House Passes Laken Riley Act, First Bill of New Congress
The House of Representatives has passed the Laken Riley Act with a vote of 264–159. Almost all Republicans and 48 Democrats united to push the bill through the lower chamber of...
Laken Riley Act Advances in Senate With Bipartisan Support
WASHINGTON—The Senate has overwhelmingly voted 84–9 to advance the Laken Riley Act, signaling that the bill may pass when it’s voted on next week. The legislation passed the House 264–159 on...
Trump Admin Poised to Tackle DEI on Multiple Fronts
News Analysis
President-elect Donald Trump’s statements and appointees have indicated an interest in ending diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs within the federal government while challenging their use in private organizations.
If his...
Federal Court Partially Blocks California Law Tackling Minors’ Social Media Addiction
A federal court has prohibited two provisions of a California law aimed at protecting children from social media addiction from coming into effect, while allowing partial enforcement of the new statute.
The...
lliterate Graduate Sues School Board, Highlights National Problem
A few weeks before high school graduation, Aleysha Ortiz had some stern words for Hartford Board of Education members at their meeting in Hartford, Connecticut, on May 7, 2024.
“I felt like...
Ohio Governor Signs Parental Rights Bill Into Law
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine signed into law the “Parents’ Bill of Rights,” giving parents the right to know if their child’s instructional material in school includes inappropriate “sexuality content.”
The governor signed...
Alec Baldwin Sues for Malicious Prosecution After Judge Dismissed Case of Fatal ‘Rust’ Set...
SANTA FE, N.M.—Actor Alec Baldwin has filed a civil lawsuit for malicious prosecution and civil rights violations in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer on the set of the Western movie...
Suspect Captured in Killing of Wisconsin Woman and 2 Girls
NEW LISBON, Wis.—A man charged in the killing of a Wisconsin woman and two girls more than a week ago was captured Thursday, authorities said.
Virgil Thew was arrested about 30 minutes...
Chinese National to Stand Trial on Human Trafficking Charges in Michigan
A 60-year-old female Chinese national will stand trial for allegedly engaging in human trafficking through the operation of multiple Detroit-area massage parlors.
According to a Jan. 7 announcement by Michigan Attorney General...
California Actor Sentenced to 8 Years for COVID-19 Cure Fraud
A Huntington Beach man was sentenced Jan. 6 to 98 months in federal prison for duping investors with false claims about a COVID-19 cure and treatment at the onset of the...
APLICATIONS
US withholds WADA dues; calls for reforms to global anti-doping watchdog
The United States has withheld a dues payment of $3.6m to the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) for not conducting an independent audit of operations,...
