The governments of Washington D.C. and Virginia asked a federal court to block construction of President Trump's planned " triumphal arch ," claiming it's unlawfully tall and would snarl traffic for years. Why it matters: It's a last-minute gambit to stop construction before the multi-year project begins, potentially as soon as this coming week. What they're saying: " This project is flagrantly unlawful," the two governments said in a Saturday filing in D.C. federal court, first reported by the Washington Post. "During the three-year period of construction, the Arch project will inevitably snarl traffic between the jurisdictions, produce pollution and stormwater runoff in the Potomac, interfere with emergency services, and pose numerous other challenges," they argue. They further claim that the defendants — the National Park Service and the Interior Department — have rushed the project without the proper consultations. The city and state are asking a judge to issue injunctions to stop any site preparation or construction on the project. Zoom out: The proposed 250-foot arch would be one of the largest such monuments in the world, sparking concerns that it could interfere with other national symbols, block views and even complicate landings for pilots at nearby airports. (The FAA found otherwise.) The Park Service's own August report indicated the construction of the arch would have adverse effects on nearby monuments and landmarks. The other side: The administration has argued it will be a major tourist attraction — but also vital to national security, serving as a base for snipers and drones. The White House was not immediately available to comment Saturday on the D.C. / Virginia petition. What's next: A federal judge held a hearing Friday on a separate challenge to the arch, and indicated she may block construction at least temporarily.
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Washington, D.C., and Virginia sued the National Parks Service and Interior Department to block President Trump’s proposed triumphal arch on Saturday, a new court filing shows. The planned arch would resemble arches in other cities, including Paris’s Arc de Triomphe, and be constructed on the border between D.C. and Virginia. In the court filing, the…
A federal appeals court paused a judge’s earlier ruling that ordered Idaho to allow exceptions to its abortion ban in cases where a doctor deemed it necessary to protect the mother’s health. In a 2-1 decision issued on Friday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals found that a doctor who sued over the state’s…
The Packers RB1 could be in more off-field trouble after new allegations have come to light, per court records.
After years of legal wrangling, judges backed by the current government suspended the chief justice, as a feud escalated with the right-wing party that last held power.
The administration’s efforts have raised concerns among experts about potential disruptions after election day Donald Trump is waging a brazen effort to interfere with voting in this year’s midterm elections, escalating concerns that the federal government will try to slow down certification of election results – a strategy that could create chaos when the new Congress is seated next year. Experts are certain the administration’s efforts to subvert America’s elections will not work. And some have bemoaned “fearmongering” about far-fetched scenarios that are unlikely to go anywhere in court. Continue reading...
Lawyers for a Democratic lawmaker suing to block President Trump from closing the arts venue say documents support their view that the decision was part of a “sham process.”
The Department of Justice (DOJ) pushed to isolate some Alaska ballots as part of a probe into whether the presence of two candidates with the same name could confuse voters in the state, a Friday court filing shows. The investigation centers around reporting by The New York Times that Democratic Senate candidate Mary Peltola’s campaign…
A federal appeals court on Friday cleared the way to restore deportation protections for hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans on November 6. The post Ninth Circuit Clears Way to Restore Temporary Protected Status for Venezuelans appeared first on Breitbart .
Poland’s centrist government says it is restoring judicial independence after years of far-right political interference.
OutKick founder Clay Travis has figured out the real reason behind the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries leaving the court during the US national anthem. The 2026 WNBA Finals are just one game away from the conclusion, as the series has been pushed to Game 7 following the Atlanta Dream’s stunning win in Game 6.
10/31/1963: Cleveland Police Detective patted down, and arrested John W. Terry. The post Today in Supreme Court History: October 31, 1963 appeared first on Reason Magazine.
Anti-government protesters in Poland have rallied around a top court overnight to denounce the suspension of the tribunal's president by the country's pro-European Cabinet
Akron Zips men's basketball coach Dustin Ford went to court to argue for Evan Mahaffey to play in the 2026-27 season. UA has big plans for Mahaffey.
Q: Ira, now that they got the Dwyane Wade statue right, who’s next. I would have to think Pat Riley? – Steve, A: Actually, I would think the belief within the organization is that Pat Riley’s ultimate honor came when the court at Kaseya Center was named in his honor in 2024. And I’m not sure that Micky Arison gets a statue in front of the Heat arena like Joe Robbie got from the Dolphins, ...
President Donald Trump's push to oust Ilhan Omar faces a key legal test, but experts say Powell v. McCormack may actually support her expulsion.
As GSV hosts ATL with a championship on the line, we are reminded why Ballhalla has become the ultimate home court.
Police in Poland have stepped up security around the country’s Constitutional Tribunal after dozens of protesters gathered on Friday to oppose the government’s suspension of its president, which they say was unlawful. Police say several people were detained after some demonstrators breached the court’s perimeter fence. Charlotte Hughes reports.
Saturday is set to see another day of nationwide demonstrations over the cost of living and conditions in schools. Dubbed “Act Three”, the protests bring together Yellow Vest activists and student demonstrators. But France’s highest administrative court has just upheld a ban on the planned route of the Paris march, forcing protesters to remain on the eastern outskirts of the capital. Authorities are deploying 70,000 security personnel and imposing curfews in some areas, repeating many of the measures seen last weekend. The interior minister has also issued a Halloween-themed warning: covering your face at a demonstration remains illegal. Ophelie Jacobson reports.
France is bracing for a third weekend of protests, with demonstrations against the rising cost of living planned across the country. Nearly half a million people are expected to take to the streets, prompting the government to deploy 70,000 police officers to maintain order. In Paris, a last-minute court ruling has restricted today’s march to the eastern outskirts of the capital. Jack Pownall reports.
Three foreign nationals have been charged with illegally voting in the 2024 federal election and falsely claiming U.S. citizenship on Tennessee voter registration applications, federal prosecutors announced Friday. The defendants, one man and two women, are citizens of Jamaica, Honduras, and Trinidad and Tobago, according to court documents cited by U.S. Attorney Braden H. Boucek ...
The sixth book in Sarah J. Maas’s blockbuster A Court of Thorn and Roses series drew costumed fans across the country out to celebrate — and to open their wallets.
Ariel Atkins has spent much of her basketball career making an impact on the court, but her latest gesture is earning admiration for her conduct away from the game. The Los Angeles Sparks guard recently returned to her hometown and surprised many with a heartfelt gesture to educators close to home.
The former comedian and his wife gave evidence in the case in which he denies all charges against him Russell Brand’s trial at Southwark crown court began with widespread media coverage on 12 October. The former comedian and presenter faces three charges of rape, three of sexual assault and one of attempted indecent assault against six women, in allegations spanning 10 years from 1999. He denies all the charges. Here are five things we learned in the third week of his trial. Continue reading...
On “The Alex Marlow Show,” host and Breitbart Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow talked about the Supreme Court. Marlow said, “I no longer want to go and get judges and appoint them to the Supreme Court because they’ve just let us down The post Marlow: Trump Suggests Ted Cruz for SCOTUS. It’s a Great Idea. appeared first on Breitbart .
Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg has wasted no time showcasing his exceptional personality on and off the court. From claiming he’ll give Dillon Brooks a “belt” to trading trash talk with Luka Doncic, the 24-year-old is as feisty with his words as he is headstrong on the court.
When the Boston Celtics acquired veteran Paul George from the Philadelphia 76ers in exchange for Jaylen Brown, very few people supported the move, considering Brown’s success and contributions to the franchise. However, the decision seems to be proving better than many initially anticipated. George has continued to demonstrate his value both on and […] The post Celtics HC Joe Mazzulla reveals how Paul George’s impact extends far beyond the court appeared first on ClutchPoints.
President Karol Nawrocki seen struggling to gain entry to court building in Warsaw amid long-running row over the court’s legitimacy Riot police were locked in a tense standoff with protesters outside Poland’s constitutional court on Friday night after its top judge was suspended in the latest escalation in a decade-long dispute over the court’s legal status. The clashes followed a controversial decision by a group of government-appointed judges to suspend the court’s contested president, Bogdan Święczkowski, and his deputy, Bartłomiej Sochański, amid disagreements over the bench’s legitimacy. Continue reading...
MIAMI – With the Miami Heat’s slow start to the season getting a little boost after the 129-117 win over the Atlanta Hawks, marking the first victory of the season after a 0-4 start, a story off the court has caught the eye of many. As Heat icon Dwyane Wade got his statue revamped , head coach Erik Spoelstra would reveal his thoughts on the matter. […] The post Heat’s Erik Spoelstra gives 100% honest review of Dwyane Wade’s revamped statue appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg tag teamed with great chemistry as they crafted a great transition dunk highlight during the Dallas Mavericks’ NBA Cup matchup against the Houston Rockets on Friday night. Irving and Flagg are going through their second season together as teammates, their first campaign on the court. The former missed last season due […] The post Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving, Cooper Flagg connect for monster slam appeared first on ClutchPoints.
MIAMI — The court was different, with this the Heat’s first NBA Cup of the season. The vibe was different, with the Heat for the first time this season coming off a victory. And the outlook now is decidedly different than four days earlier, with the Heat winning for the second time in a row after their 0-4 start to the Giannis Antetokounmpo era. Against a decidedly short-handed opponent, the ...
Chendall Weaver, a transfer from Texas, is awaiting final approval in a Tennessee court case seeking an additional year of college eligibility.
Poland’s president has cut short a trip to Senegal, joining protesters facing off with police.
Zack Gelof is seeking damages after a July collision with an exposed fence left him with a deep knee laceration.
Polish President Karol Nawrocki forced his way into his nation’s high court as his supporters clashed against an army of police outside. The head of state arrived overnight Saturday following Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s surprise operation to remove Constitution Tribunal President Bogdan Swieczkowski and install an interim head of the court. Nawrocki, surrounded by presidential […]
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk defended the firing of top court President Bogdan Swieczkowski as a move to "restore the rule of law."
Judge's suspension is part of a long dispute over politicisation of the Constitutional Tribunal under former government.
Eleven years after a sports bar in San Francisco began a successful lawsuit over the NFL overcharging "Sunday Ticket" subscribers, an appeals court has ordered a new trial to determine damages.
The young Nets aren’t short on conversation. Head coach Jordi Fernández would just like more of it to happen on defense. “They talk a lot on the bus, but then when they’re on the court, they don’t talk as much,” Fernández said before Friday’s game against the Detroit Pistons. That gives Moritz Wagner another way to contribute. The veteran center is still learning a new team’s system, but ...
The court filing, which cites the potential for “voter confusion,” did not spell out how segregating ballots would determine if a voter was confused.
Tensions between Poland’s president and prime minister intensified as demonstrators rally outside the country’s top court.
MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said. The post Prosecutors Drop Felony Charge Against Rapper Rick Ross in Domestic Violence Case appeared first on Breitbart .
The Department of Justice also filed with the court a list of proposed questions it seeks to compel the Peltola campaign and the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee to answer about their reported role in recruiting the challenger Dan. J. Sullivan.
Part of the AG's argument was that the nonprofits relied on a climate change scenario, RCP8.5, that has been recently "retired."
A federal judge is opening an formal inquiry into Trump officials' conduct in the East Potomac case, including whether they misled the court about their plans for the municipal golf course.
Guyana is looking to shore up regional support ahead of an expected International Court of Justice ruling on its border dispute with Venezuela over the resource-rich Essequibo region.
An appellate court ruled Friday that federal officials cannot stop California from processing over 20,000 ballots.
A federal appeals court rejected the Justice Department's emergency bid to set aside mail ballots tied to more than 20,000 California voters the Trump administration suspects are noncitizens. Why it matters: The 2–1 ruling leaves California's election procedures intact just days before the midterms, with the judges citing doubts about the DOJ's voter list and the risk of disenfranchising eligible voters. The ruling is a major setback for a DOJ that has doubled down on unsubstantiated claims of widespread voter fraud in the Golden State. What they're saying: The majority cited the lower court's finding that the DOJ's process for identifying suspected noncitizens was "not credible," undermining its claims. "Granting [the United States]'s request would provoke catastrophic change, upending the administration of the election," it wrote, quoting the district court's finding. "There is a material risk that granting the United States its requested relief would result in disenfranchisement and could jeopardize [Los Angeles] County's entire election." The other side: Ninth U.S. Circuit Judge Patrick Bumatay dissented, arguing that counting votes from noncitizens dilutes the power of citizens. "The federal government proposes a modest remedy—stopping California from mixing the ballots of citizens and suspected noncitizens. This solution would not cancel any vote but would allow time to verify the eligibility of suspected noncitizens." The White House and the Justice Department did not immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. Catch up quick: The DOJ sued California in mid October for refusing to segregate the ballots it asserted were sent to noncitizens. A district court denied the request for an injunction, deciding that the federal law the DOJ was relying on to bring the suit did not supersede existing state law. The Trump administration appealed, leading to Friday's decision. The administration can now appeal again to the Supreme Court. Zoom out: Trump has continu
A federal judge said Friday she plans to appoint a special master to investigate whether Justice and Interior Department officials misled the court about the Trump administration's plans to renovate a D.C. golf course, according to news reports . Why it matters: The investigation could lead to professional sanctions, contempt proceedings or criminal referrals against administration officials over allegations government lawyers misled the judge. Driving the news: U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes opened a hearing Friday by reading ethics rules requiring attorneys to be truthful with courts, then questioned Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward Jr. about the administration's conflicting accounts, according to news reports. Trump announced Oct. 18 the golf course would close Nov. 15 for roughly 15 months of renovations. Woodward told the court the next day there was "no plan to close the course." On Oct. 28, the Justice Department acknowledged Trump had directed the closure. Catch up quick: A preservation group and two golfers are suing the administration over what they say is President Trump's illegal plan to convert the historic, public East Potomac Golf Links into a championship-level golf course. After government crews cut down more than 400 trees, Reyes barred further tree removal without court approval and required 10 business days' notice before closing the park or making irreversible changes. The administration has appealed. What they're saying: "The Department of Justice will not be deterred from executing on the President's agenda," a spokesperson said in an emailed statement. The White House and DOI didn't immediately respond to Axios' request for comment. What's next: Reyes said she intends to appoint a special master who could review documents, question witnesses under oath and hold hearings. The government would have five business days to object after a special master is selected, the Washington Post reported . This is a breaking news story and will be