A Hinds County Chancery Court judge ruled that the Mississippi Legislature is exempt from the state’s Open Meetings Act, upholding a prior Ethics Commission decision. This decision allows the Republican House majority to continue holding private caucus meetings to plan legislative agendas without public oversight. The judge reasoned that while the Act includes legislative committees, explicitly including the Legislature itself would be redundant. This ruling has been criticized as undermining transparency and public access to crucial policymaking processes.
Read More
Anthony Ricco, one of six attorneys representing Sean “Diddy” Combs, has filed a motion to withdraw from the case. Ricco stated in a Manhattan federal court filing that he can no longer effectively serve as counsel. This comes amidst Diddy’s indictment on racketeering, sex trafficking, and other charges stemming from alleged assaults and coercion of women. The withdrawal is pending judicial approval.
Read More
Acting U.S. Attorney Ed Martin launched “Operation Whirlwind,” investigating alleged threats against Supreme Court justices and DOGE employees. The inquiry focuses on statements by Senator Schumer, deemed threatening by Martin, and Representative Garcia, whose comments are similarly under scrutiny. Martin’s memo, which deviates from Justice Department protocol, alleges these statements constitute threats, prompting investigations. Garcia’s office refutes the accusations, characterizing the inquiry as an attempt to silence opposition to Musk and Trump.
Read More
Florida’s Attorney General, James Uthmeier, sued Target, alleging the company misled investors by failing to disclose the financial risks associated with its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. The lawsuit, filed in federal court, claims Target’s Pride month merchandise and broader DEI programs provoked a negative consumer backlash, harming sales and ultimately costing shareholders. Uthmeier argues this violates the Securities Exchange Act. The lawsuit follows similar actions against other corporations, highlighting a growing conservative backlash against corporate DEI policies.
Read More
Elon Musk publicly accused the Biden administration of politically motivated delays in returning astronauts Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams from the International Space Station, a claim refuted by NASA. NASA clarified that the astronauts’ return, initially delayed for technical reasons, is part of a planned crew rotation, with their departure scheduled for late March. Former astronauts and NASA itself contradicted Musk’s assertions, emphasizing the astronauts’ safety and the planned nature of their extended stay. The controversy unfolded amidst Musk’s increasingly prominent role as a Trump advisor and his history of disseminating misleading information.
Read More
This Shopping Trends report is editorially independent from CTV News. The team may receive commission on purchases made via affiliate links. Further details about our editorial process are available.
Read More
Meta has increased its executive bonus target to 200% of base salary, up from 75%, following a board committee’s determination that prior compensation was below the 15th percentile of peer companies. This adjustment, excluding CEO Mark Zuckerberg, aligns Meta’s executive compensation closer to the median of comparable firms. This news follows recent layoffs affecting 5% of the workforce and a 10% reduction in stock options for many employees. The changes come amidst a period of strong financial performance and investor optimism regarding Meta’s future prospects.
Read More
The US Marshals Service has granted special deputy status to members of Elon Musk’s private security detail, expanding their authority and legal protections. This action, though unusual for private security personnel, allows Musk’s detail enhanced powers, including potentially carrying weapons on federal property, and shifts legal liability to the Marshals Service in case of incidents. The deputization stems from increased security concerns following Musk’s close association with President Trump and a perceived rise in death threats. Similar actions have been taken for other high-profile individuals, such as Dr. Anthony Fauci, but the scale of Musk’s security detail has surprised some observers.
Read More
Six correctional officers at the Marcy Correctional Facility were indicted on charges of second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter in the death of inmate Robert Brooks, who died from a beating shown in bodycam footage. Two additional officers face gang assault charges, while four others face varying charges related to the incident. Governor Hochul immediately terminated the employment of fourteen employees involved and ordered arrests following the release of the indictment. Brooks’ death was ruled a homicide resulting from neck compression and blunt force trauma.
Read More
President Trump’s administration initiated widespread federal employee dismissals within its first month, impacting both new and long-term workers across numerous agencies. These actions included a blocked “deferred resignation” plan, the firing of thousands of probationary employees, and significant cuts to various departments, such as the Education and Veterans Affairs departments. A freeze on trillions of dollars in federal grants further exacerbated the situation, impacting vital programs and potentially violating Congressional authorization. The dismissals also extended to numerous Inspectors General and career employees within the Justice and State Departments, raising concerns about legal compliance and the impartiality of government oversight.
Read More
John Q. Hosedrinker