Biden expected to pardon pro-life activists convicted under FACE Act

A federal judge has temporarily blocked President Trump's plans to end birthright citizenship, while the House of Representatives passed a bill penalizing doctors who do not provide care to infants born alive after an abortion. The bill, which passed with all Republicans in favor and all but one Democrat against, requires doctors to provide care to babies born after failed abortion attempts, with penalties for non-compliance. Democrats argue the bill is redundant and could endanger...

Gov. Kristi Noem's tough stance on immigration contradicts South Dakota's economic reality, with the state facing a severe labor shortage and boasting the lowest unemployment rate in the country at 1.9%. Despite her rhetoric, South Dakota has become increasingly reliant on migrants for its workforce, raising concerns about the impact of potential deportations under her potential role as head of the Department of Homeland Security under President Donald Trump. Full Article

In the federal corruption trial of Michael Madigan and Michael McClain, prosecutors argued that ComEd went to great lengths to please Madigan by awarding contracts to his associates, offering special treatment to his political allies, and appointing a Madigan-recommended candidate to its board of directors. The prosecution presented evidence of wiretapped conversations and emails showing the extent of Madigan's influence over ComEd's hiring practices and legislative agenda, alleging that Madigan used the utility company as...

Donald Trump's decision to halt all diversity-focused initiatives at the FAA has been praised by aviation lawyer Erin Applebaum, who emphasized the importance of ensuring aviation safety without discrimination. Trump's executive order aims to return to non-discriminatory, merit-based hiring within the FAA and federal government, prioritizing job excellence and qualifications. The directive also includes a review of current employees to ensure top-notch air safety and efficiency, amid ongoing concerns about the agency's ability to prevent...

President Trump expressed his desire for immediate interest rate reductions alongside a drop in global oil prices, planning to pressure oil-producing nations to increase output. He specifically mentioned urging Saudi Arabia and OPEC to lower oil costs, stating that lower prices could potentially end the Russia-Ukraine war by reducing Moscow's revenue. Trump emphasized the importance of bringing down oil prices to achieve this goal, calling for action to be taken promptly. Full Article

Mississippi state Sen. Bradford Blackmon, a Democrat, introduced a bill titled the "Contraception Begins at Erection Act" that would ban men from engaging in sexual acts not intended for fertilizing an embryo, with fines ranging from $1,000 to $10,000. The bill allows exceptions for sperm donation and contraceptive use, but is unlikely to pass in the Republican-majority state legislature. Blackmon cited the bill as a response to the focus on women in reproductive health legislation,...