Feds, states spar in Fourth Circuit over mass layoffs

RICHMOND, Va. (CN) —The government argued that states lack the standing to challenge mass federal layoffs at the Fourth Circuit on Tuesday.  The hearing comes after a recent order from a Fourth Circuit panel granting the federal government's motion for …

The United States Has Some Creeeeeeepy Towns — We Want To Know Which Ones You'd Add To The List

Sudan to cut ties with United Arab Emirates over alleged RSF support

Sudan’s security and defence council has declared that it will break diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates over its alleged backing of the paramilitary Sudanese Rapid Support Forces. During a televised speech on Tuesday, Sudan’s defence …

Trump's wind farm funding freeze is so much hot air, say states as they blow sueball to Washington

The Attorneys General of 17 states and Washington, DC have sued the Trump administration over an executive order halting all federal approvals for wind energy projects. Led by New York State Attorney General Letitia James, the coalition of AGs filed a …

Flawed U.S. News ‘Best States’ ranking completely misses on Oregon

Which state, of the 50 recognized states in the United States of America, is the best state? If you answered, “Oregon,” then you are correct according to common sense, vibes and basic facts. But not according to a new ranking out Tuesday from U.S. News. No …

17 States Sue Trump Administration for Its Anti-Wind Energy Policy

President Donald Trump has said that he will go after states that have policies to address climate change or reduce greenhouse gas emissions. On Monday, 17 states and the District of Columbia returned the favor by filing a lawsuit against the Trump …

Utah one of five states involved in largest fentanyl drug bust in DEA history

LAYTON, Utah (KUTV) — Utah was involved in the largest fentanyl bust in the Drug Enforcement Administration's history. 16 people were arrested with record-breaking amounts of fentanyl, cash, firearms, and vehicles across multiple states, " …

Legally Braiding In The United States Shouldn’t Be So Hard

Ashley N’Dakpri at her braiding salon in Gretna, Louisiana.Institute for Justice Ashley N’Dakpri runs a braiding salon in Gretna, Louisiana but it’s almost impossible for her to find braiders who can work legally. Why? Because Louisiana is one of only 13 …

Attorney General Platkin Wins Court Order Restoring Critical Education Funding to States

View Order TRENTON – New Jersey Attorney General Matthew J. Platkin today secured a court order forcing the Trump Administration to restore states’ access to critical U.S. Department of Education funding for services to address the long-term effects of the …

Platkin Wins Court Order Restoring Critical Education Funding to States

Attorney General Platkin Wins Court Order Restoring Critical Education Funding to States Court Restores Access to Nearly $1 Billion in Education Funding to States, Including $85 Million in Funding for New Jersey Schools View Order TRENTON – New Jersey …