Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Senate Republicans are set to introduce on a bill on Thursday that would codify the right to bear arms for self-defense outside the home. The bill would incorporate elements from the Supreme Court’s 2008 District of Columbia v. Heller decision and the New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v….
Senate Republicans Introduce Bill Codifying Right to Bear Arms Outside the Home
LIVE 2 PM ET: White House Holds Daily Briefing (March 16)
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds its daily briefing at 2:00 p.m. ET on March 16. …
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White House Holds Daily Briefing (March 16)
White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre holds its daily briefing at 2:00 p.m. ET on March 16. …
Yellen: Americans’ Bank Savings ‘Remain Safe’ After Recent Collapses
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday told members of Congress that their bank deposits and savings “remain safe” after the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank in recent days that prompted federal intervention. Speaking before the Senate Finance Committee, Yellen said that the federal government is committed to ensuring that deposits are safe…
Defence, Economy on the Agenda as Biden Makes an Overdue Canada Visit
When U.S. President Joe Biden visits Canada next week, topics up for discussion when he meets with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau include defence cooperation, ongoing efforts to support Ukraine, and “enhanced collaboration to address the synthetic opioid crisis that has devastated both countries,” according to a White House press statement. During Biden’s two-day visit March 23…
CDC Bought Phone Data to Monitor Americans’ Compliance With Lockdowns, Contracts Show
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) purchased data from tracking companies to monitor compliance with lockdowns, according to contracts with the firms. The CDC paid one firm $420,000 and another $208,000. That bought access to location data from at least 55 million cellphone users. The contracts, approved under emergency review due to…
US Issues Travel Alert for Spring Breakers in Mexico
MEXICO CITY—The U.S. State Department issued a travel alert Wednesday for Americans planning to spend Spring break in Mexico. The alert warns travelers to “exercise increased caution” especially after dark at Caribbean beach resorts like Cancun, Playa del Carmen, and Tulum, which have been plagued by drug gang violence in the past. “U.S. citizens should…
EPA Issues New Rule to Curb Interstate Smog
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued a new “final rule” on Wednesday aimed at curbing nitrogen oxide pollution—a key component of smog. The rule specifically targets power plants and other industrial facilities in 23 states in the hopes of protecting air quality for those living downwind. The EPA has termed this type of rule…
Senate Confirms Former LA Mayor Eric Garcetti as Ambassador to India
Former Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti will be the Biden administration’s first ambassador to India, filling a nearly two-year vacancy after the Senate voted to confirm him to the role on March 15. In the end, it was Senate Republicans who carried Garcetti across the finish line, confirming him in a 52-42 vote despite his…
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