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Supreme Court Allows Biden Administration To End Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' Policy

Supreme Court Allows , Biden Administration To End , Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' Policy. Supreme Court Allows , Biden Administration To End , Trump's 'Remain in Mexico' Policy. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled that the Biden administration can repeal the Trump-era Migrant Protection Protocols. On June 30, the Supreme Court ruled that the Biden administration can repeal the Trump-era Migrant Protection Protocols. The "Remain in Mexico" policy forced migrants seeking asylum in the United States to stay in Mexico while awaiting hearings. The policy was put in place by the Trump administration to prevent migrants from being released into the U.S. while waiting for a decision from immigration. The policy was put in place by the Trump administration to prevent migrants from being released into the U.S. while waiting for a decision from immigration. The Biden administration's previous attempts to repeal the policy were blocked by a lower court. Fox News reports that the issue in question was whether the Department of Homeland Security's termination of the policy was a violation of federal law. . Texas and Missouri reportedly argued that without the ability to detain every migrant, it is necessary to send them back. Texas and Missouri reportedly argued that without the ability to detain every migrant, it is necessary to send them back. During oral arguments before the Supreme Court, U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued that the policy was not needed in order to comply with federal law. During oral arguments before the Supreme Court, U.S. Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued that the policy was not needed in order to comply with federal law. On this reading, every presidential administration in an unbroken line for the past quarter century has been in open violation of the [Immigration and Nationality Act]. If Congress wanted to mandate those results, it would have spoken clearly, Elizabeth Prelogar, U.S. Solicitor General, via Fox News. Justice Clarence Thomas echoed Preloger's stance during oral arguments. . Thomas reportedly questioned whether it was an "odd" decision for Congress to pass a law that the government was unable to follow. Thomas reportedly questioned whether it was an "odd" decision for Congress to pass a law that the government was unable to follow

Supreme Court Limits EPA's Authority To Regulate Power Plant Emissions

Supreme Court Limits , EPA's Authority To Regulate , Power Plant Emissions. Supreme Court Limits , EPA's Authority To Regulate , Power Plant Emissions. On June 30, the Supreme Court limited the Environmental Protection Agency's ability to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. 'Time' reports that the ruling delivered a significant blow to the fight against climate change. The Court ruled that the Clean Air Act does not give the Environmental Protection Agency broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. According to 'Time,' power plants account for approximately 30% of carbon dioxide output. President Joe Biden has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. in half by the end of the decade. His ambitious goal includes having an emissions-free power sector by 2035. . The Supreme Court's decision could complicate the Biden administration's strategy for fighting climate change. . The fight against broader EPA authority to regulate carbon output was supported by prominent businesses, including Apple, Amazon, Google, Microsoft and Tesla. . 'Time' reports that a recent United Nations panel warned that , the effects of climate change , are about to worsen. According to the U.N. report, those changes will make the world sicker, hungrier, poorer and more dangerous in the near future

Biden Endorses Ending Senate Filibuster to Codify Reproductive Rights

Biden Endorses Ending Senate Filibuster, to Codify Reproductive Rights. President Joe Biden made the comment during a press conference in Madrid on June 30. He referred to the recent Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade as "outrageous behavior.". We have to codify Roe v. Wade in the law, and the way to do that is to make sure the Congress votes to do that, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'. And if the filibuster gets in the way, it’s like voting rights, we provide an exception for this, or an exception to the filibuster for this action, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'. The comment marks just the second time the president has endorsed doing away with the necessary 60 Senate votes to pass a particular piece of legislation. The first time was in reference to voting rights. Democrats have so far failed to end the filibuster, with two dissenting votes from Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ). Democrats have so far failed to end the filibuster, with two dissenting votes from Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ). Democrats have so far failed to end the filibuster, with two dissenting votes from Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Kyrsten Sinema (D-AZ). Biden also referred to the Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health decision as "destabilizing.". It is a mistake, in my view for the Supreme Court to do what it did, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'. I feel extremely strongly that I’m going to do everything in my power, which I legally can do in terms of executive orders, as well as push the Congress and the public, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'. He referred to recent polls that show the majority of Americans oppose the Supreme Court ruling that overturned Roe v. Wade. Biden also urged Americans to "vote, vote, vote.". If the polling data is correct and you think this decision by the court was an outrage or a significant mistake, vote, show up and vote, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'. Vote in the off-year and vote, vote, vote. That’s how we’ll change it, President Joe Biden, via 'The New York Times'

Ketanji Brown Jackson To Become the First Black Woman Sworn In As Supreme Court Justice

Ketanji Brown Jackson , To Become the First Black Woman , Sworn in As Supreme Court Justice. On June 30, Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson will be sworn in as an associate Supreme Court Justice. CBS reports that the swearing-in will take place as Justice Stephen Breyer's retirement becomes official. . The historic swearing-in ceremony will make Jackson the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. . The historic swearing-in ceremony will make Jackson the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. . Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the constitutional oath, while Breyer will administer the judicial oath. Chief Justice John Roberts will administer the constitutional oath, while Breyer will administer the judicial oath. Breyer's retirement will bring his nearly 28-year tenure serving the Court to an end. . It has been my great honor to participate as a judge in the effort to maintain our Constitution and the rule of law, Stephen Breyer, Supreme Court Justice, via CBS. Breyer announced his retirement in January, revealing his plans to step down at the end of the term to President Joe Biden. Breyer announced his retirement in January, revealing his plans to step down at the end of the term to President Joe Biden. He was appointed to the Supreme Court in 1994 by former President Bill Clinton. . In February, Biden announced Jackson would be his nominee to replace Breyer. Her nomination was approved by the Senate less than two months later

Monkeypox Vaccines Will Soon Be Available in States With High Rates

Monkeypox Vaccines Will Soon Be Available, in States With High Rates. Enhanced measures aimed at curtailing the spread of monkeypox were announced by the Biden administration on June 28. According to Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky. ... the allocation will focus on men who have sex with men and those who may have been exposed anonymously. Vaccination after exposure, or using vaccines for post-exposure prophylaxis, is meant to reduce your risk of becoming infected with a monkeypox virus and then become sick. , Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Director, via CNN. Vaccination should occur within two weeks of a possible exposure. , Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Director, via CNN. And the sooner you can get vaccinated after the exposure, the better, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Director, via CNN. There are currently just over 300 reported cases of monkeypox in the U.S., but experts say the actual number is much higher. The vaccine rollout may hit some snags, as there are fewer doses of the newer Jynneos vaccine available. Health professionals say the older vaccine, ACAM, requires training to administer and is not safe for those who have HIV. It's critical that we get vaccine out to the at-risk population and approach, vaccine use much as we've approached the pre exposure prophylaxis for HIV, Dr. Michael Osterholm, University of Minnesota, via CNN. 1.25 million more doses of the Jynneos vaccine will soon be available. As soon as we have more vaccines available, we will of course continue to expand from a post-exposure prophylaxis strategy, ideally to a pre-exposure prophylaxis strategy, Dr. Rochelle Walensky, CDC Director, via CNN

KFC Announces New 'Jack Harlow Meal'

KFC Announces New, 'Jack Harlow Meal'. KFC Announces New, 'Jack Harlow Meal'. Yahoo reports that KFC has announced it will continue its partnership with rapper and Kentucky native Jack Harlow. Yahoo reports that KFC has announced it will continue its partnership with rapper and Kentucky native Jack Harlow. On May 31, the fast food chain announced that its new "Jack Harlow Meal" will be available nationwide on June 6. The combo meal includes KFC's spicy chicken sandwich, mac & cheese, secret recipe fries, a lemonade and a side of ranch. The combo meal includes KFC's spicy chicken sandwich, mac & cheese, secret recipe fries, a lemonade and a side of ranch. From releasing 'Come Home the Kids Miss You' and now launching my own meal at KFC, I’m having a super blessed summer, Jack Harlow, via Yahoo. According to Harlow, his hand-picked combo combines his childhood favorites with newer menu items like the spicy chicken sandwich. According to Harlow, his hand-picked combo combines his childhood favorites with newer menu items like the spicy chicken sandwich. Yahoo reports that the partnership between Harlow and KFC comes amid a surge of star-studded collaborations between restaurant chains and celebrities. Yahoo reports that the partnership between Harlow and KFC comes amid a surge of star-studded collaborations between restaurant chains and celebrities. Yahoo reports that the partnership between Harlow and KFC comes amid a surge of star-studded collaborations between restaurant chains and celebrities. In December, McDonald's announced a special menu collaboration with Mariah Carey. In December, McDonald's announced a special menu collaboration with Mariah Carey. Previously, McDonald's has had several superstar collaborations including with Travis Scott and BTS. Previously, McDonald's has had several superstar collaborations including with Travis Scott and BTS. Meanwhile, Burger King's partnerships include Nelly and Lil Huddy, Taco Bell has partnered with Lil Nas X, and Popeyes has its "hottie sauce" with Megan Thee Stallian. Meanwhile, Burger King's partnerships include Nelly and Lil Huddy, Taco Bell has partnered with Lil Nas X, and Popeyes has its "hottie sauce" with Megan Thee Stallian. Meanwhile, Burger King's partnerships include Nelly and Lil Huddy, Taco Bell has partnered with Lil Nas X, and Popeyes has its "hottie sauce" with Megan Thee Stallian. McDonald's has been doing this for [awhile] and it's worked really well, so you're seeing others pile in, Peter Saleh, BTIG Restaurants Analyst, via Yahoo Finance

Rand Paul Delays Senate Vote on US Aid to Ukraine

Rand Paul Delays Senate Vote , on US Aid to Ukraine . Rand Paul Delays Senate Vote , on US Aid to Ukraine . CBS News reports Paul has stalled an additional $40 billion in U.S. aid for Ukraine to assist in the fight against Russian invaders. The Republican KY senator was the lone holdout in the Senate vote to approve the aid, which requires unanimous consensus. No matter how sympathetic the cause, my oath of office is to the national security of the United States of America, Sen. Rand Paul, (R-KY), via CBS News. We cannot save Ukraine by dooming the U.S. economy, Sen. Rand Paul, (R-KY), via CBS News. Though Paul is calling for an inspector general to analyze the spending, passage of the bill is expected. Senate leaders on both sides of the aisle criticized Paul's move. It's clear from the junior senator from Kentucky's remarks, he doesn't want to aid Ukraine, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, (D-NY), via CBS News. All he will accomplish with his actions here today is to delay that aid, not to stop it, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, (D-NY), via CBS News. They're only asking for the resources they need to defend themselves against this deranged invasion. And they need this help right now, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-KY), via CBS News. It bears directly on America's national security and vital interests that Russia's naked aggression not succeed and carries significant costs, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R-KY), via CBS News. Former White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki stated in an interview that oversight of the bill "is critical" and is already included in its language. That's why the package already includes millions of dollars to support additional oversight measures, Jen Psaki, Former White House Press Secretary, via CBS News. ... including additional funding for existing inspectors general and we encourage all senators to promptly pass the bill as it stands, we feel what's in there [is] sufficient, Jen Psaki, Former White House Press Secretary, via CBS News