Federal judge blocks $25 billion Kroger-Albertsons merger, but leaves door open for future deal
A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the suggestion In the $25 billion merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons, a judge has ruled that the deal would limit competition and harm consumers, but left the door open for future attempts. It has become. Albertsons announced its intention to merge with Kroger in 2022 for $24.6 […]
House Blocks Democrats’ Push To Release Matt Gaetz Ethics Report
The House of Representatives on Thursday rejected an attempt by Democrats to release an ethics report investigating sexual misconduct allegations against former Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida. Many Republicans have argued that the Congressional investigation into Gaetz should have ended with his resignation, following persistent demands by Democrats to release the report. According to […]
Mike Johnson Blocks $24B In Military Aid To Ukraine: ‘It Is Not The Place Of Biden To Make That Decision’
U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) speaks with reporters at the U.S. Capitol on June 28, 2024. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) OAN Staff Blake Wolf3:55 PM – Wednesday, December 4, 2024 Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday refused to pass a proposal for $24 billion in additional aid to Ukraine, explaining that he […]
Biden blocks new mining in region that produces about 40% of nation’s coal: ‘It’s a disaster’
The Biden administration has announced a major decision to block new mining in key regions that produce nearly half of the country's coal, citing concerns about climate change, but President-elect Trump is expected to rein in U.S. energy control. That may not last long either, as it prepares to become its main focus. The next […]
Biden blocks new mining at major Western coal hub
{beacon} energy and environment energy and environment Full text Maine sues oil giant over climate change Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey (D) this week announced a lawsuit against major oil companies and their top lobbying groups, accusing them of intentionally concealing the role of fossil fuels in climate change for decades. . Full text […]
Judge blocks Biden Labor rule allowing foreign H-2A visa farmworkers to unionize
A federal judge in Kentucky has rejected expanded protections put in place by the Biden-Harris administration for foreign agricultural workers who come to the United States on H-2A visas. On Monday, U.S. District Judge Danny Reeves ruled that Kentucky farmers and Republican judiciaries in Kentucky, Ohio, West Virginia and Alabama argued that the new rules […]
Trump promised to be a dictator on Day 1: Here's why the Insurrection Act blocks him
Could President-elect Donald Trump use the military in the United States to quell protests on college campuses, patrol the southern border, and carry out mass deportations? By calling rebellion law — a little-known law that gives the president broad powers to deploy troops on U.S. soil — he schedule Just to do that. You need […]
Federal Judge Blocks Illinois ‘Assault Weapons’ Ban
A federal judge in the Southern District of Illinois on Friday issued a permanent injunction preventing the state from enforcing the “assault weapons” ban contained in the Illinois Community Protection Act (PICA). Plaintiffs in the case also included the Second Amendment Foundation (SAF). SAF founder Alan Gottlieb reacted to the decision, calling Friday “a great […]
Federal judge blocks luxury brand merger between Tapestry and Capri
Kudrow panelists Liz Peek and Caroline Downey react to the FTC's lawsuit to block the $8.5 billion Tapestry-Capri merger. A federal judge blocked the lawsuit Thursday. Merger pending The luxury handbag and accessories maker proposed acquiring Tapestry and Capri on the grounds that it would stifle competition. The proposed $8.5 billion merger between Tapestry and […]
Ohio judge permanently blocks state's six-week abortion ban
An Ohio county judge on Thursday issued a permanent injunction blocking the state from enforcing its “heartbeat” abortion ban. It would be the first time the entire law has been permanently blocked since the state passed the Reproductive Freedom Amendment last year. Hamilton County Civil Court Judge Christian Jenkins said voters had a say in […]