A US federal judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from freezing billions in childcare and family support funds for five Democratic-led states. Read the full story on the legal battle.
A US judge has temporarily prevented the Trump administration from blocking federal child care and social service money to five states. Read the latest on this legal battle.
A US federal judge has temporarily halted the Trump administration's move to block billions in child care and social service funds for five Democratic-led states. Read the latest on this critical funding battle.
US job creation cooled in December 2025, adding 150,000 positions. The unemployment rate held at 4.0%, signalling a gradual slowdown in the labour market. Read the full analysis.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro pleaded not guilty in a dramatic Manhattan federal court hearing, declaring himself a 'kidnapped president' and prisoner of war. Read the full courtroom account.
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife face a Manhattan court on charges carrying the death penalty. Follow for live updates on this unprecedented extradition case.
Donald Trump warns Colombia and asserts US control over Venezuela after the capture of President Maduro. Global protests erupt as China condemns the operation.
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is scheduled for a federal court appearance in Manhattan on Monday at noon local time. Get the latest breaking news updates on this major diplomatic development.
Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife are scheduled for a federal court appearance in New York. Get the latest breaking news updates on this major diplomatic story.
A federal judge has ruled the Trump administration must continue funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, blocking an attempt to 'starve' the agency. Discover the legal battle's implications.
A federal judge has halted the termination of Temporary Protected Status for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals in the US, citing ongoing humanitarian crises. Read the full legal challenge details.
A federal judge in Boston has halted the termination of Temporary Protected Status for South Sudanese nationals, protecting hundreds from deportation to a war-torn nation. Read the full legal and humanitarian implications.
King Charles and Prince William are reportedly planning separate trips to the United States in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence and ongoing UK-US trade talks.
King Charles and Prince William are reportedly planning separate US trips in 2026, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American independence and crucial UK-US trade negotiations. Read the latest details.
A federal judge has cleared Hawaii's new tourist tax, including an 11% levy on cruise fares, to fund climate resilience from 2026. Read the full ruling and industry reaction.
A federal judge has rejected a Trump-era challenge to New York's law allowing driver's licences without proof of legal status. Read the full ruling and its implications for immigration policy.
A federal judge has ruled the Trump administration violated due process by sending Venezuelan migrants to a notorious Salvadoran prison. The ruling demands a remedy within two weeks.
The US Supreme Court has temporarily sided with immigration judges in a free speech case, dealing a setback to the Trump administration. The ruling could impact federal workers' rights. Read the full analysis.
US federal employees will enjoy 13 holidays in 2025, including two extra days off around Christmas. Discover the full list of official dates and what it means for workers.
A federal judge moves to block hundreds of layoffs at US agencies, citing a law passed to end the government shutdown. Read the latest on this legal setback.
A federal judge has temporarily halted Trump administration policies restricting Congressional access to immigration detention centres. The ruling supports oversight of conditions. Read the full analysis.
A federal judge is set to deny a bid to halt construction of President Trump's controversial $400 million White House ballroom, as the legal battle over zoning and historic preservation continues.
Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins and her partner David Sharaz have been declared bankrupt after losing a defamation case to ex-minister Linda Reynolds. Discover the court's ruling and its implications.
A High Court judge has ruled a father's will leaving one daughter just £250 while her sister inherited a £600k house was 'highly suspicious'. Read the full story of the family dispute.
A federal judge has ruled Washington DC police illegally seized a gun and criticised prosecutors for relying on testimony from an officer with credibility concerns. Read the full details.
A federal judge has ruled President Trump's National Guard deployment in Washington DC illegal. The White House vows to appeal. Discover the constitutional clash.
A federal judge has ordered 'It Ends With Us' producer Jamey Heath to surrender his wife's full home-birth footage to Blake Lively within three days. This major development strengthens Lively's sexual harassment lawsuit.
A High Court judge has ruled a five-year-old girl must retain her rapist father's surname despite serious domestic abuse history. Barrister Charlotte Proudman calls it 'state-sanctioned harm'.
A federal judge rules the US government is violating immigrants' rights by restricting attorney access at a Los Angeles detention facility. Discover the full story.
A federal judge has indicated hundreds detained in Chicago immigration operations could be released on bond. Learn about the legal battle and what comes next.