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Biden says he will sign bill overturning DC criminal code overhaul
President Biden announced he will sign a bill that overturns the D.C. City Council’s overhaul of the district’s criminal code. The president said he supports the district’s statehood and home rule, but does not support the law that lowers many penalties and mandatory minimum sentences for some of the worst crimes. The bill is being… -
House aims to sanction Chinese officials involved in forced organ harvesting
The House of Representatives is working to pass a bill that would punish Chinese officials involved in the nation’s forced organ harvesting industry. The legislation aims to expose and crack down on a practice that involves stealing organs from victims who are both dead and alive. According to congressional investigations, China murders between 60,000 to… -
NBA reveals future streaming features to customize fan experience
During the lead-up to this year’s NBA All-Star Game in Salt Lake City, Utah, league commissioner Adam Silver gave basketball fans a glimpse into the future of the NBA’s live game streaming experience. As part of a 2023 NBA Tech Summit presentation, Silver unveiled a new feature coming to the NBA App that will allow people… -
Loophole lets foreign agents lobby in US without proper disclosure
A group of bipartisan lawmakers is trying to close a loophole in U.S. law that allows foreign agents to lobby inside the United States without disclosing who they really work for. The Paid Off Act would require foreign agents working for countries like China and Russia to disclose their lobbying efforts to the Justice Department.… -
Drug cartels targeting teens on social media could spur Section 230 action
Drug cartels are targeting young adults and teenagers by advertising on social media. Members of the Senate Judiciary Committee are so concerned, it could lead to action on Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. The controversial provision shields social media companies from liability for content that’s posted on their sites. “The cartels that are… -
Supreme Court hears arguments on Biden’s student loan forgiveness
The Supreme Court heard oral arguments on President Biden’s plan to forgive $10 thousand to $20 thousand in student debt for 43 million people. The justices are considering two cases: Biden v. Nebraska, which was brought forward by a group of states, and Department of Education v. Brown, filed on behalf of two individual borrowers.… -
House select committee on China set to hold first hearing
The Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party will hold its first hearing Tuesday night in primetime. The bipartisan panel wants to show the public that the threat from China is not just overseas, it’s right here at home. One of the committee’s focuses will include so-called “police… -
CIA director: Chinese army told to prepare for Taiwan invasion by 2027
CIA Director Bill Burns said Chinese President Xi Jinping has instructed his country’s army to be prepared to invade Taiwan by 2027 at the latest. But that doesn’t mean military conflict is inevitable. “We do know, as has been made public, that President Xi has instructed the PLA, the Chinese military leadership, to be ready… -
Ad board determines Coors shouldn’t say light beer tastes like water
Molson Coors is appealing a recommendation by the National Advertising Division for the Better Business Bureau that the company stops running an advertisement that states, “Light beer shouldn’t taste like water.” The division determined the ad should be discontinued because consumers may “reasonably expect” that such a claim is supported by evidence. Anheuser-Busch, which makes… -
Justice Department attempts to seize mansions from Russian oligarchs
The Justice Department is trying to seize six properties worth $75 million dollars from Russian oligarch Viktor Vekselberg. Damian Williams, U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York, said in a new court filing that the homes are the proceeds of sanctions evasions and are being used in an international money laundering scheme. This… -
Blinken: Russia has committed crimes against humanity
Secretary of State Antony Blinken has determined Russian forces and officials have committed crimes against humanity in Ukraine. This official declaration could one day help international bodies, like the International Criminal Court, prosecute Russian war criminals. Blinken said Russian forces have committed execution-style killings, rape, and torture through beatings, electrocution, and other means. In addition,… -
House Democrats and Republicans head to the border
The speaker of the House and the chamber’s Democratic leader made separate trips down to the border. Both visits were described as educational, so lawmakers could learn about the challenges border communities are facing. Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., was in Laredo, home of Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas. Jeffries and Cuellar received a briefing on… -
Poll: Americans very concerned about artificial intelligence
New polling from Monmouth University found that Americans are very concerned about the future of artificial intelligence. For starters, 55% think AI will one day pose a risk to the human race. Respondents also had doubts about its ability to improve quality of life. Only 9% percent of respondents thought developing AI would do more…
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