Dec 12 U.S. announces new sanctions on Russia's weapons suppliers By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press The Biden administration is hitting hundreds of people and firms around the globe with new economic and diplomatic sanctions as the U.S. targets third-country contributors that are equipping Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading
Dec 12 Trump's lawyers again ask for early verdict in civil fraud trial, judge says 'no way' By Michael R. Sisak, Jennifer Peltz, Associated Press Trump's lawyers have rested his defense and have sought again to immediately end the New York civil fraud trial that threatens the former president's real estate empire. The judge said "there's no way I'm going to grant that."… Continue reading
Dec 12 Florida school board recommends ouster of Moms for Liberty co-founder over Republican sex scandal By Curt Anderson, Associated Press The Sarasota County School Board cannot oust Bridget Ziegler outright from the panel but voted 4-1 Tuesday on a resolution requesting that she step down. Continue reading
Dec 12 George Santos attorney expresses optimism about plea talks as expelled congressman appears in court By Philip Marcelo, Associated Press Former U.S. Rep. George Santos' lawyer expressed optimism about plea negotiations in Santos' criminal fraud case Tuesday, successfully fending off prosecutors' attempts to speed up the the ousted congressman's trial. Continue reading
Dec 12 New York's high court orders new congressional maps as Democrats move to retake control of the U.S. House By Anthony Izaguirre, Associated Press The state's bipartisan redistricting commission will now be tasked with coming up with new districts, which will then go before the Democrat-controlled Legislature for approval. Continue reading
Dec 12 Rishi Sunak gets a respite after UK lawmakers vote in favor of the Rwanda migration bill By Jill Lawless, Associated Press The vote keeps alive a policy that has angered human rights groups and cost the U.K. at least $300 million without a single flight getting off the ground. Continue reading
Dec 12 Biden takes a tougher stance on Israel's 'indiscriminate bombing' of Gaza By Colleen Long, Aamer Madhani, Associated Press Biden says he thinks Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu understands this, but he's not so sure about the Israeli leader's cabinet. Continue reading
Dec 12 Federal judge upholds Texas' TikTok ban on state-owned devices By Associated Press The decision came months after The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University challenged the ban, arguing it violated the First Amendment. Continue reading
Dec 12 Kentucky woman seeking court approval for abortion learned her embryo no longer has cardiac activity By Bruce Schreiner, Kimberlee Kruesi, Associated Press The attorneys urged other Kentucky women who are pregnant and seeking an abortion to reach out if they are interested in joining the case. Continue reading
Dec 12 German prosecutors indict 27 people in connection with an alleged far-right coup plot By Geir Moulson, Associated Press Federal prosecutors said Tuesday that the accused believed in a "conglomerate of conspiracy myths," including Reich Citizens and QAnon ideology, and were convinced that Germany is ruled by a so-called "deep state."… Continue reading