules against Texas request to end 'Dreamers' program

A federal judge on Friday denied a request by Texas and other states governed by Republicans to immediately end a program launched by Democratic former president Barack Obama that protects immigrants brought to the United States illegally as children...

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U.S. federal death penalty protocol faces fresh legal scrutiny

Baltimore mayor resigns following federal raids over book scandal

Embattled Baltimore mayor resigns following federal raids

Federal judge throws out ex-Penn State president’s conviction

New Mexico opens state migrant shelter, criticizes federal inaction

U.S. combat veteran arrested in plot to cause mass casualties: federal authorities

Massachusetts judge faces federal charges for blocking immigration arrest

U.S. federal judge to block Trump's new abortion rule: media, activists

U.S. presidential candidate Warren wants drilling, mining banned on federal lands

Cain, Moore nominations for Federal Reserve seats on track: Kudlow

Trump expected to sign memorandum on federal housing finance reform

Federal charges for former UAW vice president in corruption probe

Federal landlord blames U.S. Congress for FBI HQ delay, change

Trump to nominate federal prosecutor Jessie Liu for No. 3 Justice Department post

Johnson & Johnson receives federal subpoenas related to baby powder litigation

U.S. chief justice defends federal judiciary after Trump comments

Ex-N.Y. state Senate leader gets prison in federal corruption case

Trump pledges strong federal support for hurricane-stricken Carolinas

Federal judge denies bail to New Mexico compound defendants

Federal judge rules against Texas request to end 'Dreamers' program

After election threat, MPs begin no-deal Brexit showdown

Divers search for last bodies in California boat fire, investigations begin

Hungary charges Syrian accused of beheading, killing for IS

Executive's flight to PSA highlights Renault-Nissan alliance tensions

Democrats plan to probe Trump's role in hush-money payments: report