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Rulings on abortion, guns expected as new Supreme Court term begins
The Supreme Court returns to the courtroom for a new term Monday with several highly-anticipated cases, including a direct challenge to both Roe V. Wade and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. Both of those cases guaranteed a woman’s right to an abortion nationwide. Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health has to do with Mississippi’s ban on most abortions after… -
Treasury Secretary warns of dire consequences should Congress fail to raise debt ceiling
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen issued a grave warning Tuesday regarding the potential negative economic effects if Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling. Her comments came at a Senate Banking Committee hearing. “It is imperative the Congress address the debt limit. If not, our current estimate is the Treasury will likely exhaust its extraordinary measures by October… -
Pentagon leaders testify on Afghanistan, controversial China calls
Three Pentagon officials testified in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee on two major topics Tuesday: America’s withdrawal from Afghanistan and two controversial phone calls with a defense official in China. The video above shows clips from the testimony. The three officials were Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Mark Milley,… -
COVID WRAP: Pfizer submits child vaccine for approval while Japan ends emergency
Here’s the latest COVID-19 news for Tuesday. Pfizer announced it had submitted research data to the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use approval to vaccinate kids 5-11 years old. One the same day, Japan announced its State of Emergency would end this week. Pfizer reported the results of the new vaccine data last week.… -
Biden, McConnell get booster shots just days after approval
President Joe Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) both received Pfizer’s booster shot Monday, just days after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended booster shots for certain groups of people. Those groups of people include seniors, long term care facility residents, adults with underlying medical conditions, and adults “who are in… -
Music star R. Kelly found guilty on all charges in sex trafficking case
A jury found R&B superstar R. Kelly guilty on all nine charges, including racketeering, after two days of deliberations in the singer’s sex trafficking trial. He was also convicted of criminal counts accusing him of violating the Mann Act, which makes it illegal to take anyone across state lines “for any immoral purpose.” Kelly faces 10… -
DHS announces latest plan to keep DACA program alive
The Department of Homeland Security announced Monday a proposed rule the Biden administration hopes would help keep the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program alive. The proposed rule, set to be published Tuesday, aims to clear up potential legal issues raised by U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen back in July. His ruling found the DACA… -
Man behind Reagan assassination attempt may be freed next year
A federal judge said Monday the man behind the assassination attempt of former President Ronald Reagan back in 1981 can be free of all remaining restrictions placed on him by next year. Those restrictions currently placed on John Hinckley Jr. require doctors and therapists to oversee his psychiatric medication and therapy while preventing him from having a… -
Vote on debt ceiling fails, infrastructure vote expected this week
Votes on two different bills are expected to highlight this week in Washington. Those votes are on the the $1 trillion bipartisan infrastructure package, as well as a bill that would suspend the federal debt ceiling and avoid a looming government shutdown. “Let me just say, it’s an eventful week,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-CA)… -
Migrant camp in Texas border town completely empty, according to mayor
Just under a week after almost 15,000 people set up a migrant camp in Del Rio, Texas, the town’s mayor announced Friday that no migrants were left. Mayor Buno Lozano called the update “phenomenal news” at a Friday news conference. The migrant camp was full of people, mostly Haitian, seeking asylum in the United States. However,… -
Another Cuomo scandal: TV news exec accuses Chris of harassment
In an opinion piece published to the New York Times Friday, former ABC News executive Shelley Ross accused CNN anchor Chris Cuomo of sexual harassment. The alleged incident happened “at a going-away party for an ABC colleague” in 2005, back when Cuomo worked for Ross. “When Mr. Cuomo entered the Upper West Side bar, he walked… -
Cryptocurrencies tumble in value after China makes them illegal
The People’s bank of China declared all cryptocurrencies illegal Friday. “Virtual currency derivative transactions are all illegal financial activities and are strictly prohibited,” the bank said on its website. In its announcement, China said cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum disrupt the financial system. China noted the use of cryptocurrencies in money-laundering schemes and other crimes… -
Former Louisiana trooper charged with civil rights violation over 2019 arrest
A grand jury charged former Louisiana State Police trooper Jacob Brown with a civil rights violation Thursday. The alleged violation took place during the arrest of Aaron Bowman in 2019. The arrest left Bowman with broken ribs and a gash on his head. “I’m bleeding. They hit me in the head with a flashlight,” Bowman said…
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