Reps call on postmaster general to implement new heat rule for workers
Rep. Greg Casar (D-Texas) led a group of more than 70 lawmakers. In a joint letter As the heatwaves continue, he called on U.S. Postmaster General Louis DeJoy to protect U.S. Postal Service workers. The letter, released Wednesday, called for the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) to finalize proposed rules to protect people who […]
Judge strikes down anti-ESG rule in Missouri
A federal judge has struck down a Missouri rule aimed at limiting the influence that environmental, social and governance (ESG) policies can have on investment advice. U.S. District Judge Steven Baugh on Wednesday sided with the Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association. In order On all four counts, the lawsuit argues that the rules violate […]
MLB considering drastic starting pitching rule change
Major League Baseball is reportedly considering requiring starting pitchers to pitch six innings. ESPN’s Jesse Rogers reported Thursday. The league is reportedly considering the rule change as it aims to “restore prestige to starting pitchers” among its on-field goals. Rogers said league officials offered a series of exceptions to the proposed rule, including if a […]
Texas sues Biden administration over nursing home staffing rule
Texas is suing the Biden administration over a new policy mandating minimum staffing levels in nursing homes, arguing the federal Medicare agency exceeded its authority. In a lawsuit filed Wednesday in the Northern District of Texas, state Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican, said the rule should be struck down and the administration should be […]
NYC pols from all boroughs urge NY Gov. Kathy Hochul to keep rule limiting pot shops
City council members from each ward are calling on Governor Kathy Hawkle to block the state’s Cannabis Control Commission’s efforts to allow more licensed marijuana stores to open in New York City neighborhoods. Nine members of the council’s “Common Sense” Caucus sent a letter to Hochle on Monday slamming what critics call a half-baked proposal […]
Georgia: New Election Rule Allows Local Boards To Withhold Vote Certification If Discrepancies Emerge
Michael Heekin speaks during a State Board of Elections meeting at the State Capitol in Atlanta, Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2024. (Photo by The Associated Press/Matthew Pearson) By Brooke Mallory, OAN StaffWednesday, August 7, 2024 3:55 PM In Georgia, the State Election Commission implemented new rules that allow local election boards to refuse to certify votes […]
Charlamagne Tha God on a future political bid: 'I'm not a person that will rule anything out'
He’s been making waves in interviews with lawmakers and Washington dignitaries, and Charlaman the God says he wouldn’t rule out a future foray into politics himself. “I was born in 1978, so I’m not one to say no to anything. One thing I’ve learned in life is you never know what’s going to happen,” the […]
Nicolás Maduro vows to ‘pulverise’ challenge to his rule after disputed Venezuela election | Nicolás Maduro
Venezuelan dictator Nicolas Maduro has vowed to “crush” the latest challenge to his rule and told the military he is “ready to do anything” to defend his “revolution” amid growing criticism of the crackdown that followed last week’s election results. Maduro has said more than 2,000 people have been arrested in the days since the […]
This Wall Street rule reveals a key clue about Harris running-mate pick: report
Vice President Kamala Harris’ campaign is reportedly urging Wall Street donors to give immediately because of rules limiting contributions to certain presidential tickets. Harris’ campaign has reportedly cited SEC rules that prohibit some employees of financial institutions from donating to presidential candidates, including sitting governors, leading many on Wall Street to conclude that Harris will […]
Delaware Republican running for governor aims to flip one-party rule in Biden’s home state after three decades
Mike Lamone, Republican primary candidate for Delaware governor, said in a conversation with Fox News Digital that he intends to break the so-called one-party system in President Biden’s home state. Ramone, who currently serves as minority leader in the state Assembly, said he plans to flip the governor’s office to a Republican in November for […]