Justice Clarence Thomas has reported a series of private trips and financial transactions with Texas billionaire Harlan Crow in his annual financial disclosure form. The disclosure comes after increased scrutiny on Justice Thomas for failing to disclose gifts and travel paid for by wealthy friends. In his defense, Justice Thomas stated that he had followed … Read more
Supreme Court Temporarily Revives Biden Administration’s Regulation of “Ghost Guns” In a recent development, the Supreme Court has temporarily revived the Biden administration’s regulation of “ghost guns” – kits that can be purchased online and assembled into untraceable homemade firearms. The court’s decision came in response to the administration’s request, citing a rise in violence … Read more
No Labels, a bipartisan group aiming to promote cooperative governance, is set to release its policy plan at an event in New Hampshire. The group, which is considering a third-party challenge for the presidency in 2024, hopes that the plan will shift the conversation from politics to actual policies that can unite the country. The … Read more
Title: House Divided as GOP Pushes Conservative Measures in Defense Bill Date: July 13, 2023 In a highly contentious move, the House of Representatives voted on Thursday to overturn a Pentagon policy that guarantees abortion access to service members regardless of their stationing. The vote, which was 221 to 213, nearly along party lines, also … Read more
Title: Juneteenth: Celebrating Freedom and Commemorating the End of Slavery Subtitle: A Look into the History and Significance of Juneteenth, Now a Federal Holiday Date: June 19, 2023 On June 19, 1865, enslaved African Americans in Texas received the long-awaited news of their freedom. Today, a century and a half later, people across the United … Read more