A New York Supreme Court judge on Wednesday threw out the $100 million lawsuit brought by former President Donald Trump against The New York Times concerning a 2018 report on…
Economy
Lawmakers in Albany passed a $229 billion spending plan that will increase the state’s minimum wage, tweak its bail laws and attempt to curb illegal and unlicensed marijuana shops. New…
Senate passes bipartisan bill to override Biden’s handout to Chinese solar companies
The Senate approved a measure Wednesday evening to override President Biden’s move last year to allow Chinese solar panel makers to avoid tariffs for 24 months. In a bipartisan 56-41…
Michigan Democrats continued efforts to protect abortion rights Wednesday as the state Legislature advanced a bill that would outlaw companies from retaliating against employees for receiving abortions. The bill passed…
New York City Democratic Mayor Eric Adams on Tuesday criticized the ‘irresponsibility’ of the White House regarding immigration. The comments came during a press conference, where Adams complained his city…
Republicans demand answers from regulators on possible Chinese exposure of Americans’ financial data
EXCLUSIVE: Two Republican members of Congress are demanding answers from top financial regulators concerning the possibility Americans’ financial data may have been, or is at risk of being, exposed to…
California has joined with law firms and advocacy groups to create a hotline that provides access to information and pro bono services for people who need legal help related to…
Will Hurd makes the case for his possible presidential run: ‘No one is taking on Trump effectively’
As he looks around at the actual and potential field of Republican presidential candidates, it appears former GOP Rep. Will Hurd of Texas doesn’t like what he sees. ‘The GOP…
Pro-GOP super PAC targets Democrat Manchin for backing Biden’s marquee ‘Inflation Reduction Act’
EXCLUSIVE – There’s no letup in the Republican push to oust Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia in next year’s elections. An outside group aligned with longtime Republican Senate…
‘Candy cops’: Food, beverage industry slam California bill that may change how favorite snacks taste
The food and beverage industry is fighting to kill a bill making its way through the California Legislature that critics argue could negatively impact the taste and cost of some…