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Judge Threatens Trump With Jail For 10 Violations Of Gag Order
On Monday morning, Judge Juan Merchan held Donald Trump in contempt of court for violating a gag order that limits what he can say about people involved in the case for a tenth time – and warned him about possible jail time if he violates the order again. Merchan...
After Hunter Biden Announces Plans To Sue Fox News, Network Removes Documentary About Him
In a letter sent to Fox News, Hunter Biden‘s lawyers announced plans to sue the network “imminently.”. The letter put Fox News Channel and Fox News Digital on notice for litigation claims over the network’s alleged “conspiracy and subsequent actions to defame Mr. Biden and paint him in a false light, the unlicensed commercial exploitation of his image, name and likeness, and the unlawful publication of hacked intimate images of him.”
Biden Administration Makes It Easier For Air Passengers To Get Refunds
Under a new Biden Administration rule, passengers whose flights are canceled or “significantly” delayed will have a much easier time pursuing a refund from the airline. The rule, issued on Wednesday, comes after more than a year of promises by the administration to increase protections for air passengers. The move ensures airlines can’t just give the passengers a voucher for a future flight.
After Democrats Agree To Block Ouster Of Mike Johnson, House Speaker Still Faces Hard-Right Rebellion
On Tuesday, House Democrats said they would join the GOP to kill an effort to oust Speaker Mike Johnson if far-right House Republicans forced a vote to remove him after he allowed a vote on a foreign aid package including assistance to Ukraine. In a joint statement, the three top...
Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs Signs Repeals 1864 Abortion Ban
After Arizona lawmakers voted to repeal the state’s Civil War-era abortion ban, the legislation was signed into law by state Gov. Katie Hobbs (D). It will preserve access to the procedure for millions of women. There is a potential political downside for Democrats, who had been using the Arizona...
‘National Enquirer’ Publisher David Pecker Testifies In Trump’s Hush Money Trial
On Friday, former American Media CEO David Pecker concluded his testimony about meetings he had with former President Donald Trump in August 2015. Pecker, who was also the publisher of The National Enquirer, said he agreed to be the Trump campaign’s “eyes and ears” and redirect any negative stories to Trump’s fixer Michael Cohen. He said he offered to flag efforts by women who would try to profit by selling stories about Trump.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Says Motion To Vacate Speakership Is Coming Regardless OF Pressure From Party
On Sunday, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia) said her motion to vacate the speakership is “coming” regardless of what House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) decides to do. “Mike Johnson’s speakership is over. He needs to do the right thing to resign and allow us to move forward in...
Federal Trade Commission Votes To Ban Noncompete Agreements
On Tuesday, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) banned noncompete agreements in a 3-2 vote. The FTC estimates that 18% of the U.S. workforce is covered by noncompete agreements, which prevents about 30 million employees from working for competitors or starting a competing business after they leave a job. The final...
California Bill Would Prevent CLEAR Passengers From Line-Jumping At Airports
A proposed bill in California would prohibit security screening company CLEAR from skipping the general security lines at state airports, an unprecedented proposal. State Sen. Josh Newman (D), the sponsor of the legislation, said the bill is not banning CLEAR from state airports but rather moving the service to its own security lane.
Supreme Court Seems Receptive To Laws That Allow Restrictions On Homeless
On Monday, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments over a challenge to a law allowing cities to fine homeless people, potentially changing the lives of hundreds of thousands of people. The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that cities cannot ticket homeless people for camping in public when there are...
Arizona Republicans Block Bill To Repeal Abortion Ban On State House Floor
The Arizona House of Representatives failed to advance a repeal of the state’s 160-year-old abortion ban again following the state Supreme Court’s decision to revive the law. The vote marked a blow to reproductive rights and to GOP candidates who are trying to distance themselves from the controversial...
After Oregon Recriminalizes Drug Possession, What’s Next For The State’s Drug Policy
Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek (D) signed a bill restoring criminal charges in cases of hard drug possession. The bill states that possession of small amounts of hard drugs will now result in a misdemeanor charge and a punishment of up to six months in prison and offers rehabilitation to those charged as a possible alternative.
Biden’s New Regulation Will Limit Toxic Chemicals In Drinking Water Across The Country
President Joe Biden’s administration announced the first-ever national limits on toxic “forever chemicals” in drinking water. This plan will require utilities serving roughly one in three Americans to remove the contaminants from their water. This represents the most significant upgrade in drinking water safety across the country...
Senate Dismisses Impeachment Charges Against Homeland Security Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas
On Wednesday, the Senate dismissed the articles of impeachment against Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. House Republicans impeached Mayorkas in February, though the process was stalled while Congress worked to avoid a government shutdown. On Wednesday morning, House impeachment managers delivered articles. Senate President Pro Tempore Patty Murray (D-Washington) swore...
Biden Achieves Highest Approval Rating Since November
A new poll marked a four-point increase in approval rating for President Joe Biden, his highest since November. The poll from the Financial Times and the University of Michigan’s Ross School of Business found Biden’s approval rating at 43%, an uptick from his rating in March. It also...
House Speaker Mike Johnson Announces Foreign Aid Plan For Ukraine & Israel
On Monday, House Speaker Mike Johnson announced the House will take up separate bills to provide aid for Israel and Ukraine this week, acknowledging demands from conservatives to keep the issues separate as threats of ousting him loom. The announcement marks a crucial moment for Johnson as he is under...
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Will Not Run As A Libertarian Presidential Candidate
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will not consider a run as a Libertarian candidate to boost his chances of getting on the ballots in all 50 states. “We’re not gonna have any problems getting on the ballot ourselves so we won’t be running Libertarian,” he told ABC News.
As Trump’s Hush Money Trial Begins, Judge Denies Request To Recuse Himself
On the first day of Donald Trump‘s criminal trial in Manhattan, Judge Juan Merchan denied a motion by Trump’s lawyers to recuse himself. Merchan made several preliminary rulings and began with jury selection in the case. Trump became the first former president in American history to face criminal...
Biden Administration Proposes New Student Debt Relief Plan
President Joe Biden’s administration announced new student loan plans that could provide aid to millions of Americans. The plans would affect those with “runaway interest,” as well as borrowers who have been paying loans for 20 years, qualify for forgiveness under income-driven repayment (IDR) plans and those experiencing economic troubles.
Special Counsel Jack Smith Asks Supreme Court To Deny Trump’s Immunity Claim
In a new court filing, Special Counsel Jack Smith urged the Supreme Court to deny Donald Trump claim of presidential immunity and any opportunity to delay a trial on charges alleging the former president’s efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election. Trump has argued that, if a limited form...
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