Jenner & Block and WilmerHale are suing the Trump administration over executive orders penalizing them for their roles in investigations against the President. These orders could cripple their operations by canceling government contracts and suspending security clearances, raising concerns about legal representation and executive overreach.

A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle the CFPB, citing lack of constitutional authority and preventing potential mass layoffs. The ruling mandates reinstating employees and restoring operations, ensuring the agency continues its work safeguarding consumers.

Governor Josh Stein marked the six-month anniversary of Hurricane Helene in western North Carolina, which claimed 106 lives in the state, by meeting with affected families. Stein highlighted the urgent need for more federal aid to address the massive $60 billion damage, while also discussing ongoing wildfire challenges in the region.

A fierce fire ravaged a rowhome on Brintin Street in Germantown, claiming one life and leaving another person unaccounted for. Over 110 firefighters battled the blaze for hours as investigators assess the cause and structural damage.

In a year-and-a-half-long Gaza conflict, over 170 journalists have died, highlighting the extreme dangers for media workers in the area. The CPJ calls for journalist protection as Israel blocks foreign press access, while local reporters face severe risks and press freedom is increasingly curtailed.

Michael Stewart, head of the UK's Prevent programme, resigned after a review exposed failures linked to the Southport attack where Axel Rudakubana killed three girls. The review highlighted missed warning signs and procedural errors that prevented escalation of Rudakubana's case, prompting calls for reform.

The family of Sanrico Sanchez McGill is suing CMPD for his death during a mental health crisis in December 2023, claiming gross negligence. Despite the DA's decision not to charge officers, the family asserts a failure to de-escalate led to McGill being shot 25 times, with only two shots hitting him fatally.

The UN has reported potential atrocities in Gaza due to Israeli military actions, with over 50,000 Palestinian casualties since the conflict began in October 2023. The humanitarian crisis is deepening, with severe shortages of food, medical supplies, and blood, while international calls for intervention grow louder.

Pennsylvania's House passed four bills to safeguard Affordable Care Act components, with significant support from Democrats amid Republican opposition. These measures aim to protect preventive health care and coverage for pre-existing conditions, anticipating possible federal rollbacks.

Fitch's chief economist warns that US tariffs have surged to unprecedented levels since Trump's return to office in January 2025, marking a shift in economic policy. Tariffs now average 10%, impacting half of US trade with China, Mexico, and Canada, and include global tariffs on aluminum and steel.