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SCOTUS to hear case of USPS worker who refused to work Sundays
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments on a religious accommodation case involving a Postal Service worker who didn’t want to deliver packages on Sundays so he could observe the Sabbath. The decision will set new rules for how strict or lenient an employer must be when employees make schedule requests for religious reasons. Facts… -
DOJ indicts Sinaloa drug lords who fed victims to tigers, offers $56M for info
The Justice Department indicted leaders of the Sinaloa drug cartel who are accused of murder, torture, and other heinous crimes including feeding people both dead and alive to tigers. Those charged include sons of Joaquin Guzman Loera, better known as El Chapo, who is now serving a life sentence at a maximum security prison in… -
Clarence Thomas didn’t disclose real estate sale to GOP megadonor
ProPublica is out with another report about Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas benefiting financially from his friendship with billionaire real estate mogul and Republican donor Harlan Crow. The report stated the justice did not report his sale of property to Crow. The report cited deed and state tax documents which showed Thomas, his mother and… -
Here’s what it would take to replace Sen. Dianne Feinstein
California Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D, is struggling to recover from shingles. She expected to be back at the end of March, but she has had continued complications. Feinstein asked Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer to appoint a replacement for her on the Judiciary Committee while she’s away, but there are calls for her to step… -
Half the country thinks Biden’s policies are doing nothing for middle class
51% of the country believes President Biden’s policies have not benefited the middle class at all. That’s according to a new national poll from Monmouth University that also found 10% of Americans believe middle class families have benefited from the president’s policies a lot. “Biden’s appeal when he ran for president was that he understands… -
FDA, DEA warn of animal tranquilizer being mixed into fentanyl
The DEA, FDA and even members of Congress are sounding the alarm about an animal tranquilizer that’s being laced into fentanyl. It’s called xylazine, and the DEA administrator said it’s making fentanyl, the deadliest drug threat our country has ever faced, even deadlier. Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid. Xylazine is not an opioid, so naloxone,… -
State Department says WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich is wrongfully detained
The State Department officially determined Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich is wrongfully detained by Russia. Gershkovich was arrested in March and accused of espionage by Russia’s Federal Security Bureau. “Journalism is not a crime. We condemn the Kremlin’s continued repression of independent voices in Russia, and its ongoing war against the truth,” State Department… -
Controversy over Justice Thomas’ trips prompts calls for action, more disclosure
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas admitted to taking vacations with real estate magnate Harlan Crow. The justice and the billionaire political donor have been friends for more than 25 years, during that time, Thomas has traveled on Crow’s private jet, yacht and stayed at his private resort in the Adirondacks. The information about Justice Thomas’… -
Report: ‘Havana syndrome’ could be due to external factors
A newly released report by an expert panel in the intelligence community states “Havana syndrome” cannot be explained by known environmental or medical conditions, and could be due to external factors. The report says one plausible explanation is electromagnetic energy that could be transmitted using an antenna or other concealable source. Havana syndrome is a… -
Police union official charged with attempting to import fentanyl
The executive director of the San Jose Police Officers Association has been charged with attempting to import fentanyl into the United States with the intent to distribute it throughout the country. 64-year-old Joanne Segovia is accused of ordering pills on both her personal and work computers, having them sent to her home, and then distributing them. … -
Trump indicted on charges related to hush money payments: March 31 rundown
A New York grand jury indicted former President Donald Trump; and an orca whale that’s been in captivity for more than 50 years is going home to see her mother in the Pacific Northwest. These stories and more highlight the daily rundown for Friday, March 31, 2023. Donald Trump indictment connected to hush money payment… -
Manchin willing to sue Treasury over EV tax credit guidelines
Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.V., said he’s willing to sue the Treasury Department if it doesn’t implement electric vehicle battery tax credits in the way he intended when he wrote them. The Treasury’s guidelines are expected Friday, March 31. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 included electric vehicle tax credits of $7,500. But to qualify, the… -
Congress wants to give you a tax break to exercise
There is a bipartisan effort in Congress to give people a tax break as an incentive to stay in shape and live a healthy lifestyle. The PHIT Act would allow Americans to use pre-tax money in a health savings account or flexible spending account to pay for gym memberships, personal trainers, or workout equipment to…