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Federal Court Pauses Lawsuit Against CFPB as Negotiations Over Credit Card Late Fee Cap Show Promise

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FORT WORTH, Texas — A federal court has temporarily paused legal proceedings in a high-stakes lawsuit over a contentious rule limiting credit card late fees, an issue that pits financial institutions against consumer advocates. The 30-day stay, authorized by U.S. District Court Judge Mark Pittman on March 13, followed optimistic signals from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) about reaching a settlement with challengers, including the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and the Consumer Bankers Association. The dispute centers on a CFPB rule established in March 2024, capping credit card late fees at $8, a sharp … Read more

Trump’s Former Attorney Declines Recusal Promise for Justice Department Role if Confirmed

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Washington, D.C. — Christopher Kise, a former attorney for Donald Trump, has stirred concerns among Democratic senators due to his refusal to commit to recuse himself from cases related to the former president if he is confirmed for a top position at the Justice Department. Kise, who was nominated by President Joe Biden to be the associate attorney general, expressed during his confirmation hearing that he would “not commit to recusal” from cases involving Trump. Kise, who has advised Trump in both civil and criminal matters related to his post-presidential activities, believes his professional integrity … Read more

Indian Interior Minister Vows to Expel Illegal Immigrants from New Delhi in Bold Election Promise

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NEW DELHI, India – In a bold electoral promise, India’s Interior Minister Amit Shah has vowed to remove all “illegal” immigrants from the capital if his party, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), is victorious in the upcoming provincial elections. Addressing a large audience at a recent rally, Shah critiqued the incumbent Delhi government for allegedly accommodating illegal migrants from Bangladesh and the Rohingya community, pledging a clean-up within two years of taking office. India and Bangladesh share a lengthy and porous border, making illegal immigration a longstanding and contentious issue in Indian politics. The BJP … Read more

Proud Boys Member Set for Release as Trump Fulfills Pardon Promise for Jan. 6 Participants

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New Haven, CT — In a bold reaction to the recent pardons announcement for individuals implicated in the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol riot, a Connecticut attorney representing a key member of the Proud Boys expressed enthusiasm as his client prepared to exit federal prison. “I’m thrilled,” attorney Norm Pattis stated during a Monday evening phone call. Pattis represents Joe Biggs, a noted figure within the far-right group, who was sentenced in 2023 to a 17-year term for seditious conspiracy among other charges related to the insurrection. Reports emerged late Monday that Biggs was being … Read more