Senator Lee removes public land sale clause from Republican tax legislation
Democrats Force Reading of Trump’s 940-page Bill Utah Republican Senator Mike Lee withdrew a provision in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on Saturday night, which would have permitted the sale of federal lands for development. This decision followed significant backlash from fellow conservatives. In a message shared on X, Lee mentioned, “I’ve been listening […]
Growing Resistance to Clause in Major Legislation That Could Favor Progressive Companies
There are concerns that President Donald Trump’s significant bill could potentially help businesses evade legal responsibility, particularly if certain provisions backed by Senator Tom Tillis (R-NC) remain intact, according to both conservatives and consumer advocates. This provision seems to limit third-party litigation financing (TPLF), allowing outside parties to fund legal actions in return for a […]
House leaders called to eliminate AI clause in major bill to avoid potential misuse.
A coalition of more than 140 organizations is calling on House leaders to reject tax and spending bills that would bar states from imposing restrictions on artificial intelligence (AI) models for the next ten years. In a letter addressed to House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), House leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), and other congressional members, the […]
Brock Purdy’s new deal features a unique clause that only seven other players possess.
Purdy’s New Contract: Insights and Implications At first glance, the contract for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Brock Purdy seems quite favorable for the team. Even though it totals $265 million, his $53 million annual salary is actually lower than the current market value, even trailing behind Miami Dolphins’ QB Tua Tagovailoa. There’s potential for growth […]
Qatar jet clearly broke the Emoluments Clause, says former White House ethics lawyer
A former White House ethics attorney has stated that President Trump’s intention to accept a Boeing 747-8 from the Qatar government is a “clear” breach of the constitutional emoluments clause. “Everyone’s getting these $400 million planes from Qatar. They hand them out like candy,” said Norm Eisen, executive director of the legal advocacy group State […]
MPs could axe clause in bill banning forced labour in GB Energy supply chain | Modern slavery
The action found this week could be overturned this week for businesses found to have used forced labour in any of the state-owned UK energy supply chains. Labour lawmakers were whipped Tuesday to discard the clause inserted in the Senate energy bill in February. However, Labour MP Alex Sobel suggests supporting the measure by amending […]
Connecticut AG: Musk’s DOGE work in 'utter violation' of Constitution, Appointments Clause
Connecticut Attorney General Williamton said the actions of tech billionaire Elon Musk through the government's Department of Efficiency (DOGE) lie in a “complete violation” of the Constitution and its appointment clauses. Tong joined CNN on Tuesday Discuss the lawsuit He and the 19 attorney generals filed a filing against President Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott […]
Birthright citizenship clause too many forget, but Trump is right to question
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Democrats Test ‘No Religious Test’ Clause in Attacks on Trump Nominees
Democrats are attacking the religious beliefs of several of President-elect Donald Trump's top candidates, risking a conflict with the Constitution, which prohibits the use of religious tests to hold public office. President Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense, Pete Hegseth, has been criticized for his tattoos, one of which depicts a Jerusalem cross. Another contains […]
Warner Bros. Discovery sues NBA over matching rights clause
As expected, billable hours will be a big money maker in the new NBA rights deal. TNT’s parent company, Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD), sued the NBA over matching rights clauses in a previous television contract after the NBA indicated its intention to end its decades-long partnership with TNT. The lawsuit was filed Friday in New […]