Sri Lanka’s Investment Authority: Red Tape, Corruption, and the Investment Deception
Sri Lanka Investment Board: Navigating Bureaucracy, Corruption, and the Investment Dilemma (October 21, 2025) Sri Lanka, which desperately needs foreign investment to recover from its financial struggles, has unfortunately developed one of the least welcoming bureaucracies for investors in South Asia. The Board of Investment (BOI), meant to serve as a streamlined point of contact […]
Supreme Court will hold a hearing date for the FTC case, examining Trump’s authority to make firings
Supreme Court to Hear Case on President’s Authority to Dismiss Agency Head The Supreme Court has scheduled oral arguments for December 8 regarding President Trump’s ability to remove the head of an independent agency without justification. This legal struggle could significantly impact executive power and possibly overturn long-standing legal precedents. The case revolves around Trump’s […]
GOP Senator Criticizes Gavin Newsom for Taking Federal Authority with New Labor Law
Sen. Cassidy Critiques California’s New Labor Law Republican Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana is taking aim at California Governor Gavin Newsom for recently signing a law he believes oversteps federal authority regarding labor disputes and could ultimately hurt workers. In a letter sent on Wednesday, Cassidy expressed his concerns over AB 288. This legislation empowers […]
New patriotic artwork revealed at the World Trade Center headquarters of Port Authority police
On Tuesday, the Port Authority Police Department received a meaningful gift: a painting from a well-known artist recognized for embodying patriotism within law enforcement. This donation comes as part of a larger effort that raised significant funds for charities aiding federal employees and their families. The artwork, titled “American Flag/American Eagle,” was funded by philanthropist […]
Congressional authority has been undermined, from Obama to Trump.
Back in 2014, Congress took the unusual step of suing the executive branch, claiming that the president was not enforcing certain laws. This was a significant moment, particularly since the lawmakers targeting Obamacare had long sought to dismantle it. This lawsuit was centered around U.S. House of Representatives v. Burwell, where the Republican-led House took […]
European Banking Authority Cautions About Risks in Transition Phase
European Banking Authority Report on Crypto Industry Regulations The European Banking Authority (EBA) has released a report that discusses how the cryptocurrency sector is attempting to evade regulations such as the Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) and the expanded Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Counter-Terrorism Financing (CFT) laws. MiCA, which will be fully implemented by the end […]
Court reinstates Trump’s authority over Illinois National Guard, but prevents deployment
A federal appeals court has partially reinstated President Trump’s authority over the National Guard in Chicago and Illinois, but has barred him from deploying the troops within the state. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit granted part of the Trump administration’s request, allowing for the federalization of Illinois’ National Guard. However, it […]
Google Under Increased Examination from UK Antitrust Authority
Google Faces Increased Scrutiny in the UK In a notable move, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has designated Google as having a ‘strategic market position’, marking the first time a company receives such classification. This step aims to address concerns regarding the tech giant’s influence in the search and advertising sectors. The CMA’s […]
Congress not doing its job doesn’t grant Trump sole authority over tariffs.
Supporters of Trump are defending his implementation of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act by arguing that Congress has the power to terminate the proclaimed “national emergency.” They suggest that if lawmakers do not support a joint resolution, it effectively means that Trump’s authority to impose tariffs remains intact. However, critics point out that Congress’s […]
Most Americans believe Trump is exercising more authority than previous leaders, according to a survey.
A recent poll conducted by the Pew Research Center, released Wednesday, indicates that a significant majority of Americans believe President Trump is trying to gain more power than past presidents. According to the survey, 69% of respondents think he is seeking to exert greater authority, with nearly half, 49%, expressing that this is detrimental to […]