Supreme Court Puts Purdue Pharma Bankruptcy Deal On Hold
The Supreme Court put the bankruptcy reorganization of opioid maker Purdue Pharma on hold Thursday, granting an emergency request from the Biden administration that raised objections about a provision that protects the Sackler family from liability for lawsuits. The justices, in a brief order with no dissenting votes noted, blocked an appeals court decision that allowed the bankruptcy to move forward. […]
Ron DeSantis Expresses Willingness to Consider Drone Strikes Against Mexican Drug Cartels
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that he would be open to using drone strikes against Mexican drug cartels if he’s elected president. “We will absolutely reserve the right if they’re invading our country and killing our people,” DeSantis said when a voter asked whether he would be willing to use drones against the cartels. […]
Back-to-School Sales Boom As Teachers Dig Into Their Own Pockets For Classroom Supplies
Back-to-school shopping is expected to break sales records as educators face another year of paying for their own classroom supplies out of pocket. From fundraisers to a “student supply fee,” teachers and schools are finding ways to try to cover the cost of classroom supplies as more than 90 percent of educators use their own […]
Trump Pleads Not Guilty To Jan. 6 Charges
Former President Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday on charges he faces stemming from his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election. Trump faces four counts, including on efforts to defraud the U.S. and obstruct Congressional proceedings, as the Justice Department contends his plot to remain in power was “fueled by lies.” His motorcade arrived […]
Supreme Court Deliberates Disqualifying Prime Minister
The Supreme Court on Thursday morning formed a three-judge panel on the petitions to cancel the amendment to the Basic Law, which states that a Prime Minister minister can be declared unable to serve only in a state of physical or mental incapacity. The petitions were submitted by the Movement for the Quality of Government […]
Senate Office Buildings Searched After ‘Concerning 911 Call’
U.S. Capitol Police said Wednesday afternoon officers are searching in and around Senate office buildings after a “concerning 911 call,” reporting a possible active shooter. Capitol Police noted they do not have any confirmed reports of gunshots, and asked those inside the Senate buildings to shelter in place. “Please stay away from the area as […]
Trump Indicted On Jan. 6 Charges
Former President Trump was indicted Tuesday by a Washington grand jury on charges stemming from his efforts to remain in power after losing the 2020 election. The 45-page indictment from special counsel Jack Smith puts Trump at the center of a lawless campaign to block the transfer of power, charging him with conspiracy to defraud the U.S. and other crimes. At […]
Democrats Balk At Alito Assertion That Congress Has ‘No Authority’ Over Supreme Court
Democratic lawmakers are criticizing Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito’s recent interview with the Wall Street Journal in which he stated “no provision” in the Constitution allows Congress to regulate the Supreme Court. “I know this is a controversial view, but I’m willing to say it,” Alito said Friday, referencing Congressional Democrats’ recent efforts to to mandate stronger ethics rules. “No provision in the […]
Russia Takes A Dangerous Turn In Its War On Ukraine
Russia has entered a dangerous new phase of its war against Ukraine since it exited the Black Sea grain deal earlier this month, weaponizing global food exports, stepping up attacks on Ukrainian ports and cities and increasing the risk of spillover into NATO countries. Russia’s escalation is unlikely to deter the U.S. and allies from […]
DeSantis Campaign Fires Speechwriter Who Promoted Video With Nazi Imagery
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s presidential campaign fired a staffer this week who promoted Nazi imagery in a pro-DeSantis video. “Nate Hochman is no longer with the campaign. And we will not be commenting on him further,” a DeSantis campaign official told The Hill. Semafor first reported that Hochman was fired Tuesday. Hochman was a speechwriter on the […]