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Biden admin abruptly delays plan to ban menthol cigarettes amid widespread opposition

The Biden administration abruptly announced Friday that it would postpone regulations banning menthol cigarettes amid widespread opposition to the proposal. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement that the department would not move to finalize the regulations, citing opposition from civil rights activists. Since they were first proposed by HHS, […]

Togo cracking down on media, opposition ahead of parliamentary elections: report

Amnesty International said in a report released Wednesday, ahead of parliamentary elections scheduled for later this month, that Togolese authorities have cracked down on the media and prevented civilians from gathering to peacefully protest. He said that In its annual report on human rights around the world, Amnesty International notes that two Togolese newspapers were […]

Trump risks losing key voter base with opposition to Arizona abortion law, pro-lifers say

Former President Trump’s opposition to Arizona’s strict abortion ban has put him at odds with pro-life and Christian activists who represent key voters in the presidential race. President Trump’s campaign issued a statement last week saying states should decide how to regulate abortion. That position was put to the test a few days later, when […]

California’s green agenda is targeting every mode of transportation, despite wide opposition

California’s government, under the leadership of Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom, is pushing ahead with broad climate action targeting the transportation sector, actions that could have major economic consequences. The California Air Resources Board (CARB), the state’s primary environmental regulator, has announced a rapid transition from traditional oil-fueled transportation to zero-emission alternatives as it pursues broader […]

US Steel shareholders approve Nippon buyout despite political opposition

U.S. Steel shareholders on Friday approved a $14.9 billion acquisition by Japan’s Nippon Steel, despite opposition from the Biden administration, steelworkers and members of Congress. “#USSteel is pleased to report that, based on preliminary vote counts, 98% of our stockholders voted to approve our proposed merger with Nippon Steel,” US Steel announced. post Go to […]

Undecided Voters on MSNBC Panel Declare Opposition to Biden

Undecided voters in Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania who participated in an MSNBC panel this week cited President Joe Biden’s economic failures as their opposition. MSNBC’s Mika Brzezinski morning joe broadcasted Clip of undecided voters talking about Joe Biden’s “disastrous” economy. During the video, the host asked voters who would improve the economy: Biden or former […]