Biden Administration
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Some 15 states have filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden administration, aiming to block a new rule that would allow approximately 100,000 immigrants brought to the U.S. illegally as children, known as “Dreamers,” to access health coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) starting Nov. 1. The lawsuit, filed in North Dakota, seeks to…
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A recent study by the Institute on Taxation and Economic Policy (ITEP) has highlighted a striking disparity in tax contributions between undocumented immigrants and the top 1% of U.S. taxpayers. According to the study, undocumented immigrants paid a staggering $96.7 billion in taxes in 2022, with $59.4 billion allocated to federal taxes and $37.3 billion…
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The Biden administration has temporarily suspended a contentious program allowing migrants from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela (CHNV) to enter the United States, following revelations of significant fraud in the program. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) confirmed the decision on Friday, citing an “abundance of caution” as the reason for pausing the issuance of…
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On August 1, 2024, President Joe Biden issued a national security memorandum directing federal agencies to intensify their efforts in disrupting the supply chain of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids. This order marks a significant escalation in the administration’s strategy to combat the opioid epidemic, a key focus of Biden’s Unity Agenda since taking office.…
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A US federal appeals court has blocked President Joe Biden’s administration from implementing its student debt relief plan. The Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit suspended the remaining portions of the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) plan, which aimed to reduce monthly payments for student loan borrowers. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona expressed concern…
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Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich has been sentenced to 16 years in a Russian penal colony on charges of espionage. The verdict, delivered on Friday, marks a severe turn in the already tense U.S.-Russia relations. The Russian State Prosecutor’s Office had sought an 18-year sentence, but the court handed down a 16-year term instead.…
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In a recent development, the Biden administration has instructed emergency room doctors to proceed with emergency abortion procedures, disregarding the Supreme Court’s stance on state abortion bans conflicting with federal law. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Director Chiquita Brooks-LaSure issued a directive to doctor and…
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The U.S. Supreme Court unintentionally published a draft document on its website Wednesday indicating a forthcoming decision that could temporarily allow emergency abortions to continue in Idaho. The decision pertains to cases Moyle v. United States and Idaho v. United States, although Supreme Court spokeswoman Patricia McCabe clarified to NBC News that the official decision…
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In a pivotal decision, the U.S. Supreme Court has ruled against efforts to restrict federal officials’ interactions with social media companies regarding content moderation. The case, known as Murthy v. Missouri, centered on allegations that the Biden administration pressured platforms like Facebook and Twitter to remove posts deemed problematic. The lawsuit, brought by state leaders…
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The Supreme Court upheld a federal law on Friday, June 21, 2024, that prohibits domestic abusers from owning firearms. This significant ruling supports gun regulations despite arguments from gun rights groups claiming the prohibition violates the Second Amendment. In an 8-1 decision, the justices upheld the law, limiting the scope of a landmark ruling from…
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