Automakers Hyundai Motor America and Kia America Inc. have agreed to pay roughly $200 million to settle a class-action lawsuit after the car companies saw a rise in thefts. “The agreement, which could be valued at approximately $200 million depending on how many customers elect to participate, will provide cash compensation for customers who incurred...
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), alongside a group of advocacy organizations, said it is preparing to file a lawsuit against the Texas bill banning gender-affirming care for minors. The ACLU, Lambda Legal, the ACLU of Texas and the Transgender Law Center have banded together to pledge to bring a lawsuit against Texas Senate Bill 14,...
Reps. Ken Buck (R-Colo.) and Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) on Thursday voted against a law enforcement resolution they sponsored over objections to an amendment that was added at the last minute. The resolution called for expressing support for local law enforcement officers and condemning attempts to defund or dismantle police agencies. The chamber voted on the measure...
The Pentagon revealed Thursday that it has overcounted the value of the military aid the United States has sent Ukraine by at least $3 billion. The Wall Street Journal first reported on the mistake that the Defense Department overestimated the value of the missiles, vehicles, ammunition and other equipment it sent from U.S. stocks to Ukraine due to...
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Carper, Schatz release permitting reform proposal A new proposal from Senate Democrats focused on electricity infrastructure, renewable energy and community involvement is the opening pitch in the Senate from the left on how to update permitting reform. ...
The parents of the shooter who killed four students at a Michigan high school in November 2021 are appealing a judge’s order that they stand trial for manslaughter, according to new filings. Jennifer and James Crumbley, the parents of Ethan Crumbley, were charged with four counts of involuntary manslaughter after prosecutors argued they provided their son...
Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. announced former Ohio Congressman and 2008 presidential candidate Dennis Kuchinich will be serving as his campaign manager.
Democratic Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly on Thursday vetoed part of a $6 billion education spending plan championed by Republicans, fanning the flames of a potential legal showdown.