Executive - Page 976

January 30, 2024

Biden says he's decided on response to Iranian-backed militia attack that killed 3 US soldiers in Jordan

President Biden says he has decided how to respond after three U.S. soldiers were killed in a drone attack that his administration has blamed on Iran-backed militia groups.

January 30, 2024

California sued over Newsom-signed laws forcing companies to disclose greenhouse gas emissions

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce and several other business groups sued the State of California over landmark climate disclosure laws that mandate businesses to report emissions data.

January 30, 2024

America’s richest law firms promote left-wing causes before SCOTUS: new study

A new study of Am Law 100 pro bono amicus briefs in the Supreme Court finds that 65 percent of “BigLaw” pro bono amicus briefs supported the liberal position in a given case.

January 30, 2024

Flashback: Harris, Mayorkas others repeatedly said border was secure

Biden administration officials have claimed the border is 'secure' and 'closed' over the last several years. 

January 30, 2024

Jill Biden goes after Trump: He's trying 'to make Joe look bad'

'Outnumbered' panelists discuss the first lady's recent attack on former President Donald Trump.

January 30, 2024

Ohio attorney general advocates for nitrogen gas executions in new state bill

Ohio's Republican Attorney General, Dave Yost, is backing a legislative proposal to introduce nitrogen gas executions, ending an unofficial moratorium on the death penalty.

January 30, 2024

Belarusian journalist receives sentence on charges related to work covering protests

Belarusian photojournalist Alyaksandr Zyankou was sentenced to three years in prison on Tuesday for his coverage of protests, charged with "participation in an extremist group."

January 30, 2024

Minnesota trooper accused of fatally shooting motorist to remain free without bail, judge rules

Trooper Ryan Londregan, accused in the shooting death of motorist Ricky Cobb II, will remain free without bail pending trial, a judge ruled on Monday during a hearing.

January 30, 2024

Mayorkas lashes out at 'baseless' GOP allegations ahead of key impeachment vote

DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas tore into criticism from House Republicans on Tuesday as the House Homeland Security Committee prepared to vote on impeachment articles.

January 30, 2024

Hong Kong launches public consultation on proposed national security law

Hong Kong has initiated a public consultation on a national security law, following in the steps of Bejing, who implemented a similar law three years ago.