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DC sues chemical manufacturer over pesticide pollution

The District of Columbia filed a lawsuit Thursday against Velsicol, claiming it violated the city's environmental laws by polluting a major waterway, the Anacostia River, and its surrounding environment for decades

The Independent UK

DeSantis migrant flights could last until June, records show

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Vertol Systems has until the end of next June to run through the $12 million approved by the Legislature for what critics have called a “political stunt” — relocating as many migrants as it can from Florida to other states and the District of Columbia, records released…

Orlando Sentinel

Biden pardons thousands convicted on federal marijuana possession charges

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden on Thursday pardoned all individuals convicted on federal charges of simple marijuana possession, a move that the White House estimated would affect more than 6,500 people nationwide and thousands more in the District of Columbia.

Los Angeles Times

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First Amendment Limits on State Laws Targeting Election Misinformation, Part II

An overview of state efforts to combat election misinformation.

Reason

Cannabis News Week: Sales Figures, New State Protections

Meanwhile, the District of Columbia unleashed its Cannabis Task Force on the city Tuesday to scrutinize the adult-use industry in the city.

The Street

Indian-American doctor files lawsuit against PM Modi, Andhra CM Jagan Mohan Reddy, Adani

The U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia has issued summons to all these leaders, along with several others, which were served on them in India earlier this year

The Hindu

Brickbat: Ticket to Ride

For Bob and Angie Shepherd, the news kept getting worse. First, Angie's car was stolen from their Alexandria, Virginia, home. Next, police in Prince Georgia's County, Maryland, told them it was used in a murder. And now, District of Columbia officials are demanding the Shepherds pay $400 in tickets accumulated…

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Pentagon rejects DC request for National Guard migrant help

The Pentagon has once again denied a request from the District of Columbia seeking National Guard assistance in dealing with thousands of migrants being bused to the city from Texas and Arizona

The Independent UK

Are We Really Headed For A Recession? Here's What State Unemployment Rates And Payroll Employment Mean For The Economy

Although the U.S. has experienced two declining quarters of GDP, defined as a technical recession, many are left wondering whether the economy is really in a recession as unemployment rates remain at historical lows of 3.5%.

Benzinga

Former Army Ranger from Pa. charged with assaulting cops during Capitol riot faces DC bench trial

Former Army Ranger Robert Morss, the Glenshaw, Pennsylvania man charged with storming the Capitol and assaulting police in support of former President Donald Trump's election lies, will go on trial without a jury on Aug. 29 in the District of Columbia.

Tribune News Service

Cannabis News Week: Senate Unveils Bill to Lift Federal Ban

The District of Columbia is furthering employment protections for workers who use cannabis.

The Street

US officials announce more steps against monkeypox outbreak

U.S. health officials are expanding the group of people recommended to get vaccinated against the monkeypox virus

The Independent UK

DC trolls Saudi embassy by naming street Jamal Khashoggi Way

One month ahead of President Joe Biden’s trip to Saudi Arabia, the District of Columbia is renaming the street in front of the Saudi embassy Jamal Khashoggi Way, trolling Riyadh for its role in the killing of the dissident Saudi activist and journalist in 2018

The Independent UK

Judge again refuses to release Pittsburgh-area ex-Army Ranger charged with assaulting police at Jan. 6 Capitol riot

A former Army Ranger and teacher from the Pittsburgh area who's charged with assaulting police during the Capitol insurrection will not be getting out of jail pending his joint trial in the District of Columbia with a group of other pro-Trump rioters charged with felony violence.

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Giuliani faces ethics charge

The charges were brought against Giuliani by the District of Columbia bar

The Independent UK

How many Jan 6 rioters are in jail?

The Justice Department says roughly 65 defendants have recieved jail or prison sentences for their conduct on 6 January 2021

The Independent UK

How many January 6 rioters are in jail?

The Justice Department says roughly 65 defendants have recieved jail or prison sentences for their conduct on 6 January 2021

WEKU

Traveling this summer? Here are book picks for all 50 states (and then some)

Poets laureate and other literary luminaries from all 50 states plus D.C. and Puerto Rico recommend quintessential reads that illuminate where they live.

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The Independent UK

Former Clinton campaign lawyer Michael Sussmann found not guilty of lying to FBI

The not guilty verdict is a significant blow to Special Counsel John Durham, who was tasked with undermining a previous investigation into the 2016 Trump campaign’s ties to the Russian government

The Independent UK

DC sues Zuckerberg over Cambridge Analytica privacy breach

The District of Columbia has sued Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg

Tribune News Service

Multiracial residents are changing the face of the US

The number of Americans who identified as more than one race nearly doubled to 13.5 million people between 2010 and 2020, and did double or more in 34 states and the District of Columbia, a Stateline analysis of census figures shows.

Miami Herald

Haitian gang leader ‘Yonyon’ indicted in DC for role in kidnapping of 16 Americans

The leader of a Haitian gang that kidnapped 17 American and Canadian missionaries on the eastern outskirts of Port-au-Prince last October was indicted Tuesday by a federal grand jury in the District of Columbia.

The Independent UK

DC reaches $750K settlement in Trump inaugural lawsuit

The District of Columbia attorney general says his office has reached a $750,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit that alleged former President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee overpaid for events at the Trump International Hotel to enrich his family

The Independent UK

Court upholds Puerto Ricans' exclusion from benefits program

The Supreme Court has upheld the differential treatment of residents of Puerto Rico, ruling that Congress was within its power to exclude them from a benefits program that’s available in all 50 states and the District of Columbia

Tribune News Service

Commentary: Every day is Tax Day

The deadline for filing federal income taxes is later than usual this year. Tax Day has been pushed back to April 18 to avoid coinciding with the District of Columbia’s Emancipation Day holiday.

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