While hearing a California-based case fascinating on its own merits, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch raised a side issue of perhaps even greater importance, one which rightly unites reformers from across the political spectrum. The case was about when police in “pursuit” of a suspect can be allowed to enter the suspect’s property without a … Read more
Censorship has always been a favorite tool of rulers and elites to keep people in line. The appetite for censorship in Western societies has waxed and waned, but censors have had a hard time keeping control of speech, as the West is both legally and culturally disinclined to shut people up. The press has traditionally … Read more
His support comes a week after the House passed its version Both bills seek to clarify VP’s role as purely ceremonial during vote count Trump in 2020 demanded Mike Pence refuse to accept certified votes Both bills raise the threshold for raising an objection to votes during count Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday … Read more
Democrat Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney signed an executive order Tuesday banning the carry of guns — even by concealed permit holders — in city parks and recreational centers. FOX News reported the signing of the executive order, quoting Kenney as saying, “This gives them some protection, some peace of mind, some ability to call the … Read more
On Tuesday’s broadcast of Bloomberg’s “Balance of Power,” Senate Committee on Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Chairman Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) said he supports environmental, social, and governance (ESG) efforts by banks to look “more closely at whom they lend to and who are socially responsible and who are destroying the environment and who is … Read more
In late August, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) quietly unveiled a new “Overdose Prevention Framework” to address the decades-long opioid epidemic. Interestingly, the agency outlined policies that support innovation and promote harm reduction. Alarmingly, this is the same agency that houses the Center for Tobacco Products (CTP) that is actively blocking access to tobacco harm … Read more
“China’s yuan ends at weakest since global financial crisis, hits record low offshore” SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China’s onshore yuan extended losses on Wednesday to end the domestic session at its lowest level against the dollar since the global financial crisis of 2008, while the offshore yuan hit a record low, pressured by expectations of more U.S. rate hikes. … Read more
by Boo_Randy More than TWO MILLION households face sharp rise in mortgage repayments over two years sparking warnings of 15% fall in house prices as lenders pull nearly 1,000 deals in 24 hours – the highest ever daily fall – amid fears interest rates are heading to 6% https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-11257865/More-TWO-MILLION-households-face-sharp-rise-mortgage-repayments-two-years.html Britain is heading for a property … Read more
U.K. gilt yields were on course for their sharpest monthly rise since at least 1957 as investors fled British fixed income markets following the new fiscal policy announcements. The measures included large swathes of unfunded tax cuts that have drawn global criticism, including from the IMF. LONDON — The Bank of England will suspend the … Read more
The Biden administration is going all-in against Russia and China with high-speed escalation. Two reasons: 1. The US is facing an imminent economic collapse. 2. The midterms will provide Republicans with a majority in both the Congress and the Senate. Game over for Dems. — Kim Dotcom (@KimDotcom) September 28, 2022