On Tuesday, January 28, 2025, U.S. District Judge Loren AliKhan temporarily blocked the Trump administration's attempt to freeze federal grants, loans, and other financial assistance.
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TikTok Preparing to Comply With Federal Ban
TikTok plans to comply with federal legislation banning the app for U.S. users, according to sources. The 21st Century Peace Through Strength Act, H.R. 8038, requires parent company ByteDance to sell its U.S. assets by January 19, 2025, or face a ban nationwide.
New York City Mayor Faces Federal Felony Charges
An indictment filed by the U.S. Department of Justice alleges that Mayor Eric Adams committed offenses such as bribery and wire fraud during his dealings with Turkish nationals.
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Criminal Law, Politics
The White Stripes File Copyright Infringement Lawsuit Against Trump
On Monday, September 9, 2024, the White Stripes sued Donald J. Trump and his election campaign over "flagrant misappropriation" of their song "Seven Nation Army."
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Sues Meta Over Censorship
On Monday, May 13, 2024, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. filed a lawsuit against Meta Platforms, Inc. in the U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, alleging that Facebook and Instagram censored the "Who is Bobby Kennedy" film.
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Civil Rights, Politics
TikTok Sues U.S. Government Alleging Violation of the First Amendment
TikTok Inc. and ByteDance Ltd. filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, seeking a review of the constitutionality of the Protecting Americans From Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act.
President Biden Signs Bill Banning TikTok
On Wednesday, April 24, 2024, President Joe Biden signed legislation requiring Chinese tech firm ByteDance to divest itself of the TikTok app or face a ban in the United States.
Republican National Committee Sues Over Michigan Voter Rolls
The lawsuit argues that state officials have violated the National Voter Registration Act by failing to maintain voter rolls in many counties ahead of the 2024 presidential election.
Biden-Harris Administration Introduces Affordable Connectivity Program
On Monday, May 9, 2022, the Biden-Harris Administration introduced the Affordable Connectivity Program, which will reduce high-speed internet costs for tens of millions of eligible households.
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Politics, US Executive Branch
DeSantis Seeks to End Disney’s Special Status
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that lawmakers would consider terminating the special status that has allowed Disney to operate free of most state regulation since the 1960s.
