Florida Legislature approves carrying concealed guns without permits
Floridians will be able to carry concealed guns without a permit under a bill the Legislature sent to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday. The governor said at a suburban…
White House pushing banking rule changes that don’t need congressional action
The White House is urging independent financial regulators to institute a number of banking rule changes in the wake of two recent bank collapses, including reinstating regulations that were rolled…
Texas judge strikes down free HIV drugs, cancer screenings under Obamacare
A federal judge in Texas has invalidated a key provision of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), which required that preventive care services, including mental health screenings, mammograms, and colonoscopies, be…
No handcuffs and a not-guilty plea when Trump surrenders, his lawyers say
Former President Donald Trump will not be handcuffed when he surrenders next week in New York to face criminal charges, his defense lawyer Joe Tacopina said on Friday. Susan Necheles, another Trump…
ChatGPT banned in Italy over privacy concerns
Italy has become the first Western country to block advanced chatbot ChatGPT. The Italian data-protection authority said there were privacy concerns relating to the model, which was created by US…
DeSantis: Florida won’t cooperate with Trump extradition; Can he do that?
By Dave Van Zandt Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday called the indictment of former President Trump “un-American” and said the state would not assist in any extradition request. Many have pointed out…
Hill Republicans sprint to Trump’s corner before indictment details are clear
Congressional Republicans indicated their support for former President Donald Trump, despite not having details about his indictment by a New York grand jury. They suggested that the forthcoming prosecution would…
Russia detains American journalist in ‘dark turn’ for ties
Russia detained American journalist Evan Gershkovich for alleged espionage while he was on a reporting trip, the first time a U.S. reporter has been held on spying charges since the…
DeSantis: Florida won’t cooperate with Trump extradition
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) on Thursday called the indictment of former President Trump “un-American” and said the state would not assist in any extradition request. “The weaponization of the legal system to advance…
House Republican Argues Against FDA Budget Increase
Public Health & Policy > FDA General — Problems demand "strong leadership," not more money, says Rep. Andy Harris by Shannon Firth, Washington Correspondent, MedPage Today March 30, 2023 During…
Trump indicted in Stormy Daniels hush-money case
Former President Trump was indicted on criminal charges in New York on Thursday for his role in organizing hush money payments made to an adult film star during his 2016…
Media Bias Fact Check Launches Interactive Country Political Orientation Map
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Bias Fact Check, a website dedicated to providing comprehensive assessments of media bias, has launched an interactive map showcasing the political orientation of countries worldwide. The…
Fiery train derailment in Minnesota prompts evacuations
A train hauling ethanol and corn syrup derailed and caught fire in Minnesota early Thursday and nearby residents were ordered to evacuate their homes, authorities said. The BNSF train derailed…
Nashville attack renews calls for assault weapons ban – data shows there were fewer mass shooting deaths during an earlier 10-year prohibition
The shooting deaths of three children and three adults inside a Nashville school has put further pressure on Congress to look at imposing a ban on so-called assault weapons. Such…
World’s usable nuclear arsenal rose in 2022, study says
The global number of operational atomic warheads increased in 2022, driven largely by Russia and China, a new report out Wednesday said as nuclear tensions have risen since the war…
Biden won’t veto Republican-led bill ending COVID emergency
President Joe Biden won’t veto a Republican-led measure to end the national COVID emergency, despite having expressed strong objections against it earlier this year, ensuring the bill is on an…
Journal Shows Its Commitment to Exploring AI in Medicine
Special Reports > Features — NEJM will also launch a new journal on AI in healthcare by Michael DePeau-Wilson, Enterprise & Investigative Writer, MedPage Today March 29, 2023 The New…
West Virginia governor signs ban on gender-affirming care
West Virginia Republican Gov. Jim Justice (R) on Wednesday signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for minors, joining at least 10 other states that have enacted laws restricting or outlawing medically…
Twitter restricts Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s congressional account
Twitter temporarily restricted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's congressional account Tuesday after she repeatedly posted a graphic that referred to a “Trans Day of Vengeance.”According to a screenshot Greene, R-Ga., posted…
Loophole in Northern Ireland Protocol Allows British Drivers to Bypass Net Zero Rules
By Dave Van Zandt The UK aims to achieve its net zero climate change target by ending the sale of new petrol and diesel cars. However, a loophole has emerged…