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Former federal prosecutor fired over FACE Act case sues DOJ for unlawful termination

Washington — A former federal prosecutor who was fired earlier this year for her previous work on a case against activists accused of blocking an entrance to an abortion clinic sued the Justice Department on Monday, arguing her ouster was driven by unlawful political retaliation. Sunita Doddamani, previously an assistant U.S. attorney in the Eastern…

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Appeals court says Trump lacks authority to build White House ballroom without approval from Congress

Washington — A federal appeals court on Friday said the Trump White House lacks the authority to unilaterally construct a new 90,000-square-foot ballroom where the East Wing once stood, finding that the $400 million project requires congressional approval. In a 2-1 decision, a federal appellate panel in D.C. sided with a lower court in ruling that the…

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Why SpaceX stock is falling despite strong revenue growth

Shares of SpaceX tumbled on Wednesday despite reporting strong revenue growth in its first public quarterly earnings report, as investors questioned the rocket maker’s accelerating investment in artificial intelligence. SpaceX shares tumbled $10.06, or 8%, to $115.27 in early afternoon trading on Wednesday.  Investors are worried that the company’s massive investments in artificial intelligence won’t be enough…

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SpaceX set to release its first earnings report as a public company. Here’s what to look for.

SpaceX is set to issue its first earnings report as a public company on Tuesday, offering a detailed look at how the rocket, satellite and AI provider is faring after its ballyhooed initial public offering in June.  SpaceX shares have sputtered after initially soaring following the transaction, the largest IPO in U.S. history. The company’s…

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People with disabilities fear service cuts as Trump’s DOJ questions legal protections

Amanda DeSimone-Shabrack relies on a home healthcare aide to help her high-needs autistic 12-year-old son. Virginia’s Medicaid program covers the assistance, enabling her to work as both an education technology specialist and a professor, run errands, and keep Mason in the home. That could change. In June, the Department of Justice issued a legal opinion…

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