Senate Confirms Biden’s 200th Judge as Democrats Applaud ‘Milestone’

Sen. Chuck Schumer hailed the 200th confirmation as a victory for diversity and “a great day for America.” The U.S. Senate confirmed President Joe Biden’s 200th judge to the federal bench on May 22, a landmark that emphasized, ahead of the upcoming November election, the power a president has to leave a lasting impression on

Bipartisan House Bill Would Set New Requirements for Presidents, VPs to Disclose Taxes, Foreign Profits, Gifts

The so-called Presidential Ethics Reform Act seeks to increase transparency in U.S. executive office. House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) and Rep. Katie Porter (D-Calif.) announced a bipartisan proposal to set new standards for how U.S. presidents and vice presidents disclose their tax information. The bill—dubbed the “Presidential Ethics Reform Act”—would require presidents and

Justice Department set to take antitrust action against Live Nation

The Justice Department is set to file an antitrust lawsuit against entertainment conglomerate Live Nation as early as Thursday, multiple sources familiar with the matter confirmed to CBS News.  The federal government will be joined in its legal challenge by several state attorneys general. Prosecutors are expected to challenge the Ticketmaster parent company’s practices and

Feds sue Live Nation and Ticketmaster for monopolizing concert industry

Washington — The Justice Department filed a federal lawsuit Thursday accusing Ticketmaster and its parent company Live Nation of illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry to the detriment of concertgoers and artists alike. In a 128-page civil suit filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, federal officials allege that Live

US-China Economic and Security Review Commission’s Hearing on ‘Leveling US-China Playing Field’

The U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission holds a hearing on May 23 on “Key Economic Strategies for Leveling the U.S.-China Playing Field: Trade, Investment, and Technology”. Agenda: 9:00 AM – 9:10 AM: Co-chairs’ opening remarks 9:10 AM – 10:40 AM: Panel I: U.S. Trade Strategy to Address China’s Nonmarket Practices … Original News Source

Nikki Haley says she’ll vote for Trump

Washington — Former presidential candidate Nikki Haley said Wednesday she will vote for presumptive Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump, even though she has previously called him “not qualified” to lead the nation.  Haley, in her first political public appearance since suspending her campaign, announced she will be voting for Trump, despite all of her intense and