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House Takes Action to Repeal D.C. Measures on Noncitizen Voting and Police Oversight

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WASHINGTON — The House of Representatives approved legislation on Thursday aimed at overturning recent measures by the District of Columbia that allow noncitizens to vote and implement changes in police discipline. This decision reflects ongoing tensions between local governance in D.C. and federal oversight. The House voted 229-189 in favor of the repeal. This action draws attention to political divisions, as the Republican majority has consistently aimed to limit the autonomy of D.C. government decisions. Both issues — noncitizen voting and police reforms — have sparked debate about the balance between local and federal authority. … Read more

Tensions Rise Ahead of Key House Vote as State Officials Accuse HealthTrust Leader of Misleading Testimony

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Concord, N.H. — As the New Hampshire House of Representatives prepares to cast a critical vote regarding the future of state risk pool groups that manage insurance for governmental units, a legal dispute has emerged involving Secretary of State David Scanlan and HealthTrust, the state’s largest insurance pool. During a recent court deposition, Scanlan’s legal counsel accused HealthTrust Executive Director Scott DeRoche of providing misleading information about the organization’s legal authority. Richard Gagliuso, representing Scanlan, challenged DeRoche’s assertions about HealthTrust’s nature, stating that the organization’s claims about its status as a “self-insurer” providing “fully insured” … Read more

Karoline Leavitt Takes Aim at Judges Over Trump’s Tariffs, Faces Backlash from Former White House Counsel

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Washington, D.C. — Karoline Leavitt, a press secretary in the Trump administration, criticized judges who halted the former president’s tariffs, prompting backlash from a former White House attorney who questioned her credibility. During a briefing on Thursday, Leavitt condemned the actions of the judges at the Court of International Trade, who recently blocked Trump’s tariff orders. The rulings had been appealed by Trump’s legal team to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington, D.C. Leavitt asserted that judicial intervention undermines the president’s authority, stating, “The courts should have no role here.” … Read more

Utah House Speaker Demands Judge’s Resignation Over Controversial Sentencing in Child Exploitation Case

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SALT LAKE CITY — Calls for the resignation of a Utah judge have intensified following controversial remarks made during the sentencing of a young man in a child sexual exploitation case. House Speaker Mike Schultz, a Republican from Hooper, took to social media to urge 7th District Judge Don Torgerson to step down after Torgerson cited the defendant’s “privilege” while opting against imposing further jail time or a fine. The backlash stemmed from the sentencing of 22-year-old Aidan Hoffman in Grand County. Hoffman had pleaded guilty to two felony charges related to the sexual exploitation … Read more