The United Kingdom is planning to launch a new Gov.uk app that will include a digital wallet to store government documents, including driving licenses.
On Wednesday, Democratic Governor Maura Healey proposed new restrictions to Massachusetts' decades-old right-to-shelter law, aiming to address rising concerns about criminal activity and fiscal strain within the state's emergency shelter system.
The Supreme Court debated a Texas law requiring age verification for accessing pornography websites, with justices divided over the standard of scrutiny needed to assess its constitutionality.
A U.S. appeals court ruled on Thursday that a lower court judge must reconsider his dismissal of a lawsuit filed by a pregnancy crisis center and other religious organizations challenging a New York law that prohibits retaliation against employees who receive abortions. The lawsuit, brought by CompassCare, a pregnancy crisis center operator, and other plaintiffs, argues that the law infringes on their First Amendment rights.
As Illinois lawmakers prepare for the start of the 2024 legislative session on January 4, all eyes are on the potential for new gun control measures to be passed during the lame duck session. This session follows the contentious decisions made in early January 2023, when legislators approved a ban on certain semi-automatic firearms and magazines, a measure that remains under legal challenge.
Speaker Mike Johnson's position is facing increasing scrutiny after a controversial handling of the government funding bill last week, which has left his future as Speaker uncertain. Several House Republicans, speaking anonymously, expressed frustration with Johnson’s leadership, saying his mishandling of the continuing resolution (CR) has severely shaken the confidence of his colleagues.
The Wall Street Journal made a startling revelation on Thursday, confirming what many had suspected for years: President Joe Biden's mental decline has been a well-kept secret, and his aides worked to shield the public from his deteriorating condition. The bombshell report sheds light on Biden's cognitive struggles, particularly during the chaotic and deadly U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan in 2021.
Incoming trade advisor Peter Navarro has reassured Americans that the tariffs planned for President-Elect Donald Trump's next term will not lead to inflationary pressures. Speaking with CNBC, Navarro pointed to the significant tariffs imposed on Chinese imports during Trump’s previous term, such as steel, aluminum, dishwashers, and solar panels. Despite fears that these tariffs would drive up prices, Navarro emphasized that they had no discernible impact on inflation. He also dismissed past warnings about inflation, recalling how critics had predicted economic chaos during Trump’s first term, only to see those fears prove unfounded.
The California Energy Commission approved a $1.4 billion plan to create more chargers for electric vehicles (EVs). The policy would result in an estimated 17,000 new chargers.
