15, U.S. District Judge
Matthew Kacsmaryk ruled that the Trump-era immigration policy will remain in place for the time being.
The policy sends those seeking asylum to Mexico to await immigration proceedings even if they're not from Mexico.
'The Hill' reports that over 70,000 immigrants have been sent from America to Mexico.
President Biden wants to end the policy.
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The U.S. Supreme Court ruled in June that he could do so after Texas and Missouri took legal action against his administration.
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But the case was sent to Judge Kacsmaryk for additional proceedings, and he ruled that Texas was entitled to a preliminary injunction.
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'The Hill' reports that this is because the state had , "a likelihood to succeed on the merits of its argument,
a likelihood of irreparable harm, the balance of equities tipping in its favor and the public interest being in favor.".
Kacsmaryk determined that the Biden administration's October 2021 memo failed to include "key benefits" of the policy and didn't take into account states' costs and more.
Kacsmaryk was appointed
by former President Trump in 2019
Biden Wants to Increase Tax Rate , on High Earners to Save Medicare.
'The Hill' reports that Medicare funding
is on track to run out in 2028.
On March 7, President Biden unveiled a plan that would keep the program going for another 25 years.
He suggests increasing the tax rate for households that make over $400,000 a year from 3.8% to 5%.
Since Medicare was passed, income and wealth inequality in the United States have increased dramatically. , White House, via statement.
By asking those with the highest incomes to contribute modestly more, we can keep the Medicare program strong for decades to come, White House, via statement.
Those who have both "earned and
unearned income" over $400,000 would
be susceptible to the tax increase.
High-income people are supposed to pay a 3.8 percent Medicare tax on all of their income, , White House, via statement.
... but some high-paid professionals and other wealthy business owners have managed to shield some of their income from tax by claiming it is neither earned income nor investment income, White House, via statement.
Biden's plan would also require pharmaceutical
companies to contribute to Medicare when
they raise prices quicker than inflation.
Additionally, Medicare Part D cost-sharing for some generic drugs would be capped at
$2 per prescription each month.
Medicare would also have more negotiating power to decrease drug prices and "eliminate cost-sharing for three mental health or other behavioral health visits per year."
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Starbucks Committed , ‘Egregious and Widespread’ Labor Violations , Against Unions, Judge Says.
'The Hill' reports that Judge Michael A. Rosas made the ruling on March 1.
He ordered Starbucks to provide back pay
and damages to employees who launched organizing efforts around the country. .
The case included 33 labor complaints
from 21 Starbucks stores in New York. .
In his ruling, Rosas determined that the coffee giant showed "a general disregard for the employees' fundamental rights.".
Starbucks has also been ordered to post a
"Notice to Employees" in all of its U.S. facilities alerting staff that "the National Labor Relations Board has found that we violated Federal labor law.".
The company must also reopen
a Buffalo, NY, store and rehire workers
who were fired for forming unions.
Additionally, Starbucks must cease and desist from several unlawful actions such as telling staff they'll have more benefits if they don't join a union, among other things.
A Starbucks spokesperson issued a statement.
We believe the decision and the remedies ordered are inappropriate given the record in this matter and are considering all options to obtain further legal review, Starbucks spokesperson, via statement.
Starbucks currently has 281 unionized stores, and more locations around the U.S.
continue to seek unionization
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Mike Pence to Fight , Special Counsel Subpoena.
Former Vice President Pence was recently subpoenaed to provide documents and testify as part of a DOJ special counsel investigation into the events of Jan. 6, 2021.
A source has confirmed to 'The Hill' that
Pence plans to fight the subpoena. .
He intends to assert that he does not have to comply since he was the former president of the Senate and therefore a member of the legislative branch.
Those circumstances would invoke the Constitution's "speech and debate" clause, protecting him from the subpoena. .
'The Hill' reports that Pence's
noncompliance could culminate in a
legal battle in front of the Supreme Court.
In an interview with CBS News in November, Pence said Congress was not entitled to his testimony. .
We have a separation of powers
under the Constitution
of the United States, Mike Pence, former U.S. vice president, via CBS News.
And I believe it would establish
a terrible precedent for the Congress
to summon a vice president of the
United States to speak about deliberations that took place at the White House, Mike Pence, former U.S. vice president, via CBS News.
Pence is expected to announce
in the next few months whether he will run
for the nation's highest office in 2024
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Guns Are the Leading Cause of Death , in US Children and Teens, Data Shows.
According to the CDC Wonder database, close to 19% of kids ages 1-18 were killed by guns in 2021.
According to the CDC Wonder database, close to 19% of kids ages 1-18 were killed by guns in 2021.
That is about 3,600 children.
According to a KFF analysis, no other peer
country has an issue with firearms being
among the top four causes of death in children. .
Currently, kids are more likely to be killed
by a firearm than in a car accident.
CNN reports that the shooting on March 27 at The Covenant School in Tennessee was the 16th shooting at a K-12 school this year.
CNN reports that the shooting on March 27 at The Covenant School in Tennessee was the 16th shooting at a K-12 school this year.
Three children and three adults lost their lives.
It was the deadliest school shooting since
the massacre in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022.
It was the deadliest school shooting since
the massacre in Uvalde, Texas, in 2022.
In that instance, 19 children
and two adults were killed.
According to the Gun Violence Archive,
America has had 130 mass shootings so far this year.
According to the Gun Violence Archive,
America has had 130 mass shootings so far this year
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Rand Paul Blocks , Josh Hawley’s Attempt , to Ban TikTok in the US.
Rand Paul Blocks , Josh Hawley’s Attempt , to Ban TikTok in the US.
NBC reports that divisions have
emerged on Capitol Hill in the ongoing
debate over banning TikTok.
NBC reports that divisions have
emerged on Capitol Hill in the ongoing
debate over banning TikTok.
The opposition has reportedly created new
challenges for lawmakers looking to ban the popular
Chinese-owned app in the United States.
The opposition has reportedly created new
challenges for lawmakers looking to ban the popular
Chinese-owned app in the United States.
On March 30, Republican Senator
Josh Hawley (Missouri) sought to pass his bill
to ban TikTok by unanimous consent.
On March 30, Republican Senator
Josh Hawley (Missouri) sought to pass his bill
to ban TikTok by unanimous consent.
However, fellow Republican Senator
Rand Paul (Kentucky) objected to the bill.
If Republicans want to continuously
lose elections for generations, they should
pass this bill to ban TikTok, a social media
app used by 150 million people,
primarily young Americans. , Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.
If Republicans want to continuously
lose elections for generations, they should
pass this bill to ban TikTok, a social media
app used by 150 million people,
primarily young Americans. , Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.
Have faith that our desire for freedom is
strong enough to survive a few dance videos, Rand Paul, Republican Senator, via NBC.
NBC reports that Hawley expressed
disbelief at Paul's argument
to defend his objection.
I have never before heard
on this floor a defense
of the right to spy, Josh Hawley, Republican Senator, via NBC.
I didn’t realize that
the First Amendment
contained a right to espionage, Josh Hawley, Republican Senator, via NBC.
NBC reports that the intraparty clash
comes as several other bipartisan bills also
look to prohibit TikTok in the U.S.
NBC reports that the intraparty clash
comes as several other bipartisan bills also
look to prohibit TikTok in the U.S.
The White House has backed one of those bills, which would
give the commerce secretary the power to ban any
foreign apps that pose a threat to national security.
The White House has backed one of those bills, which would
give the commerce secretary the power to ban any
foreign apps that pose a threat to national security
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2022 Sets Record , for Most Attempts , to Ban Books.
Associated Press reports that
the number of attempted bans and
restrictions on books continues to surge. .
According to a new report from the American
Library Association released on March 23,
the number of attempts in 2022 set a new record.
Last year, the association compiled over
1,200 attempts to either ban books or restrict
access to them in schools and libraries.
The number nearly doubled
from 2021, which set
the record that 2022 broke.
I’ve never seen anything like this.
The last two years have been exhausting,
frightening, outrage inducing, Deborah Caldwell-Stone, Director of the ALA’s Office
for Intellectual Freedom, via Associated Press.
In 2022, over 2,500 books were objected to. .
In 2021, the number of objections was
1,858, and just one year earlier it was only 566. .
States including Arizona, Iowa, Texas,
Missouri and Oklahoma have all passed
or proposed bills restricting books. .
States including Arizona, Iowa, Texas,
Missouri and Oklahoma have all passed
or proposed bills restricting books. .
AP reports that some books have been
targeted for racist language, others for
having gender or racial themes.
In Florida, Governor Ron DeSantis has approved a
bill to review classroom reading material and limit
discussion of gender identity and race in schools.
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Ford , Boosts Production Amid , Auto Industry Rebound.
ABC News reports that Ford plans to increase production on six of its cars in 2023 amid an auto
industry rebound from sluggish 2022 sales.
On March 3, the automaker announced
that half of those production increases
are for Ford's electric vehicles. .
Traditional models to see increased
production include the Mustang Mach-E,
Bronco Sport SUV and Maverick small pickup. .
Electric models include the F-150 Lightning electric
pickup and both the gas and electric versions
of the Transit and E-Transit full-size vans.
Electric models include the F-150 Lightning electric
pickup and both the gas and electric versions
of the Transit and E-Transit full-size vans.
Last year, Ford announced that it would add
a third shift and 1,100 jobs to its plant in
Claycomo, Missouri, outside of Kansas City.
In Dearborn, Michigan, Ford added
another 3,200 jobs related to
manufacturing the F-150 Lightning. .
According to spokesman Said Deep, Ford will also add
an unspecified number of jobs to increase production
of the Mach-E in Cuautitlan and Hermosillo, Mexico.
ABC reports that the auto industry has seen low sales
for over two years, largely caused by
a computer chip shortage amid the COVID pandemic.
As the chip shortage begins to ease,
automakers like Ford are beginning to step up
production and bolster supplies in dealer lots.
The industry is
on its track back, Jeff Schuster, executive vice president of
automotive for LMC and Global Data, via ABC
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Walgreens to Stop , Selling Abortion Pills , by Mail in 20 States.
On March 2, one of America's largest
pharmacies said it would not distribute
abortion pills by mail in some states.
On March 2, one of America's largest
pharmacies said it would not distribute
abortion pills by mail in some states.
CBS reports that Walgreens confirmed the decision
to stop dispensing Mifepristone, stating that
the abortion drug will no longer be available in 20 states.
CBS reports that Walgreens confirmed the decision
to stop dispensing Mifepristone, stating that
the abortion drug will no longer be available in 20 states.
According to a letter dated February 1, Walgreens was warned by 20 attorneys general that the sale of abortion
drugs would violate both state and federal laws.
According to a letter dated February 1, Walgreens was warned by 20 attorneys general that the sale of abortion
drugs would violate both state and federal laws.
Last summer, following the overturning of Roe v. Wade,
Missouri was among several states to
implement strict prohibitions on abortion. .
Other states that Mifepristone will
no longer be available in include
Arkansas, Florida, Texas and West Virginia.
Other states that Mifepristone will
no longer be available in include
Arkansas, Florida, Texas and West Virginia.
We will only dispense in those
jurisdictions where it is legal
to do if we are certified, Walgreens, via statement.
CBS reports that over half
of all abortions in the U.S.
utilize Mifepristone.
For over 20 years, the FDA limited
the dispensing of the drug
due to safety concerns. .
For over 20 years, the FDA limited
the dispensing of the drug
due to safety concerns. .
Those restrictions were lifted amid
the COVID pandemic as a means of eliminating
the need for in-person appointments.
CBS reports that at least one lawsuit has been
filed against the FDA, claiming the agency
overstepped its authority in approving Mifepristone.
CBS reports that at least one lawsuit has been
filed against the FDA, claiming the agency
overstepped its authority in approving Mifepristone
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US Braces , For Extreme Weather , and Numerous Winter Alerts.
NBC reports that 34 million Americans are
currently facing winter alerts and extreme
weather from California to Maine. .
The news comes as Minneapolis braces for its
biggest snowstorm in over a decade and the
potential for life-threatening travel conditions.
Due to obstructions, it is hard to get
blizzard conditions in major metropolitan
areas such as the Twin Cities, but with the
actively falling snow and strong winds,
this would be an event that could do so, National Weather Service in Twin Cities, via NBC.
Meanwhile, blizzard warnings have
been issued for parts of the Rockies,
the northern Plains and the Upper Midwest. .
On February 21, the first round of snow
is expected to start, with five to seven inches
or more predicted to fall over night.
Winds have been forecast
to be in the ten to fifteen
miles per hour range.
A second round of snow has been forecast to start around
midday on February 23, with the potential to add 10 to 15
inches of snowfall and bring 45 to 50 mph wind gusts.
NBC reports that cities most likely to face
treacherous travel conditions or power outages
include Chicago, Detroit and Albany, New York.
Meanwhile, severe storms are predicted from Missouri
to the Oklahoma-Texas border, with the potential
for everything from hail and high winds to tornadoes.
Meanwhile, severe storms are predicted from Missouri
to the Oklahoma-Texas border, with the potential
for everything from hail and high winds to tornadoes.
According to NBC, the cities
most at risk for damaging winds
include Oklahoma City and Tulsa.
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