Supreme Court Expands Gun Rights, Strikes Down Some New York Restrictions
Washington, DC….Supreme Court Expands Gun Rights, Strikes Down Some New York Restrictions. The opinion is below… 20-843_7j80
FDA Denies Authorization to Market JUUL Products
Washington, DC…Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued marketing denial orders (MDOs) to JUUL Labs Inc. for all of their products currently marketed in the United States. As a result, the company must stop selling and distributing these products. In addition, those currently on the U.S. market must be removed, or risk enforcement action. […]
The Supreme Court Renders Opinion in Death by Firing Squad Case
Washington, DC…The Supreme Court Renders Opinion in Death by Firing Squad Case. The opinion is below… 21-439_bp7c
Supreme Court Renders Opinion in North Carolina Voter Photo ID Case
Washington, DC…Supreme Court Renders Opinion in North Carolina Voter Photo ID Case. 21-248_4fc5
January 6 Committee Hearings – Day 4
Washington, DC…(PBS)…The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attack will hold its fourth public hearing June 21, focused on former President Donald Trump’s efforts to pressure state legislators and local election officials to change the results of the 2020 presidential election. The hearing is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET on Tuesday, June 21. […]
ExxonMobil statement regarding President Biden Letter to Oil Industry
Irving, TX…ExxonMobil released the following statement in response to a letter from President Biden. We have been in regular contact with the administration to update the President and his staff on how ExxonMobil has been investing more than any other company to develop U.S. oil and gas supplies. This includes investments in the U.S. of […]
Governor Newsom Honors Fallen El Monte Police Department Corporal and Officer
Sacramento, CA…Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the deaths of Corporal Michael Paredes and Officer Joseph Santana of the El Monte Police Department: “Jennifer and I join Californians in mourning Corporal Paredes and Officer Santana, two brave public servants who made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. Their tragic loss […]
Executive Order on Advancing Equality for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Individuals
Washington, DC…By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered as follows: Section 1. Policy. Our Nation has made great strides in fulfilling the fundamental promises of freedom and equality for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex (LGBTQI+) Americans, […]
$1 Billion of New U.S. Military Assistance for Ukraine
Washington, DC…Today, we announced an additional $1 billion in additional military assistance for Ukraine. Pursuant to a delegation of authority from the President, I am authorizing our twelfth drawdown of arms and equipment from U.S. Department of Defense inventories for Ukraine’s defense since August 2021, valued at up to $350 million. This authorization, combined with […]
Federal Reserve Issues FOMC Statement After Raising Interest Rates .75%
Washington, DC…Overall economic activity appears to have picked up after edging down in the first quarter. Job gains have been robust in recent months, and the unemployment rate has remained low. Inflation remains elevated, reflecting supply and demand imbalances related to the pandemic, higher energy prices, and broader price pressures. The invasion of Ukraine by […]