Abril Elfi
Senate Passes $1.2T Spending Bill To Avert Partial Government Shutdown
The Senate has approved a $1.2 trillion spending package avoiding government shutdown two hours after the midnight deadline.
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Tennessee: Bill Banning Geoengineering In The State Passes, Critics Say It’s A Conspiracy Theory
The Tennessee legislature will move forward to approve a law that would make it illegal for anyone to utilize atmospheric dispersal within the state’s boundaries in order to mitigate climate change.
brooke mallory
Supreme Court Rules Texas Is Allowed To Enforce SB4 Law, Police Can Arrest Illegals
A new law that gives local police the authority to arrest illegal immigrants will be temporarily enforced in Texas, the Supreme Court decided on Tuesday.
brooke mallory
GOP Gov. Vetoes Bill Banning Gender-Reassignment Therapy, Biological Boys Participating In Girl’s Sports
The Republican governor of Ohio has rejected a bill that would have prevented children who identify as transgender from obtaining “gender affirming” care, like hormone therapies and gender-reassignment surgery.
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New Calif. Law Requires ‘Gender-Neutral’ Toy Sections At Major Retail Shops
In 2024, a new law requiring “gender-neutral” toy sections in major retail establishments in California will go into effect.
Airline industry
US scrutinizing airline frequent flyer programs
The U.S. Transportation Department is scrutinizing the frequent flyer programs of major U.S. airlines for potential deceptive or unfair practices.
Accounting
US Postal Service reports $6.5 billion net loss for 2023 fiscal year
First-class mail drops, stamp prices rise, and a restructuring plan aims to counter losses.
Antony Blinken
Rep. Zinke Introduces Bill To Ban Palestinians From Entering United States
A measure that could ban Palestinians from entering the United States and even force those who are currently here to leave was submitted on Thursday by Rep. Ryan Zinke (R-Mont.)
Akin Gump
US-China tech war: RISC-V chip technology emerges as new battleground
Joe Biden’s administration is facing pressure from some lawmakers to restrict American companies from working on a freely available chip technology widely used in China.