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Trump administration says New York must end Manhattan driving tolls this month

Trump administration says New York must end Manhattan driving tolls this month

The Trump administration said Tuesday that it's not backing off its latest deadline for New York to end its $9 congestion toll on drivers entering the most traffic-snarled parts of Manhattan, despite a recent court filing that indicated the charge would remain at least through the summer.

Angry protesters from New York to Alaska assail Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies

Angry protesters from New York to Alaska assail Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies

Crowds of people angry about the way President Donald Trump is running the country marched and rallied in scores of American cities Saturday in the biggest day of demonstrations yet by an opposition movement trying to regain its momentum after the shock of the Republican's first weeks in office.

Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies across the US

Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in 'Hands Off!' rallies across the US

Crowds of people angry about the way President Donald Trump is running the country marched and rallied in scores of American cities Saturday in the biggest day of demonstrations yet by an opposition movement trying to regain its momentum after the shock of the Republican's first weeks in office.

Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in "Hands Off!" rallies across the U.S.

Protesters tee off against Trump and Musk in "Hands Off!" rallies across the U.S.

Opponents of President Donald Trump and billionaire Elon Musk rallied across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the administration's actions on government downsizing, the economy, human rights and other issues.

NY public schools tell Trump administration they won't comply with DEI order

New York state officials have told the Trump administration that they will not comply with its demands to end diversity, equity and inclusion practices in public schools, despite the administration's threats to terminate federal education funding.

People named in JFK assassination documents are not happy their personal information was released

People named in JFK assassination documents are not happy their personal information was released

Sensitive personal information including Social Security numbers was unveiled in the newly unredacted John F. Kennedy assassination documents released this week, and that is not sitting well with the people affected.

NY governor makes case for Manhattan tolls in meeting with Trump after feds ordered a halt

NY governor makes case for Manhattan tolls in meeting with Trump after feds ordered a halt

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul made the case for Manhattan's congestion tolling during an Oval Office meeting with President Donald Trump after federal officials ordered a halt to the program, a spokesperson for the Democratic governor said.

5 tampered with absentee ballots in Connecticut's largest city, authorities say

5 tampered with absentee ballots in Connecticut's largest city, authorities say

Five people including prominent Democratic political operatives in Connecticut's largest city were arrested Friday on allegations of absentee ballot tampering during a 2023 local election, including accusations that led to a court-ordered rerun of a mayoral election and helped fuel skepticism about voting security in the U.S.

13 states to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data

13 states to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data

Democratic attorneys general in several states vowed Thursday to file a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency from accessing federal payment systems containing Americans' sensitive personal information.

12 states to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data

12 states to sue over DOGE access to government payment systems containing personal data

Democratic attorneys general in several states vowed Thursday to file a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency's from accessing federal payment systems containing Americans' sensitive personal information.

Democratic attorneys general challenging Musk's staff access to Americans' sensitive personal data

Democratic attorneys general challenging Musk's staff access to Americans' sensitive personal data

Democratic attorneys general in several states vowed Thursday to file a lawsuit to stop Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency's from accessing federal payment systems containing Americans' sensitive personal information.

'Childless Cat Lady' Taylor Swift tops Yale list of 2024's most notable quotations

'Childless Cat Lady' Taylor Swift tops Yale list of 2024's most notable quotations

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- From "Childless Cat Lady" to "They're eating the cats," Yale University's list of 2024's most notable quotations delves into the worlds of presidential politics, entertainment and conspiracy theories while saving room for sports, business and protests against the war in Gaza.

Judge in Alex Jones' bankruptcy to hear arguments on The Onion's bid for Infowars

Judge in Alex Jones' bankruptcy to hear arguments on The Onion's bid for Infowars

A bankruptcy judge is set to hear arguments Monday in conspiracy theorist Alex Jones ' effort to stop the satirical news outlet The Onion from buying Infowars and turning it into a parody.

Georgia election workers seek more penalties against Giuliani, saying he continues to defame them

Two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani asked a judge Wednesday to penalize him even further, saying he continues to falsely accuse them of tampering with ballots during the 2020 presidential election.

Lawyers are allowed into Giuliani's NYC apartment after he misses a deadline for turning over assets

Lawyers are allowed into Giuliani's NYC apartment after he misses a deadline for turning over assets

A moving company representative and lawyers were expected to be given access to Rudy Giuliani's Manhattan apartment on Thursday after the former New York City mayor failed to turn over belongings to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him.

Moving company expected at Giuliani's NYC apartment after missed deadline for asset handover

Moving company expected at Giuliani's NYC apartment after missed deadline for asset handover

A moving company representative and lawyers were expected to be given access to Rudy Giuliani's Manhattan apartment on Thursday after the former New York City mayor failed to turn over belongings to two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him.

Rudy Giuliani is ordered to turn over assets to 2 Georgia election workers. How will that work?
Rudy Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment, 26 watches to Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani ordered to turn over NYC apartment, 26 watches to Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani must turn over a variety of his assets to two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him, including his New York City apartment, more than two dozen watches, sports memorabilia and a 1980 Mercedes, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.

Rudy Giuliani's son says dad gifted him 4 World Series rings sought by Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani's son says dad gifted him 4 World Series rings sought by Georgia election workers

Rudy Giuliani's son is trying to stop two Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against his father from taking the elder Giuliani's New York Yankees World Series rings, saying in new court filings that he is actually the rightful owner because they were gifted to him years ago.

Convicted drug dealer whose sentence was commuted by Trump charged with domestic violence

A New York man whose 10-year prison sentence for dealing thousands of kilograms of marijuana was commuted in early 2021 by then-President Donald Trump has been arrested on domestic violence charges on Long Island.

Rudy Giuliani agrees to deal to end his bankruptcy case, pay creditors' financial adviser $400k

Rudy Giuliani has agreed to a last-minute deal to end his personal bankruptcy case and pay about $400,000 to a financial adviser hired by his creditors, avoiding a potential deep-dive into the former New York City mayor's finances that was threatened by a federal judge.

Rudy Giuliani agrees to deal to end his bankruptcy case, pay creditors' accounting firm $400,000

Rudy Giuliani has agreed to a last-minute deal to end his personal bankruptcy case and pay about $400,000 to a financial adviser hired by his creditors, avoiding a potential deep-dive into the former New York City mayor's finances that was threatened by a federal judge.

NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement law

NYC mayor issues emergency order suspending parts of new solitary confinement law

New York City's mayor issued an emergency order Saturday suspending parts of a new law intended to ban solitary confinement in local jails a day before it was to take effect, citing concerns for the safety of staff and detainees.

Georgia election workers who won $148M judgment against Giuliani want his bankruptcy case thrown out

Georgia election workers who won $148M judgment against Giuliani want his bankruptcy case thrown out

Rudy Giuliani's creditors, including two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against him, are opposing his attempt to convert his bankruptcy into a liquidation, saying they'll likely ask that the case be thrown out instead because of what they call his flouting of bankruptcy laws.

Connecticut's top public defender fired for misconduct alleged by oversight commission

Connecticut's top public defender fired for misconduct alleged by oversight commission

HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- An oversight commission fired Connecticut's top public defender on Tuesday after having accused her of a range of misconduct, including leveling unfounded racism allegations, mistreating employees and improperly accessing the emails of staff and the commission chairman.