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Claiborne “Buddy” McDonald IV, a judge who served on a circuit court in south-central Mississippi and was a longtime prosecutor in the area, has died. He was 75. McDonald died Monday at Forrest General Hospital after an undisclosed illness, said Beverly Kraft, a spokesperson for the Mississippi Judiciary. Known as “Buddy” to most people, McDonald … Read more

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards announced Thursday that once he leaves office next week he will join a New Orleans-based law firm where he will focus on renewable energy litigation. During Edwards’ past two terms as governor, which has spanned eight years, the Democrat has prioritized developing and expanding Louisiana’s renewable energy sources and reducing … Read more

Former Ambassador Nikki Haley is facing criticism from her GOP opponents and some Iowans on the ground over a comment she made to a New Hampshire audience suggesting Iowa “starts” the election process and New Hampshire will “correct it.” Campaigning in Milford, New Hampshire, Wednesday, Haley told the large crowd listening to her that “we … Read more

Colorado voters seeking to remove former President Trump from their state’s GOP primary ballot responded Thursday to the former president’s appeal, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to disqualify him from appearing on the ballot for another term. “The Court should decline Trump’s invitation to second-guess the Colorado Supreme Court’s interpretation of the Colorado Election Code,” … Read more

A judge has temporarily blocked Alabama from issuing licenses to medical marijuana facilities amid an ongoing legal battle over how the state selected the winning companies. Montgomery Circuit Judge James Anderson issued a temporary restraining order late Wednesday to stop the Alabama Medical Cannabis Commission from issuing licenses for “integrated” facilities that grow, transport and … Read more

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Indiana state Rep. Ryan Hatfield, an Evansville Democrat, announced Thursday he will forgo reelection in the fall to instead run for a county judge position. Hatfield, who has represented House District 77 in southern Indiana since 2016, said he is running for Vanderburgh County Circuit Court judge. “Serving as Circuit Court Judge provides a unique … Read more

One day after asking the Supreme Court to overturn the Colorado Supreme Court’s decision to remove him from the state ballot, Donald Trump and his legal team sought to halt the former president’s federal election interference trial. NBC News Correspondent Ryan Reilly outlines what lies ahead for Trump as the 2024 race picks up speed.

The Palestinian political analyst Ibrahim Dalalsha on the politics behind the violence and settlement expansion since October 7th.

New Jersey recorded the lowest number of shootings in 2023 since record keeping began in 2009, Gov. Phil Murphy said Thursday. Murphy, a Democrat, and other officials announced the milestone, calling it a “great achievement for public safety.” “We must also hold in our thoughts the victims of gun violence and their loved ones and … Read more