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North Carolina Attorney General Files $200 Million Lawsuit to Restore Crucial Infrastructure Funding Amid Federal Cuts

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Leland, N.C. — The North Carolina Attorney General, Jeff Jackson, is taking legal action against the federal government in response to significant funding losses experienced by over 60 local entities in the state. This follows the abrupt suspension of the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) program in April, leaving many communities in a financial bind. Among those affected is the Town of Leland, which reports a loss of more than $1.1 million. This funding was previously allocated to relocate a sewer lift station away from Sturgeon Creek, a project vital for environmental protection and … Read more

Republican Senator Murkowski Faces Internal Struggle Over Controversial Tax Cuts: A Deep Dive into the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’

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In Washington, D.C., Republican Senator Lisa Murkowski of Alaska expressed her distress over supporting a tax cut bill recently signed into law by President Trump. Known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), the legislation was passed without any Democratic support and has since raised concerns among some Republican lawmakers. The OBBBA is designed to provide broad tax cuts while simultaneously implementing reductions in key social benefits, creating a potential imbalance that could adversely affect many working-class families. Observers noted that while the tax cuts might benefit wealthier Americans, the law could impose significant … Read more

Federal Judge Overturns Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order as New Hampshire Faces Funding Cuts to Social Programs

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Concord, N.H. — A federal judge has issued a ruling that prevents the enforcement of President Trump’s executive order aimed at altering birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants and individuals with temporary legal status. This decision comes amid ongoing discussions about the impact of federal and state funding cuts on various social programs. The ruling emphasizes the legal protections surrounding citizenship rights in the U.S. and signifies a substantial pushback against initiatives perceived to limit those rights. The court’s decision is viewed as a significant victory for advocates defending birthright citizenship and may … Read more

Judge Dramatically Cuts T.I. and Tiny’s $71 Million Win to Just $17.9 Million, Sparking New Trial Considerations

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SANTA ANA, Calif. — A judge has significantly reduced a $71 million jury award to hip-hop star T.I. and his wife, Tameka “Tiny” Harris, nearly a year after they accused toy company MGA Entertainment of infringing on their teen pop group, OMG Girlz. U.S. District Court Judge James V. Selna announced on Tuesday that the original punitive damages amount of $53.6 million was “unsupported” by the evidence. The judge stated that the most justifiable punitive damages, based on the case presented, amounted to just $1. The Harrises now face a decision: accept the reduced sum … Read more