Venezuela’s Maduro Asks ‘Who Rules the United States?’ After Biden Walks Back Comments
US President Joe Biden appeared to agree to a proposal to force Venezuela to rerun its fake July 28 presidential election, after the White House quickly walked back comments Biden had made privately. On Thursday, Biden was asked by a Voice of America (VOA) reporter whether he would support re-elections in Venezuela, to which he […]
Supreme Court keeps new rules about sex discrimination in education on hold in half the country
The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a request from the Biden administration to put on hold new restrictions on sex discrimination in education in roughly half the country. The court voted 5-4, with conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch joining three liberal justices in dissent. At issue were protections for pregnant students and students who are parents, […]
‘Catastrophic’: Top Grid Official Sounds The Alarm On Biden’s Sweeping Power Plant Rules
The agency’s top power grid regulator, Mark Christie, said in a letter to lawmakers this week that he is deeply concerned that the Biden administration’s aggressive regulation of power plants will severely reduce energy reliability. Christie, who serves on the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), warned that power plant rules finalized by the Environmental Protection […]
How the Jets are adjusting to new ‘dynamic kickoff’ rules
Special teams coordinator Brant Boyer and the Jets, like other NFL teams, are still adjusting to the new “dynamic kickoff” rule during the preseason. In an effort to increase the frequency of kickoff returns, the kickoff formation was significantly altered, with the kicking team, excluding the kicker, now lining up on the receiving team’s 40-yard […]
Arizona court rules voter pamphlet can refer to fetus as ‘unborn human being’ | Arizona
The official information pamphlet for Arizona voters who will decide in the fall whether to guarantee a constitutional right to abortion can refer to a fetus as an “unborn human being,” the state Supreme Court ruled Wednesday. Arizona voters will decide in November whether to add an abortion right to the state constitution. The proposed […]
RFK Jr. disqualified from New York ballot, used ‘sham’ address for residency, judge rules
Independent candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s chances of running for president grew stronger after a judge ruled Monday that his name should not appear on the New York state ballot because he falsely represented himself as a resident of California on his nominating petition. In a 34-page ruling, New York State Judge Christina L. Ryba […]
Judge rules against Robert F Kennedy Jr in fight to be on New York’s ballot | US elections 2024
A judge ruled Monday that independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. falsely represented himself as a New York resident on his nominating petition, invalidating the paperwork he needed to appear on the state’s ballot. The ruling, handed down by Judge Christina Ryba after a brief hearing in state court, is expected to be appealed. […]
Can I use my 401(k) as an ATM? New rules allow emergency withdrawals. – USA TODAY
Need $1,000 to cover an unexpected expense? Starting this year, you might be able to withdraw money from your 401(k) relatively easily. New rules make it easier to tap into retirement accounts for emergency funds. In 2024, you can withdraw up to $1,000 from a traditional 401(k) or IRA to cover emergency needs. And here’s […]
US appeals court rules in favor of controversial Iowa book ban that bars materials depicting sex acts
The ban begins! An appeals court on Friday gave the state of Iowa permission to ban books that depict sexual acts from school libraries and classrooms. The ruling overturns an earlier ruling by the district court and also stops the provision of instruction and materials about gender identity and sexual orientation to students in kindergarten […]
ACLU must reinstate employee fired for offensive language, judge rules
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) said a National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) judge wrongfully fired an employee for using racist language and engaging in discriminatory conduct toward coworkers. The ruling was made on Wednesday. Administrative Law Judge Michael Rosas ruled that Katherine Au, who served as senior policy adviser, should be fired. Protected concerted […]