Report: Republicans Cautious About Federal Action on Abortion After Leak
Republicans approached the leaked Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization draft opinion that would overturn Roe v. Wade with caution on Tuesday, The Hill reported.
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Federal Judge Halts Preparations for End of US Asylum Limit
A federal judge ordered a two-week halt Wednesday on the phasing out of pandemic-related restrictions on seeking asylum – and raised doubts about the Biden administration’s plan to fully lift those restrictions on May 23.For…
Federal Judge in Florida Voids US Mask Mandate for Planes, Other Travel
A U.S. judge in Florida on Monday ruled that a mask mandate on public transportation is unlawful, overturning a Biden administration effort to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
Van Dyke Avoids Federal Charges in Laquan McDonald's Death
Federal authorities said Monday they will not criminally charge Jason Van Dyke, the former Chicago police officer convicted of murder in the 2014 shooting death of Black teenager Laquan McDonald.
Biden Administration to Resume Oil, Gas Leasing on Federal Land
The Biden administration announced Friday it would resume leasing sales for oil and gas drilling on federal land, while also sharply reducing the acreage available for leases, and charging higher royalties on the oil and…
Watchdog Groups Recommend States Pocket Federal HAVA Funds to Shore Up Midterms
Conservative watchdog groups are recommending that states pocket some of the $75 million in federal grants to ensure the integrity of the November midterm elections.
Alleged Federal Impersonators Warned About FBI Raid
Two men accused of impersonating federal law enforcement officers were allegedly warned in advance of the FBI’s recent raid on their apartment, according to the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia.
Nonprofit: Minor League Baseball Players Earn Less Than Federal Minimum Wage
The nonprofit More Than Baseball released a report on Friday showing widespread dissatisfaction among Minor League Baseball players, who the organization claims earn less than the federal minimum wage.
2 GOP Senators Seek Ban on Federal Funding for Amnesty International
Sens. Rick Scott, R-Fla., and Mike Braun, R-Ind., have introduced a bill aimed at stopping Amnesty International from receiving taxpayer funds because of the organization’s stance on Israel.
Appeals Court OKs Biden Federal Employee Vaccine Mandate
President Joe Biden’s requirement that all federal employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 was upheld Thursday by a federal appeals court.In a 2-1 ruling, a panel of the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a lower…
NY Mobster Who Killed 3 Escapes Federal Custody in Florida
A New York mobster who killed three people and attempted to kill two others has escaped from federal custody after recently being moved to a halfway house, according to the Bureau of Prisons.
Federal Judge: 'Trump Corruptly Attempted to Obstruct' Congress
A California judge appointed by Democrat former President Bill Clinton offered the opinion former President Donald Trump “more likely than not” attempted to obstruct Congress when he sought to contest the certification of the 2020…
Federal Judge Blocks DC Law Allowing Kids to get COVID-19 Vax Without Parental Consent
A federal judge has temporarily blocked the District of Columbia from enforcing a law that would otherwise allow children as young as 11 to get vaccinations, whether against COVID-19 or other diseases, without their parents’…
Federal Authorities Find Second Case of Bird Flu in Maine
Federal authorities discovered a second case of avian influenza among birds in Maine, the state’s Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry said in a Friday news release.
Senate Sends Biden Bill Averting Federal Shutdown
The Senate gave final approval Thursday to legislation averting a weekend government shutdown, sending President Joe Biden a measure designed to give bipartisan bargainers more time to reach an overdue deal financing federal agencies until…