TikTok ban’s fate is uncertain in the Senate, where there is less urgency to act
The fate of the House-approved legislation aiming to prohibit TikTok is now in question as it moves to the Senate, where the sense of immediacy is lacking and senators may push for modifications to the proposed bill. Senate’s Approach to the TikTok Ban Bill In contrast to the House’s swift action on the TikTok ban […]
Republicans take aim at new move by judiciary to curb ‘judge-shopping’
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, a Republican from Kentucky, recently voiced his disapproval of a decision made by the federal judiciary to limit the practice of “judge-shopping.” This tactic has been employed by conservative lawyers in prominent cases to seek out a judge who may be more sympathetic to their cause. McConnell’s criticism comes as […]
Kamala Harris seeks to shore up Latino voter support by touting economic gains
Following campaign visits to Arizona, Nevada, and Colorado, Vice President Kamala Harris sat down with NBC News to discuss the Biden administration’s policies and their positive effects on Hispanic families. Empowering Hispanic Communities Harris emphasized the importance of reaching out to Latino voters and addressing their specific needs. She highlighted the administration’s efforts to provide […]
After Trump ballot ruling, critics say Supreme Court is selectively invoking conservative originalist approach
WASHINGTON — Two years ago, conservative Justice Neil Gorsuch excoriated his conservative colleagues for ignoring history and the original understanding of the law in ruling for Oklahoma in a dispute over Native American tribal authority. The post After Trump ballot ruling, critics say Supreme Court is selectively invoking conservative originalist approach appeared first on lawyer.bet.
Lindsey Graham: Biden has ‘screwed the world up every way you can’
South Carolina GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday said that President Joe Biden “has screwed the world up every way you can.” The post Lindsey Graham: Biden has ‘screwed the world up every way you can’ appeared first on lawyer.bet.
Sen. Katie Britt attempts to clean up her misleading State of the Union response
Alabama GOP Sen. Katie Britt on Sunday responded to allegations that her response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address was misleading. The post Sen. Katie Britt attempts to clean up her misleading State of the Union response appeared first on lawyer.bet.
Biden vouches for immigration package, rejects Trump rhetoric
During his immigration talking points at the State of the Union, President Biden engaged with Marjorie Taylor Greene on the death of Laken Riley and said he would not “demonize” immigrants. The post Biden vouches for immigration package, rejects Trump rhetoric appeared first on lawyer.bet.
Biden urges Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Act
President Biden made references to the late Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., and his role in the march on Selma, Alabama, as he urged Congress to pass the Voting Rights Act. His mention of the late representative had Speaker Johnson and fellow Republicans standing and cheering. The post Biden urges Congress to pass the John Lewis […]
Biden: Only Gaza solution is a two-state solution
President Biden addressed the attack on Israel on October 7 during his State of the Union address. He reiterated that he is a long-standing supporter of Israel, but that there is no other path for peace for Israel and Palestinians to “live in dignity” than the two-state solution. The post Biden: Only Gaza solution is […]
Biden ends State of the Union tackling age criticism: ‘I’ve always known what endures’
President Biden closed his State of the Union address with comments concerning his age, saying, “The issue facing our nation isn’t how old we are, it’s how old are our ideas.” The post Biden ends State of the Union tackling age criticism: ‘I’ve always known what endures’ appeared first on lawyer.bet.