Less than 12 hours after TikTok was temporarily banned in the U.S., the app was restored, crediting former President Donald Trump for its return. However, in Indiana, proposed legislation could once again restrict access to popular social media platforms for thousands of children.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a $17 million lawsuit against United States Gypsum Co., alleging the company failed to maintain underground gypsum mines beneath State Route 2, resulting in dangerous sinkholes and costly repairs.
Sen. John Fetterman (D-PA) expressed a willingness to collaborate with newly elected Sen. Dave McCormick (R-PA) to address key issues in Pennsylvania. Speaking at the Pennsylvania Farm Show over the weekend, Fetterman described his recent conversation with McCormick as a "great discussion," emphasizing the importance of working across party lines to improve the state.
Portland City Commissioner Rene Gonzalez has announced his intention to sue the city over its delayed response to investigate crimes committed against him during his 2024 mayoral campaign. The moderate Democrat accused the city of failing to protect political candidates who were frequently threatened with violence, particularly by anarchist groups like Antifa.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Shukura Ingram has given District Attorney Fani Willis until January 13 to respond to a court order requiring her to honor a subpoena issued by a Georgia Senate committee. The Senate Special Committee on Investigations had previously sought to question Willis about her role in the prosecution of President-elect Donald Trump.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed a lawsuit against the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), accusing the organization of misleading college sports fans by allowing transgender women to compete in events designated for women. Paxton argues that this practice violates the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act by deceiving fans who expect to see competitions involving athletes assigned female at birth.
Chicago taxpayers could be facing significant costs due to the school board's recent decision to fire Chicago Public Schools (CPS) CEO Pedro Martinez, despite his contract extending through June 2026. Mayor Brandon Johnson’s newly appointed school board voted 6-0 to end Martinez’s tenure, a move that has sparked widespread controversy.
Switzerland's highest court has ruled that parents must comply with their 17-year-old daughter’s gender transition or face potential criminal charges, after she was removed from their custody.
Representative Bennie Thompson (D-MS), former chair of the January 6 Committee, stated on CNN’s Newsroom Thursday that he would accept a preemptive pardon if offered by President Joe Biden. This comes after President-elect Donald Trump suggested that members of the committee should face jail time for their investigation into the Capitol riot.
Attorneys general in Minnesota and New Jersey filed lawsuits against Glock on Thursday, accusing the firearms manufacturer of enabling handguns to be easily converted into illegal machine guns using an inexpensive device known as a "Glock switch."
