Uber Not Responsible for Sex Assault, Jury Finds, as More Cases Follow
The company is facing similar lawsuits in federal and state courts from people who claim their drivers sexually assaulted or harassed them. Source: Original News
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Full Federal Appeals Court to Hear Alien Enemies Act Case
The decision vacated a finding by a panel of the court’s judges regarding President Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport immigrants, but did not clear the way for such expulsions to resume. Source: Original News
A More Polarized Senate Drives Shutdown Gridlock
With few senators from conservative states in their ranks, Democrats feel less pressure to capitulate, while more conservative Republicans are not inclined to cut a deal. Source: Original News
Explaining Democrats’ Misleading Talking Point on the Government Shutdown
Democrats have misused budget jargon to assail the Republican budget proposal as “dirty,” but the bill is considered “clean.” Source: Original News
Scores Accused of Immigration Fraud in Federal Sweep in Minnesota
The investigation is the “first of many” targeted at U.S. cities, said Joseph B. Edlow, the director of U.S.C.I.S. Source: Original News
Are You Quitting the Military? We Want to Hear From You.
The New York Times is looking for generals and admirals who are quitting the military following an address from the defense secretary. Source: Original News
Judge Blocks Trump Move to Cut FEMA Funds Over Immigration Policy
A coalition of blue states and Washington, D.C., accused the Trump administration of illegally “taking money from its enemies” in freezing emergency preparedness grants. Source: Original News
Trump Threatens to Fire ‘a Lot’ of Federal Workers as Shutdown Looms
A union representing federal workers filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s ability to fire government employees. Source: Original News
Trump Gave the Military’s Brass a Rehashed Speech. Until Minute 44.
On an almost daily basis, thousands of words pour forth from the president’s mouth. Sometimes, he tucks in a wildly revealing insight about the direction he is taking the country. Source: Original News
Democrats Use Empty House to Shame G.O.P. as Government Shutdown Nears
Hundreds of Democrats showed up in the House chamber for a routine session, seeking to highlight the absence of Republicans as a government funding deadline loomed. Source: Original News