Trump requests pause on classified docs case after Supreme Court immunity ruling
Lawyers for Donald Trump on Friday sought a halt to the classified documents lawsuit against him, arguing that a recent Supreme Court decision “eviscerated” prosecutors’ arguments that the former president cannot escape criminal responsibility for concealing national security documents. “The defendants are not liable for any damages whatsoever,” said attorneys Todd Blanche, Emil Bove and […]
Federal judge issues narrow pause on FTC noncompete ban
A federal judge ruled Wednesday A preliminary injunction was granted The company voted this spring to ban non-compete agreements nationwide, but opposition from powerful business groups has cast doubt on the company’s future. Dallas-based tax firm Ryan LLC, along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Business Roundtable and other business groups, filed the lawsuit […]
Court halts Biden pause on new gas exports
Energy and Environment Full text Supreme Court decision puts environmental protection at risk The Supreme Court has threatened environmental protections with rulings that limit the power of agencies such as the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to combat climate change and pollution. Full text Alaska’s glaciers are melting at an accelerated rate, with potentially […]
Trump-Appointed Judge Lifts Biden’s Pause On New Natural Gas Exports
A federal judge on Monday lifted the Biden administration’s moratorium on approvals of new natural gas export terminals. Judge James Cain Jr. of the United States District Court for the Western District of Louisiana said: Appointed The Supreme Court has issued an injunction blocking former President Donald Trump’s administration’s January suspension of permits for liquefied […]
Calm Before the Storm or the Pause That Refreshes?
Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Sometime during the mid-afternoon of July 17, 1967, a band of six mountaineers set off from Camp VII at 17,900 feet on Mount McKinley in their quest to reach the summit. Four others of their party had summited the mountain two days earlier after an eight-hour climb from Camp VII […]
MTA approves Gov. Hochul’s plan to pause NYC congestion toll, pulling $16.5 billion from agency’s budget
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority voted Wednesday to support New York State Gov. Kathy Hockle’s (D) plan to indefinitely suspend congestion pricing in Manhattan. New York Post report. Earlier this month, Horckle slammed on the brakes. He argued that the MTA’s congestion pricing plan would place an “undue burden” on already stressed New Yorkers. “That would […]
Suburban voters stand by Hochul’s congestion pricing pause: poll
A majority of voters living outside New York City support Gov. Kathy Hockle’s surprise, last-minute decision to indefinitely suspend congestion pricing, according to a new poll. A statewide Siena College poll conducted last week also showed Haukl’s approval rating hovering at its lowest level in a year, with just 38 percent of respondents approving of […]
Pause in Fighting for Aid Deliveries in Southern Gaza, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF), along with the Coordination of Government Activities in the Territory (COGAT), announced on Sunday that they would implement a daytime pause in fighting along routes through southern Gaza to allow for the delivery of aid. The route is just west of Rafah, where heavy fighting is taking place. COGAT is […]
Israeli military announces daily ‘tactical pause’ in southern Gaza to allow in aid | Israel-Gaza war
The Israeli military announced a “tactical pause” in attacks in the southern Gaza Strip to allow for increased humanitarian aid. The army said the ceasefire in the Rafah area would begin at 8am (5am GMT) and last until 7pm (7pm GMT), and would be in force every day until further notice. The army said the […]
Is This The Pause That Refreshes Or Something Worse?
When commenting on the stock market, it is difficult to establish continuity unless previous articles are referenced. We are sorry for that because it also requires the reader to go back to pick up the pieces of the argument. Our point of reference is the last commentary written on August 3, 2023, wherein we suggested […]