Unions ask court to stop DOGE from accessing Social Security data of millions of Americans
A group of labor unions are asking a federal court for an emergency order to stop Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...
Washington taxpayers shell out $60 million for jail claims, lawsuits as oversight bills fail
Local governments and insurers paid over $60 million to resolve and defend hundreds of jail-related claims in the last five ...
'It felt dirty': $60 million in Washington jail legal claims while oversight remains absent
Local governments and insurers paid over $60 million to resolve and defend hundreds of jail-related claims in the last five years, a KING 5 investigation found.
Supreme Court sides against veterans wanting stronger benefit of the doubt review in disability claims
The case involved two veterans, one of whom was denied benefits. Their lawyers says the case could have profound implications for untold numbers of veterans.
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Supreme Court rules against veterans receiving ‘benefit of the doubt’ for disability claims that are close call
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court has rejected an argument by two veterans that the Department of Veterans Affairs had a duty to grant their claims for post-traumatic stress disorder when the ...
Judge Appears Skeptical of Claims That Musk Isn’t Driving DOGE
The judge prodded government lawyers for additional clarity on Elon Musk’s role in a case that directly challenges the ...
R.I. judge allows Washington Bridge lawsuit to move forward
But Judge Brian Stern indicates negligence claims won’t be allowed unless the state shows property damage beyond the bridge.
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Appeals court lifts blocks on Trump’s orders restricting diversity, equity and inclusion programs
An appeals court on Friday lifted a block on executive orders seeking to end government support for diversity, equity and ...
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‘This is going to end in court:’ Washington Superintendent addresses Trump’s education cuts
Washington Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal held a news conference Thursday afternoon to address concerns ...
Supreme Court seems likely to rule for Ohio woman claiming job bias because she's straight
The Supreme Court seems likely to side with an Ohio woman who claims she suffered sex discrimination in her employment because she is straight ...
Multistate lawsuit seeks to reverse Trump administration purge of federal workers
The administration is required to provide advance notice of mass layoffs to employees and states so that states can mobilize ...
Supreme Court seems ready to block Mexican government's lawsuit against U.S. gunmakers
The Supreme Court is considering the Mexican government's effort to hold U.S. gun companies accountable for violence ...