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Ilhan Omar hires Bidens former lawyer amid federal probe, days after asking supporters for legal fees

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Ilhan Omar has hired two prominent Washington attorneys to defend her against a federal investigation. (Getty Images via AFP)

US Representative Ilhan Omar has hired two prominent Washington attorneys to defend her against a federal investigation into her immigration history and financial disclosures, days after asking supporters to contribute towards her legal expenses. Ilhan Omar has hired two prominent Washington attorneys to defend her against a federal investigation. (Getty Images via AFP) The Minnesota … Read more

Twitch streamer Frogan seeks donations to cover legal fees over Ethan Klein lawsuit: I still owe $73K

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Frogan appealed for donations toward her legal bills after saying litigation brought by Ethan Klein had caused serious financial hardship. (GoFundMe)

Twitch streamer Morgan ‘Frogan’ sought financial support from her followers, saying that YouTuber Ethan Klein’s litigation “has put me in serious financial hardship.” Her appeal came right after YouTuber’s wife accused him of extramarital affair. Frogan appealed for donations toward her legal bills after saying litigation brought by Ethan Klein had caused serious financial hardship. … Read more

Meta's Q3 profits dip nearly 50% after $18 billion legal settlement even as company beats revenue estimates

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Meta beat revenue estimates in the third quarter, but profit fell after a big legal settlement.

Meta beat investor expectations for third-quarter revenue in 2026, but its profits took a hit from billions of dollars in legal costs. The Facebook and Instagram owner is facing major penalties in the US. Meta beat revenue estimates in the third quarter, but profit fell after a big legal settlement. Revenue beats expectations, profit takes … Read more

Where is Ilhan Omar after federal search? Latest update on investigation and legal fight

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Ilhan Omar has not been seen in public since the federal search of her DC home. (REUTERS)

Questions about Ilhan Omar’s whereabouts have surfaced online after federal agents searched the US congresswoman’s Washington home on October 12. Omar has since posted on X, saying she is okay and will not be silenced. Ilhan Omar has not been seen in public since the federal search of her DC home. (REUTERS) Where is Ilhan … Read more

Katie Zacharia’s legal credentials under scrutiny after report claims she did not pass California bar exam

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Katie Zacharia faces questions over describing herself as a lawyer and general counsel after reports of her improperly holding herself out as licensed to practice law. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

President Donald Trump’s newly appointed White House press secretary, Katie Zacharia, is facing mounting scrutiny over her legal credentials. A complaint was filed with the State Bar of California alleging she held herself out as entitled to practice law without a license. Katie Zacharia faces questions over describing herself as a lawyer and general counsel … Read more

‘Russia diesel deal good for Americans’: Trump official vows to use all legal means to push it

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Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, left, and US President Donald Trump (Bloomberg)

US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has pitched the Russia diesel deal, under which the Moscow is likely to supply nearly 5 million tons of diesel fuel to global energy markets, as a positive prospect for the Americans. Scott Bessent, US treasury secretary, left, and US President Donald Trump (Bloomberg) “Russia deal is good for Americans. … Read more

What is a firing squad execution? Is it legal in the US? What to know about plans to livestream Nidal Malik Hasan’s execution

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Former Army Maj Nidal Malik Hasan is set to be executed by firing squad on December 3. (Reuters)

The Pentagon has announced plans to execute former Army Major Nidal Malik Hasan by firing squad. Hasan killed 13 soldiers and injured 31 others at Fort Hood in Texas on November 5, 2009. He was sentenced to death in 2013 after a court martial. His execution is set for December 3. Former Army Maj Nidal … Read more

Texas landowners feared border barriers would cut off access to the Rio Grande; an October 2 court order now blocks construction in the Big Bend sector while the legal challenge continues

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Texas landowners feared border barriers would cut off access to the Rio Grande; an October 2 court order now blocks construction in the Big Bend sector while the legal challenge continues

Texas landowners feared border barriers would cut off access to the Rio Grande; an October 2 court order now blocks construction in the Big Bend sector while the legal challenge continues/Image: Getty Images A federal judge has blocked further construction of border barriers in Texas’ Big Bend region after landowners and local groups warned that … Read more

Justice Kristin Guiney: Cause of death, husband, children, legal career, and more

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Justice Kristin Guiney died at 51; she leaves behind husband Ed McClees and two daughters. (Candice MatthewsDr/Instagram)

Texas First Court of Appeals Justice Kristin Guiney has died at 51, court officials confirmed on Friday, October 2. Guiney had spent much of her career in public service, working as a Harris County prosecutor and state district judge before joining the appellate court. Justice Kristin Guiney died at 51; she leaves behind husband Ed … Read more

Man applies for Ethiopian wife’s PR, gets rejected as woman’s divorce from first husband under Sharia law not considered legal in Canada

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Man applies for Ethiopian wife's PR, gets rejected as woman's divorce from first husband under Sharia law not considered legal in Canada

Canada rejects PR application of Ethiopian woman married to a Canadian and says her divorce from ex-husband under Sharia law is not considered legal in Canada. A Canadian Muslim man was turned down by a visa officer when he wanted to sponsor his Ethiopian wife for a permanent resident visa as the wife’s divorce from … Read more