Virginia voters sue to remove Democrat from key state house ballot

October 03, 2025 Reported by AI

A group of voters in Virginia has filed a lawsuit seeking to disqualify Democratic incumbent Candi Mundon King from the ballot in the 87th House of Delegates district. The plaintiffs allege that King does not reside in the district she represents. Control of the closely divided state House could hinge on the outcome in this battleground district.

Federal workers sue Education Department over partisan shutdown emails

A union representing federal employees has filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education, alleging that the agency altered workers' out-of-office email messages without consent to include partisan language blaming Democrats for the government shutdown. The complaint claims this action violates the First Amendment by compelling civil servants to echo the Trump administration's political views. The suit was filed in federal court in Washington, D.C., on Friday.

Gun rights advocates file lawsuit to challenge national firearms act

Pro-gun organizations have launched a lawsuit against the federal government, arguing that the 1934 National Firearms Act's regulations on silencers and short-barreled firearms are unconstitutional following a recent legislative change. The suit, dubbed the 'Big Beautiful Lawsuit,' seeks to eliminate longstanding restrictions and the associated federal registry. It comes after Congress passed the Big Beautiful Bill, which removes a $200 tax on these items starting in 2026.

Maryland university president accused of dissertation plagiarism

October 07, 2025 Reported by AI

A Daily Wire investigation has uncovered extensive plagiarism in the 1986 doctoral dissertation of Heidi M. Anderson, president of the University of Maryland Eastern Shore. The allegations come amid a lawsuit from a former professor claiming racial discrimination under Anderson's leadership. Anderson has pledged an assessment of the claims.