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Trump administration poised to accept palace in the sky as a gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources

Sunday, May 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In what may be the most valuable gift ever extended to the United States from a foreign government, the Trump administration is preparing to accept a super luxury Boeing 747-8 jumbo jet from the royal family of Qatar -- a gift that... Read More.

Supreme Court poised to rule narrowly in police wrong-house raid case

Tuesday, April 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court appears poised to rule narrowly in a closely watched dispute over when federal law enforcement can be held liable for mistakes that harm innocent victims.Justices heard arguments on Tuesday in a case from Atlanta involving a 2017 pre-dawn FBI raid... Read More.

Judge poised to block limitations on transgender service members

Tuesday, February 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge appears poised to block the Trump administration if the Department of Defense attempts to place limitations on or ban transgender service members.U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes is still hearing arguments Tuesday in the case but signaled deep skepticism with... Read More.

Senate poised to vote to confirm Hegseth to lead Pentagon despite allegations

Friday, January 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Senate is poised to hold a vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as secretary of defense, late Friday evening.Though Hegseth's nomination has faced scrutiny from a number of Senate Republicans, it is likely that he will... Read More.

US poised to see dramatic drop in homicides for 3rd straight year

Tuesday, December 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Homicides across the United States are poised to plummet for the third straight year as 2024 winds down, driving the nation's annual murder toll down to levels not seen since before the pandemic, according to preliminary data from cities both large... Read More.

30,000 Boeing workers are poised for a potential strike. Heres whats at stake

Thursday, September 12 by ABC News

(SEATTLE) -- Tens of thousands of Boeing workers are set to cast ballots in a vote Thursday that could potentially trigger a major strike against the embattled aerospace company with far-reaching implications for the U.S. economy.Boeing reached a tentative agreement earlier this week with... Read More.

SpaceXs Polaris Dawn mission poised to make history with first civilian spacewalk

Monday, August 26 by ABC News

(MERRITT ISLAND, Fla.) -- Embarking on a new chapter of private space exploration, the Polaris Dawn mission is poised to make history this week by launching four private citizens into ultra-high orbit and attempting the first civilian spacewalk.Led by billionaire Jared Isaacman and in... Read More.

Supreme Court poised to rule in Trump presidential immunity case on Monday

Friday, June 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court appears to be saving its most consequential ruling this term for last.When the justices meet on Monday for a final day of opinions, they are expected to issue a blockbuster decision on whether a former president is shielded... Read More.

Supreme Court poised to issue major rulings on presidential immunity, Jan. 6

Thursday, June 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court, nearing the end of its term, is poised to soon deliver rulings in high-profile cases on everything from presidential power to abortion access.The justices is releasing opinions on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday this week. It will mark the first... Read More.

Supreme Court appears poised to allow emergency abortions in Idaho for now: Report

Wednesday, June 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday "inadvertently and briefly" uploaded what it said was a "document" about a ruling in a yet-to-be-released, high-profile case over Idaho's ban on abortions that reportedly indicates the court is poised to require the state allow emergency... Read More.