The Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced this week that it will begin a formal process to reconsider the Biden-era ban on chrysotile asbestos, the last form of the carcinogenic mineral still legally used in the United States. The move, revealed in a federal court filing, could delay enforcement […]
A federal judge in Boston has ordered the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to reinstate at least 800 research grants that were terminated earlier this year under directives from the Trump administration. The decision, delivered by U.S. District Judge William G. Young, found that the NIH’s actions were “arbitrary and capricious,” […]
The Federal Reserve announced Wednesday that it will keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged, maintaining the target range at 4.25% to 4.5% as policymakers continue to weigh persistent inflation against signs of slowing economic growth. This marks the fourth consecutive meeting in which the central bank has opted for a “wait-and-see” […]
The Trump administration has announced the termination of federal funding for the national LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention hotline, with the service set to shut down within 30 days, effective July 17, 2025. The specialized hotline, operated in partnership with The Trevor Project, was launched in 2022 as part of the […]
The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld Tennessee’s law prohibiting doctors from providing puberty blockers, hormone treatments, and certain surgeries to minors for the purpose of gender transition. The ruling, delivered by Chief Justice John Roberts, affirms the state’s authority to restrict such medical interventions for individuals under 18, rejecting constitutional […]
A new budget reconciliation package released by the Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee has ignited controversy nationwide, with conservation groups warning that more than 250 million acres of public land could be put up for sale if the bill passes. The bill, updated on June 14, mandates the disposal […]
The U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts has certified two nationwide classes of transgender and non-binary individuals and issued a preliminary injunction blocking the State Department from enforcing a new policy that restricts passport sex markers to those assigned at birth. The case, Orr v. Trump, centers on changes […]
The U.S. Senate passed the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, better known as the GENIUS Act, by a decisive 68-30 vote on June 17. This marks the first time the Senate has approved major legislation to regulate digital assets, specifically targeting stablecoins, which are cryptocurrencies pegged […]
Brad Lander, New York City’s comptroller and a leading Democratic candidate for mayor, was arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents outside Manhattan’s federal immigration court on Tuesday. Lander was at 26 Federal Plaza, the city’s main immigration courthouse, to observe proceedings and support immigrants facing deportation. According […]
Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a measure that delays the implementation of Illinois’ Interchange Fee Prohibition Act (IFPA) by one year into law, pushing its effective date to July 1, 2026. The bill aims to provide additional time for legal challenges and industry adjustments before the law takes effect. The […]
