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Supreme Court Ruling on 'Swipe Fees' May Open Floodgates for Regulatory Challenges
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday in favor of a North Dakota convenience store challenging a Federal Reserve regulation on debit card "swipe fees." The 6-3 ruling, which split the court along ideological lines, revives the Corner Post store's 2021 lawsuit and could significantly ease the path for businesses seeking to contest longstanding federal rules. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday in favor of a North Dakota convenience store challenging a Federal Reserve regulation on debit card "swipe fees." The 6-3 ruling, which split the court along ideological lines, revives the Corner Post store's 2021 lawsuit and could significantly ease the path for businesses seeking to contest longstanding federal rules. -
Melania Trump's Deal: No Full-Time First Lady Duties if Donald Trump Wins 2024 Election
Melania Trump has secured a deal with her husband, former President Donald Trump, ensuring she will not resume full-time First Lady duties if he wins the 2024 presidential election. The agreement comes amid concerns for their son, Barron, who is transitioning to college life. Melania Trump has secured a deal with her husband, former President Donald Trump, ensuring she will not resume full-time First Lady duties if he wins the 2024 presidential election. The agreement comes amid concerns for their son, Barron, who is transitioning to college life. -
Supreme Court Limits Use of Obstruction Law in Jan. 6 Cases, Affecting Hundreds of Defendants
The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of Joseph Fischer, a former police officer involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, by narrowing the application of a federal obstruction statute. This ruling could impact numerous cases stemming from the infamous event. The Supreme Court on Friday ruled in favor of Joseph Fischer, a former police officer involved in the January 6, 2021, Capitol riot, by narrowing the application of a federal obstruction statute. This ruling could impact numerous cases stemming from the infamous event. -
Biden’s Debate Performance Sparks Panic Among Democrats as Trump Dominates with Misinformation
From the outset, Biden appeared to struggle. His voice, described by aides as hoarse due to a cold, lacked the vigor expected for such a critical moment. He frequently stumbled over his words, leading to awkward pauses and moments where he seemed off-topic. One notable instance saw Biden mistakenly say, "We finally beat Medicare," before being cut off by moderators. From the outset, Biden appeared to struggle. His voice, described by aides as hoarse due to a cold, lacked the vigor expected for such a critical moment. He frequently stumbled over his words, leading to awkward pauses and moments where he seemed off-topic. One notable instance saw Biden mistakenly say, "We finally beat Medicare," before being cut off by moderators. -
Supreme Court Blocks Purdue Pharma's $10 Billion Opioid Settlement, Jeopardizing Compensation for Victims
The Supreme Court dismantled a massive $10 billion bankruptcy reorganization plan for Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, which had been at the center of the nation's opioid crisis. The Supreme Court dismantled a massive $10 billion bankruptcy reorganization plan for Purdue Pharma, the manufacturer of OxyContin, which had been at the center of the nation's opioid crisis. -
Supreme Court's Accidental Posting in Idaho Abortion Case Sparks Controversy and Confusion
The U.S. Supreme Court found itself at the center of controversy after an opinion related to a high-profile Idaho abortion case was accidentally posted online and then quickly removed. This incident has raised questions about the court's handling of sensitive cases and the implications for abortion rights across the country. The U.S. Supreme Court found itself at the center of controversy after an opinion related to a high-profile Idaho abortion case was accidentally posted online and then quickly removed. This incident has raised questions about the court's handling of sensitive cases and the implications for abortion rights across the country. -
Judge Skeptical of Trump's Mar-a-Lago Search Warrant Claims
Federal Judge Aileen Cannon expressed skepticism towards former President Donald Trump's arguments that the FBI's search warrant for his Mar-a-Lago estate was invalid. This development occurred during the third and final day of oral arguments in Fort Pierce, Florida, as Trump's legal team sought to suppress evidence seized during the August 2022 search. Federal Judge Aileen Cannon expressed skepticism towards former President Donald Trump's arguments that the FBI's search warrant for his Mar-a-Lago estate was invalid. This development occurred during the third and final day of oral arguments in Fort Pierce, Florida, as Trump's legal team sought to suppress evidence seized during the August 2022 search. -
American Journalist Evan Gershkovich Faces Espionage Trial in Russia
Evan Gershkovich, a journalist for The Wall Street Journal, stood in a glass cage in a Russian courtroom as his espionage trial commenced on Wednesday. This marks the first time since the Cold War that an American journalist has faced such charges in Russia. Evan Gershkovich, a journalist for The Wall Street Journal, stood in a glass cage in a Russian courtroom as his espionage trial commenced on Wednesday. This marks the first time since the Cold War that an American journalist has faced such charges in Russia. -
Lauren Boebert Wins GOP Primary in New Colorado House District Amid Controversy
Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) has clinched victory in the GOP primary for Colorado's 4th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. This win is a significant milestone for Boebert, who navigated a contentious primary season filled with numerous challenges and controversies. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colo.) has clinched victory in the GOP primary for Colorado's 4th Congressional District, according to Decision Desk HQ. This win is a significant milestone for Boebert, who navigated a contentious primary season filled with numerous challenges and controversies. -
Surgeon General Declares Gun Violence a Public Health Crisis, Calls for Urgent Action
U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has declared gun violence a national public health crisis, urging immediate and comprehensive action. U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy has declared gun violence a national public health crisis, urging immediate and comprehensive action.