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DOJ Drops Biden-Era DEI Lawsuits Against Firefighters, Police

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has directed the Department of Justice’s Civil Rights Division to dismiss lawsuits against jurisdictions pertaining to the hiring of police officers and firefighters.

SEC Launches Task Force to Develop Crypto Regulations Under Trump Administration

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced Tuesday the formation of a task force to create a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency.

Democratic States Challenge Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order

On January 21, 2025, a coalition of 18 Democratic-led states, along with the District of Columbia and the city of San Francisco, filed a lawsuit in federal court in Boston against President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.

Vivek Ramaswamy Pulls Out of DOGE

Vivek Ramaswamy will not move forward with the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a spokesperson said.

Republican-Led States Proceed with Lawsuit to Restrict Abortion Pill Access

On January 16, 2025, U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo, Texas, ruled that Idaho, Missouri, and Kansas can continue their lawsuit against the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) seeking to restrict the availability of the abortion pill mifepristone.

DeSantis Picks Ashley Moody to Fill Rubio’s Senate Seat

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) picked the state's attorney general, Ashley Moody, to fill Senator Marco Rubio's seat.

Judge Dismisses NYC Climate Change Lawsuit Against Energy Companies

A New York Supreme Court judge dismissed New York City’s lawsuit against major energy companies on Tuesday, ruling that the city’s arguments were contradictory.

NCAA Faces Growing Pushback Over Transgender Policy at Convention

As states and Congress work to protect women’s sports, the second day of the NCAA Convention in Nashville features a demonstration hosted by the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF). The group is advocating for the NCAA to revoke its Transgender Student-Athlete Participation Policy and implement rules prohibiting male athletes from competing in women’s collegiate sports.

Biden Administration Proposes New Rule to Cap Nicotine in Cigarettes

In the final days of President Joe Biden’s administration, federal officials unveiled a proposal to reduce nicotine levels in cigarettes, a move aimed at curbing addiction and reducing smoking rates. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been working on this initiative for years, marking a significant step in tobacco regulation.

Lawsuits Blame Southern California Edison for Fire

Several lawsuits accuse electric company Southern California Edison (SCE) of causing the major Eaton fire in the Los Angeles area.

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