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In recent months, there has been growing concern over the use of the social media platform TikTok and its potential risks. The Biden administration has been vocal in its opposition to the app, with President Joe Biden stating that he would be willing to sign a bill banning it if it were to pass. However, …

The United States government faced a disruption in their online services on Thursday evening as President Joe Biden addressed the nation in his State of the Union address. The websites for agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and the Secret Service …

A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of “Rust” armorer Hannah Gutierrez Reed, who was charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western film. After less than three hours of deliberation, the jury found Gutierrez Reed guilty of the charge but acquitted her of …

New York Attorney General Letitia James faced a hostile crowd on Thursday when she addressed attendees at a ceremony for the New York City Fire Department (FDNY). The Democrat prosecutor was met with a chorus of boos as she made her way onto the stage for the swearing-in of first responders, including Rev. Pamela Holmes, …

A federal judge has denied former President Donald Trump’s request to delay enforcement of the ruling that he must pay $83.3 million in damages to E. Jean Carroll. The judge, Lewis A. Kaplan, also ordered Trump to pay the full amount by Monday or post a bond. This decision comes after a federal jury in …

San Francisco has long been known as a bastion of progressive values, but recent ballot measures and election results suggest a shift in the city’s political landscape. In a surprising turn of events, voters in the city have approved two law-and-order measures that require drug screenings for welfare recipients and give law enforcement more powers. …

On Wednesday, Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis found herself in the hot seat during a Georgia Senate hearing that was investigating allegations of misconduct against her. During the hearing, Ashleigh Merchant, the attorney for one of Donald Trump’s co-defendants, made a bombshell claim – that Willis had met with Vice President Kamala Harris during …

On Monday, the US Supreme Court announced that it would hear arguments on whether former President Donald Trump has immunity from prosecution in Special Counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case. The court has fast-tracked the appeal, and a ruling is expected by late June. This decision will have significant implications for Trump’s possible criminal trial …

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has finalized a new rule that will cap credit card late fees at $8, in a move that is estimated to save American families more than $10 billion annually. The rule will apply to the country’s largest credit card issuers, covering those with more than 1 million open accounts. …

The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic has subpoenaed former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo to testify on May 24 about his COVID-19 nursing home policies. This decision comes as part of the committee’s ongoing investigation into the effectiveness of federal guidance and regulations implemented during the COVID-19 pandemic, specifically regarding the protection of …