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US politics
fromAbove the Law
1 week ago

Morning Docket: 03.05.26 - Above the Law

Senate declines to vote on Iran strikes; DOJ removes Epstein files including Trump allegations; OpenAI prepares IPO; revolving door exists between Trump officials and regulated industries; Democratic governor to pardon MAGA election figure.
US politics
fromwww.mercurynews.com
3 months ago

Opinion: Here's why L.A. fire survivors want Ricardo Lara's resignation

California's insurance system is collapsing as Commissioner Ricardo Lara failed to enforce laws, enabling insurers' regulatory favors and mass policy dumping that harm fire survivors.
Startup companies
fromwww.esquire.com
3 months ago

Report: Elon Musk's Tunnel Building Start-Up, the Boring Company, Is Allegedly Injuring Workersand Dodging Fines

Nevada officials rescinded $400,000+ fines against Elon Musk's Boring Company after a governor's office meeting following chemical-burn citations tied to Vegas Loop tunnel training.
US politics
fromDefector
4 months ago

Donald Trump's Crypto Corruption Machine Is Whirring Along At A Stunning Pace | Defector

Donald Trump pardoned Binance founder Changpeng Zhao, restoring Binance's influence while raising corruption and regulatory-capture concerns.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

More than 40 Trump administration picks tied directly to oil, gas and coal, analysis shows

Donald Trump's administration includes many fossil fuel insiders, with over 40 former oil, gas, or coal company employees placed in energy and environmental policymaking roles.
Law
fromSlate Magazine
6 months ago

The Legalized Gambling Industry Is Collapsing in on Itself

Prediction-market platforms like Kalshi exploit regulatory gaps to expand into sports betting, challenging state oversight and established sportsbook businesses.
Law
fromAbove the Law
6 months ago

Morning Docket: 08.20.25 - Above the Law

Recent legal and regulatory developments reveal politicized prosecutions, reduced worker protections, threats to public-service benefits, and potential regulatory conflicts of interest.
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