Federal Judge Tells Trump Prosecutor to ‘Calm Down’ in Heated Exchange

It came after a co-defendant’s lawyer claimed that he was pressured by the Justice Department over a judgeship recommendation. An attorney for a co-defendant in former President Donald Trump’s classified documents case claimed that a top Department of Justice (DOJ) official attempted to pressure him “to cooperate” or potentially lose a recommendation to become a

FCC to consider rules for AI-generated political ads on TV, radio

The head of the Federal Communications Commission introduced a proposal Wednesday that would require political advertisers to disclose when they use AI-generated content in broadcast TV and radio ads. The proposal, if adopted by the commission, would add a layer of transparency that many lawmakers and artificial intelligence experts have been calling for as rapidly

Senate Republicans Push Back Against Schumer-Touted Border Bill

Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) led a group of Republican colleagues at a press conference on Wednesday to push back against a border security bill Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) recently indicated he wants to bring up for a vote. The attending Senators warned that the bill would not solve border security issues, … Original

Senate Votes to Repeal Biden Rule Restricting Residential Gas Furnaces

The administration’s order would mean higher costs for 14 percent of low-income households and 20 percent of small business consumers, an industry group said. The U.S. Senate passed a resolution on May 21 repealing a Biden administration policy forcing many Americans to ditch their gas furnaces and rely on electric ones. On Sept. 29, the

Grandmother Sentenced to 24 Months for Blocking Abortion Clinic Door

Heather Idoni had already been in federal prison for nine months, which will count as time served, the judge ruled. WASHINGTON—Pro-life activist Heather Idoni had been in federal prison for nine months, awaiting the first of what will likely be several sentences for conspiracy and violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act.

House Speaker Looks to Sanction ICC Officials Over Arrest Warrants for Israel, Hamas Leaders

Mike Johnson joins the Biden administration and members of Congress on both sides of the aisle in condemning the International Criminal Court’s announcement. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said he is looking to introduce legislation that would allow the United States to implement sanctions on officials of the International Criminal Court (ICC). He told reporters

Louisiana House approves bill to classify abortion pills as controlled substances

Washington — The Louisiana House approved legislation Tuesday that would classify the drugs used in medication abortions as controlled substances, criminalizing possession of the drugs without a prescription. The bill passed 64 to 29 in the GOP-controlled state House, and if it’s signed into law, Louisiana would become the first state to classify misoprostol and