Recent Articles from The Washington Post News Service & Syndicate
Google and chatbot start-up Character move to settle teen suicide lawsuits
Google and Character.AI agreed to settle lawsuits alleging AI chatbots harmed minors, including wrongful-death claims tied to teen suicides.
Federal judge demands former Trump lawyer explain why she’s still listed as U.S. attorney
A federal judge ordered Lindsey Halligan to explain why she still claims to be U.S. attorney after a ruling found her appointment unconstitutional.
Judge disqualifies U.S. attorney in Albany investigating Letitia James
A federal judge ruled Trump’s interim U.S. attorney in Albany was unlawfully appointed, quashing subpoenas tied to probes of New York AG Letitia James.
Phones ruled their lives. A new Loyola class helped them break free.
Loyola University Maryland launched a digital detox class to help students curb smartphone addiction, reduce screen time and rebuild focus.
After 25 days, ICE releases MD woman who says she is a U.S. citizen
ICE released a Maryland woman after 25 days in detention despite evidence she is a U.S. citizen, though deportation remains possible.
Advocates sue Trump officials for answers on East Wing asbestos risks
Public health advocates sued the Trump administration, seeking FOIA records on asbestos inspections and abatement tied to the White House East Wing demolition.
Trump administration freezes child care funds for 5 Democratic-led states
The Trump administration froze billions in child care and family assistance grants to five Democratic-led states, citing fraud concerns without evidence.
350 Texas teachers targeted for posts about Charlie Kirk, lawsuit says
Texas AFT sued state education officials, alleging investigations into teachers’ posts about Charlie Kirk’s killing violate the First Amendment.
NRA sues its own charity in growing schism over trademarks, fundraising
The NRA sued the NRA Foundation, alleging trademark misuse, donor deception and unfair competition amid internal turmoil.
MD studied its complicity in lynchings. Are reparations next?
A Maryland commission found that state leaders and institutions were complicit in 38 lynchings and recommended reparations for descendants.
Roberts: Rule of law is strong at time of rising concerns
Chief Justice John G. Roberts Jr. expressed faith that the nation’s founding charters and key principles are proving resilient.
How new protest laws are impacting political demonstrations
First Amendment advocates warn that state laws, pending federal bills and court battles risk rewriting the rules of public demonstrations.

















