Federal Judge Orders White House to Keep Money Flowing to 22 States
A court in Rhode Island issued a temporary restraining order to block Trump’s directive to defund programs he considers to be “woke.”
Maryland aids in recovery after mid-air crash
Following the mid-air crash over the Potomac, Maryland dispatched a contingency of divers and other first responders to aid in the rescue and recovery efforts.
DC Circuit weighs definition of mine post-Chevron
The court previously ruled that federal regulators had rightfully cited a trucking company not located on an extraction site but that is sometimes hired to haul coal.
Increase in respiratory illnesses in county, state this past week
The Grant County Health District released a statement on the increase of respiratory illnesses including influenza, respiratory syncytial virus and COVID-19 in both the county and the state for the week of Jan.
Brookhaven Academy sweeps Columbia Academy in MAIS roundball
The Brookhaven Academy Cougars won a pair of closely contested basketball games on Friday in John R. Gray Gymnasium over their MAIS District 3-5A competitors from Columbia Academy. Brookhaven Academy didn’t have much trouble with Columbia Academy when the teams met earlier this month in Marion County for a girls’ matchup,
Nigerian man extradited, charged in ‘sextortion’ case of son of SC rep.
A man accused of extorting the 17-year-old son of a State House representative has been arraigned in South Carolina.
Green Leaf Innovations, Inc. Celebrates Landmark U.S. Court of Appeals Ruling on FDA Regulation of Premium Cigars
PEMBROKE PINES, FL / ACCESS Newswire / January 27, 2025 / Green Leaf Innovations, Inc. (OTC PINK:GRLF), a leader in the premium cigar industry, welcomes the recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeal
Zonta Club seeks applicants for $3K scholarship
The Zonta Club of Upper Hudson Valley is currently soliciting applications for its District 2 Jean M. Coon Humanitarian Award.
Birthright citizenship: what is it and what will happen after Trump’s executive order to end it
Most experts say Trump cannot remove birthright citizenship with an executive order. Because of what the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution says, the United States would face a wave of legal challenges from those denied citizenship, which could take the matter to the U.S. Supreme Court.
Gun comment gets Columbia County student in trouble
A first-grader told others on a school bus that a firearm was in their backpack, Blue Ridge Elementary parents were told in a letter.
2025 IRS Direct File: New Program to File Your Taxes for Free
If you’ve ever used paid tax software, the IRS Direct File operates similarly: First, go to the Direct File webpage. After completing your federal return, you’ll be directed to your state’s filing website via a companion service to complete your state tax return, if eligible. (Note: this part is not directly with the IRS).
President Trump pardons 2 DC police officers convicted in death of 20-year-old Black man
Articles and videos about President Trump pardons 2 DC police officers convicted in death of 20-year-old Black man on FOX 5 DC.
Trump pardons 80 Ohioans involved in Jan. 6 riot at U.S. Capitol, including Frazeysburg man
Just over 1,500 people accused of storming the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, will have their sentences commuted or pardoned, or charges dismissed.
18th Street Gang Member Sentenced to 40 Years for Triple Shooting in Rockville, Maryland
A member of the 18th Street gang, notorious for its violent activities ranging from assault to murder, received a 40-year federal prison sentence for a triple shooting in Rockville, Maryland, that resulted in the death of a 22-year-old male,
CT Jan. 6 defendants included in mass pardon from Trump
Eleven CT residents who had been charged in connection with the Justice Department’s investigation into Jan. 6 were included in the pardon.
Kannapolis man convicted of assaulting law enforcement on Jan. 6 among those pardoned by President Trump
One of President Donald Trump’s first orders of business following his inauguration this week was to pardon those jailed in relation to convictions stemming from the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the United States Capitol.
What Kash Patel Doesn’t Want the Senate to Know About the ‘J6 Prison Choir’
I was the last member out of the Senate on January the 6th. I walked past a lot of law enforcement officers, excuse me, who were injured,” Tillis said. “I find it hard to believe that the president of the United States,
Attorney and family of man killed in chase respond after DC officers pardoned by Trump
Trump pardoned two D.C. officers convicted for a chase that killed Karon Hylton-Brown. Now, an officer’s lawyer and family of Hylton-Brown are speaking out.
No new trial for Bob
Judge Sidney Stein swatted the new trial request down, Ry Rivard reports. He noted the material, which he had blocked from consideration over the “Speech and Debate Clause,” was minimal.
Trump Pardons 2 D.C. Officers Convicted in Fatal Chase and Cover-Up
Brown, led to days of protests in 2020, not long after the murder of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer.
Legal storm hits Musk’s DOGE as Trump’s presidency kicks off
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), spearheaded by tech magnates Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, has come under legal fire as Donald Trump begins his second term as US President.
Two AAPI candidates among District 2 seat finalists
The Seattle City Council (SCC) narrowed down the field of  District 2 seat contenders to six finalists, including two Asian Americans, at a special meeting on Friday, Jan. 17.
Trump officials outline planned immigration crackdown
Trump officials say he is expected to sign 10 executive orders that will begin his immigration crackdown at the southern border
President Donald Trump pardoned Jan. 6 rioters. What about those with SW Florida ties?
Several Southwest Florida residents were arrested, charged or convicted for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol mob. Who are they?
GMC Tuesday Headlines: School Delays Across The Midlands Due To Incoming Weather & Annual ABC Columbia Blood Drive
Headlines: Multiple school districts across the Midlands will have early dismissal, which include Lexington districts 1-4, Lexington-Richland district 5, Orangeburg, Kershaw and more & Many people braved the cold yesterday to give the gift of life for ABC Columbia’s annual blood drive in partnership with the Red Cross of South Carolina.
Some Maryland police agencies refuse to help Trump inauguration because of D.C. use of force policy
Several law enforcement agencies in Maryland declined requests for police assistance for President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration because of differing use of force policies in Maryland and Washington D.C., Spotlight on Maryland confirmed.
Trump charges DOGE with modernizing federal technology and software
On Monday, Trump renamed the USDS as the US DOGE Service in an executive order entitled “Establishing and implementing the President’s ‘Department of Government Efficiency,’” making it part of the Executive Office of the President. (The old USDS was part of the Office of Management and Budget, itself part of the Executive Office.)
Court nixes Trump LNG-by-rail rule, citing ‘cataclysmic’ risk
The D.C. Circuit issued its decision days before President Donald Trump returned to the White House. A federal appeals court last week roundly rejected a Trump-era rule that would have expanded rail transport of liquefied natural gas.
Supreme Court upholds looming TikTok ban
TikTok, ByteDance and several users of the app sued to halt the ban, arguing it would suppress free speech for the millions of Americans who use the platform.
Wenatchee School District considers moving Valley Academy into Columbia Elementary
The Wenatchee School District wants to relocate Valley Academy of Learning to the empty Columbia Elementary campus.
HBCU Leaders Prepare for ‘Delicate Dance’ Under Trump
Historically Black colleges are working with the incoming Trump administration to advance their legislative goals while bracing for change and addressing students’ fears.
Three AAPI candidates vie for open seat on Seattle City Council
There are three Asian American candidates that have expressed interest in the open Seattle City Council (SCC) seat vacated by former District 2 Councilmember Tammy J. Morales.
Ephrata School District super reflects on challenges of 2024
As 2025 begins, the Ephrata School District is assessing the changes and challenges it faced last year. Superintendent Ken Murray discussed several crucial accomplishments and objectives for the future and the district's continued commitment to its students and community in an interview with the Columbia Basin Herald.
Elite High School Football Prospect Hakim Satterwhite Transfers to St. Frances Academy
For his final high school football season, four-star cornerback Hakim Satterwhite will move between top-ranked teams from D.C. to Maryland.
DC ramps up security for Inauguration Day, nearly 8K National Guard, 4K police, 30 miles of fencing
The Mississippi national guard will assist the Washington, D.C. national guard will provide security to agencies in the district.
IRS offers guidance on family and medical leave programs
The IRS released guidance on the income and employment tax treatment of contributions and benefits offered under state paid family and medical leave programs.