Senator James Lankford (R-OK) warned that the Department of Energy (DOE) policy requiring the agency to collect and store religious exemption requests may violate the First Amendment.
In a stunning escalation of its standoff with Big Tech, Russia has slapped Google with a colossal fine of $20.5 decillion, a figure vastly surpassing the combined GDP of the entire world. The unprecedented sum stems from Google’s decision to block Russian state-backed media channels on YouTube, including prominent outlets like RT and Sputnik, which were restricted following Russia's 2022 invasion of Ukraine. Russian authorities argue that these channels’ bans represent censorship and a violation of national sovereignty.
The White House declared on X that "it's time" to "ban assault weapons" despite efforts to portray Vice President Kamala Harris as a Second Amendment advocate.