The U.S. Supreme Court has voted unanimously to allow multi-employer pension funds to charge higher so-called exit fees when companies withdraw from plans. Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson wrote the court’s 9–0 opinion in M & K Employee Solutions LLC v. … Continue reading Supreme Court rules against employers in dispute over pension plans
The Indian TV network, Times Now, had me on for a second time today (May 23, 2026, in DC; May 24 in India). We talked about the emotionally disturbed man who fired a barrage of gunshots near the White House, … Continue reading Vadum on Times Now talking White House shooting and possible Iran war breakthrough
I was on NewsX (as opposed to NewsX World where I normally appear) in India this morning (May 23, 2026). The show is called “Today’s Big Debate.” There was a panel discussion regarding Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s current multi-day … Continue reading Vadum shares views on Rubio visit to India on NewsX
The Indian TV networks of Times Now, NewsX World, and Republic, got me out of bed early on this, the first day (May 23, 2026) of a long holiday weekend. Two live appearances and one recorded one took place in … Continue reading Vadum on Times Now discussing Rubio visit to India
A federal judge in Tennessee on May 22 dismissed criminal human smuggling charges pending against Kilmar Abrego Garcia on the grounds of vindictive prosecution. The Salvadoran national’s separate immigration case attracted attention across the country, including widespread protests, after the … Continue reading Federal judge dismisses criminal charges against Kilmar Abrego Garcia
Apple Inc. asked the U.S. Supreme Court on May 21 to look at a lower court ruling that held the tech giant in civil contempt over fees it was charging to customers of its App Store on some outside purchases. … Continue reading Apple asks Supreme Court to review contempt order in Epic Games lawsuit
I was on AlQahera in Egypt today (May 21, 2026) discussing the Iran war and the endless, seemingly pointless negotiations about it between the United States and the Islamic Republic of Iran. The show was in Arabic, but if you … Continue reading Vadum on Egyptian TV discussing Iran war, negotiations
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled 8–1 on May 21 that a U.S. company should be able to sue cruise lines for using its business assets that Cuba’s communist government seized decades ago. The case is Havana Docks Corp. v. Royal … Continue reading Supreme Court allows US company to sue over seized assets in Cuba
A federal judge on May 20 ordered Trump administration officials to comply with a federal law requiring the preservation of presidential records. Washington-based U.S. District Judge John D. Bates ruled that a legal opinion by the Office of Legal Counsel … Continue reading Federal judge orders White House to comply with Presidential Records Act
I was on Times Now in India on May 19, 2026 (May 20 in India) talking about Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit with Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. The anchor was Pratibha Chandran. At one point, the sound from … Continue reading Vadum on Times Now talking Modi’s visit to Italy
A panel of federal appeals court judges on May 19 grappled with the Trump administration’s efforts to procure unredacted voter registration records from California and Oregon. The hearing came as the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been reaching out … Continue reading Ninth Circuit hears DOJ appeal over Oregon, California refusal to hand over voter records
The acting head of the U.S. Department of Justice said on May 19 that the agency added new terms favorable to President Donald Trump to the settlement of the president’s lawsuit over alleged IRS leaking of his tax returns. In … Continue reading IRS to drop tax claims against Trump as part of settlement
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 18 ordered lower courts to reconsider rulings in two redistricting cases that concern whether private individuals may sue to enforce a federal law that bans discriminatory voting practices. The court directed the lower courts … Continue reading Supreme Court directs lower courts to reexamine decisions in Voting Rights Act cases
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 18 agreed to consider whether Title IX covers workplace bias claims. The nation’s highest court is expected to consider whether Title IX creates a private right of action for employees of federally funded educational … Continue reading Supreme Court takes up workplace discrimination cases involving college teachers
I was on the “Looking Forward” show on Republic TV in India on May 17, 2026, discussing the upcoming visit of Russian President Vladimir Putin to the People’s Republic of China and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s planned trip … Continue reading Vadum on Republic TV discussing upcoming foreign visits by Putin and Rubio
I was on Times Now in India on May 16, 2026 (May 17 in India) talking about President Donald Trump’s latest apparent threat to resume hostilities against Iran. I was responding to Trump’s post on Truth Social that reads, “It … Continue reading Vadum on Times Now talking Trump’s threat to resume hostilities against Iran
I was on AlQahera News in Egypt twice this past week. The shows were conducted in Arabic, with the use of interpreters, but I understand if you play around with the YouTube controls, you can somehow get them in English … Continue reading Vadum on Egyptian TV twice
The U.S. Supreme Court late on May 15 rejected an appeal by Virginia officials who sought to challenge the Virginia Supreme Court’s recent decision to block a congressional map approved by voters that favored Democrats. The unsigned order in Scott … Continue reading Supreme Court rejects Virginia Democrats’ attempt to revive congressional map
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis granted clemency on May 15 to former county elections clerk Tina Peters, who had been convicted of lying to Colorado state officials about a tech specialist she brought in to observe changes to election software. The … Continue reading Colorado governor commutes sentence of Tina Peters, former county elections clerk
The U.S. Supreme Court on May 14 extended its order allowing a popular abortion pill to continue to be sent in the mail, after a federal appeals court ruling blocked the practice. The new ruling states that the order allowing … Continue reading Supreme Court extends order allowing abortion pill access by mail