Perspective | The outcome is predetermined

Some might argue that a government shutdown could impact the Surface Transportation Board’s (STB) ability to assess the competitive aspects of the proposed Union Pacific-Norfolk Southern merger. But honestly, it seems irrelevant because the STB has already been weakened since President Trump dismissed members he believed opposed the merger. And just to emphasize his point, […]

Centreville mayor sues over election outcome after close loss

Election Challenge in Centerville Centerville’s Mayor Mike Oakley has filed litigation contesting the results of the recent mayoral election, in which he lost to Barry Kooner by just two votes. Oakley’s complaint, submitted late last week, asserts that certain votes were improperly declared, resulting in Kooner’s slim victory. Initially, both candidates received 326 votes on […]

Legal Analyst Surprises Host by Discussing Possible ‘Wild’ Outcome of Supreme Court Decision

Conflicting Birthright Citizenship Laws Possible After Supreme Court Decision On Monday, CNN’s senior legal analyst, Elie Honig, caught anchor Kate Bordan off guard by discussing the potential for differing state laws regarding birthright citizenship following a recent Supreme Court ruling. The Court’s decision, which came down 6-3 on Friday, indicated that lower courts may have […]