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Democrats reel from ‘terrible’ Biden debate performance as he defends candidacy
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden touched on a flood of criticism of his debate performance during a rally on Friday, while Democrats interviewed on Capitol Hill said the party must figure out a way to reassure voters after what they described as a “terrible” showing and a “bad night.” Biden, speaking from Raleigh, North Carolina, […] The post Democrats reel from ‘terrible’ Biden debate performance as he defends candidacy appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Editor’s Notebook: It’s the post-debate shock that’s shocking
In a presidential debate loaded with surreal moments, it’s what happened after the candidates left the stage that stands out. Back in the CNN studio where the gaggle of pundits roosted, there was wall-to-wall shock. The talking heads couldn’t believe what they had witnessed, nor could the political insiders and party leaders who had the […] The post Editor’s Notebook: It’s the post-debate shock that’s shocking appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
U.S. Supreme Court flips precedent that empowered federal agencies
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a precedent Friday that had for decades limited judicial power to strike executive branch regulations, in a decision immediately criticized for potentially undermining decisions by scientists and agency experts. The 6-3 and 6-2 decisions in two cases brought by fishing operators in New Jersey and Rhode Island challenged a […] The post U.S. Supreme Court flips precedent that empowered federal agencies appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
U.S. Supreme Court ruling on obstruction law helps cases of Jan. 6 defendants
WASHINGTON – A former Pennsylvania police officer who joined the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol that delayed the certification of the 2020 presidential election results cannot be charged with obstructing an official proceeding unless a lower court finds otherwise, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled Friday. The ruling throws into question the cases […] The post U.S. Supreme Court ruling on obstruction law helps cases of Jan. 6 defendants appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
U.S. Supreme Court sides with Oregon city, allows ban on homeless people sleeping outdoors
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court Friday sided with a local ordinance in Oregon that effectively bans homeless people from sleeping outdoors, and local governments will be allowed to enforce those laws. In a 6-3 decision, Justice Neil Gorsuch wrote in the opinion that the enforcement of those local laws that regulate camping on public […] The post U.S. Supreme Court sides with Oregon city, allows ban on homeless people sleeping outdoors appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
North Country residents rally against Dalton landfill: ‘I don’t want Massachusetts trash’
Andrea Bryant lives in Bethlehem, about a mile from the landfill there. She doesn’t open her windows at night anymore because she’s often been woken up by a thick stench in her house, though the noise still rouses her most mornings. The same company that operates that landfill, Vermont-based Casella Waste Systems, is trying to […] The post North Country residents rally against Dalton landfill: ‘I don’t want Massachusetts trash’ appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
House Speaker Johnson, Betsy DeVos lead attack on Title IX rule that protects LGBTQ+ kids
WASHINGTON — Prominent members of the GOP on Wednesday strongly criticized the Biden administration’s final rule for Title IX, including U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson, House Committee on Education and the Workforce Chairwoman Virginia Foxx, and former Education Secretary Betsy DeVos. As the fate of a key Biden administration effort to protect LGBTQ+ students from […] The post House Speaker Johnson, Betsy DeVos lead attack on Title IX rule that protects LGBTQ+ kids appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Biden and Trump trade insults, accusations of lying in acrimonious presidential debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump pitched to undecided voters Thursday night during the first debate of the presidential campaign – trading insults over their policy differences, immigration, and who represents a threat to democracy. During the debate from CNN’s headquarters in Atlanta, the two men argued over who can do better for […] The post Biden and Trump trade insults, accusations of lying in acrimonious presidential debate appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
U.S. Supreme Court sends Idaho abortion case back down to lower courts
As expected after the court said it inadvertently uploaded the opinion prematurely on Wednesday, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a decision Thursday remanding a case about emergency abortions in Idaho back to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals for now. The decision was 6-3, with conservative Justices Samuel Alito, Neil Gorsuch, and Clarence Thomas dissenting. […] The post U.S. Supreme Court sends Idaho abortion case back down to lower courts appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
U.S. House Democrats push for federal gun reform following surgeon general advisory
WASHINGTON – Democratic U.S. House members pushed for legislative action to address gun violence Wednesday, the day after U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy declared the issue a public health crisis. Murthy released a 40-page advisory Tuesday. It called gun violence the leading cause of death for children and adolescents, causing just over 4,600 deaths in […] The post U.S. House Democrats push for federal gun reform following surgeon general advisory appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Sanborn secures another win over the state, this time an extension to sell his casino
The state has granted former state Sen. Andy Sanborn’s request for at least a three-week extension to sell the casino it ordered shuttered in December following allegations he misused nearly $844,000 in federal pandemic aid to enrich himself, $181,250 of it on three race cars. The initial June 27 deadline is now July 18 but […] The post Sanborn secures another win over the state, this time an extension to sell his casino appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Editor’s Notebook: The good news in a country that desperately needs it
Earlier this month, “Dilbert” creator Scott Adams posted this on social media: “It’s impossible to have a political conversation with someone who thinks the news is real. Solve for that first.” In response, actor Michael Ian Black chose this path in a post for his X followers: “I see this sentiment a lot from MAGA […] The post Editor’s Notebook: The good news in a country that desperately needs it appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Undecided voters are the prize for both Biden and Trump in Thursday presidential debate
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will get a crucial opportunity to reach undecided voters and set the terms for the 2024 presidential campaign at Thursday night’s debate in Atlanta. Partisans on either side have already made up their minds about which candidate they’ll support. And with this year’s race serving as a […] The post Undecided voters are the prize for both Biden and Trump in Thursday presidential debate appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
U.S. House GOP to file suit over Biden audio tapes, as ‘inherent contempt’ vote looms
WASHINGTON — The U.S. House Republican Conference will file a lawsuit against the Department of Justice next week as it attempts to gain access to the audio tapes of special counsel Robert Hur’s interview with President Joe Biden. House Speaker Mike Johnson made the announcement Wednesday during a press conference after being asked about Florida […] The post U.S. House GOP to file suit over Biden audio tapes, as ‘inherent contempt’ vote looms appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Biden to pardon vets discharged for same-sex relationships
WASHINGTON – President Joe Biden will pardon U.S. military veterans who were discharged or convicted under military law for consensual same-sex relations, the administration announced Wednesday. The White House could not provide an exact number of veterans who will be pardoned, but the administration estimates thousands were convicted over several decades and may be eligible. […] The post Biden to pardon vets discharged for same-sex relationships appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Department of Corrections continues to face staffing problems, high overtime expenses
New Hampshire’s Department of Corrections is facing a temporary $3.44 million deficit caused in large part by an increase in overtime payments, according to DOC Commissioner Helen Hanks. Now, as the June 30 end of the state fiscal year approaches, Hanks’ department is planning to ask lawmakers to plug the $3.44 million hole by tapping […] The post Department of Corrections continues to face staffing problems, high overtime expenses appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
State seeks $6.75 million to help former inmates with opioid use disorder pay for housing
The state’s dire shortage of affordable housing has been a huge challenge for just about everyone. That can be especially difficult for someone with both criminal charges and substance or opioid use disorder. The state’s judicial branch hopes to help more people in the latter category find and afford housing. It has asked the Executive […] The post State seeks $6.75 million to help former inmates with opioid use disorder pay for housing appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Four states to begin voluntary testing for bird flu in dairy farm milk tanks
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday that four states will launch voluntary pilot programs in the days ahead to test bulk milk tanks on dairy farms for bird flu – a move that’s aimed at making it easier for farmers to ship herds across state lines and for public health officials to […] The post Four states to begin voluntary testing for bird flu in dairy farm milk tanks appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Army Corps of Engineers to host public meeting, Q&A on Dalton landfill permit
Residents will have a chance on Wednesday to ask questions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, which is weighing a permit application to build a landfill half a mile from Forest Lake in the small North Country town of Dalton. The corps has authority over waters of the United States, including wetlands, giving it […] The post Army Corps of Engineers to host public meeting, Q&A on Dalton landfill permit appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
Calm, conservative, confident: What GOP senators want in Trump’s vice presidential pick
WASHINGTON – Republican members of the U.S. Senate striving for a takeover of their chamber in the November elections have a wish list for what they’d like to see in Donald Trump’s running mate. A “little calmer” than Trump. Confident. Conservative. Military experience. Good relationships with senators. Ready to take over as chief executive if […] The post Calm, conservative, confident: What GOP senators want in Trump’s vice presidential pick appeared first on New Hampshire Bulletin.
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