Homeland Security Appropriations Bill Vote Results

The US House of Representatives voted on ordering the previous question for H.R. 7744, a bill making appropriations for the Department of Homeland Security for fiscal year 2026. The vote, which passed with 213 yeas and 208 nays, indicates progress in the legislative appropriations process.

Motion to Refer Ethics Committee Records - Vote Results

The US House of Representatives voted on a motion to refer directing the Committee on Ethics to preserve and publicly release records related to its review of sexual harassment violations. The motion passed with 357 yeas and 65 nays.

USITC Finds China/Malaysia Float Glass Injures US Industry

The USITC has determined that imports of float glass products from China and Malaysia are materially injuring the U.S. industry. As a result, the U.S. Department of Commerce will issue antidumping and countervailing duty orders on these imports.

O'Reilly Pays $5.6M for Pregnancy Accommodation Violations

O'Reilly Auto Enterprises will pay $5.6 million to settle claims of pregnancy and nursing accommodation violations in Washington state. The consent decree resolves a lawsuit alleging systematic failure to provide reasonable accommodations and retaliation against pregnant workers.

Continuation of National Emergency With Respect to Iran

The President has continued the national emergency with respect to Iran for one year. This action, published in the Federal Register, extends existing sanctions and restrictions related to Iran.

McConnell v. Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department - Civil Rights

David McConnell filed a civil rights complaint against the Contra Costa County Sheriff's Department and several deputies. The case, filed on March 5, 2026, alleges issues related to prison conditions. A consent/declination deadline is set for April 6, 2026.

State v. Rickman - Idaho Court of Appeals Opinion

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed a judgment of conviction for aggravated assault with a deadly weapon against Mark Anthony Rickman. The court held that the district court did not err in precluding evidence regarding a sheriff's office policy manual and its alleged non-compliance by the victim, as it was not relevant to the trial.

State v. Manzer - Idaho Court of Appeals Opinion

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed the conviction of Ronald Anthony Manzer for multiple counts of lewd conduct and sexual abuse of a child. The court ruled that the $5,000 civil penalty for each of the nine convictions, though not initially imposed in separate written orders, will be enforceable nunc pro tunc.

Justice v. State - Idaho Court of Appeals Opinion

The Idaho Court of Appeals affirmed the district court's summary dismissal of Steven Eugene Justice, Jr.'s petition for post-conviction relief. The court previously affirmed Justice's conviction for lewd conduct with a child, finding no abuse of discretion in excluding evidence related to sexually transmitted diseases.

State v. Sartin - Idaho Court of Appeals Opinion

The Idaho Court of Appeals issued an unpublished opinion in State v. Sartin, addressing appeals from convictions for burglary, grand theft, and intimidation of a witness. The court dismissed one appeal and affirmed the judgment of conviction and sentences in the other.