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Democrats call to expand Supreme Court after Trump immunity decision
Democrats are renewing their calls to expand the Supreme Court in the wake of the justices’ decision on presidential immunity. In a 6-3 decision Monday, July 1, the justices ruled presidents are entitled to absolute immunity from prosecution for actions that fall within their constitutional duties and presumptive immunity for official acts. However, the decision… -
Nearly 30% of Americans still undecided after CNN debate
Both President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have been public figures for decades. The 2024 election is a rematch from four years ago, and they’ve already debated. So how could nearly 30% of Americans not know who they’re voting for in November’s presidential election? According to a new Harvard/Harris poll, it’s true. The pollsters… -
SCOTUS sends Texas, Florida social media laws back to lower courts
The Supreme Court sent two cases that could forever change how social media companies moderate content back to the lower courts on Monday, July 1. Florida and Texas passed what they described as anti-censorship laws in 2021 in response to what their state governments said was an anti-conservative bias from social media platforms. The justices unanimously… -
Supreme Court immunity ruling sends most of Trump case back to lower courts
The Supreme Court ruled Monday, July 1, that presidents are entitled to absolute immunity from prosecution for actions that fall within their constitutional duties and presumptive immunity for official acts. However, justices ruled there is no immunity for unofficial acts. The 6-3 decision was split along ideological lines. Chief Justice John Roberts wrote the opinion… -
After Trump-Biden debate debacle, what happens to RFK Jr.?
One caused despair and panic, the other had relentless attacks and falsehoods. The reviews are in, the critics have spoken, and it’s clear that Americans did not like what they saw during the presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden. “Both these men should be using performance enhancing drugs,” comedian John Stewart said on… -
Supreme Court sides with Jan. 6 rioter on obstruction charge
On Friday, June 28, the Supreme Court limited obstruction charges the government brought against Jan. 6 rioters and former President Donald Trump. This case, like others in the high court, revolved around the meaning of individual words in a statute, in this case, it was the meaning of “otherwise.” The justices were split largely ideologically.… -
Members of Congress want people to stop buying ‘fast fashion’
In Chile’s Atacama Desert there is a pile of clothes so large it can be seen from space. The discarded textiles are threatening the local environment, but they’re also part of a bigger problem — pollution from something called “fast fashion.” “We’ve developed these dual habits in our country: keeping up with every single fashion… -
SCOTUS rules Sackler family can’t be protected under Purdue bankruptcy case
The Supreme Court ruled Thursday, June 27, that the Sackler family — which owned Purdue Pharma and marketed the opioid pain reliever OxyContin — is not immune from lawsuits. The high court said the deal made with a bankruptcy court to avoid liability is improper. The 5-4 decision was ideologically mixed. The opinion was written… -
Prematurely posted SCOTUS ruling will allow emergency abortions in Idaho
The Supreme Court appears ready to allow abortions during medical emergencies in Idaho, according to a decision obtained by Bloomberg. The decision was briefly posted on the court’s website and removed. The press office said it was inadvertent and will be officially released in due course. According to the posted decision, which could change, the… -
House Republicans on track to pass spending bills Biden says he’ll veto
House Republicans are on track to approve three government funding bills during the week of June 23. Not one bill has a chance at becoming law because President Biden said he’d veto them. “President Biden doesn’t have to worry about vetoing them because they’re never going to get to his desk because the Senate’s not… -
Michael Phelps wants dopers banned ahead of Paris Olympics
The Paris Olympics are a month away and while much of the focus is on sewage in the River Seine, Congress is talking about doping. The House Energy and Commerce Committee held a hearing on what members contend are failures of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). To shine a light on the conversation, lawmakers brought… -
Rep. Luna moves to hold Garland in inherent contempt, have him arrested
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, R-Fla., wants to see Attorney General Merrick Garland arrested and put on trial. She said she plans to bring forward an inherent contempt resolution against Garland during the week of June 23. Garland was held in criminal contempt of Congress for failing to hand over the audio recording of President Joe… -
Illegal border crossings drop in May, but remain on track for 2 million this year
Illegal border crossings continued to decrease in May. According to Customs and Border Protection (CBP), officials encountered 170,000 people total, including 117,000 between ports of entry. It is the lowest month of the 2024 fiscal year. As a comparison, encounters hit their highest mark ever in December at 301,000. May’s numbers are 9,000 lower than…