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New York lawmakers have enacted a milestone environmental measure designed to put the brakes on the proliferation of cryptocurrency-burning fossil fuels. Both supporters and opponents say the closely-watched bill, approved early Friday by the state Senate, is the first of its kind in the United States If enacted, it would establish a two-year moratorium on … Read More “The bill to limit cryptocurrency mining is passed by the New York legislature” »
CNN – Members of the U.S. Senate passed a bipartisan bill Monday that would expand security protection to the immediate family members of Supreme Court justices, following recent protests at some justices’ homes. The Supreme Court Police Parity Act was approved by unanimous consent, meaning no senators objected to its quick passage. The legislation must … Read More “Senators quickly pass bill to expand security for families of Supreme Court justices” »
Photo: Sarah Silbiger / Getty Images One media narrative congealing after this week’s Supreme Court leak is that President Trump’s nominees lied to Congress by claiming they would not overturn the abortion precedent of Roe v. Wade. So allow us to check the tape — and explain why respecting past decisions does not bind the … Read More “Did Supreme Court Nominees Lie to Congress?” »
CNN – Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will win Tuesday’s GOP gubernatorial primary, CNN projects, beating back challengers from his right flank as he seeks a second term. Ohio and Indiana’s primaries kick off a pivotal month of nominating contests that will test the power of former President Donald Trump’s endorsement. While Trump did not endorse … Read More “Mike DeWine will win GOP primary for governor in Ohio, CNN projects” »
Washington CNN – Newly obtained text messages and recent court filings fill in significant gaps about the key role a little-known Pennsylvania Republican congressman played at almost every turn in scheming to reverse or delay certification of the 2020 election. The texts, which were among those selectively provided by Donald Trump’s former White House chief … Read More “Mark Meadows’ texts reveal new details about the key role Scott Perry played in efforts to overturn election” »
San Francisco CNN Business – April is typically a pretty eventful month for the cannabis industry, with 4/20 celebrations bringing abundant attention – and sales. But things have been heating up much earlier this year. In the first four days of April, the US House of Representatives (once again and narrowly) passed a bill to … Read More “US lawmakers are warming up to the cannabis industry” »
(CBS News) – Nearly a month into daylight saving time, many Americans want things to stay that way. More Americans prefer permanent daylight saving time to permanent standard time, but not overwhelmingly so. Those who want more daylight in the evening rather than the morning all year round say it’s because it puts them in … Read More “More Americans prefer daylight saving time to standard time – CBS News poll – CBS Tampa” »
Donald Trump has claimed to have hit a hole-in-one at his golf course in Florida while playing with a former world No1, Ernie Els. Donald Trump. Photograph: Shawn Thew / EPA The former president released a lengthy statement about the shot, which was said to have happened on Saturday, late on Monday. Earlier, a federal … Read More “Ketanji Brown Jackson confirmation supported by almost half of Americans, poll reveals – live | US news” »
CNN – Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah has not yet made up his mind about how he will vote on President Joe Biden’s Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson as he undertakes an in-depth review of her record. “I’ll complete that analysis and then reach a decision, but I’ve not reached my decision,” Romney … Read More “Romney says he has not reached a decision yet on Ketanji Brown Jackson nomination” »
It’s time to eliminate television coverage from Supreme Court confirmation hearings. These Senate proceedings continue to devolve into an opportunity for politicians to play to the cameras, mollify their political bases, and create soundbites that will make effective campaign commercials for the next election cycle. Judge Katanji Brown Jackson’s time under the Capitol Hill klieg lights this past week was … Read More “Eliminate television coverage from Supreme Court confirmation hearings” »
