House Republicans who voted down FISA rule shut down worries of censure: ‘Go ahead’
House Republicans are brushing off concerns that they will be censured for voting down a rule that would bring the reauthorization of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act to the floor, with a few taunting, “Go ahead.” On Wednesday, 19 Republicans voted with Democrats to effectively kill the House’s attempts to move a bill forward that […]
Gun groups slam Biden admin over new ATF rule: ‘Weaponizing every tool’
Second Amendment advocates are slamming new rules from the Biden administration that will require thousands of additional gun dealers across the country to conduct background checks on buyers outside of gun shows and brick-and-mortar stores. This rule means that tens of thousands of guns are sold each year by unlicensed dealers who do not conduct […]
ATF Rule Forces Background Check System into Private Gun Sales
A proposed rule by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) will soon go into effect that would require many private gun dealers to use the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) when selling guns. Federal gun dealers, not federal gun dealers, are subject to this rule because they are required to […]
Persecution of Trump’s lawyers imperils the rule of law
We no longer live in a free country. Maybe you didn’t realize it. Most of our lives are dominated by the bread and circuses, propaganda silos, and self-created virtual worlds of the 21st century, on top of centuries of American prosperity and stability made possible by nationalism. When superimposed on America, it’s easy to miss […]
Florida Supreme Court signals readiness to rule for pre-born personhood
In the near future, all humans, including newborn children, may be protected by the Florida Constitution. In two abortion decisions handed down Monday, the Florida Supreme Court: control There is no “right to abortion” in the state constitution. approved A referendum on abortion will be on the November ballot. Although abortion advocates welcomed the latter […]
Judge to rule in congestion pricing suit before tolls set to take effect
A federal judge in New Jersey on Thursday ruled in a ruling that could set a precedent in a legal battle to block New York City’s congestion pricing, starting in mid-June when the controversial $15 toll goes into effect. He also said that it would be handed down earlier. Judge Leo Gordon will seek to […]
SEC pauses climate disclosure rule pending court challenge
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Thursday that it is suspending implementation of a final rule requiring companies to disclose climate-related risks pending the outcome of legal challenges from Republican-led states. The SEC said in its ruling that the suspension does not represent a waiver of the rule and that it will continue […]
DC Bar Panel Makes Preliminary Finding That Former Trump DOJ Official Violated Ethics Rule
A Washington D.C. bar disciplinary panel made a preliminary finding Thursday that former Department of Justice (DOJ) official Jeffrey Clark’s conduct during the 2020 election violated at least one ethics rule, according to multiple reports. The three-member disciplinary committee’s nonbinding finding comes after days of testimony and could ultimately lead to suspending Clark’s law license, […]
Biden administration rule makes firing federal workers harder as Trump promises ‘deep state’ revamp
President Biden’s administration is introducing new rules that will make it more difficult to fire federal workers, as former President Trump promises to overhaul the workforce to root out the “deep state.” The White House released the Democratic incumbent’s statement on the “Final Rule to Protect Nonpartisan Public Employees” early Thursday morning. Biden said his […]
Biden nixes Trump's short-term so-called 'junk' health insurance rule – USA TODAY
The Biden administration plans to roll back short-term health insurance, the centerpiece of former President Donald Trump’s health care policy. Short-term health insurance plans offer limited benefits and lower monthly premiums, but they don’t cover pre-existing medical conditions. Under new rules finalized last week, the Biden administration will shorten the length of short-term health insurance […]