Since the ratification of the 27th Amendment in 1992, the U.S. Constitution has remained unchanged, a testament to the framers’ intention to create a durable and stable foundation for American governance. This enduring stability reflects the difficulty embedded in the amendment process, requiring a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate and ratification by…
With Biden withdrawing from the presidential run on Sunday, Vice President Kamala Harris suddenly has an enormous to-do list. It seems as though she has to launch an entirely new presidential campaign. This procedure typically takes months or even years to be completed. Despite President Joe Biden’s backing, nothing is assured, of course. Harris has…
By Rich McKay (Reuters) -Winds and lightning strikes have sparked and fanned wildfires across the Pacific Northwest this week, including the largest fire currently burning in the U.S., which was rapidly expanding near the Oregon-Idaho border on Friday. The Durkee Fire near Huntington, Oregon, has scorched 600 square miles (1,600 square km), an area more…
On the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Attorney General Merrick B. Garland has finalized a significant rule under Title II of the ADA aimed at improving access to medical diagnostic equipment (MDE) for individuals with disabilities. This equipment includes essential items such as medical examination tables, weight scales, dental chairs, x-ray…
Sen. Kamala Harris, the Democratic nominee, was backed by Joe Biden, who withdrew from the presidential race. “In the best interest of my party and the country,” Mr. Biden, 81, withdrew from office on Sunday, citing his time in office as the “greatest honor.” Longtime Biden ally and California governor Gavin Newsom declared Harris the…
Six individuals have been indicted on multiple charges related to voter fraud in connection with the June 2023 New York City Council primary campaign for District 20. The indictment, which includes 161 counts, alleges that the defendants engaged in a scheme to submit fraudulent absentee ballot applications for Yu-Ching James Pai, a candidate in the…
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against National General Holdings Corp. and its subsidiaries—National General Insurance Company, National General Lender Services Inc., and Newport Management Corporation. The lawsuit, brought under the Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, and Enforcement Act (FIRREA), accuses the companies of wrongfully imposing Collateral Protection Insurance (CPI) on vehicles…
The prominent political analyst, Van Jones, known for his insightful commentary and substantial contributions to media and civil rights advocacy, shared his perspective on a recent debate. Jones, an Emmy Award-winning CNN host and a three-time New York Times bestselling author, took to Instagram to express his views. The statement was made following a heated…
By Patricia Zengerle and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday he was confident that efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza would succeed while pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to nearby streets. “As we speak we’re actively engaged in intensive efforts to secure their…
Andrezj Boryga, a 67-year-old man, pleaded guilty and was sentenced today to 24 months in prison, along with two years of supervised release. His charges stemmed from willfully making threats across state lines with the intent to harm others, specifically targeting victims based on their religious beliefs. According to court records, between July 9 and…