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U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves in Lexington agreed with six Republican-led states that while the law, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, permits sex-specific bathrooms, dorms and other facilities, the U.S. Department of Education rule improperly bans any distinctions based on sex. Read more
The vote was 243 to 140 in favor of the “Illegitimate Court Counteraction Act,” which would sanction any foreigner who investigates, arrests, detains or prosecutes U.S. citizens or those of an allied country, including Israel, who are not members of the court. Read more
One of Trump’s heroes, former President William McKinley, gained control of several foreign territories during his time in office, including Puerto Rico and Hawaii. Read more
Hundreds of mourners including all five living current and former U.S. presidents packed the Washington National Cathedral. Read more
Alito said the call was a routine job reference for a former law clerk whom Trump was considering for a government position. Read more
A panel advising Gov. Josh Green is urging the state Legislature to appropriate almost $2 billion over the next five years to help reduce and respond to future natural disaster damage in Hawaii. Read more
Green said that even though Kennedy has said he doesn’t plan to take away vaccines, his rhetoric could prevent large swaths of people from getting immunized. Read more
In a meandering news conference, Trump angrily attacked President Joe Biden’s decision this week to ban oil drilling off most of the U.S. coast and criticized federal spending on clean energy as throwing money “right out the window.” Read more
The state Office of Hawaiian Affairs has rekindled an effort to undo a ban on residential use of land it owns in Kakaako, but with a new twist aimed at swaying past opponents and a majority of state lawmakers. Read more
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In his second four-year term, Honolulu Mayor Rick Blangiardi requests the permanent appointment of his new executive Cabinet. Read more
Trump did not elaborate during the news conference, where he delivered a hodgepodge of grievances, complaints and false claims, from the Afghanistan withdrawal of 2021 to offshore drilling to the criminal cases against him and the size of his electoral victory. Read more
The state funeral for the 39th U.S. president comes at a time of transition as Republican President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take power from Democratic President Joe Biden. Read more
U.S. District Aileen Cannon, who presided over the now-dismissed case accusing Trump of illegally holding onto classified documents, directed the Justice Department not to release the report until a federal appeals court rules on a request from Trump’s two former co-defendants in the case. Read more
The president-elect, who takes office on Jan. 20, has signaled he would pursue a foreign policy unbound by diplomatic niceties, threatening to take control of the Panama Canal. Read more
Connors was sworn in as U.S. Attorney for Hawaii on Jan. 3, 2022, following her nomination by President Joe Biden on Sept. 28, 2021, and confirmation by the U.S. Senate on Dec. 7, 2021. Read more
Citing both presidential immunity and the demands of Trump’s impending Jan. 20 inauguration, his lawyers today morning said Justice Juan Merchan’s intention not to penalize Trump was “of no moment.” Read more
The certification of the election results today in the 50 states and the District of Columbia was accomplished in a brief, formal ceremony during a joint session of the House of Representatives and Senate. Read more
President Joe Biden’s administration has sought to shore up support for Ukraine before President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20, given the Republican leader’s frequent complaints about the cost of U.S. support for Ukraine. Read more
To make any change to the EPA’s consent decree — meant to prevent untreated sewage from entering Oahu’s marine and shoreline environments — would be difficult, city officials say. Read more
Thune, R-S.D., has ascended to the Senate majority leader in the new Congress. Again he is facing an early challenge and a major threat to his political standing. Read more
President Joe Biden ordered flags lowered to half-staff for 30 days from the day of Carter’s death on Dec. 29, as is custom when a U.S. president dies. Read more
