A Showdown on Ukraine, and a Judge Says DOGE Might Be Unconstitutional Plus, Roberta Flack remembered.

Judge Says Trump Plan to Put U.S.A.I.D. Workers on Leave Can Proceed The plan, which also involves forcing staffers posted overseas to return home, would all but dismantle the nation’s chief foreign aid agency.

Judge Rules Against Labor Unions Seeking to Block Mass Firings The Trump administration can proceed with its plans to fire thousands of government workers, the judge said, noting that the dispute should go before the agency that handles federal labor disputes.

Judge Lets Musk’s Team Keep Access to Records at Some Agencies, for Now Judge John D. Bates ruled that he had grave concerns about the privacy issues raised but that the case did not meet the high legal bar for immediately blocking access.

Trump’s Resignation Program for Federal Workers Can Proceed, Judge Rules The decision was a win for the Trump administration, which has been stymied by a series of other court rulings in recent days. The judge said the plaintiffs lacked standing.

Judge Pauses Elements of Trump Plan to Shut Down U.S.A.I.D. Judge Carl Nichols temporarily blocked plans to put 2,200 employees on paid leave and recall nearly all agency workers abroad. He also temporarily reinstated 500 workers already on leave.

Judge Strikes Down Portions of Arkansas Law That Threatened Librarians Republicans passed the law in 2023, joining other conservative states and counties that have sought to restrict the availability of certain books.

The Macbeths Listen and Don’t Judge We listen and we don’t judge. LADY MACBETH: I hate it when you introduce me as your “Dearest partner of greatness.” What’s wrong with “wife”? We listen and we don’t judge. MACBETH: I know I said, “Bring forth men-children only,” but I’ve always dreamed of being a Girl Dad. We listen and we don’t judge. LADY MACBETH: If you invite overnight guest…

Judge Rejects Sale of Infowars to the Onion The Onion’s bid was supported by the families of the victims of the Sandy Hook shooting and Everytown for Gun Safety, a nonprofit focused on ending gun violence.

Judge Denies Nadine Menendez’s Request to Postpone Trial Further Ms. Menendez, the wife of New Jersey’s former senator, is scheduled to stand trial on Jan. 21, eight days before her husband is expected to be sentenced for taking bribes.

Judge Warns Kiss of ‘Serious Risk’ in Fired Wig Roadie Lawsuit submitted by /u/Edm_vanhalen1981

Wisconsin Judge Strikes Down Limits on Public Sector Unions The 2011 law stripped most government workers in the state of collective bargaining rights and set off protests that lasted weeks.

Judge rejects request to sit SJSU volleyball player A judge rejected a request to block a San Jose State women’s volleyball team member from playing in the Mountain West tournament on grounds that she is transgender.

Ohtani, Judge capture unanimous MVP honors The Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani won his second straight unanimous MVP award, and Yankees star Aaron Judge became a two-time MVP on Thursday.

Federal judge rules that Louisiana shalt not require public schools to post the Ten Commandments (The Conversation) — The Supreme Court’s approach toward religion in schools has been shifting, adding to uncertainty about legislation such as Louisiana’s. The post Federal judge rules that Louisiana shalt not require public schools to post the Ten Commandments appeared first on RNS.

Ohtani a finalist for NL MVP; Judge, Soto vie in AL Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani is a finalist for his first NL MVP award — after twice winning the AL honor — and is joined among the top three by Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor and Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte.

Military Judge Postpones Guilty Plea Proceedings in Sept. 11 Case The judge asked defense and prosecution lawyers to settle on a date for the accused mastermind of the terrorist attacks to plead guilty.

Why Have Fans Been So Quick to Judge a Soccer Legend? England’s former captain has talked about the end of her international career and has been met with a lack of understanding, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Judge Tosses Out Biden Program For Undocumented Spouses The ruling issued by a federal judge in Texas struck down a new initiative aimed at helping undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens stay in the country.

Judge Refuses to Stop Musk’s $1 Million Giveaway Elon Musk’s super PAC has been giving away $1 million daily to registered voters who signed a petition supporting the Constitution.