Supreme Court grapples with flavored vape ban: Key takeaways
The Supreme Court on Monday heard arguments on federal regulation of flavored e-cigarettes in a case pitting the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) against two e-cigarette companies. The justices considered whether the agency acted lawfully when it denied applications from companies selling fruity and dessert-flavored liquids for electronic nicotine products. The FDA determined that this […]
Supreme Court weighs FDA ban on flavored vapes
Supreme Court justices ruled Monday that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) acted unfairly in its regulation of flavored e-cigarettes and in its decision to bar two companies from selling products with flavors they determined pose a risk to young people. engaged in a debate about whether or not the . The justices found that […]
Mississippi runoff election for state Supreme Court justice is too close to call
The Mississippi Supreme Court runoff election is too close to call between Sen. Jennifer Branning and incumbent Justice Jim Kitchens as of Wednesday morning. Mississippi judicial candidates run without party labels, but Mr. Branning has received Republican support, and Mr. Kitchens has received no Republican support, although he has some Democratic donors. I wasn't getting […]
Wisconsin tees up high stakes Supreme Court race with partisan control on the line
Wisconsin is preparing for a high-stakes state Supreme Court election that will determine the balance of power in the state, just months after President-elect Trump flipped the battleground state. Dane County Judge Susan Crawford and former Attorney General Brad Schimmel (R) are vying for the seat on the high court vacated by liberal Justice Ann […]
Musk, Ramaswamy ‘DOGE’ confidence in Supreme Court may be tested
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are relying on a conservative Supreme Court to support their ambitious plans to reduce federal regulation and increase government efficiency. Musk and Ramaswamy, who were nominated by President-elect Trump, will chair the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a new non-governmental commission aimed at dismantling government bureaucracy and cutting costs. “With […]
24 states’ attorneys general call on Supreme Court to keep biological boys out of girls sports
Attorneys general from 24 states are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn a lower court ruling and uphold an Arizona law that bans biological boys from participating in girls' sports teams. The petition was filed after a federal appeals court ruled that the law may violate the Constitution's Equal Protection Clause. “To give girls […]
Supreme Court To Determine Whether Congress Unconstitutionally Granted Powers To The FCC
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Friday to review whether funds administered by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to improve telephone and internet service are legal. The court's review is in response to claims that Congress improperly delegated its authority to this independent body. According to to Reuters. The FCC, along with a consortium of interest […]
Facebook must face investor lawsuit, Supreme Court rules
Welcome to The Hill's Technology Newsletter {beacon} technology technology Full text Gallagher not interested in serving as SEC chairman in second Trump administration Dan Gallagher, chief legal officer of financial services company Robinhood, said Friday that he has no interest in serving as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) in President-elect Donald […]
Supreme Court dismisses appeal from Facebook owner Meta over securities fraud lawsuit
Michael Lee, founder of Michael Lee Strategy, discusses the decline in Microsoft and Meta stocks and explains why you should invest in these two companies. The Supreme Court on Friday rejected an appeal by Facebook owner Meta Platforms in a securities fraud case accusing the tech giant of misleading investors in a data collection scandal […]
Jussie Smollett’s conviction for hate crime hoax dismissed in ‘surprising’ 5-0 decision by Illinois Supreme Court
Jussie Smollett's conviction in a headline-grabbing hate crime hoax has been thrown out. Illinois Supreme Court on Thursday — in what case? WLS-TV An agreement between the former “Empire” actor and Cook County State's Attorney Kim Foxx to drop criminal charges in exchange for fines and community service should have stood, a judge ruled. Smollett […]