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Letitia James (left) won a significant Supreme Court victory over Donald Trump. (Photo: NYI collage)

Trump Tariff Defeat Is a Victory for New York, 11 States Before Supreme Court

Keith GirardFebruary 20, 2026

New York Attorney General Letitia James and 11 other state attorneys general took a victory lap today (Feb. 20) with a win over Donald Trump. ...

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New York Attorney Letitia James is leading a coalition of Attorneys General to protect a consumer watchdog.

Robocallers Face Nationwide Legal Blitz to End Frauds, Scams, a $1.2 billion Business

Keith GirardAugust 7, 2025

New York Attorney Letitia James is part of a coalition of Attorneys General targeting robocallers. A multistate investigation has prompted a nationwide crackdown on scam robocallers that involves state Attorneys General from across the country. ...

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Trump Faces New Legal Challenge Over Billions in State Grant Cuts

Keith GirardJune 24, 2025

Donald Trump's use of a single clause buried in federal regulations to cancel billions of dollars in critical state grants has prompted the latest legal challenge to his administration....

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At a time when military recruitment is suffering, Trump faces a legal battle over transgender soldiers. (Photo: U.S. Army)

Transgender Military Ban Next Big Trump Legal Fight; 150,000 Soldiers at Risk

Keith GirardFebruary 27, 2025

Transgender service members have a bullseye on their backs after Donald Trump signed an executive order banning them from the U.S. military....

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Steve Bannon’s New York Wall-Scam Criminal Trial Will Overshadow New Trump Term

Keith GirardDecember 29, 2024

Steve Bannon will cast a shadow over Donald Trump's new administration when he faces criminal charges in New York City...

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The State of New York is seeking to dissolve the NRA and oust its President Wayne LaPierre. (Photo: ScreenCap)

Wayne LaPierre Banned From NRA: Took Group Into Hard-Right Politics Amid Graft, Corruption

Keith GirardJuly 31, 2024

Wayne LaPierre has been banned from the NRA, effectively, for life in a new court ruling. ...

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Guns collected off the street in New York City. (NYPD Photo)

Gun Battle Taking Shape Over New Fed Rule to Curb Illegal Firearms Trafficking

Keith GirardDecember 8, 2023

The sale of unlicensed firearms online and at gun shows is the latest front in a legal battle to curb violent crime....

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New York AG Joins Fight to Save Consumer Watchdog Before U.S. Supreme Court

Keith GirardMay 16, 2023

New York Attorney Letitia James is leading a coalition of Attorneys General to protect a consumer watchdog. Everyday consumers, often at the mercy of unscrupulous lenders, are in danger of losing a powerful ally. The Consumer Financial Prot...

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AirTags Become Latest Tech Menace: 6 Ways To Protect Yourself From Bad Actors

Keith GirardFebruary 16, 2022

AirTags manufactured by Apple and other brands have become the latest menace in the hands of angry ex-spouses and criminals. But you can protect yourself....

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Super Bowl LVI Sparks Eruption of Sketchy Betting Sites, Scammers; 7 Things You Can Do

Keith GirardFebruary 10, 2022

Super Bowl LVI is causing scammers and sketchy sites to flood the Internet, trolling for footballs fans who can bet online for the first time on a major sports event....

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Donald Trump Legal War Heats Up: New York AG Asks Court to Toss ‘Baseless’ Lawsuit

Keith GirardJanuary 26, 2022

New York Attorney General Letitia James wants Trump's federal lawsuit tossed. (right): Photo collage: Getty/Twitter) Donald Trump's lawsuit to "thwart the ongoing, lawful and justified investigation into his and the Trump Organization’s financial ...

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Donald Trump Latest Clash With New York AG Points to Investigation End Game

Keith GirardJanuary 19, 2022

Donald Trump’s long-running battle with New York Attorney General Letitia James over his alleged shady business dealings is nearing its end game, according to the latest developments in the case....

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