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US states sue Trump administration over new tariffs on 60 trading partners

Coalition of 25 states asks US Court of International Trade to halt tariffs and declare them them unlawful

The Guardian - US · Aug 3

New York Wants a $36 Billion Cut From Kalshi, Calling It an 'Illegal Gambling Operation'

Casting Kalshi as an out-of-control gambling platform makes it easier for the state to take money from the company and its users.

Reason · Jul 31

Kalshi Calls New York Lawsuit 'Political Theater': What Happened?

New York sued prediction market platform Kalshi on Friday, seeking to shut down its operations in the state and pursue financial relief that gaming attorney Daniel Wallach estimates could total at least $36 billion.

Benzinga · Jul 31

South Dakota’s abortion pill advertising ban runs into free speech roadblock

South Dakota is having trouble enforcing a law banning advertising about abortion pills. On July 17, 2026, less than three weeks after the ban took effect on July 1, U.S. District Judge Camela C. Theeler issued an injunction blocking its enforcement.

The Conversation · Jul 24

New Jersey Attorney General to Continue Investigation Into FIFA After World Cup

New York’s Letitia James and New Jersey’s Jennifer Davenport sent subpoenas to soccer’s governing body in late May regarding its ticketing practices.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 19

New York AG Charges Long Island Man With Fraudulently Collecting Over $100,000 in Social Security Disability Benefits

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced the arrest and indictment of Raymond Phillips, 40, of Huntington, Suffolk County, for allegedly fraudulently collecting more than $100,000 in Social Security disability benefits, according to an official announcement from the Office of the New York Attorney General (OAG).

The Free Financial Advisor · Jul 15

Another State Joins 22-State Push Against ICE Rollback on Detainee Death Reporting

The policy, adopted in early June, rescinded a Biden-era directive requiring ICE to investigate and report deaths occurring within 30 days of release

Latin Times · Jul 7

Democrats will have ‘field day’ with Trump inquiries if they win House, legal experts say

Investigations into president and corruption charges will get heavy scrutiny if Democrats win majority in midterms

The Guardian - US · Jul 3

Jack Smith Breaks Silence on Trump— Warns ‘Rule of Law’ is Under Attack and Says He's ‘Very Concerned’ About Midterm Election Integrity

Former special counsel Jack Smith has expressed serious concerns regarding the rule of law under the Trump administration, suggesting a possible indictment against him by the Department of Justice (DoJ).

Benzinga · Jul 3

Trump administration suspends funding for New York's Medicaid fraud unit

The Trump administration has frozen federal funding for New York's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit

The Independent UK · Jun 30