Former White House Teleprompter Operator Fined $172,000 Over Speech Bets
A former White House teleprompter operator has been ordered to pay $172,000 to settle a Commodity Futures Trading Commission investigation into prediction market wagers placed on speeches delivered by Donald Trump.
Federal Judge Rules Trump Administration Unlawfully Targeted Pro-Palestinian Foreign Students
A U.S. federal judge has ruled that the Trump administration acted unlawfully by targeting pro-Palestinian student activists and foreign students who criticized Israel for deportation.
Walmart Resolves Federal Opioid Lawsuit With $50 Million Settlement
Walmart has reached a $50 million settlement with the U.S. government to resolve a federal lawsuit accusing the retail giant of improperly filling opioid prescriptions. The lawsuit originally sought billions in potential civil penalties.
Campaigns Increasingly Turn to Paid Content Creators to Reach Voters Online
Political organizations and political campaigns are increasingly integrating social media influencers into their strategy to reach voters, funding content creators to discuss political candidates, policy issues, and current events on popular digital…
Minnesota Files Suit Against Texas Over Extradition of ICE Agent Charged in Minneapolis Shooting
Minnesota has taken legal action against the governor of Texas seeking the extradition of ICE agent Christian Castro, who faces charges in a Minneapolis shooting before being released in Texas.
Milo Yiannopoulos Deported to Britain Following ICE Arrest in Louisiana
Right-wing agitator Milo Yiannopoulos has been deported from the United States back to Britain after being arrested by federal immigration officers at the New Orleans airport in Louisiana.