Feds Slam Door on India Fentanyl Ring in Visa Crackdown
The State Department barred 13 people tied to an India-based operation accused of shipping fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills, adding visa bans to sanctions and prosecutions.
Al Sharpton Joins Airbnb Brawl Over Mamdani's Harlem-to-Queens Crackdown
Airbnb has tapped Rev. Al Sharpton and other Black leaders to press City Hall to ease NYC’s short‑term rental rules, escalating a fight over housing and income. The move deepens a City Council and court dispute over who should benefit from home‑sharing.
Trump Teases Venezuela As 51st State, Dangles $40 Trillion Oil Jackpot
Trump renewed a provocative pitch for Venezuela to become the 51st U.S. state, tying the idea to baseball glory and claims about massive oil reserves.
Manhattan Appeals Court Lets Fox Dig Into Smartmatic As Defamation Showdown Rolls On
An appeals court gave Fox limited new discovery in Smartmatic’s $2.7B defamation suit but refused to pause the case, keeping the civil fight headed toward trial. The split ruling targets only a narrow damages question tied to a separate indictment.
Top Feds Ghost NYC Bar Crime Summit, Leave Lawyers Buzzing
Several top federal prosecutors and enforcement chiefs canceled appearances at the New York City Bar’s white‑collar conference, exposing a widening rift with the organized bar. Organizers scrambled to fill panels amid questions about Washington’s new posture toward legal groups.












