Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson issued a scathing dissent in a 7-2 Supreme Court ruling favoring fuel producers challenging California's vehicle emission regulations. Jackson argued the court favors 'moneyed interests', citing a perceived bias towards corporate interests and a reluctance to hear cases involving less powerful plaintiffs. She expressed...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott faces a Sunday deadline on Senate Bill 3, which bans THC products. Failure to act will make it law. While a special session is unlikely, experts suggest it could allow for compromise, potentially avoiding a complete ban and appeasing both the hemp industry (valued...
The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that families of American victims of Israeli terrorist attacks can sue the Palestinian Authority in US courts. Chief Justice Roberts' opinion cites the government's interest in holding accountable those who harm US citizens abroad. The decision stems from a case involving attacks dating...
Democrats are criticizing President Trump's budget reconciliation package, claiming it will cut Medicaid and harm the poor. However, an expert from Just Facts, Jim Agresti, refutes these claims, stating the bill targets illegal immigrants and fraud, not those below the poverty line. Agresti argues the reforms aim to...
The Supreme Court sided with fossil fuel companies and Republican-led states, limiting California's authority to set stricter vehicle emission standards. The 7-2 decision overturned a lower court ruling, impacting California's waiver allowing it to set stricter standards than federal regulations since 1967. This waiver, reinstated by the Biden...
Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill faces a crucial vote in the House of Commons on Friday. Despite some MPs switching their opposition, Leadbeater remains confident it will pass, citing a strong initial majority. Concerns remain regarding sufficient scrutiny and safeguards, with some MPs arguing the bill is too...
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, faces his biggest challenge: Israel's relentless air campaign targeting Iran's military and nuclear program. Israel's Defense Minister even threatened Khamenei's life. Khamenei must choose between escalating retaliation, risking further damage, or seeking a diplomatic solution, potentially sacrificing Iran's nuclear program. In a...
Senator Mike Lee's proposed bill to sell 2.2 to 3.3 million acres of public land in the American West has sparked widespread outrage. Framed as a solution to the housing crisis, critics argue it would primarily restrict public access to land and benefit private interests. Opposition comes from...
President Biden celebrated Juneteenth at a historic Black church in Texas, emphasizing the need for unity and continued progress. He highlighted the importance of the holiday, established during his presidency, as a symbol of American values. His remarks contrasted with former President Trump's criticism of numerous non-working holidays....
A new Fox News poll reveals that 52% of voters believe an investigation is warranted into whether President Biden's advisors used an autopen without his knowledge. A majority (68%) feel the Biden administration was dishonest about his mental fitness, with many aware of his decline even before the 2024...
