In a move that coincides with Democrats escalating their efforts for ethics reforms at the court, the Senate Judiciary Committee demanded information on Monday from Republican megadonor Harlan Crow who has come under fire for providing extravagant trips and perks to Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
Read More Senate Dems ask billionaire Harlan Crow to list gifts he sent to Justice Clarence Thomas and others
Ed Sheeran was found not guilty of copyright infringement by a Manhattan jury.
Read More Ed Sheeran wins copyright infringement lawsuit over Marvin Gaye song
In support of a newly introduced bill to regulate “troubled teen” institutions, designed for young people battling with substance abuse and behavioral problems, Paris Hilton spoke at Capitol Hill on Thursday with a bipartisan group of legislators.
Read More Paris Hilton backs bipartisan bill, tackling the industry of ‘troubled teens’
During a discussion of new proposed measures, State Representative Harry Niska questioned if asserting that COVID-19 originated in China, or if commending Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling would constitute biased speech that could put individuals on a government database and watchlist.
Read More New Minnesota law could place you on govt bias registry if you say COVID-19 came from China
As the United States gets closer to the possibility of its first-ever default, Republican House Speaker Kevin McCarthy stated on Tuesday that there has been “no progress” in the debt ceiling talks between House Republicans and the Biden administration.
Read More McCarthy says Biden has made no debt ceiling progress
Governor Spencer Cox signed two bills on Thursday requiring parental approval before children can sign up for social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram.
Read More Utah’s new law requires parental consent for kids to use social media