Strikes on Iran by Trump lead to a joint effort in Congress to restrict war powers.
In light of President Donald Trump’s military actions against Iran, there’s growing bipartisan pressure in Congress aimed at limiting his war powers. Lawmakers from both parties are now seeking a vote on a resolution that would restrict the president’s authority to engage in military operations in the region. Even before recent events, members of Congress […]
BB to restrict liquidity movement, set repo term to 7 days starting in May
Starting May 3, banks dealing with liquidity issues will be limited to using the central bank’s seven-day repo facility. This decision is intended to decrease the overall liquidity in the market. Bangladesh Bank has announced changes to its liquidity support for commercial banks effective from May. From that date, banks facing shortfalls will rely only […]
ByteDance promises to restrict its AI video tool following Disney’s warning.
ByteDance Responds to Legal Threats Over AI Video Generator Chinese tech firm ByteDance announced on Monday that it will implement measures to safeguard its intellectual property following legal threats from various U.S. studios, including Disney. This decision comes in the wake of growing concerns over its AI video generator, SeaDance 2.0. A recent video produced […]
NAACP requests a judge to restrict federal use of Georgia voter information taken by the FBI.
NAACP Seeks Protection for Voter Data Seized by FBI The NAACP has officially requested a federal judge to safeguard voter information taken by the FBI from an election warehouse in Atlanta. Together with other organizations, the NAACP contends that these documents hold “sensitive personal information.” They’ve asked the judge to impose restrictions on how the […]
Republican crosses party lines to support Democratic effort to restrict Trump pardons
House Republicans Support Bill to Limit Presidential Pardon Powers House Republicans have taken a notable step by backing a Democratic initiative aimed at curtailing the president’s ability to issue pardons. Representative Don Bacon from Nebraska is among those who signed a bill spearheaded by Representative Johnny Olszewski of Maryland. This legislation would create a congressional […]
Democrats advocate for warrant regulations that would restrict ICE agents during immigration enforcement.
A proposal from Democrats regarding warrant requirements is raising concerns among Republicans, particularly in light of negotiations to prevent a potential government shutdown. They believe these measures could complicate the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents’ ability to enforce President Donald Trump’s stricter immigration policies. Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) expressed that federal law clearly grants […]
Democrat Representatives Advocate for Legislation to Restrict Online Ammunition Sales
New Legislation Aims to Limit Online Ammo Sales On Friday, Representatives Kweisi Mfume (D-MD) and Bonnie Watson Coleman (D-NJ) reintroduced a bill designed to limit the online sale of ammunition. The proposed legislation, known as the Stop Online Ammunition Sales Act, would mandate that federally licensed ammo retailers verify the identity of buyers online using […]
Senate Narrowly Fails to Restrict Trump’s Actions on Venezuela After Hawley, Young Change Their Votes
On Wednesday, the Senate voted 51-50 to initiate a resolution aimed at preventing President Donald Trump from using military force against Venezuela in the future. Republican Senators Josh Hawley from Missouri and Todd Young from Indiana, who had opposed Trump’s stance on Venezuela back on January 8, changed their votes under significant pressure from the […]
State Representative Gabby Salinas suggests a Tennessee bill to restrict ICE access to schools.
Memphis Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Curb ICE Presence in Schools A lawmaker from Memphis is advocating for restrictions on the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in schools across Tennessee. The proposed House Bill 1482, introduced by Democratic Representative Gabby Salinas, aims to prevent ICE from accessing school campuses and mandates that state officials […]
Israeli tech billionaire calls on Americans to ‘restrict the First Amendment’
Shlomo Kramer, the co-founder and CEO of Cato Networks, ignited a wave of criticism online after suggesting that Americans should consider “limiting the First Amendment.” He argued that democracies need to take action against emerging threats by regulating online speech before it becomes too late. Kramer, who has a background as a serial entrepreneur and […]