A federal judge in Texas has temporarily blocked a new rule from the Biden administration that would force gun dealers to carry out background checks and secure licenses when selling firearms at shows and other venues outside traditional gun stores. The order from U.S. District Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk in Amarillo will remain in effect until June 2 and covers Texas …
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Bashing governor in publicly funded campaign ads is OK in Connecticut legislative races, court rules
Connecticut’s Supreme Court on Monday ruled that state elections officials violated the constitutional free speech rights of two Republicans running for the state legislature when it fined them thousands of dollars for criticizing the Democratic governor in ads paid for by their publicly funded campaigns in 2014. In a 5-0 decision, the justices overturned the $5,000 civil fine against now-Sen. …
Read More »Democrats divided over ICC prosecutor seeking arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Hamas leaders
Democrats are coming out divided against the International Criminal Court (ICC) on Monday following a prosecutor’s decision to pursue arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas’ top leaders, with one lawmaker describing it as “retribution against Israel for the original sin of existing as a Jewish State.” Rep. Richie Torres, D-N.Y., made the pointed remark as ICC …
Read More »Auto industry experts warn Biden's EV mandate may limit gas car options in the future
When President Biden said that Americans can “buy any kind of car they want,” he failed to factor in new emissions standards his administration is putting in place that will reduce consumer choice, industry experts say. During a speech delivered on Tuesday outside the Rose Garden, Biden focused on protecting U.S. jobs from unfair foreign trade practices and promised to …
Read More »Biden rejects ICC allegations against Israel: 'What's happening is not genocide'
President Biden on Monday said he rejects allegations by the International Criminal Court (ICC) against Israel’s conduct amid its war against Hamas as the ICC seeks to pursue arrest warrants for Israeli leaders and the top echelon of the terrorist group. Biden was speaking in the White House Rose Garden with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff during a celebration for Jewish …
Read More »Trump says Judge Merchan has way to gain back ‘respect’ despite presiding over ‘witch hunt’ trial
Former President Donald Trump said the judge presiding over the NY v. Trump trial, Juan Merchan, can earn back “respect” if he rules to dismiss the case. “This case should be dropped by the judge. I think the judge, if he did, that … could gain the respect back. The appellate court has to step in, something has to happen. …
Read More »Biden buying votes to ensure re-election – and here's how you're paying for it
No president has ever tried to buy votes like Joe Biden. The president is steering tens if not hundreds of billions of dollars in federal spending toward communities that are more likely to support him in the election, especially racial and ethnic groups, all under the guise of fighting climate change. But Congress didn’t authorize this unprecedented patronage. President Biden …
Read More »Biden to deliver Morehouse commencement address as protests disrupt graduations across the country
President Biden will deliver the commencement address at Morehouse College on Sunday as protests continue to disrupt graduation ceremonies across the country. Biden’s speech at the historically Black college is an opportunity to shore up his flagging support among Black voters ahead of the 2024 election. White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Friday that Biden had been working on …
Read More »Balance of power: Vulnerable Dems look to differentiate themselves from unpopular Biden
Some of the most vulnerable Democratic Senate incumbents up for re-election in November have looked to highlight their disagreements with President Biden ahead of the pivotal matchups. “‘Distancing’ from a party brand is a time-honored tradition in Congress,” explained Jacob Neiheisel, associate professor of political science at the State University of New York at Buffalo. Sens. Jon Tester, D-Mont.; Sherrod …
Read More »College students lament interrupted and canceled commencement ceremonies due to anti-Israel unrest
Several Jewish university undergraduate students, many of whom had already experienced 2020 COVID-19 high school graduation cancellations, didn’t have the college graduation ceremony they had hoped for amid a wave of anti-Israel unrest on campuses nationwide. Students who spoke to Fox News Digital shared their experiences over the last few weeks, ending with abrupt commencement cancellations and surprise anti-Israel protests …
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