federal
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An Australian federal court upheld on Thursday a fine against Elon Musk's X for failing to comply with child internet safety regulations, capping a three year legal fight between the tech giant and Canberra.
From Barron's • May 21, 2026
On Monday, a federal jury in California unanimously rejected Musk’s claims since the statute of limitations for bringing charges had expired.
From Barron's • May 20, 2026
It could be difficult to mount a legal challenge to the settlement and its addendum, according to Kautter, who likened the arrangement to a contract between the president and the federal government.
From MarketWatch • May 20, 2026
Johns Hopkins reported in February that its multiyear federal research portfolio had declined by more than $500 million in 2025.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026
To assist a slave in running away was a federal crime.
From "In the Shadow of Liberty" by Kenneth C. Davis
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