Supreme Court upholds funding structure for CFPB

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Washington — The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the funding structure for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), rescuing the consumer finance agency from another effort by its critics to weaken it. The court said in a 7 to 2 decision that the agency’s funding structure complies with the Constitution’s Appropriations Clause. Justice Clarence Thomas

GOP Lawmakers Propose Bill to Boost US Drone Industry, Hike Tariffs on Chinese Drones

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‘The United States should not be reliant on Communist China for drones that are critical to our nation’s first responder operations,’ Rep. Rob Wittman said. Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) has introduced legislation to target Chinese drones, support American drone manufacturers, and strengthen U.S. national security. The legislation titled “Drones for First Responders (DFR) Act” will

Biden asserts executive privilege over recording of special counsel interview

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Washington — President Biden asserted executive privilege over audio recordings from an investigation into his handling of classified documents, a top Justice Department official revealed in a letter to House committee leaders obtained by CBS News.  The assertion came at the recommendation of the Justice Department, as the House Judiciary and Oversight Committees were slated

Biden Moves to Block House GOP From Getting Interview Tapes With Special Counsel

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The move comes just hours before the two House panels are set to begin drafting a resolution to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt. WASHINGTON—President Joe Biden has asserted executive privilege over the tapes of his two-day interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur in his probe of the president’s alleged mishandling of classified information.