DC officials push back on GOP bill targeting the city's tax code

The House proposal would block the DC Council's decision to divorce from the Trump administration's federal tax cuts.
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Supreme Court to Resolve Circuit Split Regarding the SEC’s Authority to Seek Disgorgement

On January 9, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court granted a writ of certiorari in SEC v. Sripetch, 154 F.4th 980 (9th Cir. 2025) to resolve a Circuit ...

Taliban penal code legalizes slavery, places women below animals, expert tells 'Post'

Under the Taliban’s penal code, which includes 119 articles, published on January 7, 2026, the penalty for animal abuse outweighs that of a serious case of domestic violence.
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Wiretapping Litigation Shows No Signs Of Slowing In California And Florida

Companies with consumer-facing websites can expect to see continued litigation in 2026 under the California Invasion of Privacy Act (CIPA) and, ...

Collision vs. Comprehensive Insurance: Understanding the Key Differences

Discover the differences between collision and comprehensive auto insurance. Learn which covers accidents, theft, natural ...

Mapping the genetic code of ocean life at the Smithsonian

WTOP’s Matt Kaufax takes an even deeper dive into the Smithsonian Natural History Museum’s “Ocean Library” through DNA ...