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Michigan lawmakers use political funds for rent, car expenses, Netflix
Lawmakers use of campaign and PAC funds for personal expenses raise questions about campaign finance laws, a Detroit News investigation finds.
Coalition Files Lawsuit to Challenge Censorship, Erasure of American History and Science at National Parks
Groups Unite to Protect “America’s Largest Classroom” From Unlawful Removal of History and Science from Park Displays BOSTON – A coalition of organizations committed to protecting America’s national parks, preserving and sharing history, promoting scientific literacy and access, and providing high-quality interpretive materials united today to challenge a new U.S. Department of the Interior policy that continue reading
Trump says his administration should pay him billions of dollars : The NPR Politics Podcast
President Trump has filed legal claims against the U.S. government and says he should be paid billions of dollars in damages. We discuss the significance of these claims and how Trump uses lawsuits as political tools. This episode: political correspondent Ashley Lopez, justice correspondent Carrie Johnson, and senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Proposed $7.25B settlement to resolve weedkiller cancer lawsuits
And other health news from the Morning Rounds newsletter
Lawsuit Challenges Trump’s Climate Science, Tailpipe Rule Rollbacks
The Center for Biological Diversity and a broad coalition of health and environmental groups sued the Trump administration today over its rollback of the landmark scientific finding that forms the core basis of federal climate action.
Federal judge rules on whether Buffalo Wild Wings can keep 'boneless wings' on menu
Federal judge dismisses Buffalo Wild Wings "boneless wings" lawsuit with pun-filled ruling, saying no reasonable consumer expects deboned wing meat.
Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America's national parks.
CISA Flags Four Security Flaws Under Active Exploitation in Latest KEV Update
CISA adds four actively exploited vulnerabilities to its KEV catalog, including Chrome RCE, Zimbra SSRF, Windows ActiveX, and ThreatSonar flaws.
Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
The Trump administration was sued over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America's national parks.
Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
The Trump administration was sued over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America's national parks.
Groups sue over Trump effort to ‘erase’ history, science in national parks
The coalition behind the lawsuit argues the litany of alterations, or potential changes, at various parks undermine their very purpose to educate and enlighten Americans.
U.S. groups sue to block Trump effort to rid parks of history, science information
Groups representing park conservationists, historians and scientists filed a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to prevent Trump from scrubbing parks and monuments.
Trump administration is erasing history and science at national parks, lawsuit argues
WASHINGTON (AP) — Conservation and historical organizations sued the Trump administration on Tuesday over National Park Service policies that the groups say erase history and science from America’s national parks.
Democrats celebrate as 73,000 North Carolina voters without proper ID stay on rolls
North Carolina's election board reached a settlement allowing 73,000 voters to keep registration status after a GOP lawsuit challenged voter rolls.
National Parks Conservation Association Joins Coalition Lawsuit to Stop Censorship of History, Science in Parks
Visitors deserve the full picture of history at America’s national parks, as well as key information about climate change, pollution, development, and other environmental threats to these iconic places.
Former 'Morning Edition' host accuses Google of stealing his voice for AI product
Former "Morning Edition" host David Greene alleges in a lawsuit that Google patterned the "voice" of one of its AI products after his without permission.
Lawsuit filed over graves under business | FOX 13 Tampa Bay
A Clearwater company is suing the city over unmarked graves underneath the building. FOX 13’s Blake DeVine reports.
Marshall County Schools join national lawsuit alleging social media harms mental health
Marshall County Schools joined a national class action lawsuit targeting social media companies recently saying it's affecting children's mental health.Board me
Assassin's Creed Shadows winter roadmap includes community parkour and Switch 2 Claws of Awaji release date
Ubisoft has shared its Winter Roadmap for Assassin's Creed Shadows.
Michael Jordan: 23XI, NASCAR Have 'Much Better Appreciation' After Lawsuit
Michael Jordan tells FOX Sports' Jamie Little he thinks the offseason lawsuit settlement will be a boon for both 23XI Racing and NASCAR moving forward.
There top global companies have sued Trump for tariff refunds
From Costco to Toyota, global companies are filing lawsuits to secure tariff refunds should the Supreme Court decide to strike down Trump's duties.
NY youth mental health settlement: Governor’s budget fails to fund
A class-action lawsuit forced the state to overhaul youth behavioral health services. But the governor’s proposed budget includes no new investment.
PAID POST: Gov. Lamont Promised Mental Health Parity Enforcement. Here’s Why It’s Time to Deliver.
Connecticut passed landmark mental health parity legislation with bipartisan support. Now, as other states levy millions in fines, the question is whether Connecticut will enforce its laws.
Senator has 'blueprint' to fix college sports, end rulemaking by lawsuit
U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt of Missouri unveiled his blueprint to fix college sports, took aim at Joey Aguilar and Charles Bediako lawsuits vs. NCAA.
DOJ sues Harvard for data as it investigates how race factors into admissions
In the lawsuit, the Justice Department said Harvard has "thwarted" efforts to investigate potential discrimination
Bombshell emails show Trump admin knowningly put forward faulty science to deregulate pollution
Internal communications uncovered in a lawsuit by the Environment Defense Fund show Department of Energy personnel criticized the report.
Leavitt unloads on Obama over voter ID push, accuses Dems of 'panic'
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt criticizes former President Barack Obama for opposing voter ID laws after House passes SAVE Act.
AbbVie sues U.S. health agency over Botox price controls
Botox is known for smoothing facial wrinkles, but can also be used to treat eye- and neck-movement disorders, neck spasms, incontinence and migraines.
Four states sue Trump administration over cuts to public health funding
Four Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit on Wednesday that seeks to block the Trump administration from terminating $600 million in public health funding.
Four States Sue Trump Administration Over Cuts to Public Health Funding
By Jan Wolfe Feb 11 (Reuters) - Four Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit on Wednesday that seeks to block the Trump administration from terminating $600 million in public health funding. In a complaint filed in federal court in Chicago, the states — California, Colorado, Illinois, and ...
Opinion | Modernizing these laws could expand access to health care for millions
Pharmacists in many states remain legally prohibited from providing care they are trained to deliver.
Microsoft says hackers are exploiting critical zero-day bugs to target Windows and Office users
Critical security flaws targeting Windows and Office users allow hackers to take complete control of a victim's computer by clicking a malicious link or opening a file. Patch now.
Over 60 Software Vendors Issue Security Fixes Across OS, Cloud, and Network Platforms
Patch Tuesday delivers fixes for 59 Microsoft flaws, six exploited zero-days, plus critical SAP and Intel TDX vulnerabilities.
Portland Lawsuit Alleges Tear Gas Use by ICE Is a Health Threat
A novel lawsuit in Portland argues the chemicals are a health threat that have soaked into apartment walls, furniture and even children’s toys.
Sorry, but don't expect to see Wolverine at tomorrow's PlayStation State of Play
It seems that Insomniac's Wolverine won't be appearing during this week's PlayStation State of Play.
Report Report hails ‘tort reform’ package for producing stability, savings
'Florida’s tort reforms are achieving exactly what policymakers intended.'
It's just not cricket: Is willow on the way out?
A Banbury willow tree grower is welcoming changes to the laws of cricket to allow laminated bats.
YouTube Argues It Isn’t Social Media in Landmark Tech Addiction Trial
The app said in opening statements that it was more of an entertainment platform. The lawsuit claims social media companies design products that cause personal injury.
Microsoft February 2026 Patch Tuesday fixes 6 zero-days, 58 flaws
Today is Microsoft's February 2026 Patch Tuesday with security updates for 58 flaws, including 6 actively exploited and three publicly disclosed zero-day vulnerabilities.
GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski comes out against Trump's election bill, with a warning to her party
The Alaskan reminded her fellow Republicans that they claimed to oppose any new federal election laws just a few years ago, insisting that the issue should be left to states.
Albany County legislation would limit cooperation with ICE
The county legislature says it introduced two new resolutions. However, lawmakers say this will not prevent agencies from complying with federal immigration laws.
Asheville business owner charged with poisonings had prior fraud allegations
An Asheville business owner was indicted Jan. 28 in the murder of her daughter and in a 2007 cold case. A 2016 lawsuit alleged business fraud.
Scientists Discovered How to Defy the Laws of Gravity—And Now They Can Compress Space and Time
China’s hypergravity machine is the first of its kind, seeing futures that would otherwise stay invisible.
NASCAR emerges from federal antitrust lawsuit bruised but ready for 78th season
The Michael Jordan-led federal antitrust lawsuit last year against NASCAR and its owners took a toll on the France family.
E&E News: Climate science removed from judicial manual after GOP complaints
Republican attorneys general argued the new chapter would put judges “firmly on one side” of climate lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry.
Tacoma health system says it lost $1.2M after billing vendor ‘dropped the ball’
The vendor denied wrongdoing in an answer to a lawsuit filed by MultiCare.
Science history: 'Father of modern genetics' describes his experiments with pea plants — and proves that heredity is transmitted in discrete units
Gregor Mendel described his experiments with pea plants and proved that genes are transmitted in discrete units, with certain fundamental laws of inheritance.
Prediction Markets and Casinos Go to War Over Sports Betting
Kalshi and Polymarket say their prediction markets are not subject to gambling laws and taxes. The casino industry is lobbying to shut them down as a wave of court cases take on the question.
Gubernatorial candidates refute Lamont’s speech: CT politics news
Plus: Proposals on towing laws, AI discrimination, expedited health care approvals; updates on the Committee on Children and Aging Committee.
River North hotel owner hit with $57 million foreclosure lawsuit
The complaint involving debt on the Godfrey Hotel Chicago shows downtown hotels continue to struggle with higher costs and depressed property values despite the strong return of leisure travel.
Lawsuit challenges DeSantis' authority to call special session for redistricting
A lawsuit claims Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lacks the authority to call a special session to redraw congressional maps mid-decade
Oklahoma Small Business Files Lawsuit Challenging State’s Unconstitutional Restrictions on Selling Caskets
OKLAHOMA CITY—Today, a Hughes County small business filed a lawsuit challenging an Oklahoma law that arbitrarily restricts who can and cannot sell caskets in the […]
Floyd Mayweather sues Showtime Sports for $340 million amid explosive claims of misappropriation
Mayweather is seeking $340 million in misappropriated funds and punitive damages in a stunning lawsuit against Showtime Sports and former Showtime Sports president Stephen Espinoza.
Assembly Committee on Science, Technology, and AI
On February 4, 2026, the Assembly Committee on Science, Technology, and AI will hold a public hearing on the following: Assembly Bill 892 Relating to: digital asset staking and the state’s securities laws Assembly Bill 959 Relating to: the legal status of artificial intelligence Assembly Bill 965 Relating to: artificial intelligence systems that simulate humanlike […]
Small Business Owners to Missouri General Assembly: Curb Lawsuit Abuse Now
Annual small business survey finds the majority of Main Street members oppose the regulation of websites.
Parents of trans kids ask: Does California really protect our rights?
AG Bonta's lawsuit against Rady Children's relies on a merger contract, not civil rights law—leaving trans families wondering what protections work
This week in Santa Cruz County business: Joby lawsuit against Archer Aviation moves to federal court; residents sound off on Catalyst demolition
Jessica M. Pasko's weekly look at local business includes an update on Joby Aviation's suit alleging corporate espionage by a competitor and recaps a contentious meeting on the fate of a downtown Santa Cruz landmark.
How Universities and States Are Increasing Surveillance of Professors
Scrutiny of university classrooms is being formalized, with new laws requiring professors to post syllabuses and tip lines for students to complain.
Trump tried to gut science research funding. Courts and Congress have rebuffed him.
A year ago, federal support for scientific research appeared to be crumbling. But thanks to Congress and several lawsuits, scientists’ worst fears haven’t come to pass.
Family of Colorado man killed by deputy outside Highlands Ranch entertainment venue files wrongful death lawsuit
Attorneys say videos of the shooting contradict statements from the sheriff's office and show that the man's back was to the deputy and his gun was pointed at the ground at the time he was shot.
SF small business owners file class action lawsuit against PG&E after December outages
The class action lawsuit filed Monday claims the utility caused Sunset District businesses significant financial harm during a series of outages around the holidays.
GOP Sen. Ron Johnson pans Democrats’ proposed DHS reforms: They are ‘neutering our ability to enforce any immigration laws’
After Affirmative Action Win, Conservatives Sue to Push Change Everywhere
Lawyers have filed lawsuits against corporations, law firms, health care companies, art groups and nonprofits. And they are mostly winning.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta sues Rady Children's Health for dropping gender-affirming care
California Attorney General Rob Bonta filed a lawsuit against Rady Children's Health on Friday for shuttering its gender-affirming care program for patients under the age of 19.
A Secret Panel to Question Climate Science Was Unlawful, Judge Rules
The researchers produced a report a that was central in a Trump administration effort to stop regulating climate pollution.
Panama court rules Chinese control of canal ports unconstitutional
Lawsuit was brought before court in 2025 as US threatened to seize control of strategic waterway.
Ivanti warns of two EPMM flaws exploited in zero-day attacks
Ivanti has disclosed two critical vulnerabilities in Ivanti Endpoint Manager Mobile (EPMM), tracked as CVE-2026-1281 and CVE-2026-1340, that were exploited in zero-day attacks.
House Republicans propose stricter voting requirements as Trump administration eyes the midterms
House Republicans are proposing sweeping changes to the nation’s voting laws
How MAHA Exploits the Flaws of Modern Science
Opinion | The weaknesses in science’s processes have been weaponized against it. It’s time to confront those flaws and fix them.
Senate Dems demand immigration enforcement reforms before funding DHS : The NPR Politics Podcast
Congress may be headed toward a partial government shutdown. After a federal immigration officer fatally shot Alex Pretti last weekend in Minneapolis, Senate Democrats say they won’t vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security without changes to how the federal government enforces immigration laws. We discuss what Democrats want, what Republicans are offering, and the political risks of another government shutdown. This episode: senior White House correspondent Tamara Keith, congressional reporter Sam Gringlas, and senior political editor and correspondent Domenico Montanaro.This podcast was produced by Casey Morell and Bria Suggs, and edited by Rachel Baye.Our executive producer is Muthoni Muturi.Listen to every episode of the NPR Politics Podcast sponsor-free, unlock access to bonus episodes with more from the NPR Politics team, and support public media when you sign up for The NPR Politics Podcast+ at plus.npr.org/politics.
Michigan High School Athletic Association approves athlete NIL deals
The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) approved new bylaws allowing athletes to profit off their name, image and likeness immediately.
Valve to face UK class action lawsuit with proposed damages of £656m
The case was filed back in 2024, but no date has been set for the trial yet
Army vet wins $6.8 million from jury after suing LAPD over mental health '5150' hold
Slade Douglas filed a lawsuit against the LAPD and City of Los Angeles over an August 2019 incident in which he says he was forcibly hospitalized and drugged after officers responded to a report that he might be suicidal.
Google will settle its Assistant spying lawsuit for $68 million
“Ok Google, are you listening?”
Google to pay $68m to settle lawsuit claiming it recorded private conversations
The claimants say Google Assistant recorded private conversations without their knowledge.
Google settles privacy lawsuit for $68m over voice assistant
Tech company denied illegally recording and circulating private conversations to send phone users targeted ads
iPhone users begin to receive payouts from $95 million Siri privacy settlement
Early last year, Apple agreed to settle a class action lawsuit regarding ‘unlawful and intentional recording’ of conversations with Siri....
California sues the Trump administration over plans to restart oil pipelines
The U.S. Transportation Department agency that approved the plan pushed back on the lawsuit
Fidelity settles lawsuit over access to 'business-critical' Broadcom software
Fidelity Investments said on Friday it had reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit accusing Broadcom of threatening to cut off its access to software that had become central to the financial firm's systems, creating a risk of outages and trading disruptions.
Fidelity settles lawsuit over access to 'business-critical' Broadcom software
Fidelity Investments said on Friday it had reached an agreement to settle a lawsuit accusing Broadcom of threatening to cut off its access to software that had become central to the financial firm's systems, creating a risk of outages and trading disruptions. The Boston-based asset manager moved to voluntarily dismiss a lawsuit it filed in a state court in Massachusetts in November, after Broadcom agreed to continue providing its services and software to one of its subsidiaries, a Fidelity spokesperson said. "Broadcom's services to Fidelity will continue uninterrupted, and there will be no impact on Fidelity's business operations, customers, associates, or business partners," the spokesperson said in a statement.
How YouTuber MrBeast's burger venture imploded, sparked lawsuits
MrBeast Burger is at the center of a bitter legal battle between Jimmy Donaldson and his business partner, Virtual Dining Concepts.
‘Mr. President, it’s now time’: Social conservatives beg Trump for abortion pill crackdown
As thousands of protestors demonstrate in Washington, DC, at Friday’s annual March for Life, the Trump administration faces a deadline to explain why it opposes a lawsuit that could end the availability of abortion pills by mail.
Rogers Victor: RFK Jr.’s first year at HHS
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promised transparency and a restoration of public health.
Florida's Black lawmakers denounce attorney general's opinion as damaging political stunt
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — An opinion by Florida's Republican attorney general calling into question the constitutionality of dozens of state laws which support minority contracting and promote diverse appointments ignores that racial discrimination still exists and could harm the state's Black residen...
Trump sues JPMorgan for $5 billion, alleges the bank closed his accounts for political reasons
President Donald Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon for $5 billion. He alleges the bank closed his accounts for political reasons after he left office in January 2021. The lawsuit, filed in Miami-Dade County court, claims JPMorgan abruptly closed multiple accounts in February 2...
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, CEO Dimon over alleged 'political' debanking, Fox Business reports
U.S. President Donald Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon, in a $5 billion lawsuit, Fox Business reported on Thursday.
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase, CEO Dimon over alleged 'political' debanking, Fox Business reports
U.S. President Donald Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and its CEO, Jamie Dimon, in a $5 billion lawsuit, Fox Business reported on Thursday.
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5B over alleged 'political' debanking
FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon in a $5 billion lawsuit filed Thursday, accusing the financial institution of debanking him for political reasons.
Trump sues JPMorgan Chase and CEO Jamie Dimon for $5B over alleged 'political' debanking
FIRST ON FOX: President Donald Trump is suing JPMorgan Chase and its CEO Jamie Dimon in a $5 billion lawsuit filed Thursday, accusing the financial institution of debanking him for political reasons.
Recent cases show flaws in NC’s mental health care system. How it could improve.
NC official says the state should boost Medicaid rates for mental health care and fund work that would help patients after incarceration.
Can your health records be sold for profit? A lawsuit says it’s happening.
Epic Systems says 300,000 people’s digital health information records were accessed and sold from health records networks to law firms seeking clients.
GoLocalProv | News | CVS Health May Have Violated Antitrust Laws, Finds House Judiciary Committee Report
The House Judiciary Committee released an interim staff report titled
Zoning Committee leadership standoff enters new phase at City Hall
Ald. Bennett Lawson, 44th, introduced a resolution today to cement himself as chair of the committee he's led on and off for two years.
OpenAI CFO defends ads in ChatGPT as ‘strong business model’
One of OpenAI’s top executives defended the company’s addition of ads to its popular chatbot ChatGPT as a way to democratize access to artificial intelligence.
Missouri leans on disputed mental health claims in defense of strict abortion laws
Two women who had abortions in Missouri testified about the regret they felt after the procedure as part of the state's argument for informed consent laws.
One Bison basketball great suing another in fraud dispute over sports app
In a newly-filed federal securities lawsuit, Ben Woodside and Ray Kvalvog allege Brady Lipp and others misrepresented a youth sports fundraising venture in order to get them to invest.
Lawsuit contests RFK Jr.’s new vaccine guidance for children
Several public health organizations accused the health secretary of packing a key advisory committee with vaccine skeptics, arguing its latest guidance should be voided.
James Uthmeier: Florida's affirmative action laws are unconstitutional
'My office, therefore, will not defend or enforce any of these discriminatory provisions.'
Landmark Supreme Court case challenges Hawaii’s strict gun law
The case stems from a lawsuit by three Maui residents challenging restrictions on carrying guns in places like beaches and businesses
Texas AG Paxton declares DEI policies unconstitutional
The 74-page opinion declares over 100 state laws to be unconstitutional.