PoliticsThe Justice Department asks a federal judge to declare that Alaska can't certify a Senate result that 'may be impacted by voter confusion.' The suit defines that as a loss by Sen. Dan S. Sullivan that votes for Daniel J. Sullivan Jr. could have reversed. State courts kept the second Sullivan on the ballot after election officials found his filing was meant to confuse voters.
PoliticsA criminal complaint unsealed Friday accuses the former leaders of the FBI's Foreign Influence Task Force of falsely telling the House Judiciary Committee in 2023 that they had no role in, or knowledge of, the Hunter Biden investigations. Both surrendered. Lawyers for one call the case political. A complaint is an accusation; both are presumed innocent.
PoliticsAn eight-count federal indictment unsealed Thursday charges the Senate of Virginia's president pro tempore, two of her daughters, her grandson and three others. Prosecutors allege she led a marijuana enterprise and used her office to protect it and to steer cannabis licensing. Lucas says she "will not be intimidated." All seven defendants are presumed innocent.
PoliticsAt a Greenville, N.C., rally, the President said his administration has delivered $1 billion in Camp Lejeune settlements and promised faster payouts if the GOP keeps the House and Senate. Justice Department figures put payouts above $879 million and offers above $1.1 billion. The first bellwether trial is set for Monday, and the court's target for a global settlement is Oct. 30.