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MD, DOJ both sue DC Water over Potomac River sewage leak
The Justice Department and Maryland's attorney general each sued D.C. and its water and sewage authority over the leak of untreated wastewater into the Potomac River.
Federal judge blocks $6B Nexstar-Tegna TV merger
A federal judge blocked the $6 billion merger of Nexstar, the largest owner of TV stations in the United States, with its rival Tegna.
Contractor, MD consultant charged in alleged USPS bribery conspiracy
A contractor was charged in a conspiracy in which federal prosecutors said that a Postal Service official took bribes in exchange for steering lucrative contract awards toward businesses.
Trump ballroom construction allowed for now, appeals court says
A U.S. appeals court allowed the Trump administration to continue construction of a $400 million ballroom on the site of the White House’s demolished East Wing.
Supreme Court hands win to Chevron, Big Oil in environmental damage case
The Supreme Court sided with Chevron, ruling that it can fight an environmental damage lawsuit in federal court — a decision that could affect the outcomes of nearly a dozen other lawsuits.
Judge rejects DOJ effort to obtain Rhode Island’s voter data
A federal judge rejected the Justice Department's bid to force Rhode Island to turn over non-public voter data so the Trump administration could probe "election integrity."
Federal judge rejects Trump administration bid to block Hawaii climate lawsuit
A federal judge dismissed a Trump administration lawsuit seeking to stop Hawaii from suing fossil fuel companies in state court over climate change.
Federal judge sets new limits on Trump ballroom construction
A federal judge set new limits on President Donald Trump’s planned White House ballroom, saying construction could proceed only on an underground portion of the project deemed necessary by the military.
Fired Fannie Mae workers can’t sue housing director for defamation, judge rules
A federal judge ruled federal housing director Bill Pulte immune from defamation claims by 61 former Fannie Mae employees fired over alleged fraud.
Judge throws out Trump’s defamation case against Wall Street Journal
A federal judge dismissed Donald Trump’s defamation lawsuit against the Wall Street Journal over an article describing a birthday card to deceased sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Court allows White House ballroom construction to continue for now
A U.S. Court of Appeals ruled that construction on a new White House ballroom sought by President Donald Trump can proceed for now.
Federal court declares 158-year-old home distilling ban unconstitutional
A U.S. appeals court declared unconstitutional a nearly 158-year-old federal ban on home distilling, calling it an unnecessary and improper means for Congress to exercise its power to tax.
