Mar 21 WATCH: Garland holds news conference as Justice Department files antitrust suit against Apple By Michael Liedtke, Lindsay Whitehurst, Frank Bajak, Mike Balsamo, Associated Press The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New Jersey, alleges that Apple has monopoly power in the smartphone market and leverages control over the iPhone to “engage in a broad, sustained, and illegal course of conduct.”… Continue reading
Mar 20 California voters pass proposition requiring counties to spend on programs to tackle homelessness By Trân Nguyễn, Associated Press Proposition 1 authorizes the state to borrow $6.4 billion to build housing and treatment beds. It also restricts how counties use money from a 2004 tax on millionaires meant to fund mental health services. Continue reading
Mar 20 SEC climate rule prompts lawuits. Experts say companies are likely to prepare to comply anyway By Suman Naishadham, Associated Press SEC had scarcely passed the rule in early March before the agency was being hauled to court. The legal challenges come from conservative states, business groups and companies who argue the SEC is overstepping its authority. Continue reading
Mar 20 Watch 5:22 Controversial Texas immigration law back on hold as appeals court hears arguments By Amna Nawaz, Shrai Popat, Ian Couzens After a series of legal back and forths, an immigration law in Texas is back in the hands of an appeals court. The law gives state officials the power to arrest migrants who they believe crossed into the U.S. illegally. Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch 8:08 Why the government funding agreement may not pass in time to avoid a shutdown By Geoff Bennett, Lisa Desjardins Much of the U.S. government is waiting to see if Congress manages to avoid a partial shutdown that could begin this weekend. Lawmakers say they have struck a deal, but they do not have it in writing yet and they… Continue watching
Mar 20 Watch 4:51 Trump-backed candidate wins Ohio GOP primary in race that could decide control of Senate By Amna Nawaz, Ali Schmitz One of the nation’s most closely watched Senate races is now set. Ohio businessman Bernie Moreno cruised to a victory in the state’s Republican primary after earning the backing of former President Donald Trump. He will take on incumbent Democratic… Continue watching
Mar 20 United Steelworkers union endorses Joe Biden for president By Associated Press Pittsburgh-based United Steelworkers Union endorses Joe Biden for president, giving him support from another major labor union. Continue reading
Mar 20 FBI data shows that violent crimes in the U.S. decreased in 2023 By Lindsay Whitehurst, Associated Press Attorney General Merrick Garland called the data encouraging and touted law enforcement efforts to target gangs, illegal guns and other issues. Continue reading
Mar 20 As several probes target Brazil's Bolsonaro, his pandemic decisions are catching up to him By Eléonore Hughes, Mauricio Savarese, Associated Press Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro under investigation for falsifying documents. Continue reading
Mar 20 Prince Harry's lawyer implicates Rupert Murdoch in cover-up of unlawful snooping by his tabloids By Brian Melley, Associated Press Prince Harry's lawyer says the cover-up of unlawful information gathering at British tabloids owned by Rupert Murdoch went all the way to the top. Continue reading