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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.
Judge blocks Trump administration actions stymieing wind, solar projects
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from enforcing a series of permitting policies that may threaten wind and solar energy projects.
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.
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.
Justice Department settles with IBM over alleged DEI practices
IBM has agreed to pay the U.S. government $17 million to settle Justice Department allegations that the company’s DEI policies violated antidiscrimination laws.
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.
DOJ moves to undo Jan. 6 rioters’ convictions for seditious conspiracy
Federal prosecutors are seeking to wipe out the seditious conspiracy convictions of 12 members of the Proud Boys and Oath Keepers who helped plan the Jan. 6, 2021, riots.
Trump fires more immigration judges, including two who blocked student deportations
The Trump administration has fired more immigration judges, including two who blocked deportation attempts against pro-Palestinian students.
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.
