Supreme Court justices voiced strong doubts about the Trump administration’s use of emergency powers to impose tariffs. Even conservative members pressed Solicitor General D. John Sauer, who argued that the International Emergency Economic Powers Act allowed such action. Lower courts earlier ruled that Trump exceeded his authority. The court’s decision is expected by June. (Story URL)
At least 11 people were killed and more than a dozen injured when a UPS cargo plane crashed shortly after takeoff near Louisville International Airport on Tuesday. The National Transportation Safety Board recovered the plane’s black boxes and began its investigation Wednesday. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear warned the death toll could rise, as 16 families reported missing loved ones. (Story URL)
A federal judge in Virginia sharply criticized the Justice Department’s prosecution of former FBI Director James Comey, calling its “indict first, investigate second” approach “highly unusual.” Comey was indicted last month after public pressure from President Trump . He faces charges of making false statements and obstruction of justice linked to Senate testimony about media leaks. (Story URL)
California Republicans announced a federal lawsuit Wednesday to challenge Proposition 50, which voters approved on Tuesday. Democrats Unofficial results show more than 64% supported the measure to redraw congressional districts, potentially making five seats more favorable to Democrats, who launched the plan in response to a similar move in Texas. The case could advance to the Supreme Court. (Story URL)
Americans’ household debt reached a record $18.59 trillion from July through September, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. That marks an increase of $197 billion from the previous quarter and $4.4 trillion higher than at the end of 2019. The report shows student loan debt rose to an all-time high of $1.65 trillion, with nearly 10% at least 90 days delinquent. (Story URL)