Shapiro files complaint about higher energy prices
Sixty-five million people turn the lights on every day thanks in large part to the oversight of the nation’s largest power grid operator, PJM.
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SCOTUS urged to hear Jewish professors’ case against forced union representation law
A group of majority Jewish professors from the City University of New York are challenging their state’s Taylor Law that forces them to be under the representation of...
Lawmakers accused of campaign finance violations cleared of wrongdoing
The U.S. House Ethics Committee has officially closed several investigations into members accused of mishandling campaign finances, accepting impermissible gifts, or neglecting to report some campaign expenditures.
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IRS whistlerblowers: Defamation lawsuit against Hunter Biden attorney should continue
IRS whistleblowers Gary Shapley and Joseph Ziegler say a judge should not dismiss their defamation lawsuit against Hunter Biden attorney Abbe Lowell.
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CDC monitors bird flu as rare human case sparks concerns
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and other federal agencies are closely monitoring the spread of the HN51 avian influenza, commonly known as the bird flu, nationwide...
Jury instruction conference set at ex-Illinois House speaker’s corruption trial
Attorneys are expected to discuss jury instructions Thursday at the federal corruption trial of former Illinois House Speaker Michael Madigan in Chicago.
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U.S. sends additional $2.5 billion to Ukraine as leadership transition looms
President Joe Biden announced an additional $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine as the conflict continues ahead of President-elect Donald Trump taking office.
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Despite Trump endorsement, Johnsons House speaker position remains vulnerable
Though many U.S. House Republicans quickly accepted President-elect Donald Trump’s endorsement of Speaker Mike Johnson for reelection, a few are still smarting from the recent continuing resolution battle...
President Carters state funeral scheduled for Jan. 9
The late President Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday, will be honored with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025.
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Everyday Economics: Yields rise on higher uncertainty, not bullish outlook
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield, which influences consumer borrowing costs for credit cards, auto loans and mortgages, rose again last week.
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