Archives for July 2022

Louisiana's abortion ban is positioned to be enforced again, after an appeals court ruled Friday that the state must be granted a suspensive appeal while a lawsuit challenging the ban continues to play out in court. … [Read more...] about Louisiana's abortion ban positioned to be enforced again

In a normal election cycle, a Republican who is personally taking on President Biden's agenda on everything from COVID-19 mandates to the border wall to election laws would seem to be a shoo-in for a GOP primary win. … [Read more...] about Arizona AG Mark Brnovich elbowed out in GOP Senate race, looks for come-from-behind finish

President Biden has nominated Julie Rikelman, the lawyer who unsuccessfully defended abortion rights before the Supreme Court, to a federal appeals court. … [Read more...] about Biden nominates abortion lawyer who lost high court case to a federal appeals court

The House passed legislation Friday to revive a ban on semi-automatic guns, the first vote of its kind in years and a direct response to the firearms often used in the crush of mass shootings ripping through communities nationwide. … [Read more...] about House passes semi-automatic gun ban after 18-year lapse

Big Tech's most ardent critics have gained some momentum in pursuit of an antitrust overhaul to curb the power of companies such as Amazon and Google that have become integral to the everyday lives of millions of Americans. … [Read more...] about Big Tech antitrust bill slowly gains steam in Congress, still likely short of needed votes