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US midterm election results earthquake for Donald Trump to be followed by another wave of Jeffrey Epstein files jolts? Republican, Democratic Party House of Representatives are making big move
Epstein files' spectre may once again come back to haunt US politics after midterm elections results.
Lockheed Martin to pay $29.5 million to settle federal claims it discriminated against white workers
Lockheed Martin has agreed to pay $29.5 million to settle claims of discrimination against white employees. The company faced allegations related to its diversity and equity initiatives in an internal bonus program. This settlement includes $22 million to the U.S. government and $7.5 million to over 1,000 affected employees. A former Lockheed Martin vice president filed a whistleblower complaint leading to the investigation.
Trump's Supreme Court winning streak in election cases screeches to a halt
The US Supreme Court rejected Donald Trump's bid to stop California from counting more than 20,000 mail-in ballots ahead of Tuesday's midterm elections. The swift ruling marks another setback for the administration in recent election-related cases, following decisions on mail-in voting restrictions and Republican-backed congressional redistricting efforts.
US Supreme Court snubs Trump admin in California ballots case
The US Supreme Court rejected an emergency request by the Trump administration regarding mail-in ballots in California. This request aimed to challenge over 20,000 ballots on the assumption that voters might be non-citizens. Lower courts previously dismissed similar allegations, arguing they indicated election interference. The administration had also faced challenges regarding other states' elections, including Alaska. Voter fraud cases are consistently found to be rare and not affecting election results.
US midterm elections 2026: Key battleground states that may decide Senate, US House of Representatives for Donald Trump, Republican Party, Democratic Party
US midterm elections 2026: Republicans are defending a 53-47 Senate majority in a midterm election in which the battleground map has expanded significantly, with Democrats hoping to pull off upsets in states that have long favored Republicans.
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US DOJ is inquiring about Nvidia's purchase of Hugging Face
The Justice Department's recent questioning covers Nvidia's acquisitions, investments, sales practices, and whether the chip designer has exerted pressure on its customers, the two people said.
In 2016, a 35-year-old woman accused Trump and Epstein of repeatedly raping her when she was 13, case was dismissed a few months later; House Democrats release detailed report citing FBI records
A recent report from Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee revisits serious allegations involving Donald Trump and Jeffrey Epstein. It references FBI documentation linked to a girl using the pseudonym Katie Johnson, who claims that she was sexually assaulted by the two men at the age of 13 during Epstein's parties.
Dan Sullivan vs. Daniel Sullivan: How Alaska’s ranked-choice voting could affect the 2026 Senate race
Alaska’s 2026 U.S. Senate race caught attention because of two candidates have similar names: incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and challenger Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. The contest has raised concerns about possible voter confusion and a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to block certification under a specific election scenario.
Years after the Hunter Biden laptop controversy, two former FBI officials face criminal charges over alleged lies to Congress before midterms
Two former FBI officials are facing charges for allegedly lying to Congress about their involvement in Hunter Biden’s laptop investigation. These charges have re-opened discussions regarding the FBI's actions during the politically charged 2020 election cycle. The accusations include providing false testimony regarding their knowledge of the FBI's activities related to the controversial laptop. The case's timing has raised concerns, as it was brought just before the midterm elections.
Alaska Senate race: How namesake issue is threatening to disrupt polls in a seat that both Republicans, Democrats feel will decide US midterm election 2026
Alaska Senate race: US Constitution grants states the power to run their own elections. Elections for federal office like the Senate must comply with standards set by Congress.
Trump admin seeks to block Alaska Senate result if Republicans lose
The US Justice Department is seeking to invalidate Alaska's Senate election results if the Republican incumbent loses next month, in a rare legal move that raises questions about the Trump administration's willingness to accept defeat in the midterms. Democrats have accused the Trump administration of seeking to influence the November vote by expanding federal control over state-run elections and by repeatedly questioning the integrity of election results.
DOJ sues California to block votes from alleged non-citizens
The US Justice Department has filed a lawsuit against California regarding mail-in ballots for the upcoming midterm elections. It alleges that more than 20,000 voters on a provided list are likely non-citizens. California is required to segregate and verify the ballots for these individuals before counting them. Additionally, the department seeks court approval to prevent tabulation of votes until citizenship is confirmed.
DOJ says it's investigating whether White House TV pool's coverage halt violated antitrust law
The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating whether the White House press pool's actions violated antitrust laws. This inquiry was prompted by the pool ceasing coverage over a ban on certain media outlets. The press pool's composition has raised questions about the control over news content and free speech. News organizations like CNN have sued over this access restriction, leading to a resumed coverage.
Autonomous AI hacks raise thorny questions of legal accountability
The prospect of legal accountability is unclear. Lawsuits are a possibility, but some legal experts believe any criminal investigations would face an extremely high burden given the autonomous nature of the attacks and the absence of evidence the AI models were designed with the intent to hack into other networks.
Harvard, Stanford, Yale under scanner: Trump expands fight against elite colleges with focus on 'the diversity problem'
The Trump administration is widening its campaign against US universities, shifting from antisemitism investigations towards diversity programmes, admissions, hiring and foreign influence. More than 100 institutions are reportedly facing scrutiny, while cuts and threats to federal research funding are increasing pressure on universities to change their policies.
Google defeats US bid to force ad tech sale
While the ad exchange is a small part of Google's business, the ruling is the second powerful symbolic victory against the U.S. Department of Justice in its efforts to force Google to sell assets to address illegal monopolies.
Amazon sued by US FTC, 22 states over alleged $20 billion ad auction overcharges
The US FTC and 22 states have sued Amazon, alleging it manipulated digital advertising auctions and overcharged about 1.2 million customers by more than $20 billion. Amazon rejected the allegations as misguided and flawed. The lawsuit targets Sponsored Products, Sponsored Brands and Sponsored Display, intensifying scrutiny of the tech giant.
TikTok reaches $400 million settlement with US Justice Department over children's privacy
TikTok has agreed to a $400 million settlement with the US Department of Justice. This resolution addresses allegations of violating federal children's privacy laws. The company will pay $300 million immediately and $100 million later. This action follows a 2024 lawsuit concerning data collection practices. The settlement aims to protect children's online privacy and data security.
Apple in early settlement talks with US DOJ over antitrust case, Bloomberg News reports
Apple is reportedly in early settlement discussions with the U.S. Department of Justice regarding the ongoing antitrust case. This news, as reported by Bloomberg, suggests a potential resolution to the legal battle between the tech giant and the government over alleged anti-competitive practices.
Apple loses bid to dismiss US smartphone monopoly case
The decision allows the case to go forward in what could be a years-long fight for Apple against enforcers' attempt to lower what they say are barriers to competition with Apple's iPhone. An Apple spokesperson said the company believes the lawsuit is wrong on the facts and the law, and will continue to vigorously fight it in court.
Google seeks to reassure staff after US antitrust ruling on ad tech: Report
Per the report, a memo by Lee-Anne Mulholland, vice president of regulatory affairs at Google, described the outcome of the ruling as mixed. The memo acknowledged the judge’s conclusion that Google had leveraged its market position to stifle competition, harm publishers, and limit consumer choice.
Female engineer sues Elon Musk's SpaceX for pay discrimination
A female engineer has filed a proposed class-action lawsuit against SpaceX, claiming that she was paid less than her male counterparts. The engineer alleges that she was hired on a salary of $92,000, while men with similar or less experience were offered as much as $115,000. The lawsuit accuses SpaceX of violating California labor law and asks for civil penalties and monetary damages.
US judge will not order DOJ official to stay out of Google antitrust lawsuit
In November 2021, Google asked the Justice Department to consider requiring Jonathan Kanter, assistant attorney general in charge of antitrust, to recuse himself because of his work for a long list of Google critics.
SpaceX lawsuit could be key test of US policy on bias against refugees
A new lawsuit accusing SpaceX of illegally refusing to hire asylum recipients and refugees could be an important test of the U.S. government's stance that national security concerns do not allow companies to discriminate against non-citizens. Elon Musk, CEO of the rocket and satellite company, said in response to the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) lawsuit filed on Thursday that hiring anyone besides U.S. citizens and green card holders would violate weapons trafficking laws.
Uber, US DOJ settle lawsuit on overcharging people with disabilities
As part of the agreement, Uber said it was committed to waive wait-time fees for riders who certified they needed more time to get to the car because of their disability.
Apple likely to face DOJ antitrust suit
Lawyers for the DOJ have asked Apple, its customers and competitors questions about how the company maintains its strict control over the iPhone.
Allianz under investigation in Germany over investment funds
After the coronavirus pandemic sent markets into a tailspin, the funds plummeted, in some cases by 80% or more.
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