Navy report on Truman crash cites fatigue, poor seamanship as factors
The 65-page report details the specific errors that led to the USS Harry S. Truman's collision with a merchant vessel on Feb. 12 near Port Said, Egypt.
By Riley Ceder
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Supreme Court weighs if contractor can be sued for wartime negligence
Justices were skeptical Monday that the case was an exception to other lawsuits against defense contractors, which usually get immunity in such litigation.
By Patricia Kime
Judges reject VA secretary’s request to pause veterans’ claims appeals
Secretary Collins asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims to stop its work during the government shutdown. Judges called the request "extreme."
By Patricia Kime
Trump’s National Guard deployments reignite 200-year-old legal debate
"If you’re confused about what the law does and doesn’t allow the president to do with the National Guard, that’s understandable," writes Andrea Katz.
By Andrea Katz, Washington University in St. Louis, The Conversation
Trump taps Reserve and National Guard for temporary immigration judges
Both the Army and National Guard said they hope to fill the assignments with volunteers. About 100 Army Reserve lawyers will be in the first group.
By Amy Taxin, The Associated Press
Airman’s cocaine bust conviction overturned on workout powder appeal
A judge decided government prosecutors did not adequately consider the airman's defense that the flagged substance could've been tainted pre-workout power.
By Hope Hodge Seck