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Judge orders White House to restore press pass of reporter involved in confrontation
WASHINGTON – A federal judge on Tuesday granted a motion that will restore a journalist’s press credentials after the White House rescinded them. The ruling was a victory for Brian Karem, a White House correspondent for Playboy magazine and a CNN political analyst, who had been suspended by officials for 30 days in mid-August because […]
Reporter sues White House over 30-day suspension of credentials
WASHINGTON – A reporter for Playboy magazine sued President Donald Trump on Tuesday to regain a press pass he alleged officials suspended in violation of his constitutional rights. Brian Karem, a CNN contributor who covers the White House for the magazine, said in the suit that the 30-day suspension of his credential is an attempt […]
Georgia man charged with plotting to attack the White House
A Georgia man was charged Wednesday with plotting a terrorist attack on the White House, after he allegedly told an undercover FBI agent he “wanted to do as much damage as possible” and hoped to be a martyr, according to court papers. Hasher Jallal Taheb, 21, is accused of attempting to damage or destroy the […]
Bob Woodward writing inside account of Trump White House
NEW YORK (AP) — The next writer to take a close look at the Trump presidency: Bob Woodward. The celebrated journalist of Watergate fame has written “Fear: Trump in the White House,” Simon & Schuster announced Monday. The book is coming out Sept. 11. According to the publisher, Woodward is drawing on “hundreds of hours” […]
White House portrayal of security office conflicts with its role in past administrations
WASHINGTON – The White House’s portrayal of the role played by an obscure security office in the spiraling controversy over allegations of domestic abuse against a top aide appears to conflict with how the office operated in past administrations and raises additional questions about whether higher-ups sat on information or shielded the politically connected staffer. […]
White House looks to make internal changes amid worries of a tough year ahead
PALM BEACH, Fla. – While President Donald Trump has largely spent the past week alone at his Mar-a-Lago Club – golfing, tweeting, relaxing with family and talking to old friends – White House officials have been in quiet talks about revamping the West Wing operation, and filling open posts, ahead of what could be a […]
Melania Trump, son Barron move into the White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — The first family is together again under the same roof: the White House. After nearly five months of living apart, President Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, announced Sunday that she and the couple’s young son have finally moved into the presidential mansion at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. Mother and son broke with tradition by […]
Former Obama White House aide writing memoir
A former White House aide who is now the chief operating officer of a Brooklyn-based media company is working on an upbeat, but “warts and all” book about her years in the Obama administration. Twelve, an imprint of Hachette Book Group, told The Associated Press on Monday that Alyssa Mastromonaco had a deal for “Who […]
White House, NYC pledge $79M to test rape kits
NEW YORK — The White House and New York City’s district attorney pledged a combined $79 million on Thursday to help clear the tens of thousands of rape kits that have gone untested across the country. The White House announced that $41 million in federal funds plus $38 million from the Manhattan prosecutor will go […]
Trade agenda faces Dems’ objections
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans pushed White House-backed trade legislation toward committee approval on Thursday despite strong objections by Democrats demanding stronger labor and environmental standards as well as a ban on currency manipulation by Asian nations. With the GOP in the majority, there was no doubt the measure would clear the Ways and Means […]
White House asks authorization for military to fight IS
WASHINGTON — The White House circulated a proposal Tuesday that would authorize the U.S. military to fight Islamic State terrorists but assure Congress there would be no “enduring offensive combat” role, officials said. They said the ambiguous wording was designed to satisfy lawmakers with widely varying views on the need for ground operations. Sen. Bob […]
Officers surprised bushes didn’t stop WH intruder
WASHINGTON — Secret Service officers chasing a Texas Army veteran across the White House lawn in September figured they had him cornered when he encountered the thick bushes on the property. To their surprise the bushes were no match for the fence-jumper, who dashed into the executive mansion through a pair of unlocked doors, knocking […]
Case Digests
- Court of Appeals – Speedy trial: People v. Justice A.
- Fourth Department – Traffic stop: People v. McMillon
- Second Circuit – Fair Labor Standards Act: Abbott v. Comme Des Garcons, Ltd.
- Second Circuit – Plea agreements: Cook v. United States
- Fourth Department: Statute of limitations: Marino v. Weiler
- Fourth Department – Nail and mail service: Rebutting presumption of service L&W Supply Corporation v. Built-Rite Drywall Corp, et al
- Fourth Department – Mental Hygiene Law: Charles L. v. State of New York
- Second Circuit – Medicaid and Medicare certification: U.S. ex rel. Quartararo v. Cath. Health Sys. Of Long Island Inc.
- Fourth Department – Waiver of indictment: People v. King
- Fourth Department – Speedy trial: People v. Jordan
- Fourth Department – Rosario material: People v. Dennard
- Second Circuit – Magnuson-Stevens Act: State of New York v. Raimondo
Law News
- Split court affirms gun conviction
- N.Y. Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction
- NY board approves cannabis lawsuit settlements, paves way for retail dispensaries
- NY Court of Appeals reverses murder conviction because of illegal police search
- NY Court of Appeals reverses gun conviction over ineffective counsel
- Split court affirms gun conviction, finding search and arrest were legal
- NY appeals court vacates drug conviction over illegal police search
- Split Court of Appeals strips Police Accountability Board of disciplinary power
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