Archives for March 2023

They may win the most headlines, but Congress' ideological warriors fared particularly badly in a new study of lawmakers' effectiveness as they struggled to get their ideas passed into law. … [Read more...] about Bernie Sanders, other ideological warriors stumble in ratings of lawmakers’ effectiveness

President Biden signed an order Monday restricting the government's use of spyware to surveil individuals around the world, but it comes with exceptions and doesn't define which technologies would be limited. … [Read more...] about Biden bans feds’ use of spyware but keeps secret exactly what’s banned

President Biden on Monday decried gun violence in America just hours after a shooter killed three children and three staff members at a private school in Nashville, calling it "sick" and a "family's worst nightmare." … [Read more...] about Biden wants assault weapon ban, mental health services for survivors after Nashville school shooting

The Biden administration pleaded with the Supreme Court on Monday to preserve a section of the law that punishes people who entice illegal immigrants to remain in the U.S., brushing aside First Amendment worries. … [Read more...] about Biden administration urges Supreme Court to uphold law against enticing illegal immigration

Indiana House Republicans on Monday approved a bill that would ban all gender-affirming care for minors in the state, sending the measure to Indiana's Republican governor. … [Read more...] about Indiana bill banning gender-affirming care sent to governor